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)

• No change

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