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BNI Newsletter A Personal Networking Note from Christel for July 2009
BNI Newsletter

The Inside Scoop on a Power(s)ful Networking Event

240 BNI Golden Horseshoe members got out of bed at dawn on Monday, July 6, 2009 to honour the memory of Assistant Director Linda Powers, who passed away suddenly on February 6, 2009, from complications due to breast cancer.

Hamilton City Councillor, Russ Powers (Linda's husband) was in attendance at the First Annual BNI Power(s) Networking Extravaganza. Members who live the 'givers gain' philosophy were recognized for their accomplishments over the past year, just as Linda, the 'consummate networker', would have done.


Gold Club Members:  
Members who have sponsored 5 or more new members into BNI received their Gold Club Member name badge holder.
 
Left to right:  Jennifer Black, BNI Excellence; Adam Hale, BNI Executive Referrals; Michael Ashley-Smith, BNI Referral Madness; Theresa Baird, BNI Eagles; Wendy Marlow, Building BNI Business Alliances.

Ten Year+ Member Pins:
Members who joined 10 or more years ago were presented with a stunning sterling silver lapel pin.
 
Ten Year Pins
 
Left to right:  Jamie Pritchard, Assistant Director BNI; David Agius and Augie Mirabelli of BizNet Builders BNI; Christel Wintels, Executive Director of BNI Golden Horseshoe Region. 

 


Power Networking Award:
The BNI Member who best exemplifies Linda's passion for networking with the highest number of referrals passed and visitors invited in 2008:  34 external referrals given and 12 guests. 

Left to right:  Russ Powers, Linda's husband; winner Danielle Fraser, BNI Rhythm; Christel Wintels, Executive Director, BNI Golden Horseshoe.

In the true spirit of networking, participants then worked in pairs to determine how they could help each other through a specially designed BNI exercise developed by Christel Wintels and the BNI Golden Horseshoe Director/Ambassador Team.  

As one attendee shared, "This was the best business building exercise I've ever done! Not only was I able to share my expertise with others, but both my partners gave me great 'outside the box' ideas. One member gave me a referral to help him in his business! It just doesn't get any better than that!"

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Christel

Christel Wintels
BNI Golden Horseshoe Region
3540 Commerce Court, Unit #3
Burlington, Ontario  L7N 3L7
 
Phone:    905.681.1999  -  1.866.340.8740
Email:     christel@bnigh.com

 

Spotlight on Jamie Pritchard, Assistant Director, BNI Golden Horseshoe Region

As Assistant Director, Jamie works with 11 chapters in Mississauga and North Halton interacting with leadership teams and members alike to help grow referral relationships, their chapters and individual businesses! Jamie is also instrumental in New Chapter Development in the area. 

Jamie specializes in business financial services, such as day to day banking, business credit and cash management services for TD Canada Trust in Mississauga and is passionate about helping clients turn their business dreams into their business reality. Jamie owned a business for five years and understands firsthand the challenges of running a successful enterprise and the importance of being able to business growth.

In his role as BNI Assistant Director, Jamie brings a unique combination of empathy and compassion while at the same time strongly supporting the referral marketing process. And he's a huge Elvis (Presley) fan!

Jamie Pritchard

Good Networking Groups Are Their Leaders!

An excerpt from Dr. Ivan Misner's blog.

The fact holds true that whether you're talking about networking, business, or life, people will follow the example of those in leadership roles which means it's imperative for leaders to be wise, positive, and solutions focused. One of the most important aspects of a good networking group is the leadership team that runs the meeting. These individuals should be chosen based on their ability to size up any situation, point in the direction that's best for the group, and lead the group toward the most positive path - they recognize the importance of leadership and the domino effect that both bad and good leadership can have."  Read more.