Comments on: Do you wear blinkers at your BNI meeting?

By: Alastair Christie

Alastair Christie — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:10:05 +0000

Hi Graham, this reminds me of an occasion when I visited a chapter, (in 2009 actually) where I made a point of standing alone to observe the greeting process. Guess what, while I was the only visitor on that day, no one approached me or spoke to me. The members were all engrossed in themselves, and first impressions do count.
I knew immediately why they were not converting their visitors into members.

By: Graham Southwell

Graham Southwell — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:09:52 +0000

Thanks Rosemary 🙂
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By: Rosemary Meyer

Rosemary Meyer — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:22:58 +0000

Would totally agree Graham. Neglecting visitors is the worst situation to put visitors in, and even more so if you are wanting to grow your chapters. All members need to make those visitors feel welcome, valued and important. Colin posted a great article 2 Feb 09 “How to convert visitors into members” and point number one stresses “Its everybody’s responsibility to welcome visitors”. I have used that article when visiting chapters, so your article will be a great reinforcer.

Rosemary Meyer
Assistant Director
South/East Auckland