…where Givers Gain…
I came across this video on a marketing blog, and thought it was a great illustration of how even the most routine messages can be delivered in style!!
It also shows how giving employees some latitude can bring real benefits back to the company. Watch the video , then read the article to see what happened at the South West Airlines annual shareholder meeting.
On October 2nd, it was ‘all change’ at BNI Tarporley as the new leadership team took up their posts.
Matthew Lightfoot is the new Chapter Director, and he is assisted by Steven Burgess as Membership Coordinator. Mary Ashford returns by popular request as the Chapter Secretary Treasurer.
A 10 minute presentation being given in the Great Hall of Peckforton Castle.
At the BNI Tarporley Social and Networking event in July, Scott Bayley won a prize to have his photograph taken with the birds of prey at Peckforton Castle by Ashford Daly Photography.
A member at BNI Chester, Scott recently returned to Peckforton to attend a BNI Tarporley breakfast meeting and to collect his framed picture, presented to him by Mary Ashford of Ashford Daly Photography.
The updated 10 minute speaker schedule for the next 6 months is now available for download here, and in the Useful Documents section of the website.
There, you will also find the Bio Sheet which should be completed before your 10 minute slot, and a useful prompt sheet to help make your 1-2-1 meetings more productive.
BNI Tarporley member, Rosie Sedgwick walked away with the Best Alcoholic Liqueur at the recent Fine Foods North West awards for 2009.
Rosie’s company My Gineration developed the prize-winning Silkie Raspberry Gin as part of their ever-increasing range of locally produced fruit liqueurs including their best selling Cheshire Sloe Gin.
Congratulations Rosie!
From August 28th 2009, BNI Tarporley will meet at Peckforton Castle – a splendid medieval styled hotel to the south of Tarporley.
As active members of the Chapter, Peckforton Castle have already hosted a number of successful BNI events. The Castle is a popular venue for business conferences and the dream location for many a couple’s wedding.
Visitors are always welcome to both BNI Tarporley and Peckforton Castle!
The BNI joint social last week at Peckforton Castle was brilliant! 72 ‘adults’ and quite a few children attended on the night, making it a real family event.
A few thanks on the BNI Tarporley Leadership team’s behalf:
Winners of the raffles:
Photo prize with the Peckforton bird of prey: Scott Bayley (BNI Chester). Scott will be coming along to a future BNI Tarporley breakfast meeting to collect his framed image taken on the night.
The other prizes off the table went to: John Bendel (OH2 International), Natasha Edwards (Personal Trainer), Mike Kerrick (Sharples Group), Libby Entwisle (Entyce Creative), James Crane (Over Byte Interactive), Paul Porter (Porter HR Business Partners).
Auction winners:
Jessica Byron – A coaching session with John Warrington
Sharif Yousef - Multimedia production from BelowZero Video
David Maddock – Cabbage Hall, meal for four
The auction raised a total of £330.00. Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated.
The car raffle raised £155.00– the draw will take place in September – good luck to all who entered.
An enjoyable time was had by everyone and a good result for the Hospice of the Good Shepherd – BNI Tarporley’s favourite charity.
Don’t forget – 6:30pm – Monday, 27th – come to Peckforton Castle for 3 hours of fun, food and getting to know people.
If the weather is good, then the Peckforton birds of prey will be flying for us.
Live music + Hog roast + BBQ + Prize Raffle + Networking
All proceeds go to the Hospice of The Good Shepherd
Only £15/head, children under 12 are free.
This is a joint event organised by the BNI Tarporley, Salt and Forest Chapters.
Family and Friends Welcome!
Two BNI Tarporley members are teaming up in an Alliance to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for a portfolio of marketing services to improve the effectiveness of UK exporters.
The combination of the translation capabilities of OH2 and WSI’s Internet Marketing skills enable UK exporters to deliver their message into their target export markets in the prospects’ local language, and with local internet visibility.
Other members of the UK Export Marketing Alliance provide further complementary services including film/video production and graphic design.
The UK Export Marketing Alliance recently presented at an Exporting event hosted by N. Staffs Chamber of Commerce and the UKTI, generating significant interest.
Further information can be found on the Alliance website.