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Rules and Guidelines

Because BRAIN is a FREE networking and referral group, there are several rules and guidelines that each member must agree to.  A member who does not comply with these guidelines can be removed from their BRAIN chapter.

  1. Exclusivity:
    By accepting membership into the BRAIN group, you agree that you will NOT belong to another exclusive leads/referral group (BNI, etc).  Attending other different types of networking events is acceptable and encouraged.
  2. Attendance:
    It is asked that you attend meetings each week.  TWO absences a quarter are acceptable.  Substitutes are encouraged so that an absence is not counted.  Substitutes cannot be someone already in the same BRAIN group, but may be from another chapter or outside source.
  3. Referrals:
    A minimum of TWO referrals per month are required.  Please do not pass a referral that has already been given elsewhere.  A referral that is passed to another BRAIN chapter counts only if we do not have the same type of business represented in our group.
  4. One-on-One's:
    A minimum of ONE One-on-One is required per month.  One-on-One's with other BRAIN chapters do not count.

 

Official Bylaws

Purpose:

The purpose of BRAIN is to provide a referral and networking opportunity for professionals to represent their businesses to a select group of likeminded individuals, with a level of professionalism and integrity that is above the rest of the business world and for excellence to be something always strived for.

Article 1 - Membership

  1. All applicants must go through a selective process to gain membership to BRAIN. The selection of proposed applicants is at the Membership committee’s discretion, with the following conditions;
    1. No potential member may be discriminated against based on Race, Color, Creed or any other item identified under the discrimination portion of Fair Housing.
    2. No more than 5 Multi-Level Marketing positions shall be members of BRAIN at any one time.
    3. No business which include, but not be limited to, Adult themed businesses, Sexually Explicit Businesses, Web Based Business that includes any such theme shall be permitted in the Brain Group, including Visitors.
    4. Any Business that requires a license to perform, shall produce a copy of said license prior to membership consideration. This includes but is not limited to, Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC Contractors, Insurance Agents, Stock Brokers, Financial Advisors, Real Estate Agents, Property Managers, Mortgage Brokers, Etc.
    5. Businesses with a negative rating at the BBB or with the licensing authority governing their business shall be subject to further scrutiny.
  2. Any previous member of BRAIN who has withdrawn their membership or who have lost their position of membership shall reapply for membership to be reconsidered by the Membership committee.
  3. Any member, wishing to change their business membership shall re-apply for membership of the new business. Considerations for approval by the membership committee shall be; the participant’s contribution to the group; business contribution to the group; seniority in the group along with complaints filed by individual members of the group.
  4. Each member, by application agrees to indemnify and hold BRAIN and it’s leadership harmless from any damages, perceived or real. BRAIN, it’s leadership and it’s membership is voluntary, there are no charges outside of the accountability pieces.

Article 2 - Conduct

  1. All members of Brain shall conduct themselves in a professional manner, limiting sexually implicit jokes, comments, and any action which could be considered sexual harassment.
  2. All members shall conduct their business activities, especially with BRAIN and it’s referrals in a manner of the highest integrity, honestly and with full disclosure relating to costs, services, etc.

Article 3 - Accountability

  1. Each member of BRAIN shall be held accountable to the other members of BRAIN and to the executive committee of BRAIN in the following areas:
    1. Referrals
      1. Each member shall provide a MINIMUM of 2 legitimate referrals per month, referrals may NOT be banked from one month to another.
      2. Each Referral shall be provided to the recipient and to the BRAIN group the week after the referral is given
        1. Each referral received shall be contacted within 24 hours of receipt of the referral.
        2. Each referral received shall receive priority service
      3. Exceptions on Referrals is subject to the review and acceptance of the Executive Committee, without limitation
    2. One on Ones
      1. Each member shall complete at least one meeting with another member of BRAIN per month, called one-on-one’s.
        1. One on One’s shall NOT be used to promote Multi-Level Marketing Distributorships or Sales Calls and presentations.
      2. Each member shall report what they learned about the other during the meeting following their one-on-one.
    3. Attendance
      1. Each member shall have no more than 2 absences during any one quarter with the following exceptions;
        1. A member who is absent, may have a person, not connected with Brain nor a member thereof, represent the member, providing the party is familiar and briefed relating to the members business. Said substitution may not occur more than 3 times in a quarter.
        2. An absence approved by the Executive committee;
          1. The Executive committee reserves the right to deny an absence, Place a membership on hold for a specified period of time or to make a 1 time exception.
          2. The Executive committee reserves the right of probation for a period of 6 months mandatory attendance following a member’s 2 absences, at the discretion of the Executive committee.