Lunchtime Networking Group of NCCCC
Bylaws
The New Castle County Chamber of Commerce has developed this group to foster and develop the
business growth of member companies. The intent is to foster business and personal development of members through
mutual support and educational opportunities; realizing that the only path to success is through the activities of
each individual member, and at the individual pace of each. The guidelines by which this group is to operate include,
but are not necessarily limited to the following:
Membership:
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Membership is open to employees of member companies of the NCCCC.
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A member can represent only one profession or trade, and it must be the member’s principle, full time occupation.
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Membership in the group will be limited to one member per profession or trade.
Admission:
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Prospective members must attend 3 consecutive meetings and verify business category by filing out the "short form".
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Executive Committee will decide to accept or decline membership and advise the prospect.
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Prospect must attend the 4th meeting to be accepted.
Meetings:
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90 Minutes; see agenda below.
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Your presence, for each meeting is crucial to your success and that of the group.
Attendance Responsibility:
Absences must be "announced" by contacting an officer or Chamber representative prior to the meeting.
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Be on time, stay for the entire meeting.
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Send a surrogate if you can’t make it. ANYBODY can sit in for you, not just someone from within your business.
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2nd absence in 4 months results in a warning (from the Chair).
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3rd absence in 4 months results in a warning (from the Chair) and may result in the loss of your seat.
You may notify the group of an extended absence, such as vacation or extended business related conflicts. Make sure to specify the dates of such
extended absences and verify that they are noted in the attendance log. No extension will be made for more than 6 meetings.
Obligations:
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Develop and deliver warm and legitimate referrals (average of 1 warm lead per month). If not averaging 1 lead a month for a complete quarter member will receive a call from the chair.
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Bring guests/prospective members for NCCCC and or the group – Number of guests per meeting is limited due to seating capacity- Please contact David Carlyle prior to the meeting to verify seating arrangements.
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Follow-up timely on referrals received, deliver promised quality and pricing.
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Maintain high standards of integrity in business conduct.
Executive Committee:
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Made up of 4 members, plus the Chair, and the Chair elect for a term of 6 months.
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Responsible for overall success of the group.
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Nominates Chair elect and new Committee after term served.
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In charge of timely communications, attendance, speaker schedule, any monetary payments, welcoming new members, police member categories, and track leads.
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Chair is responsible for groups overall performance.
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Chair elect becomes chair after 6-month term.
Agenda:
11:30 AM to 11:45 AM - Mingle and/or eat lunch
11:45 AM to 12:00 PM - Continue eating and participate in “Heard it on the Street” and Chamber Report
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM - 30 Second intros, visitation reports, interactive introductions, special sales or networking programs, etc.
12:30 PM to 12:50 PM - Spotlight Speakers: 2, 8 minute presentations
12:50 PM to 1:00 PM - Accountability, Testimonials, Thank Yous, Lead Follow-ups
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