Per Board discussion during the week of July 14 with a motion by Susan and a second by Judi, add the following to the BBRN Guildlines (current version):
Guideline section 5 (weekly meetings)
Referral fees, thank you gifts, affiliate programs:
- Offering a referral fee is not a violation of a BBRN guideline.
- Members should NOT mention a referral fee at the meetings even though they offer one.
- If that member wants to send a referral fee (or gift) to another member for a referral that is up to them. A member can refuse it or accept it at their discretion.
- Members should not expect any compensation for a referral because that is what we are supposed to do for fellow members.
Guideline section 2.1 (active membership)
Qualifications of a category representative:
- Although it is preferable for an expert in the category to fill that category, it is not a requirement.
- Their role is to educate us as to who is a good referral for their business and why their business deserves those referrals.
- The only requirement is that representing that business is their primary source of income
Guideline section 2.2 (application)
- Currently requires attendance of 2 meetings.
- I recommend amending this at least 1 regular meeting since we will do an interview later.
Guideline section 2.3 (inspection)
Guideline section 2.4 (voting)
Applicant on-boarding (to be integrated)
- The applicant will give a 5 minute presention at an upcoming meeting explaining how their membership will benefit BBRN and its members because of value add in expertise/experience, network expansion, etc. 2 minutes will be allocated for Q&A.
- The recorded presentation will be sent to members along with the electronic voting form.
- Members are encouraged to contact the applicant prior to voting
- All other processes to remain the same