Wilberforce BNI Induct John Cammish

We had the pleasure of inducting a new member into our chapter this morning. John Cammish of John Cammish Training is the 28th member of our chapter and fills the role of personal trainer.

A bit about John, his background and his philosophy towards personal training.

“My name is John Cammish, and I currently work as a Personal Trainer at the Village Hotel and Leisure Club in Hessle. I have always been interested in sport from as young as 5 years old, where I began playing football. As I went onto Secondary school my interest in other sports grew, and I excelled in Cross Country Running, Athletics, and Badminton as well as football. Academically, I became more and more interested in human biology, and how the body functions as a whole.

Growing Interest at School
Since playing football at a high level from ages 12-18, my interest in sports conditioning grew to the point where I wanted to become a PE teacher. After school, I completed A-levels in Physical Education, Psychology, Biology and General Studies, as well as gaining a Community Sports Leadership Award, so that I could coach children the basics in sports. Studying Biology developed my interest in the human body further to the point where I wanted to learn more and more. Up until my A-levels, how the body worked was not only fascinating, it provoked thoughts about improving fitness and athletic performance in individuals older than schoolchildren. Obesity was rising, and headlines about inactivity and diet were everywhere. I went to University undecided whether to be involved working with adults or children – but definitely wanted to be part of sport and/or fitness. Altogether, these A-Levels inspired me to go onto study Sport and Exercise Science at Sheffield Hallam University.

University
University was a big learning experience, where I could read about past experiments, what they had set out to find – and more importantly what they had found. My knowledge about the body, its energy systems and what influences exercise behaviour all grew to the point where I had to make a decision regarding what I wanted to specialise in. After the first year, I had decided that I really wanted to work in the fitness industry, and specifically where I could share my exercise and nutrition expertise. In years 2 and 3, Sport nutrition and dealing with elite athletes became my favorite subject, while Exercise and sport Psychology also intrigued me. I graduated in May 2004 in search of more knowledge, and people to share my information with.

The Work
After University, I began working at the Village Hotel and Leisure club as a gym instructor, doing 2 main things: Conducting wellness consultations and constructing exercise programs. Wellness consultations consisted of a client interview screening and a health check. The screening identified injuries and medications that could be affected by exercise, and the goals the individual was working towards, and the health check measured blood pressure, bodyfat, lung capacity and flexibilty. The exercise program was then done the day after or as was convenient. Also, before working at the Village, I had gained my Lifeguard Qualification and my 4-day First Aid at work Certificate.”

Wilberforce Chapter is really excited to have John as our 28th member, as Chapter Director with a few pounds to lose, I will be working with John over the next 3 months on a program which we will be blogging about so you can see the progress John can help me with using his innovative approach to fitness.

John’s website is a gold mine of information and can be seen at www.johncammish.co.uk

by Andrew Crozier – Insight Photography

www.insightphotographers.co.uk

The Wilberforce Chapter of BNI inducted a new member this morning. After a long search for an electrician, Dean Vannuci filled the category and we are now looking forward to sharing a fistful of referrals with him.

As Hull was hit so badly during the floods of 2007, the chapter had found it hard to attract flat out tradesmen to the group. But now as the restoration work has tailed off, it’s a perfect time for Dean to start his networking adventure.

Claire Bryant, Chapter Director, inducted Dean and commented that Dean would make a perfect addition to the home services power team which is already a well oiled networking machine.

“Dean will find his presence within the group will open many opportunies for him, the other tradesmen in our group are regulary passing good quality, third party referrals to each other and I’m sure it will be just the same for Dean”

Dean is based in Anlaby and provides a range of electrical services including domestic, commercial, alarm systems and CCTV.

Wilberforce BNI is pleased to announce the new leadership team for the chapter who will take their places from April 1st 2009.

Chapter Director: Andrew Crozier – Insight Photography

The CD’s role is to chair the meetings of the chapter every week ensuring that we follow the structured agenda developed by BNI. The CD also has the role of providing the guidance and coaching to the rest of the team to ensure the chapter operates for the benefit of the membership as a whole. If you have ANY questions the CD will help you find the person who can help you best.

Membership Co-ordinator: Claire Jacques – Intrasource (IT Outsource Specialists)

The MC is responsible for the smooth running of the chapter together with the Membership Committee. If you have any questions regarding the policies and procedures of BNI then the MC will be able to help.

Secretary Treasurer: Fiona Dwyer – FD Communications (PR Consultants)

The S/T is responsible for administering the subscription payments of the members and to manage the finances of the Chapter. The S/T also manages the 5/10 minutes speaker rota. If you need a standing order form or have to change your place on the speaker rota then this is the person to speak to.

Visitor Host Team – Lead Visitor Host: Robert Wadsworth (Osteopath)

Led by the Lead VH the whole team arrive very early for every meeting as they have the task of setting up the room. Sign-in table, members’ information table, 10 min speaker table, visitor orientation table etc. Then they have specific tasks as members and potential members begin to arrive, throughout the meeting and after the meeting.

Registration:

Robert Wadsworth (Osteopath) & Martin Harvey (MH Plumbing Services)

As visitors arrive they are given a big welcome by the GOFIs and taken through the sign-in process.

Ushers:

Stuart Wells (Transwaste Recylcing), Alan Key (Burstwick Golf), David Kitney (Beardshaw Murray Recruitment), Bryda Atkinson (Artist/Illustrator)

After signing in they are then found a seat by the GOBIs, served with a refreshment and introduced to the chapter director. GOBI’s also ensure that each visitor is looked after throughout the meeting.

Orientation & Follow-up:

Oliver Hudson (Hudsons Estate Agents)

Just as the meeting closes the GOLIs take the visitors to the Visitor Orientation Table and guide them through the application process and answering any questions the visitors may have. Later that day they follow up with the visitors by phone.

Membership Committee

Led by the Membership Co-ordinator the Membership Committee are responsible for the smooth running of the chapter. They meet after the first chapter meeting of each month as well as dealing with anything else as it arises. If you have an issue to raise the appropriate time to do this is outside the meeting with a member of the committee. Each member has a specific role.

Attendance: Colin Wilson (Jenko Design)

This person tracks the attendance records of members and is responsible for helping members understand the attendance policy, following up with absent members and issuing controls letters when required all on behalf of the membership committee. If you need coaching on finding substitutes then this is the person to talk to.

Application Review: Tony Rose (Local Life Websites)

This person is responsible for reviewing the new application submitted, checking categories and following up on ALL references. They also review the renewal applications made by members. If you need to make the committee aware of any information regarding a visitor who may make an application to join or a member coming up for renewal, this is the person to speak to.

Chapter Growth: Andy Steele (Sadofskys Chartered Accountants)

This person is responsible for planning and deploying the growth activities of the chapter such as visitor days and other incentives. They will constantly be reviewing the visitor numbers and conversion rates and working with members to help them invite qualified potential members. They also work with the GOLIs to improve conversion rates. If you want help on inviting or converting visitors then this is the person to talk to.

Mentoring: Ian Ashbridge (Heritage Landscape Centre)

This person is responsible for the support processes that help new members get a great start in the chapter and help existing members give and receive outstanding results from their membership. This is achieved by putting together experienced members with members with a specific requirement. If you would like the support of another member this person will help you identify the person with the right skills.

Training & Events Co-ordinator: Nicola Petitt (KendleBell Telephone Answering Service)

This person is responsible for tracking the training attendance in the chapter and promoting both BNI training and networking events both in the meeting and via email. If you want to attend an event this is the person to talk to.

Education Co-ordinator: Mark Harris (Utilities Warehouse)

This person is responsible for filling a weekly 3-5 minute education slot in our meetings. If you would like to offer your services for one of these slots or if you have an idea for a topic this would be the person to talk to.

BNI Wilberforce is delighted to welcome two new members to its chapter - florist Anne-Marie Holmes and Alan Key, from Burstwick Country Golf.Â

Anne-Marie Holmes is a qualified florist and offers a full range of floristry skills in both fresh and high quality silk flowers. From modern and traditional personalized baskets, handtieds and bouquets to planted containers and arrangements for any occasion, including weddings and modern and traditional funeral tributes.

Anne-Marie, the Florist with the Personal Touch, said:

“The members of BNI Wilberforce are extremely supportive and encouraging.  I find the meetings really stimulating and I enjoy being amongst such positive colleagues.”

Alan Key is the General Manager of Burstwick Country Golf. Their 18-hole par 70 course offers a challenge and a lot of enjoyment to golfers of all ages and abilities.Â

Burstwick Country Golf also host corporate and society golfing days as well as catering for corporate functions, weddings, balls and any other celebration in their event marquee.

Alan said:

“Joining BNI has given us a fantastic opportunity to tell everyone about our business and what we can do to help them further their business or just relax for a great game of golf. I would encourage anyone in business to come along to one of our weekly meetings.”

Singer/songwriter Jess Bannister performed at BNI Wilberforce to a spellbound audience!

She’s been described as the female answer to James Morrison and, for one morning only (!), she gave a special breakfast performance to Hull’s Wilberforce chapter!Â

The 18 year old burst onto the music scene last year after winning the Hull Daily Mail’s Talent Trail. Accolades have followed her and she now has a loyal following around East Yorkshire.

Jess said: “Everyone here at BNI Wilberforce has been so kind and welcoming. I already have a nice grounding of gigs in restaurants and coffee bars, but I’ve really enjoyed performing at corporate events and this being a meeting of local businesses, I’m hoping to get some referrals.”

Members were spellbound by her performance and she did, indeed, receive a number of referrals – and many more will no doubt follow!Â

Andrew Crozier said: “We like to do things a little differently! Jess was fantastic and it was a real treat, not just for members, but for our other visitors that day, who were all extremely impressed.  It certainly introduced an extra dimension to our meeting and it was a great way of promoting BNI!”

Fundraising Efforts by Kingston Mobile Telecom

Here’s a riddle for you! What do pink ribbons, pink shrimps and a pink telephone have in common? Well, it’s all part of Kingston Mobile Telecom’s fundraising efforts for Castle Hill Hospital’s Breast Cancer Care Unit!

As we all know, October was Breast Cancer Awareness month when thousands of people around the world, including celebrities, sportspeople and politicians, wear a pink ribbon not only to raise money to help find an effective treatment for breast cancer, the second most deadly form of human cancer, but also to raise awareness that it exists all around us.

In Hull, Margaret Pridmore, Director of Kingston Mobile Telecom and a strong supporter of local cancer charities, was eager to help Castle Hill Hospital when they approached her to raffle off a pink mobile phone to raise vital funds for its Breast Care Unit. Staying with the “pink” theme, Margaret bought a box of pink shrimp sweets. All you had to do was pay £1 and whoever correctly guesses the number of shrimps in the box, wins a Samsung G600 phone!  Â

As well as having a box of pink shrimps in both the main reception of the breast care unit and the reception at Kingston Mobile Telecom, Margaret called on her fellow BNI Wilberforce members to join in the raffle at one of their regular Tuesday morning meetings in an effort to raise as much money as possible.

There’s still time to try your luck – the closing date is November 30th! We’ll update you with the results as soon as they are in …….so watch this space to find out who the lucky winner is – and more importantly how much money was raised for this life-saving cause.

The Hull BNI Wilberforce chapter website has recently gone live, as has the BLOG, and over the coming months members from this successful chapter of 5 years will be regularly posting articles about success stories within the chapter, member news as well as relevant news from around the world.

Watch this space!

Shane Beardsley
Managing Director and IFA with Kirk Ella Investments Ltd