Leadership Team
The Leadership Team for this Athens BNI group are all dedicated volunteers who serve the group to help it function smoothly, improve and grow. They serve a 12 month term starting in October of each year. This year's team includes:
Leaders
| President |
Chris Hines, SmartER Clinix |
It is the president's job to run the weekly meetings and preside over the leadership team.
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| Vice President |
Mark Mitchell, Mitchell investments |
It is the vice president's job to track the performance of the group and supervise the membership committee. |
| Sec/Treasurer |
Bonnie Short, Wesley's Drywall |
It is the secretary tresurer's job to manage the group's finances and invoice it's members. |
Membership Committee
It is the role of the membership committee to review all applications to our Athens BNI group and settle any member disputes.
Visitor Host Team
It is the role of the visitor host team to greet all visitors to our Athens BNI group, sign them in, setup before each meeting, and clean up after the meeting.
New Member Mentor
Tom Bradford, Cellular Connection - the new member mentor is the "go to" person for new members with questions about our Athens BNI group. He follows up with new members after they have joined to make sure they are adjusting to the group well.
Website Manager
Cynthia MacDonald, AthensGuy.com Websites - the "web wench" manages the Athens BNI website and assists members when needed. She also prepares the personalized table tents for each member.
Education Coordinator
Joey Conglose, Certified Clean Care - the education coordinator gives a brief "education moment" each week with neworking and general business tips. Also works closely with Membership Committee to improve training for new and existing members.
Event Coordinator
Luke Turner, Hopewell Tire & Automotive - the event coordinator manages the list of 10 minute presenters for each week's meeting and organizes all social events for the group.
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I joined BNI over 4 years ago. My first meeting was a total surprise. I was prepared for the same old tired type of networking meeting we have all attended. But this group was a different. The meetings are professionally run, and accountability is the key to its success. I love the long term relationships I have created, and I know I have people I can call anytime for business advice or support. Plus I get great referrals! I love this group!