Business networking
requires commitment, not obligation!
The most successful chapters of BNI are comprised of as many
as 50 members who are sincerely committed to helping one
another through networking. They are a
team. As a participant in
BNI you are responsible for complying with the policies and
guidelines of the organization.*
A partial list of BNI
policies is below:
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Only one person from
any professional specialty is permitted to join each
chapter of BNI.
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An individual member may only represent
one business category in a BNI chapter, regardless of
the scope the member's company.
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All meet
weekly for 90
minutes.
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Participants represent their primary occupation.
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An individual may
be a member of one chapter only. A
company may have individuals representing them in
several chapters.
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Attendance
is critical. If you
cannot attend a weekly meeting, you may send a
substitute and/or visitor. This will not count as an
absence. Participants are allowed 3 absences every 6
months. More than this and they are subject to their
classification being reopened.
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Participation in the
chapter by members is a key to the success of a group.
Members can participate by bringing bone-fide
referrals and/or visitors to their chapter.
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You may
not join a BNI chapter if you are a current member of a
"tight networking group".**
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For more information contact the BNI Central
Valley office at (916) 489-9302,
send email or complete the
online
information request form.
NOTES:
* In
the event that BNI's general rules could potentially
violate a professional's ethical code, the
professional's ethic's code shall govern.
**A tight networking group
is defined as one which requires the following of its
membership:
1. Members are expected to find business referrals for
other members.
2. Only
one person from any
professional specialty is permitted to join a individual
group/club/chapter.
