Resources for VPs and Membership Committee
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Leadership-Specific Tools for VP & MC
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Tools used by all Presidents, Vice-Presidents, and Sec/Treasurers
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Guidelines for Visiting Other Chapters
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Role Responsibilities: Vice President and Membership Committee
The Vice President, along with the four Membership Committee chairs, manage the chapter.
They work collaboratively to conduct interviews, onboard new members, make venue decisions, and uphold BNI policies.
➕ Vice President Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Chairs the Membership Committee (MC); conducts monthly and brief weekly MC meetings.
Ensures all Membership Applications are being reviewed; confirms chapter issues are handled in timely manner.
Alongside Membership Committee, makes decisions about venues, policies, memberships, applications, BNI policy, and sets expectation within BNI guidelines.
Presents the VP report at weekly meetings, per BNI Meeting Agenda.
Keeps accurate records of attendance, referrals given and received, visitors, One-to-Ones and closed business.
Submits the PALMS Report after EACH meeting.
Enforces attendance policy by sending out letters as prescribed and by assigning MC Members any follow-up phone calls.
Ensures mentor program is fully implemented.
Prepares for 7-month check-ins.
Helps motivate Chapter to achieve goals.
Skills/Attributes Needed:
Capable of holding ALL members accountable. BNI policies and procedures apply equally to every member, regardless of their time in BNI or their TYFCB.
Prepared to uphold BNI policies and procedures.
Must be detail-oriented, good at delegation.
Ensures MC performs their roles.
Ensures member Accountability Letters are sent, as required.
Motivates chapter to fulfill goals.
Capable of making Member and Applicant decisions that affect the Chapter's long-term health.
Requirements:
Runs second half of monthly Chapter Success Meeting.
Attends LT Roundtables. On the rare occasion you cannot attend, a Leadership Team support member may substitute for you.
Must possess strong computer skills.
Must consistently check and respond to BNI-related emails.
Must complete role-specific Leadership Team training in BNI Business Builder (or attend in-person training, if available).
Link to Role Training in BNI Business Builder:
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➕ Main Membership Committee Responsibilities (for all four roles)
Membership Committee consists of 4 chairs:
Community Builder Chairperson
Member Engagement Chairperson
Member Relations Chairperson
Quality Assurance Chairperson
Responsibilities of all Four Roles:
Reviews and selects applicants for Chapter membership by conducting interviews, checking references, and holding One-to-Ones with applicants
Follows up on attendance by making friendly phone calls that reinforce attendance policy.
Makes decisions related to issues arising with Chapter members
Coaches members so they're more successful.
Skills/Attributes Needed in all Four Roles:
Appreciates how BNI Policies support the Chapter success.
Consistently enforces policies and makes decisions.
Completes action items in timely manner.
Requirements for all Four Roles:
Attends entire monthly Chapter Success Meeting.
Attends LT Roundtables. On the rare occasion you cannot attend, a Leadership Team support member may substitute for you.
Must possess strong computer skills.
Must consistently check and respond to BNI-related emails.
Must complete role-specific Leadership Team training in BNI Business Builder (or attend in-person training, if available).
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Additional Responsibilities for each Membership Committee Chair
➕ MC Role #1: Community Builder Chairperson
Responsibilities for Membership Committee Role #1: COMMUNITY BUILDER CHAIRPERSON
Maintains and communicates the Top 10 list of most wanted professional classifications.
Schedules visitor events.
Communicates with Chapter Coach/Director Consultant and/or Chapter Area Director.
Link to Role Training in BNI Business Builder:
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➕ MC Role #2: Member Engagement Chairperson
Responsibilities for Membership Committee Role #2: MEMBER ENGAGEMENT CHAIRPERSON
Encourages member participation in the Power of One.
Reviews Traffic Lights and PALMS reports to engage struggling members.
Communicates with Mentor Coordinator to ensure new members are engaged in the Mentor or Passport Program.
Ensures all renewals are approved/declined in timely manner.
Communicates with Chapter Coach/Director Consultant and/or Chapter Area Director.
Link to Role Training in BNI Business Builder:
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➕ MC Role #3: Member Relations Chairperson
Responsibilities for Membership Committee Role #3: MEMBER RELATIONS CHAIRPERSON
Follows the structured conflict resolution process as defined in the training manual.
Identifies any leading indicators that might cause concern.
Deals with classification conflict within the chapter.
Communicates with Chapter Coach/Director Consultant and/or Chapter Area Director regarding any conflicts.
Link to Role Training in BNI Business Builder:
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➕ MC Role #4: Quality Assurance Chairperson
Responsibilities for Membership Committee Role #4: QUALITY ASSURANCE CHAIRPERSON
Before they are accepted into the chapter, verifies that Applicants are high-quality business professionals and offer a strategic fit within the chapter.
Ensures application process is running efficiently (New Member approval/decline process should take no longer than 2 weeks)
Ensures 7-month check-in interviews are consistently occurring.
Link to Role Training in BNI Business Builder:
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Understanding the VP & MC Roles (2 videos)
Understanding the VP & MC Roles
courtesy of Hazel Walker, Executive Director of BNI Indiana & BNI British Columbia
⭐ Leadership Teams make a Chapter successful!⭐
Click to learn about the Rewards, and Responsibilities of all LT Roles!