New Issue, Spring- Summer 2006

BNI Upcoming Events
2nd Annual BNI Moonlight Bowl
BNI Leader Roundtable Discussions
New Website Training Conference Call
BNI Family Fun Night- June 8th 6:00pm Joliet Jackhammers @ Schaumburg Flyers at Alexian Field
BNI Family Fun Night- June 25th 1:00pm Schaumburg Flyers @ Joliet Jackhammers at Silver Cross Field
Save the Date!
BNI Regional Conference October 13, 2006 7:00AM - 3:00PM
3rd Annual Masters of Networking Gala, December 2nd 6:00pm
Members in the News
Sharan Tash, founder of Professional Networker, Inc.
Kristie Tamsevicius hits it big with her newest book, “More Build it Big: 101 Insider Secrets from Top Direct Sellers” by Dearborn Publishing.
Member Success Program (MSP) Locations
MSP is the 3rd Friday of every Month 2:00pm - 4:00pm

BNI Upcoming Events
2nd Annual BNI Moonlight Bowl

Presented to you by The Rock River Referrals Chapter & The Founders Chapter

 

This year’s event will be at Forest Hills Lanes In Loves Park, Illinois On Saturday, May 6, 2006

The fun starts at 8 p.m. with cocktails in the lounge Followed by a 9 p.m. check-in time. After that, let the “bucking” & bowling begin at 9:30 p.m.

Cost to bowl: $25 a couple & $15 for a single (teams of 4 preferred).

Teams: ideally 4 people, With a designated captain and team name. “Are we just gonna bowl?” OH, NO !! There will be raffles, prizes, fun and of course “BUCKING !!”

Please RSVP to Taneel Harkey by: Friday, April 21st, 2006 815-397-2221 or Taneel.Harkey.sc8m@statefarm.com or register online in your members' only section at www.bnimarketing.com

BNI Leader Roundtable Discussions

The each month, BNI Directors are leading a Leader Roundtable Discussion on topics that will help your chapter. We ask that at least one person from each chapter attend the meeting.

 

Previous Topics include: Chapter Goal Setting, Personality Profiles and Chapter Performance Cycles.

This month we will have a discussion about tracking revenue on closed business. Chapters have asked if BNI tracks that, and we do not. It is very difficult, but possible!

This month it will be at Enterprise Mortgage at 1751 Deihl Road, Suite 195, Naperville, IL. It is a Brown Bag lunch, so bring your own lunch. Some perople have stopped at McDonalds, while others may bring something from home.

Reserve you spot at www.bnimarketing.com in your member section (Click on "Upcoming Trainings")

There is no charge to attend.

 

New Website Training Conference Call
For Leadership Team Only: Wednesday May 10th at 3:00pm

Learn the Leadership Team Area of www.bnimarketing.com Make sure you have your username and password and be in front of your computer for this training.

 

Call (641) 985-8000 access code 1042575#

For the Members:

Thursday May 11th at 3:00pm

Learn how to use the members only section of www.bnimarketing.com. Make sure you have your username and password and be in front of your computer for this training.

Call (641) 985-8000 access code 1042575#

BNI Family Fun Night- June 8th 6:00pm Joliet Jackhammers @ Schaumburg Flyers at Alexian Field

Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Come Root-Root-Root for your "home" team. Whether you are from the North- Northwest Suburbs or the South-Southwest Suburbs, Chicago and everywhere in between, a minor league baseball game is fun!

 

Bring your family to network with other members and their families on the Bleacher Party Deck.

Tickets are just $7 per person. You are responsible for your food and drink. Concessions are nearby and venders come arounds the bleachers also.

You must buy your tickets through BNI by June 1st, 2006. Send an email to info@bnimarketing.com or register online in your members' only section at www.bnimarketing.com

Get your tickets fast! For directions and information on the stadium visit www.flyersbaseball.com

 

BNI Family Fun Night- June 25th 1:00pm Schaumburg Flyers @ Joliet Jackhammers at Silver Cross Field

That's right! We are also going to Joliet for another great networking opportunity.

 

Tickets are just $9 per person. You are responsible for your food and drink. Concessions are nearby and venders come arounds the bleachers also.

You must buy your tickets through BNI by June 16th, 2006. Send an email to info@bnimarketing.com or register online in your members' only section at www.bnimarketing.com

Get your tickets fast! For directions and information on the stadium visit www.jackhammerbaseball.com

Save the Date!
BNI Regional Conference October 13, 2006 7:00AM - 3:00PM

Stonegate Conference Centre, 2401 West Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL

 

Featured Presenters (so far):

Your Executive and Area Directors

Don Morgan, National Director Canada, Executive Director Northern Illinois

Bruce Woodcock, BNI National Regional Director, speaking on Mindmapping

Steve Kaplan, author Bag the Elephant, How to Get BIG Customers and Keep Them

The Conference will be $50, which includes all presentations, networking, a continential breakfast and a boxed lunch. Pre-Registration required so email info@bnimarketing.com or register online in your members'only section www.bnimarketing.com

 

3rd Annual Masters of Networking Gala, December 2nd 6:00pm

Chicago Marroitt Northwest in Hoffman Estates 

 

$65 per person, Details to follow.

Members in the News
Sharan Tash, founder of Professional Networker, Inc.

Sharan Tash, member of the Skokie Chapter of BNI was featured in Sandra Guy's Column in the Chicago Sun-Times on March 15th, 2006. Her website, www.thepronetworker.com lists all of the networking events in the Chicagoland area. BNI is listed along with many other networking organizations that complement your networking experience.

Kristie Tamsevicius hits it big with her newest book, “More Build it Big: 101 Insider Secrets from Top Direct Sellers” by Dearborn Publishing.

BNI "Rated R... for Referrals" Chapter member Kristie Tamsevicius hits it big with her newest book, “More Build it Big: 101 Insider Secrets from Top Direct Sellers” by Dearborn Publishing.

 

BNI is excited to share that one of our own chapter members hit it big on March 17th and 18th and received national acclaim from major on-line book sellers by achieving the following honors:

#1 in Marketing on Amazon.com
#1 in Sales & Marketing on Amazon.com
#3 in books on Amazon.com
#1 in Entrepreneurship on Barnes & Noble
#1 in Business on Barnes & Noble

#1 overall on Barnes & Noble

In this book, readers will find straightforward advice, cutting-edge insights and innovative business practices will help novices or experts set goals, fire up teams and boost revenues in direct selling.

Speaker, author, and consultant, Kristie is an entrepreneurial expert who has helped thousands of people to start and succeed in their online businesses. She is the founder of Webmomz.com, a national organization for work at home parents and president of BrandingontheNet.com. 

To find out more about this exciting book or get a copy, visit
http://www.webmomz.com/homepartybizmain.shtml#morebib

 

Member Success Program (MSP) Locations
MSP is the 3rd Friday of every Month 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Arlington Hts.: Plaza Office Building, 121 S. Wilke Rd., Suite 232 Arlington Heights

 

Wheaton: IHOP Restaurant, Naperville Road and Butterfield Road, Wheaton

St. Charles: Wall Street Financial Advisors, 525 Tyler Road, Suite U, St. Charles, IL

Bannockburn: Bannockburn Executive Business Center, 2275 Half Day Road, Suite 350, Bannockburn

Crystal Lake: Panera Bread, Rt. 14 & Main St., Crystal Lake

Orland Area: Southfork Restaurant, 14631 S. LaGrange Road, Orland

Downtown Chicago: Arnstein & Lehr, LLP, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1200, Chicago (Very close to Union Station)

Rockford: Ziegler Investment Services Group, 6850 Spring Creek Rd., Rockford