Policy & Procedures
MEMBERSHIP
Only one person from each professional classification is permitted to join the Best of the Best Business Group. Likewise members are allowed to represent ONLY ONE classification occupation in this group.
INTEGRITY
An individual cannot be a member of any other networking group that allows only one person per profession, as this will hurt the integrity of our group.
FEES
One-Time $50 membership fee; $16.00 per week paid in full for the month, there is no refund, whether you show up or not. The invoice’s will go out a few weeks early every month, this is your grace period to have paid by the first meeting of the month. If you’re not paid, you can not show up and you will be locked out of the website
ATTENDANCE
8 absences are allowed per year, you should send a sub and it will not count as a absent. All substitutes (may introduce themselves by name only). You should brief them prior to the meeting that they are there representing YOU. 3 times leaving early and/or late equals an absent. You must stay at the meeting for a minimum of ¾ of the meeting in order for it not to count as an absence
MEETINGS
Are held every Wednesday (except for holidays). Meetings start promptly at 7:30 AM and are preceded by ten minutes of networking.
Anyone arriving after 7:40 AM will be marked as late. Your presence is required for the entire meeting.
— Greet all guest
— Dress appropriately
For the Men in the group must wear a minimum of collared shirt and no flip flops
(professional business attire) people will form an opinion about you by your image, body language and vocabulary. Your appearance and actions are congruent with your professionalism and the reputation of your company. The more attention you pay to your image, the less you need to convince people that you can be trusted.
VISITORS
Are always welcome. Current members who have a concern with a visitor, or foresees a conflict with a potential member, must address those concerns with David Chirico only.
REFERRALS
All referrals must be filled out online at www.bestofthebestnetwork.com
A Referral will be counted only the first time it is given - (one referral per member, per client).
B. Need to give an average of 2 referrals a month in a 3 month period
MEMBER LISTS
The membership list is for members only with personal contact information and the tracking of the referral that are given or received etc.
created for the purpose of giving referrals within the group and should not be used solicit business or given to outsiders.
— it’s your responsibility to make sure your information is correct
Personalized referral Brochure (tri-fold) is available to all members for a nominal cost.
EMAILS
To avoid spam and the like, all emails must be submitted to David Chirico for distribution to the group.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
All electronic devices must be silenced during the meeting. If during the meeting it becomes necessary to leave or answer a call, please leave the meeting as discreetly as possible.
A member’s classification will be opened for failure to comply with any of these policies & procedures.