August 28 07 Newsletter

NORTHWEST CHAPTER
TUCSON'S PLATINUM CHAPTER

WE DANCE LIKE A BUTTERFLY

Nancy Jones of Premier Designs with Lynsey M. Richter of BGR Financial Group

AND STING LIKE A BEE!!!!!!!

We just love to come early and network!

(Sales force this week was 62 with 11 guest!)



Some people rather be sleeping!

and some forget to turn their phones off!



Whose eyes are these?



Last weeks featured Kevin Boerup of US Press & Graphics


GIFT BAGS: Don’t forget to BRING YOUR GOODIES for the gift bags. We are giving them out to visitors. Last week we had 11 guest! These bags will have all of the stuff you donate plus your business cards. Please make sure you bring lots of business cards to keep your slot filled up. If no cards, no free advertising… Business cards are your cheapest form of advertising. We should be getting our new bags soon. WE NEED MORE GOODIES TO HAND OUT....PLEASE REPLENISH GOODIES. THANK YOU.

Bob Hollingshead of PPL & Mike Benzenhoefer of Ribbon Recyclers watch

Zak Jacobs of New Century CoFFee Break and Mary Gibson of Sonoran Bed & Breakfast, as Mary tries for the Joker but gets a 7 instead!

The 50/50 pot is up to $1512.00. $756.00 goes to the winner for a Joker draw!!! Can you guess how much the Joker will be worth on Thursday? Remember A $1 gets you one, $5 gets you 6 and $10 gets you 15! See our newest member and keeper of the tickets, Zak Jacobs of New Century Coffee. Tickets will only be sold before the meeting.

Mary Gibson of Sonoran Bed and Breakfast was last week's winner for $7.00 and a 60 second commercial this week.

Mike Benzenhoefer of Ribbon Recyclers was the lucky winner last week got to do a 60 second commercial and got to wear the crown.


Upcoming Speakers:

Be sure to bring your completed Bio and a door prize.

If you want more said about your business get information to Peggy Hyde of Arizona Holistic Health by Friday the week before.


8/30 Paul Sandoval/ Grant Deakin
9/06 Jessei MacIntire/ Larry Stinson
9/13 Patty Cummins/ Marjorie Waterbrook
9/20 Eric Shedd/ Johnny Wyatt
9/27 Cory Pearson/ Bob Meredith
10/4 Dianne Kelley/ Sue Zepeda

Mike Hoynes of Nikken Wellness Consultant was the presenter. Janeen Casper of Melaleuca and Rich Flieger of Computer Renaissance help Mike with his presentation. Rich played Carlos a victim of a drive by shooting and Janeen was his spectacle Mother.

Yes, Mike its there!

Mike Hoynes of Nikken and Rich Flieger of Computer Renaissance

Janeen Casper of Melaleuca, Mike Hoynes of Nikken and Rich Flieger of Computer Renaissance role playing.

NW Chapter Homework - only 2 weeks to go!

Just like the military, BNI has it's own rules and regulations about our meetings. Instead of name, rank, and serial number ......we need to hear your Name, Business Name, and Memory Hook when you say your 30 Second Commercial AND when you do your Referrals and Testimonials! But unlike the military ....we're going to have FUN with it!! :)

For the next 2 weeks, concentrate on saying your Name, Business Name, and Memory Hook .....but also make sure to LISTEN to everyone else's Name, Business Name, and Memory Hook. On Sept. 13th There Will Be a Contest! The person that writes down the most Business Names and Memory Hooks (timed test) wins a prize. AND the Business that has their memory hook remembered the most also gets a prize!!

Winners and prizes announced at the Sept. 14th Mixer!!!

Don't these guys look like they are taking it all in.

Robin Cupp of Healing Spring Acupuncture with George Etchen of Progressive Plumbing. Now if you want to know about the military talk to George!! Looks are deceiving. Have you had a dance card with George?

Congratulations, Paul!!

Paul's Auto Repair is in a new building! He moved a couple doors down. It has more than you can see here. Stop by and take a look!

4443 W. Ina Road


From our President Michelle Martin of Martin Insurance consultants.

This is a NW Chapter Call to Action in effect until 9-27-07!

Hello to the BEST BNI Chapter - IN THE WORLD!!

Last week we learned that the Platinum Chapter (they meet at Macayos at 11:30a on Thursdays) could use a good dose of Positive Energy. Their membership has slowly been reduced to 14 members. In speaking with Noel, their President, they seem to have a brighter future on the horizon with the new leadership team coming in, but could still use a shot of enthusiasm and some good ol' fashioned Givers Gain positive energy ......and a few more members!

So, WE invited all of their chapter members to join us for Breakfast this Thursday! There should be 6-7 of them in attendance. Please give them a warm welcome and introduce them to our many members! We are reserving some of the "inside seats" of the U for them. Larry will have signs taped to those chairs.

However, WE want to go above and beyond the call of duty!! I've attached a list of the other categories that seem to work for lunch chapters and included a few that I thought we could fill. I'm asking you to think of anyone in these categories or other businesses that might be interested in joining a lunch BNI chapter - and WE will introduce them to the Platinum Chapter this Thursday. That's right. We will attend their luncheon (pay for our own lunch) and introduce our guest. Now I know that we're in the middle of our own Membership Contest, but Noel's chapter is looking for duplicates of all of our members with only 14 exceptions! So if we have a buddy in the same business we're in or someone that has young children that can't make our morning meetings that would consider a lunch chapter ....that's who you should be introducing to the Platinum Chapter. For example, they don't have a photographer, accountant, business coach, advertising person, printer, organizer, home stager, handy-man, etc ....just to name a few. If we just added those categories alone, that would get them back to 20!!!

You all are an amazing group of people and I know that as a TEAM we can help this chapter get back some of their spunk by adding a few more members! We will continue to actively introduce prospective members to the Platinum Chapter through the month of Sept.

Thank you for all of your help and continued support!!

Sincerely,
Michelle

DON'T FORGET TO BRING 100 BUSINESS CARDS! This will keep our card box up to snuff for a week or two!

For a couple weeks, I have been trying to get a cartoon in here....no luck!!

Michelle Martin sent it with an email. It is Noah's Ark with two by two.. One "couple" is sliced bread and Noah says "No Carbs"

WE ARE Comin' 2 by 2!!!!

Our "Comin' 2 by 2" Membership Contest started Aug. 2nd and you guys are just AWESOME!! The only reason we may say no to the Carbs is 'cause we're a lean and mean BNI Machine and we don't want anything to weigh us down! We had 3 visitors on Aug. 2nd, 5 visitors on Aug. 9th, 5 visitors on Aug 16th, and last week you guys just kicked it into HIGH Gear and we had 11 visitors on the 23rd!!! That's Awesome!!

Updated Goal: To be the LARGEST CHAPTER IN THE WORLD by September 27th!

The largest chapter is currently at 75 members and we currently have 58 members, but have 2 members to induct on Thursday.....so we've only got 16 more to go!!! Not sure who to invite? --- just look at the cheat sheet attached .... or ....find another business that could stand to jump start their Word of Mouth marketing plan!

And don't forget ....invite, invite, invite!!! Winner receives a night's stay at the Sonoran Bed & Breakfast!


MSP TRAINING: Next session is September 1 from 9am-n00n. MSP Held the 1st Sat. and 3rd Wed. of each Month. Kevin Wood will be doing the 1st Saturday of every month from 9a – 12Noon. This class will be at Varsity Clubs of American, 3855 E. Speedway on the NW corner of Speedway and Alvernon. Laura Loman will be leading class on the 3rd Wed. of the month from 5:30pm-8:30pm. This will be at Varsity Clubs of America, 3855 E. Speedway on the NW corner of Speedway and Alvernon. MSP before your can do your 5 Minute Presentation.Sign up now! Go to the calendar link at http://www.bnisouthwestcalendar.com/calendar/calendar.pl Find the date you wish to attend, click on the training information and a new window opens with instructions to register online. This information goes to Laura Loman for the Wednesday training and to Kevin Wood for the Saturday training.

Hit link below to register

http://www.bnisouthwestcalendar.com/calendar/calendar.pl


Figures for the week

Week 1: Referrals 52

Visitors 3

Dance Cards 102

Total Dollar Value $614,054

Week 2:

Referrals 46

Visitors 5

Dance Cards 83

Total Dollar Value $19,935

Week 3:

Referrals 42

Visitors 5

Dance Cards 130

Total Dollar Value $13,608

Week 4:

Referrals 38

Visitors 11

Dance Cards 94

Total Dollar Value $10,520

AUGUST:

Referrals 178

Visitors 24

Dance Cards 409

Total Dollar Value $658,117

1/1/07-8/23/07

Referrals 1,904
Visitors 107
Dance Card 3,672

Total DollarValue $1,886,440

The referrals are starting to show an unfavorable trend. I know, with the outstanding group we have, that this will turn around in no time!

Let’s show them how the best chapter in the world operates!

See you Thursday

Peggy

August 21, 07 Newsletter

NORTHWEST CHAPTER

TUCSON'S PLATINUM CHAPTER

WE DANCE LIKE A BUTTERFLY

AND STING LIKE A BEE!!!!!!!

Mike Benzenhoefer of Ribbon Recyclers pulled a deuce and received $2 and a 60 second commercial this comming week! The Joker was worth $703 and the 50/50 drawing was up to $1405. Just think of what it will be Thursday!!

Whose eyes are these?
Last weeks featured Michelle Martin's eyes.

GIFT BAGS: Don’t forget to BRING YOUR GOODIES for the gift bags. We are giving them out to visitors. These bags will have all of the stuff you donate plus your business cards. Please make sure you bring lots of business cards to keep your slot filled up. If no cards, no free advertising… Business cards are your cheapest form of advertising. We should be getting our new bags soon. WE NEED MORE GOODIES TO HAND OUT....PLEASE REPLENISH GOODIES. THANK YOU.

Zak Jacobs of New Century CoFFee Break was blessed by our Fairy God Father and Vice President , Larry Stinson . Peggy Hyde of Arizona Holistic Hypnosis is his sponsor and will be his mentor. Zak specializes in foo-foo drinks and coffee service delivered to your office. Lets welcome him by having a dance card with him soon.

Mike Liskow gave his 5 minute presentation.

He explained what he did at D'Mention System LLC.

Bob Hollingshead received Mike's doorprize of an Aqua Chi from Tranzformations

8/23 Mike Hoynes /Jim Wiberg

8/30 Paul Sandoval/Grant Deakin
9/06 Jessei MacIntire/Larry Stinson

9/13 Patty Cummins/ Marjorie Waterbrook
9/20 Johnny Wyatt/ Eric Shedd

9/27 Cory Pearson/Bob Meredith

10/4 Dianne Kelley/Eric Timmis

Becky Page of Outdoorlighting Perspectives had the help of Joe Kelley with her presentation. Benita Babeckis won Becky's door prize of some Arbonne products.




NW Chapter Homework - next 4 Weeks!

Just like in the military, BNI has it's own rules and regulations about our meetings. Instead of name, rank, and serial number ......we need to hear your Name, Business Name, and Memory Hook when you say your 30 Second Commercial AND when you do your Referrals and Testimonials! But unlike the military ....we're going to have FUN with it!! :)

For the next 4 weeks, concentrate on saying your Name, Business Name, and Memory Hook .....but also make sure to LISTEN to everyone else's Name, Business Name, and Memory Hook. On Sept. 13th There Will Be a Contest! The person that writes down the most Business Names and Memory Hooks (timed test) wins a prize. AND the Business that has their memory hook remembered the most also gets a prize!!

Winners and prizes announced at the Sept. 14th Mixer!!!


Vice President Larry Stinson said the numbers are in!!
Last Week:

Referrals:42
Visitors: 5
Dance Cards: 130

Value: $13,608

Aug 2007:

Referrals: 140

Visitors: 13
Dance Cards: 315

Value: $647,597

Jan 2007 -Aug 2007
Referrals: 1866
Visitors: 96

Dance cards: 3578

Value: $1,875,880

TO DATE FOR THIS YEAR, THE AVERAE REFERRAL HAS NETTED $1005.29!!!!!!!!!!!

Just think of the amount of referrals, dance cards when we are the #1 chapter in the world!!

Are you Comin' 2 by 2?

Our "Comin' 2 by 2" Membership Contest started Aug. 2nd. We may be a little picky, but it's for the good of the group!
Updated Goal: To be the LARGEST CHAPTER IN THE WORLD by September 27th!

The largest chapter is currently at 75 members and we inducted our 60th member last week.....so we've only got 15 more to go!!! join!! Sunie Kendall of Catalina Roasted was the first to get a visitor to Way to go Sunie!! Not sure who to invite? Look in your address book or in that stack of business cards you have or find another business that could stand to jump start their Word of Mouth marketing plan!

And don't forget ....invite, invite, invite!!! Winner receives a night's stay at the Sonoran Bed & Breakfast! Larry tells me we had 5 visitors last week! Great Job! Keep it up!

All is well that ends well!

Have a good week and see you Thursday,

Peggy

August 14, 07 Newsletter

NORTHWEST CHAPTER
TUCSON'S PLATINUM CHAPTER

WE DANCE LIKE A BUTTERFLY

Susan Fulton of Desert Penguin and our monthly mixer hostess

AND STING LIKE A BEE!!!!!!!

Monthly Mixer...second Friday of the month... We went to the Fox and Hound this month and even though it rained like crazy we had a nice turn out. "Speed Dancing" We set aside a half hour where we sat down for 10 minutes with three different partners and did a one-on-one dance card. So we each count a dance card for the each speed dancing counting one for everyone that attended. We had lots of fun doing this and will continue this practise. There will be a charge of $5 that will be added to your monthly breakfast due bill for attending this mixer.

Susan Zepeda of We Organize It!! and her daughter. They were hit by the rain as they joined us at the Fox and Hound

Bob Hollinshead of PrePaid Legal and Dr. Jennifer Caywood Optometrist

Mike Benz with his children Jessica and Jacob

Mike Benz of Ribbon Recyclers and Michelle Martin of Martin Insurance Consultants gave Mike Hoynes of Nikken his 1 year ribbon
John Bicknese of Artistic Tile pulled the King and receicved $10. The Joker was worth $674 and the 50/50 drawing was up to $1318. Just think of what it will be Thursday!!

Pat Taviss of Pat Taviss consulting was a presenter this week. James Craig of SuccessNow and on Pat's power Team help with her presentation.

Benita Babeckis of Tranzformations gave her presentation on this.

Mark Hays was her helper. She started with clear clean water and within ten minutes it looked like Mark had his feet in the outhouse! Yuck!! Wonder what is in the rest of his body???

8/16 Becky Page/ Mike Liskow
8/23 Mike Hoynes /Jim Wiberg
8/30 Paul Sandoval/Grant Deakin

9/06 Jessei MacIntire/Cory Pearson
9/13 Patty Cummins/ Marjorie Waterbrook

9/20 Larry Stinson/ Eric Shedd

Don't forget to bring a door prize! Isn't this fun having two chances each week!! Michelle Martin and Eric Robins each won a 30min Aqua Chi with Benita Babeckis

Steve Torres of RCS Reliable Cleaning Service and Rondie Yancey of Massage Envy are really into the presentations!

Whose eyes are these?

Last weeks featured Bob Hollingshead eyes.

MSP TRAINING: Next session is August 15th at 5:30 -8:30pm . MSP Held the 1st Sat. and 3rd Wed. of each Month. Kevin Wood will be doing the 1st Saturday of every month from 9a – 12Noon. This class will be at Varsity Clubs of American, 3855 E. Speedway on the NW corner of Speedway and Alvernon. Laura Loman will be leading class on the 3rd Wed. of the month from 5:30pm-8:30pm. This will be at Varsity Clubs of America, 3855 E. Speedway on the NW corner of Speedway and Alvernon. MSP before your can do your 5 Minute Presentation.Sign up now! Go to the calendar link at http://www.bnisouthwestcalendar.com/calendar/calendar.pl Find the date you wish to attend, click on the training information and a new window opens with instructions to register online. This information goes to Laura Loman for the Wednesday training and to Kevin Wood for the Saturday training.

Celebrate Life Power Team

Mary Gibson of The Sonoran Bed & Breakfast, Sunie Kendal of Catalina Roasted Bean, New Member being blessed with the magic wand this week - Zak Jacobs of New Century Coffee Break, Susan Fulton of Desert Penguin and Peggy Hyde of Arizona Holistic Hypnosis

ARE YOU COMIN' 2 BY 2? Our membership contest started Aug. 2nd.

UPDATED GOAL: To be the LARGEST CHAPTER IN THE WORLD BY September 27th!! The largest chapter is currently at 75 members. Invite, invite, invite!! Winner will receive a night's stay at the Sonoran Bed & Breakfast!!

Health & Wellness Power Team

Manny Rodriguez of Xango, Patty Cummins of Arbonne, Janeen Casper of Melaleuca, Dr. Jennifer Caywood, Optometrist, Benita Babeckis with husband, of Tranzformations, Rondie Yancey of Massage Envy, Mike Hoynes of Nikken and Dr. Darl Shipley, Chiropractor

Black & White name badges---These badges cost $9.00 plus tax ($10.27) and are totally optional. Please give a check to Mike Benzenhoefer (the Treasurer) and then place your order per the instructions:

Step 1 go to http://www.uspress1.com/ Click on the tab at the top labeled "send files & Orders. Step 2 select "BNI Namebadges" from scroll down list. Fill out all information requested. Step 3 Click View proof If everything is as it should be, proceed to the bottom where you click "send. After you get your name tag, please make sure you wear it!

Membership Committee

Dianne Kelley of Sandbrook Business Benefits Group, James Craig of SuccessNow, Deb Alter of Alter & Alter; Michelle Martin of Martin Insurance Consultant, Larry Stinson of DollorWorks and Bob Hollingshead of PrePaid Legal.

Vice President Larry Stinson said the numbers are in!!

Last Week: Referrals:46

Visitors: 5

Dance Cards: 83

Value: $19,935

Aug 2007: Referrals: 97

Visitors: 8

Dance Cards: 185

Value: $633,989

Jan 2007 -Aug 2007

Referrals: 1824

Visitors: 91

Dance cards: 3448

Value: $1,862,272

Just think of the amount of referrals, dance cards and additional dollar values we can generate when we hit our goal of 76 members!!

Remember when we pass things around at the meeting, the item will start on the inside of the tables by the leadership table and go around the table. That way everyone will get to see the item.

Have a wonderful week and see you Thursday,

Peggy

August 7, 07 Newsletter

NORTHWEST CHAPTER

TUCSON'S PLATINUM CHAPTER

WE DANCE LIKE A BUTTERFLY

Peggy Hyde of Arizona Holistic Hypnosis; Benita Babeckis of Tranzformations; Bob Hollingsheadof PrePaid Legal; Sunie Kendall of Catalina Roasted Bean and Lynsey Richter of her own company....Duh!! don't even have one of your new cards Lynsey... We all received our one year ribbons. A year sure does go by fast when your networking with all these great folks!

AND STING LIKE A BEE!!!!!!!

Michelle Martin of Martin Insurance gives Manny Rodriguez of Xango his two year ribbon.

Michelle Martin of Martin Insurance received two awards for last month...most visitors (2) and dance cards (57). Peggy Hyde of Arizona Holistic Hypnosis received one for most referrals (11). Larry Stinson of DollarWorks gets to keep track of all the stats and hand these awards out.



Eric Shedd of Drylands Yardscapes; Ron LaFaye of American Home Mortgage and Zak Jacobs of New Century Coffee Break substituting for Mike Hoynes of Nikken.

Ron LaFaye of American Home Mortgage gave a 5 minute presentation last week. Since the announcement of another mortgage company closing he has had lots of job offers but informed us that his company is in good standing.

50/50 Drawing is up to $1183.00!! The Joker is worth $592.00 Just think what it will be Thursday when everyone buys their tickets. Go clean out your pockets cause tickets are $1 each. $5 will get you 6 tickets. $10 will get you 15. What a deal!

Deb Alter of Alter & Alter

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Do Not Falter – Call Alter & Alter

We are having a membership contest starting Aug 1 and ending Membership Contest will run from Aug. 2 to Sept 27th. The goal is to be at 70 members when this Leadership Team hands the reigns over to the new Leadership Team in October! Winner will be announced at Oct. 4th meeting. Prize: One night stay at The Sonoran Bed & Breakfast!

The worlds largest Chapter is in Canada with 76 members

The USA largest Chapter is in Massachusetts with 70 members

Europe largest chapter has 42 member and Australia has 46.

A list of members that we are looking for.. roofer; Home Stagger; Body Shop; Collision Repair; Car Rental; Manicurist; Hair Dresser; Beauty Salon; Coffee Vendor; Nutritionist; Personal Trainer; Dentist; Naturopath; Business Machine Co.; Office Furniture Store; commercial Banker; Gift Baskets; Florist; Flower Shop; Graphic Designer; Marketing & Advertising Consultant; Commercial Property Manager; Furniture Store; Copier Salesman; Extended Auto Warranty Company. So when you are out and about don't forget to keep your ears and eyes open.

I will be featuring the presenters in the newsletter telling more about them. Please see that I get the information before 8/13
If you send me picture please send as an attachment

Pat Taviss, MLS, MAOM (Master in Library Science, Master of Arts in Organization Management) of Pat Taviss consulting. Pat has been in business for over 15 years. She does Management Consulting and Chief Change Catalyst. In the past she has been a Gossip Columnist, Librarian, Installation Consultant and Master Trainer. Pat is an Adjunct Instructor at ITT-Tech for their Group Dynamic class.

Michael has been happily married to Pat for 23 yrs and their child substitutes are Ipsa (18yrs) and Sammy (9yrs) Siamese Cats. Pat was born in Toronto, Ontario and have been in Marana for about a month. She also have a thundering herd of zebras, over 100 and still growing. Pat did you see the zebra in my house?

Aqua Aerobics, reading and traveling is what she loves to do. Oregon Shakespeare Festival is a yearly activity. Pat also sings, dance, and plays the piano.

Pat's burning desire is to visit all the locations in the Beach Boy's song Kokomo

Her key to success is to "Know yourself, actively listen to others, don't take things personally." "Be the change you want to see in the world." Gandhi

Benita Babeckis grew up in Tucson and left in 1961, saying "I'll never be back!" Well, never was 8/7/2005. She is a Reiki Master Teacher, Neurolinguistic Psychology (NLP) Trainer, Reflexologiest, Aromatherapist, Animal Communicator, Graduate of Silva Method, Silva Advanced, Success Seminar & Ultra Seminar, Published Author, Co-developer and Trainer of "keys, To Psychic Development." She also published "On Gossamer Wings," Springfield, IL's only New Age Newsletter for 5 yrs. She is currently offering the Aqua Chi Ionic Cleanse treatments, an amazing process that removes the accumulated toxins in your body.

8/10 Pat Tavis/ Benita Babeckis

8/16 Becky Page/ Mike Liskow

8/23 Larry Stinson/Jim Wiberg

8/30 Paul Sandoval/Grant Deakin
9/06 Jessei MacIntire/Cory Pearson

9/13 Patty Cummins/ Marjorie Waterbrook

Don't forget to bring a door prize!

Jennifer Caywood, OD won a Gift Certificate from Ron Lafayee

Larry Stinson won a coffee basket from Deb Alter

WOW THAT'S GOOD COFFEE!!

Rachel Gioannini of Casa Serena Landscape Design

Who's eyes are these?

Last week's eyes belonged to Dennis Garrett of Matrix Pest & Termite Elimination

GIFT BAGS: Don’t forget to BRING YOUR GOODIES for the gift bags. We are giving them out to visitors. These bags will have all of the stuff you donate plus your business cards. Please make sure you bring lots of business cards to keep your slot filled up. If no cards, no free advertising… Business cards are your cheapest form of advertising. We should be getting our new bags soon.

Monthly Mixer...second Friday of the month...Aug 10. Due to unforeseen circumstances and scheduling conflicts we are unable to go to Chuys this month as previously announced. We will be back at the Fox and Hound this Friday at 6pm-??? We are going to try something a little bit different this month - "Speed Dancing". We will set aside a half hour when we will each sit down for 10 minutes with three different partners and do a one-on-one dance card. So we will each count three dance cards for the mixer, rather than counting one for everyone that attended. Sounds like fun and a good way to have a slightly more in depth visit with three people that we may not know as well as we could. See you at the Fox & Hound Friday. There will be a charge of $5 that will be added to your monthly breakfast due bill.

Did Michelle Martin of Martin Insurance hit a home run??

MSP TRAINING: Next session is August 15th at 5:30 -8:30pm . MSP Held the 1st Sat. and 3rd Wed. of each Month. Kevin Wood will be doing the 1st Saturday of every month from 9a – 12Noon. This class will be at Varsity Clubs of American, 3855 E. Speedway on the NW corner of Speedway and Alvernon. Laura Loman will be leading class on the 3rd Wed. of the month from 5:30pm-8:30pm. This will be at Varsity Clubs of America, 3855 E. Speedway on the NW corner of Speedway and Alvernon. MSP before your can do your 5 Minute Presentation.Sign up now! Go to the calendar link at http://www.bnisouthwestcalendar.com/calendar/calendar.pl Find the date you wish to attend, click on the training information and a new window opens with instructions to register online. This information goes to Laura Loman for the Wednesday training and to Kevin Wood for the Saturday training.

DEVELOPING POWER TEAMS is the subject Eric Timmis will be giving at the Advanced MSP Training held on Aug. 11. Only registration made through the BNI SouthWest website will be accept. These trainings are very well presented and very powerful. Sign up today at http://www.bnisouthwestcalendar.com/calendar/calendar.pl?month=8&view=Event&event_id=27 Joe Kelley a permanent substitute wants to let everyone to know there will be a Celebrity Golf Classic for Youth on Friday, November 16,07 at the Hilton El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort. All proceeds benefit YES (Youth Empowerment Services Network). They are looking for Sponsors and Golfers. Interested parties should contact Don McNeill at 297-0702 x101.

Larry Stinson of DollarWorks

Wow, we did it again!

Unbelievable!

Fantastic!

Outstanding!

Here are the numbers for the week

Referrals given: 52

Visitors: 3

Dance Cards: 102

Total $ Value $614,054 (no, not an error!)

Judy Randels turned in $600,000

See this mug shot of Eric Timmis...

if you poke him in the nose you can listen to what he has to say.

Have a outstanding week,

See you Thursday,

Peggy