BNI HAPPENINGS — United States
Chapter Finds Power Sources at Fish Fry
The Oconomowoc (Wisconsin) chapter of BNI recently held a Friday Fish Fry. They got a chance to meet the real power behind successful businesspeople: their spouses or significant others. They all had a great time and were looking forward to their Christmas party on December 13th.
Submitted by Dave Barquist.
MN Members Work Their 1st Trade Show
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| Visitors look over members’ booths. |
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| Nancy Giacomuzzi does a workshop on "Networking at a Trade Show." |
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| Jeremy Reimers and Wade Acheson of Broadline Consulting are both BNI Ambassadors and did a great job of presenting their company. |
BNI Minnesota held its First Annual BNI Trade Show on October 23rd. Over 70 BNI members had booths at a local hotel, and more than 500 members and visitors stopped by to visit booths, attend one of the three 10-minute workshops on networking and register to win various door prizes. Members and guests alike declared the event a rousing success, and plans are already in the works for next year.
MSP Training Takes a Spooky Turn
At the Jackson (MI) Member Success Program Training, members and directors dressed for the spirit of the day of the event: Halloween! BNI director Marilyn Haldane facilitated the seminar (Marilyn is the witch with purple hair is on the right); another BNI director Walter Ray participated as well (Walter is the convict on the left). To see more Member Success Program pictures, visit the BNI Michigan photo gallery at www.bni-mi.com.
Submitted by Dan Georgevich.
New Chapter Finds Reason to Celebrate
The Referral Connection chapter of Mansfield, MA, just kicked off on August 27th and is already celebrating in style. Their first holiday party was hosted by VP Tom Lopolito and his wife Donna.
Submitted by Linda Macedonio, Executive Director.
Directors Bond Post-Conference
As pictured, the Northeast Executive Directors came together after the recent conference to exchange idea's and ways to help each other. The directors present for this meeting were Joe and Sue Monaco,Vermont; Mike and Debbie Roberts, NH and ME; Mike Macedonio, S.E. MA, RI and ME; Alice Ostrower, CT; Lance Mead, NY and NJ; Mark Carmody, NJ and PA; Don Boisvert, W. MA and NY; Shep Becker and Bob Gere, Area Directors, MA; and Patti Salvucci, MA and District Director. The meeting proved to be a success and future meetings are being planned.
Submitted by Mike Roberts, BNI Executive Director.
BNI HAPPENINGS — Canada
3rd Annual Masters of Networking Awards Gala Huge Success in BC
Three hundred members and guests gathered at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Vancouver, BC, Canada, for the "Shaken..Not Stirred" Masters of Networking Awards Gala. The James Bond theme was a huge hit, and members came in costume or black tie. A master networker was awarded from each chapter from the region. Members celebrated each others’ success, enjoyed a fantastic meal and danced the night away to a live band. Thirty six Platinum Sponsors contributed to make the event possible. Visit http://www.bnimarketing.com for details and more photos.
Submitted by Darrell Ross, President and Executive Director, BNI BC.
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