This document provides information about a Business Networking International (BNI) chapter meeting. It introduces the keynote speaker, Connie Luczak of Amsoil, and lists the visitor host team. It outlines the chapter's mission, vision, and credo. It also lists upcoming events, leadership roles, and growth initiatives. The bulk of the document summarizes Amsoil's history and recommends ways for members to help each other and the chapter grow through referrals and mentoring.

1. Welcome To The Following Guests:
Key Note Speaker: Connie Luczak of
Amsoil

2. VISITOR HOST TEAM
Dorothy Snow
Coordinator
Connie Luczak
Team Member
Building Bridges Between
Members & Visitors

4. What is Your?
Next Week:

5. MISSION & vISION

6. MISSION
Helping one another to grow
their business, achieving a size
they are comfortable with, by
passing on quality referrals, and
growing this chapter.

7. Is to cultivate pride in our
partnerships as members of
South County Business
Group in order to maximize
your business potential.

8. OUR CREDO
We believe that a referral is the
best form of new business.
Building strong business
connections make those
referrals happen.

9. Building Trust in Business

10. BNI is the largest and MOST successful
networking organization of its type. With
over 191,408 members in 67 countries,
Surround yourself with a TEAM of Referral Partners
committed to helping you succeed! In 2015, over
190,000 members of BNI worldwide passed over 7.7
million referrals which resulted in more than $9.3 billion
in business.Regionally BNI Mid America members
created 98,274 referrals which closed $809 MILLION
in new business by referral - AND 71% of all referrals
generated in our region turned into new business
for our members!

11. Givers GAin
The Core Philosophy:
If I give business to the
members of my chapter, in
turn they will want to give
business to me
YOU ME
TRUST

12. LEADERSHIP TEAM
Guy Bueker
President
Mike Biales
Vice President
• Track the performance
of the chapter
• Heads our Membership
Committee
Joanne Johnson
Treasurer
• Keeps our funds and
accounts honest
• Collects funds
• Heads up the calander
and speaker series

15. Mentor Team
Rich Stephens
• Mentor Coordinator
Nancy Gordon
• Committee Member
Bart Heinzer
• Committee Member
Scott Ramsey
• Committee Member

16. Growth Committee
Cindy Parson
• Growth Coordinator
Is your Growth
Potential Stronger
By Yourself or With
A Friend?

17. BNI Regional Alliance
Support is Provided by
Victor Muzquiz Executive Director of
BNI Mid America
He is there to make sure that All BNI Mid
America chapters run as smooth as they
can.
Laurie DeLunas Assistant Area Director
She is a major part of the BNI Support
Team to help each chapter grow it’s
potential to it’s maximum.

18. Membership Committee
Mike Biales
Sanela Avdic
Nancy Gordon

19. • RSS 2-19-2016 7:30 am-9:00
am @ The Lodge Des Peres
1050 Des Peres Rd Des
Peres, Mo.
• Coordinator meeting after
BNI meeting on 2-25-2016
• MSP 3-3-2016 from 6:15 PM
– 9:00 PM @ The Lodge Des
Peres 1050 Des Peres Rd
Des Peres, Mo.
Power Team MeetingsMid-Term Conference & Awards Banquet -
STL, STCH & IL
Date: 03/11/2016 to: 03/11/2016
Time: 6:00 PM to: 9:00 PM
Regions: St. Louis, St. Charles & Illinois
Our Mid-Term Conference and Awards Banquet is
the culmination and celebration of individual and
collective achievements of our BNI Mid America
referral partners! The conference features a
Founder’s Report with our regional production for
2015, an Educational Keynote, and the following
award presentations: March Madness Division
Winners, March Madness Grand Champion, Top
Chapter Production, and the prestigious individual
All-Stars!!
This evening of celebration and fellowship is the
perfect time to connect and reconnect with your
BNI network.
Registration & Open Networking 5:00-6:00pm
Dinner 6:00-7:00
Program & Awards 6:30-9:00
After Party 9:00-?
Early Bird Price $60 (good until 2/28/16)
We'll see you at the Conference!

22. Sales Manager Moments
Bart Heinzer is our Timekeeper
Existing
Members
first and
then our
visitors

23. Keynote Presentation
Connie Luczak of

35. Where we started

54. Other Things Amsoil is Known For:

66. • Re-dedication to mentoring
• Attendance- be here and be on time
• 1-2-1’s Get To Know “Who” You Refer
• Be attentive to opportunities for
referrals
• CEU’s
• Help New Members get on track for
profitability
• Bring Visitors

67. • Help the New Members in your contact sphere
• Attend RSS and MSP with people in your
sphere and New Members
• Attend or start up power team meetings
• TAKE YOUR EYES OFF YOURSELF AND
PLACE THEM ON SOMEONE ELSE!!!!!!!
• Visit other BNI Groups in the area
• Invite other BNI members to our chapter
• Use other BNI members that are not
represented in our group.

71. • Are there any final announcements?
• Next Weeks Key Note Speaker Will Be:
• Izeta Kresic of BMO Harris Bank