Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for members to create relationships and refer business to each other, without imposing unnecessary restrictions or expenses. The following is a brief summary of our current policies and procedures:
Meeting Format:
Each meeting begins with members giving a 30-second introduction of their business. A brief "Business" meeting then follows, in which any announcements or general news are discussed. Then it's time to pass referrals, leads and to share other promotional activities members have performed during the week (such as MOMs, or meetings-outside-of-meetings.)
After that, two members each have 10 minutes to describe their businesses in fuller detail. Our current facilities allow us access to the Internet, a computer and a projector, so it's very easy to do Powerpoint presentations or show members videos or websites.
At the end of the meeting, each member gets another 30 seconds to remind people who they are, what they do, and describe a good referral for their business.
Leadership:
Network leadership rotates every six months, with the exception of the Vice-President, who automatically assumes the role of President after his/her six months as Vice-President ends. We also have committees to handle concerns such as membership, publicity, and programs.
Current leaders are:
President: Chuck Worstell
Vice-President:
Secretary: Diana Ratliff
Treasurer: Brad Marcks
Attendance:
Members are expected to attend regularly; 12 absences a year are permitted unless extenuating circumstances apply. Since only 1 person/business can fill a particular business category, it's not fair to all concerned to have someone filling that slot unless they remain actively involved.
Dues:
$100/year if paid by the end of February; otherwise, $10/month.
Business Opportunity Representatives:
If you represent a company with a business opportunity attached, such as a direct sales or network marketing company, you are NOT permitted to promote your opportunity at this time as a member of SMBN.
For More Information, or to Attend a Meeting:
We ask that you contact someone on our Membership committee before attending a meeting, if at all possible, to make sure that there are no potential conflicts.
To Join:
If you attend a meeting and afterward are interested in joining, the process is as follows. Complete and submit a Membership Application.
We will first double-check with existing members to make sure there are no potential conflicts - if everything is okay, the Membership committee will review your application and contact you with their decision. At that point you will be expected to pay your dues.
