“I would like to hereby announce Elaine Betts as the official poet laureate for BNI,” stated Dr. Ivan Misner upon reading the following poem written by Elaine.
The BNI Family Team
By Elaine Betts
The over view and purpose, that’s brought to you this day,
Is givers gain philosophy, done in a special way.
Building credibility, relationships and trust,
Givers gain and attitude, this recipe a must.
Training others, helping hands, a spirit deep and true,
The power of one community, that spans the whole world through.
A family of businesses, each others’ sales in mind.
Referral reciprocity, no other you will find.
BNI, foundations build, enrichment from this place,
Building chapters, big and strong, to fill each category space.
The timed agenda keeps things smooth,
So business owners keep their groove.
Business By Referral, for Masters Of Success,
Closed business is a consequence, that businesses address.
What is a referral, expected call we say,
Follow up is crucial, for your business to make hay.
Dr Ivan Misner, has vision and foresight,
Developing an ethic, that’s professional, and right.
Members are united, a power team that is strong,
Each business bringing passion, and a sense that they belong.
Educating comrades on what they’re looking for
So others can look out for them to open up a door
If serving others, and building business, would satisfy your dream,
Be sure to join our global network, the BNI family team.
If building business is your dream
Be sure to join our BNI team
©Copyright 2010 Elaine Betts
All Rights Reserved
Betts, an Assistant Director in the Northern California region and a member of the Valley Business Connections BNI chapter in Danville, California, is the owner of Go Far Consulting. She uses poetry as part of her business and is currently writing a book entitled “The Poetry in Business."