The Business of Exchanging Business :: Policies and Procedures

Members are expected to:

  • Attend weekly meetings regularly.
  • Be punctual.
  • Bring guests to the meetings.
  • Nominate others for membership.
  • Give a minimum of one referral/lead per month.
  • Bring enough business cards to keep the group supplied.
  • Support members’ business whenever possible.
  • Respond to all referrals and leads received within 48 hours.
  • Present a 15-minute program on your business to the group.
  • Make guests feel welcome by introducing yourself.
  • Continue networking and personal contact with other members outside of the meetings.
  • Put all requests in writing.
  • RSVP if not attending a meeting.
  • Pay monthly dues in a timely fashion.

Attendance

In order to have a dynamic, active membership; attendance of the weekly meetings is crucial. Remember that you hold the only membership for your business category. Failure to attend at least 50% of all scheduled meetings in a 2-month period may, at the sole discretion of CEO NETWORK™ result in termination of membership. Membership dues, and Initiation Fee are NON-REFUNDABLE to members so terminated.

Tardiness

Please plan to arrive on time and stay for the duration of the meeting which is exactly 90 minutes. Some days are tough to make it on time. However, a warning will be given to members who are consistently late or leave early unless prior arrangements have been made. Orders for the meals will be placed at 11:50.

RSVP

Unless we hear from you, we will assume that you will attend and will plan a meeting space for you. You need to RSVP if: (1) you will NOT be attending or (2) if you will be bringing a guest. New members may receive a reminder email to develop the new habit of attendance.

Guest / Visitor Policy

A guest is anyone who is not a member of CEO NETWORK™ and who is being considered for membership. A guest may not attend more than 2 times without becoming a member. Guest Fee: $25 A visitor is anyone who attends a meeting who is not eligible or intending to join the group. Visitor Fee: $25.

Dues and Payment Policies

CEO NETWORK™ shall have the right to set monthly dues assessments. The monthly dues and yearly dues may be changed at any time at CEO NETWORK™ sole discretion, provided however that CEO NETWORK™ shall provide all members with written notice of any change at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of change.

  • Monthly dues are charged for the privilege of membership, regardless of attendance or whether or not a meal was served.
  • Monthly dues are automatically charged with credit or debit cards on file.
  • Monthly dues are not prorated if joining or resigning mid-month.
  • Monthly dues are payable by the 1st day of each month and considered late by the 3rd day. Dues not collected by the 10th of each month shall be considered delinquent and subject to a $5 late charge. If the monthly dues are not paid by the 1st day of the month following the month in which the dues and late fee were assessed, the member may, at the sole discretion of CEO NETWORK™, be terminated from membership.

Membership Hold

  • Members are required to attend at least one-half of all monthly meetings in order to hold their place in their business category.
  • If unable to attend for a period of 30 days or more due to a medical emergency, a member may submit a written request (prior to the first day of absenteeism) to place a hold on their membership.
  • One-half of the monthly dues are still required in order to hold your position in your business category.
  • Each request will be viewed on a case-by-case basis to determine the length of the hold before the membership will be terminated.

Cancellation of Membership

A CEO NETWORK™ member may resign from membership anytime. Thirty (30) day written notice is required. A cancellation form may be obtained from the club manager. Monthly dues are not prorated if resigning mid-month.