Lewisville Clemmons Chamber
Networking Group Guidelines

Board approved 8/28/07


Purpose of Chamber Networking Groups is to provide a more in depth networking opportunity for as many members as possible.

Mission of said networking groups shall be for each member involved to be dedicated to helping all of the members in their group grow their business through qualified referrals.


Membership and Leadership

A. Members

Must be an approved member of Chamber in good standing prior to participating actively in any networking group.

There shall be no more than one type of each business represented in each group with no duplication of representation into more than one networking group by any one business entity. Each group shall have flexibility of allowing or disallowing participation of a business or entity by a vote of the majority of its members.

Potential new members will be allowed to visit to the group with no referrals until membership approved by Chamber Board.

VP of Networking shall maintain a waiting list of businesses that desire to participate in a networking group.

B. Leaders

One Group Leader - keep group motivated and organized, run all meetings
One Membership person - new member profiles and orientation, track all referrals monthly
One Secretary - all group communications and attendance


Networking Group Activities

A. Meetings

Each group shall meet once a week unless otherwise noted by the group leadership.

Networking Groups shall establish absentee and referral policies

Geographic location of group meeting location is to be approved by Chamber Board of directors

Any changes in meeting location, time, or day shall be conveyed to Chamber Board of Directors, VP of Networking , and Webmaster.
Meeting location, time, and day shall not conflict with other established networking groups of the Chamber

B. Social Meetings

Networking groups must obtain prior approval of Board of Directors to conduct special social meetings.

C. Qualified Referrals

Qualified referrals shall be defined as:
Person giving referral must have contacted the referral prior to giving the referral
Person being referred must know that they will be contacted soon and have expressed a need or desire for the product / service.


Marketing and Advertising of Networking Groups

A. Networking groups can market and advertise their group

B. Each group shall be responsible for monetary costs of such endeavors

C. Prior approval of such material by the Board of Directors is mandatory.


Networking groups and the Internet

A. Chamber webmaster shall maintain a special "Networking Group Web Page" and make available web pages for each group under the Chamber Domain Website.


New Networking Groups

A. A New Networking Group can be established by petition to the VP of Networking and after approval by the Board of Directors.

B. VP of Networking shall supervise the building of such group once approved.


Monitoring of Activities and Grievances of Networking Groups

A. VP of Networking shall be responsible for monitoring activities of all groups by attending group meetings throughout the year and reporting back to the Board of Directors once per quarter.

B. Any and all grievances by members of the Networking Groups shall be brought to the attention of the group leadership team first. If not resolved, then brought to the attention of the VP of Networking, and finally to the Board of Directors.