Article contributed by Geoff Kirkwood.
This is a 2-3 minute activity that involves those at the meeting.
You will need to read it through beforehand and be prepared.
What you say out loud to the group is in larger type in bold.
Purpose: To show members alternative ways to find a substitute.
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Start by asking the members…
How many members here have trouble finding a substitute?
Show of hands please?
This morning I want to suggest two alternative places to find substitutes.
1. The local university or business college.
Here you approach any tertiary institution that runs a business course and talk to the teacher/lecturer.
Tell them briefly about BNI and tell them that you are offering the opportunity for students to mix with experienced business people.
Then set up a contact point where students can arrange to be a substitute.
2. The local retirement village.
There will be many retired business people who would relish the opportunity on an occasional basis to mix with a motivated group of positive business people.
I suggest that, as well as the normal ways of getting a substitute, these two will guarantee results.
