New Leadership Team Announced for April-October 2009
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 CDâs 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, membersâ 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. GOBIâs 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.