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Hi Gang,

FYI

We were not successful at finding a venue for May 17th. We will have to push the date back a week to May 24th and use a large conference room available at First American Title... Bill Ferrall had us penciled in on that date and will firm up that reservation. By tomorrow everything should be set as far as the location and date, I will then modify the invitation letter and send it to you so we can start printing letters for our guests.

We can talk about the other logistics at the meeting tomorrow.

Andrea... If known, could you send me current statistics that go into the invitation letter? i.e Number of chapters, number of referrals, $ business generated.

Thanks,

Shawn

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#33

From: "Noe, Shawn" <shawn.noe@...>
Date: Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:42 pm
Subject: Visitor's day

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Opps... Sorry for the confusion. I forgot to change the subject line on the previous email. Please disregard.

-Shawn

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Good Morning All,

Just a quick note regarding our up coming coordinated visitor's day.

We have set the date for our visitors day on Thur May 17th meeting. This assumes we can find a larger venue on that date and time. Location ideas for a larger room are welcome and can be directed to Shannon, Virva, and myself.

As discussed last Thursday, everyone's homework assignment is to compile a quick list of 30-40 names of businesses and professionals you would like to see join the group. Don't over think this part. The names on the list are not as important as HAVING the list (you don't have to know them already either). If you find it is difficult to come up with names just thumb through your rolodex or the yellow pages. I was able to put a list of 25 together in about a half hour of going through the yellow pages and will complete my list before the Thursday meeting. Try to write down as much information as possible... Business name, individuals name, address, and phone. I know sometimes not all of this information is available, and mailing and physical addresses can be different in Incline, but for now lets just get the list. We will be calling and sending invitations to all the names on the lists in the coming weeks.

I have included the BNI visitor's day handbook for your reference. Page 5 has a sample invitation letter we can use and we could shorten a meeting in order to take time to stuff envelopes.

The sanctioning of our BNI group may hinge on this membership drive effort... lets try to make it as successful as possible. In the past our guest days where not fully coordinated and relied on the individual. I think this group exercise will be much more efficient and help concentrate our efforts. We know BNI works as a business development tool... we have seen referrals increase just with the 9 full time members we have now. Even if only 2 or 3 people off each of our lists come to find out more about BNI we could have 20+ guests and double our membership. I think we would then find our group would continue to grow and the business referrals would more than double.

All the best,

Shawn

P.S. Those without a list on Thursday will have to sit in the corner and clean the chalk boards after school. Those with incomplete lists should at a minimum bring donuts and coffee.

#32

From: "Noe, Shawn" <shawn.noe@...>
Date: Mon Apr 23, 2007 4:23 pm
Subject: RE: BNI Leadership Training "Meeting Time Will Be 8:15" Thursday April 12TH

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Good Morning All,

Just a quick note regarding our up coming coordinated visitor's day.

I have included the BNI visitor's day handbook for your reference. Page 5 has a sample invitation letter we can use and we could shorten a meeting in order to take time to stuff envelopes.

All the best,

Shawn

P.S. Those without a list on Thursday will have to sit in the corner and clean the chalk boards after school. Those with incomplete lists should at a minimum bring donuts and coffee.

#31

From: Bob Rappaport <bob@...>
Date: Tue Apr 10, 2007 11:26 pm
Subject: BNI Leadership Training "Meeting Time Will Be 8:15" Thursday April 12TH

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Hi Everyone:

This Thursday we are scheduled to have our BNI Leadership Makeup training. Willie has indicated she can attend our normal start time of 8:15 AM, so we will start 8:15 AM sharp.

Linda and Dennis Nerstad attended the BNI Leadership Makeup session in Reno last Friday since they were unable to attend this Thursday's training session. Dennis and Linda both shared with me how beneficial they found the training.

See you all at 8:15 AM!

-Bob

#30

From: Bob Rappaport <bob@...>
Date: Mon Apr 2, 2007 11:31 pm
Subject: BNI Meeting April 5Th Reminder and Recap

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Greetings everyone:

We are now into April and time is running short to meet our BNI membership quota. We have received two new applications but we need more to make this happen by May 1, 2007. Our last couple of meetings have been great as we settle into how BNI can grow our businesses, and we have a great group of people who work well together.

Please remember to ask associates and business contacts to visit our next meeting and consider joining our group. We also need to schedule Andrea to provide leadership training to the group. April 12Th was proposed for this, and I will present this to Andrea as well.

We did have a visitors day in February, but we need to make another attempt, since visitor attendance was low. Shawn Noe of AG Edwards plans to contact Andrea to get her input on making this a successful event.

Please feel free to have interested prospects visit www.sierratech.org/bni.htm (or just www.sierratech.org and click on the BNI link). The purpose of BNI and local Incline Village Chapter (PRE-CORE) information is there.

We plan to have a Visitor's Day April 19Th, but don't wait to ask someone to visit before then. For those who are on the mailing list who have not visited a BNI meeting, please come check us out. We are starting see positive results in connecting clients to businesses here in Incline and abroad.

Take care and enjoy this wonderful Spring! I also sent this to our YAHOO Groups, so you may receive this email twice.

#29

From: Bob Rappaport <bob@...>
Date: Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:00 pm
Subject: March 8TH Meeting Recap and New Member Potential

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Greetings everyone:

We had a great meeting on March 08, and would like to thank Shannon Pisano for visiting our "Pre-core" group.

Shawn Noe did an excellent job with his 10 minute presentation, which everyone found very enlightening.

on an "Off-topic" subject, I spoke with Rockwood Inc. Tree Service in King's Beach (whom I had to have out to my property to address an emergency fallen tree stuck on an adjacent tree, threatening the new construction next to my house). Rockwood Inc. responded immediately, sending out an estimator (Beth) within one hour of my call.

In my discussion with Beth, I found her very community minded and she is holding a Tree Protection education seminar at Crosby's April 27TH (I will forward more information when I receive it). After she announced this to me I talked with her about BNI and she was very interested, and felt their was a lack of Business Networking in Incline Village. When I receive my invoice, she will be sending me her email and contact information to be added to our list.

Hopefully, she will be attending Thursday's meeting (March 15TH). I found Rockwood Inc. diligently responsive and they took action immediately, due the scope of the hazard we were facing. I would recommend them to any contractor (excavation) or resident, due to the impression of their response.

Have a Great Week, and please remember to send a substitute (if possible) if you are unable to attend. Don't forget to invite a visitor!

Robert E. Rappaport

SierraTech LLC

(775) 831-1232

Electronic Design Consultants & Internet Services

www.sierratech.net

www.sierratech.org (Customer Support Website)

#28

From: DENNIS NERSTAD <cdhusky@...>
Date: Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:25 pm
Subject: Re: BNI Meeting Reminder March 1, 2007

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Dear Bob,

Monday nights are taken with business calls at 5 PM; 6:30 PM; 8:30 PM. Mandays are very hard for us. Wasn't there another day of the week that they are doing training?

Remember that Dennis and I will not be attending tomorrow's BNI meeting. We have an all day conference in Reno. I am trying to get a substitute to do our 60 second commercial!!! Shawn has the sign in sheet. He can give it to me the next day so I can tabulate it. I will make sure that either he or Mark has the card box with the referral slips. Encourage people to "officially" write out their referrals before or during the 60 second commercials and then distribute them with the club copy put in the box. (I am starting the month of March to keep them logged so my VP report will include where we stand on referrals and BNI Bucks earned.

On another topic....I do not think that our DVD/CD drive works on the desktop, for the new Microsoft office will not boot. Is this something you can test or should I contact Andrew?

Also, I have 5 days left on the Norton anti-virus for our desktop. What program did you install as an anti-virus on our laptop and how do I get it before this runs out. You said not to renew our subscription--something was better.

Thanks for everything. Praying for Joyce's procedure today. How did it go?

Love, Linda

Bob Rappaport <bob@...> wrote:

Greetings everyone:

Just a reminder that we meet Thursday March 1st, 8:15 AM.

In addition to our normal meeting schedule, there is new information to be presented regarding our chapter status and how we manage attendance policy.

During March BNI is providing Leadership Training, which will be open to our entire chapter (I need to confirm date and times with Andrea). Membership Success Program (MSP) Training will be held March 5Th, 6:00 PM at Grandma Hattie's in Carson City which is recommended for everyone.

Hope to see everyone tomorrow. This message was also sent to the YAHOO GROUPS and members will receive it twice.

Robert E. Rappaport

SierraTech

(775) 831-1232

Electronic Design Consultants & Internet Services

www.sierratech.net

Linda and Dennis Nerstad

MISSION: To inspire individuals to discover a whole new way of life, and provide them the opportunity to live it through improved health and financial well-being.

#27

From: Bob Rappaport <bob@...>
Date: Wed Feb 28, 2007 8:56 pm
Subject: BNI Meeting Reminder March 1, 2007

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Greetings everyone:

Just a reminder that we meet Thursday March 1st, 8:15 AM.

In addition to our normal meeting schedule, there is new information to be presented regarding our chapter status and how we manage attendance policy.

During March BNI is providing Leadership Training, which will be open to our entire chapter (I need to confirm date and times with Andrea). Membership Success Program (MSP) Training will be held March 5Th, 6:00 PM at Grandma Hattie's in Carson City which is recommended for everyone.

Hope to see everyone tomorrow. This message was also sent to the YAHOO GROUPS and members will receive it twice.

Robert E. Rappaport

SierraTech

(775) 831-1232

Electronic Design Consultants & Internet Services

www.sierratech.net

#26

From: Bob Rappaport <bob@...>
Date: Thu Feb 8, 2007 7:41 pm
Subject: BNI Meeting Summary for Thursday Feb. 8, 2007

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Greetings Everyone:

I wish to thank Andrea Boyd for running today's meeting using the official BNI Agenda, which we will be adopting for our PRE-CORE group hence forth. I would also like to thank Karen Nichols and Sherry Smith, our two visitors, for attending today's meeting.

There was much discussion on how we can accommodate those who have difficulty making the meeting by 8:00 AM due to previous commitments. Since we are a small group, and not yet chartered, we have the flexibility to change our start time easily. It was presented to the group to consider changing our starting time to 8:15, in-lieu of 8:00 AM, and this suggestion seemed to be enthusiastically accepted. This will also allow BNI Rotary members to arrive on-time to our meeting, and possibly open doors to those in Rotary who have not joined due to time conflict.

Starting February 15, 2007 our network portion of the meeting will begin 8:15 promptly. Since we are still a small group, it is planned to limit our meeting time to 1-hour in duration.

Today we began to start our 10-minute presentations, and will be rotating each week giving everyone (who have submitted applications) the opportunity to give a presentation. This gives PRE-CORE applicants the opportunity to educate the rest of us more about your business and services provided.

We also began to appoint officers to comply with a normal BNI chapter, and this process is still "on going". A list of officers will be published as soon as all positions are filled.

We extend special acknowledgment to both Mark Case and Bill Ferrall as our newest members who have submitted applications and accepted by the membership committee. Mark and Bill had a "Dance Card" and developed a strategic difference between their businesses, so both can participate as members. I wish to congratulate you both, for hammering this out, because you both are valued members of our small community and highly thought of by everyone.

Ms. Andrea Boyd will be mailing me documentation which I will convert to PDF and distribute to the mailing list. This includes new agenda, and list of officers.

Remember New Meeting Times:

Thursdays, 8:15 AM Networking begins

Our meeting will start promptly at 8:30 AM

Shawn, can you update the Bonanza Calender to reflect this change?

I also added the YAHOO Group email address in the distribution, so those of you who have joined the group might receive this email twice.

I wish to personally thank those who attended this mornings meeting, our group is growing and we work well together. I also thank everyone for supporting my wife and I through our tribulations last week. It means a lot to both of us, to receive so many phone calls and caring comments.

Best to everyone!

Robert E. Rappaport

SierraTech

(775) 831-1232

Electronic Design Consultants & Internet Services

www.sierratech.net

#25

From: "Dennis Nerstad" <cdhusky@...>
Date: Thu Feb 1, 2007 8:19 pm
Subject: Update from today's meeting and info from Andrea

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Dear BNI Members....Great meeting, thanks to Andrea!!!  Also a big
thanks to all for the contributions.  Our momentum IS growing and
before long we will transition to a full-fledged chapter, I know.
The message below is from Andrea.  Because Bob has his mind on Joyce
as he should have, I am taking the liberty to pass this on via Yahoo.
(With Bob's wesite, this is easy.  I do not know how to do
attachements on Yahoo, so I will send the Feb. 7th flyer for the Reno
event separately.)  I know Sally wants to go and so do Dennis and I,
so let's plan on carpooling.  If we meet in front of Ace Hardware at
6 AM, leaving promptly at 6:05 AM.  Please e-mail me
(cdhusky@...) if you plan to go and send your check and
reservation to Willie Kirchner.  Linda

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Hello Linda, Dennis and Bob,

First Linda I want to say what a fantastic job you did this morning
at your visitor's day!  I believe your group will be up and running
in no time now that the momentum is kicking in!

This email will have a lot of information so I hope I don't lose you
too quickly!  Please bear with me...

Following up with the items we talked about this morning:

1. I have attached the flyer for next week's BNI networking event.  I
know you have this already but please pass it along to the rest of
the group again.  For those of you who have indicated that you would
like to attend please contact Willie directly (contact information is
on the bottom of the flyer) and she will reserve spots for you.  This
is a great opportunity to introduce your favorite clients to BNI, you
are welcome to bring anyone you wish as this is an open event for
everyone.

2.  The Truth or Delusion books will be on sale at the event on
Wednesdy.  Everyone who buys a book at the event will have it
personally autographed by the author!  Otherwise, Willie is ordering
more books and I can get them to you in the coming weeks.

3. I have requested additional BNI supplies from Willie and I will
have those in hand Wednesday.  I did give you some of what you needed
this morning, but by Wednesday I will be able to give you everything
I did not have this morning.

4. I spoke with Willie this morning and we agree that it is time for
you to start using the official BNI agenda - including the 10 minute
presentation, leadership team positions and reports, etc. Attached is
the BNI agenda.  I will give you a version that is the same however
in a different layout format that is easier to read.

5. Leadership Team positions - Usually what we do for the established
chapters is set up area-wide leadership team training sessions so
everyone who holds a leadership team position knows what is expected
of them.  I will do a separate training session for your group.
Please let me know when you would like to get together and we will
get you trained.  This will definitely help you catapult you to the
next level.  I have attached a brief description of the LT
positions.  It is an older version and there is more to each position
than what is indicated which will be explained in training.  The
Events Coordinator position is not on this list, but is a relatively
new position that I will also train you on.  If you haven't already
please decide who will fill these roles.  The sooner we can do the
training the better.

6. Speaking of trainings, Willie and I would like to invite all of
you to attend an MSP (Member Success Program) training.  This is a
requirement for all members and usually consists of newer members of
BNI, although veteran members also attend.  This training goes into
the details of what BNI is all about, the policies and procedures of
BNI, helpful tidbits to help you grow as a member and a chapter,
etc.  We hold these trainings twice a month:  the first Monday of the
month (Feb 5th) in Carson City at Grandma Hatties 6pm, and also the
second Friday of the month (Feb 9th) in Reno at the Black Bear Diner
at 7am.  You are welcome to attend either of these and believe doing
so will again move you in the right direction in establishing your
group as an official chapter.

That is all I have for now.  Please forward this email to the rest of
the group, as well as your two visitors this morning and from
previous meetings.

Bob, I do hope that your wife will be feeling well soon.  You are
both in my thoughts and prayers.

Thank you all, please call me if you have any questions... You have a
very strong core membership and I am so excited to see you growing!

Andrea
775-901-1071


  Andrea Boyd
775.586.1072
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#24

From: "Noe, Shawn" <shawn.noe@...>
Date: Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:12 pm
Subject: Quarterly Newsletter "At the Helm" #1 2007

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Hello,
The attached newsletter comes out quarterly and is targeted to professionals and business owners. The letters are brief and informative. I hope you will find them of value.

"At the Helm" #1 2007 Topics

Changes to Retirement Plan Rules
2007 Cost of Living Adjustments to Retirement Plans

If you see anything of interest or have questions do not hesitate to reach me.
Best regards,
Shawn

<<bbon28, At the Helm.pdf>>

Shawn C. Noe, AAMS
Financial Consultant | Accredited Asset Management Specialist
AG Edwards & Sons Inc. | 925 Tahoe Blvd. Suite 202 | Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 831-6107 | toll-free (800) 677-6795 | fax (775) 831-6165
www.agedwards.com\fc\shawn.noe

#23

From: "Terry, Linda, & Wes Pittman" <pittmanpines@...>
Date: Fri Dec 22, 2006 6:03 pm
Subject: RE: Work commitments

pittmanpines@...

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Take good care Rachel and have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Linda

From: Rachel Flower <rachelflower@...>
Reply-To: BNI_InclineVillage@yahoogroups.com
To: BNI_InclineVillage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BNI_InclineVillage] Work commitments
Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 13:34:05 -0800

Hi Folks,

Just wanted to let you know that I haven't been able to attend the last couple of BNI meetings and also will not be able to for the next two months. I have Thursday morning conference calls every Thursday at 8am with the company I am contracting for. Such is life.

Hope your meetings go fabulously, and that you all have a happy and merry Christmas!

Warm wishes

Rachel

Rachel Flower

415 827 2623

www.senssoma.com

rachelflower@isp.com

#22

From: Rachel Flower <rachelflower@...>
Date: Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:34 pm
Subject: Work commitments

rachelflower@...

Hi Folks,�

Just wanted to let you know that I haven't been able to attend the last couple of BNI meetings and also will not be able to for the next two months. I have Thursday morning conference calls every Thursday at 8am with the company I am contracting for. Such is life.�

Hope your meetings go fabulously, and that you all have a happy and merry Christmas!

Warm wishes

Rachel

�

Rachel Flower

415 827 2623

www.senssoma.com

rachelflower@...

#21

From: BNI_InclineVillage@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun Dec 10, 2006 1:58 am
Subject: BNI Christmas Party, 12/10/2006, 6:00 pm

BNI_InclineVillage@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		BNI_InclineVillage's Calendar
Title:		BNI Christmas Party
Date:		Sunday December 10, 2006
Time:		6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Repeats:		This event does not repeat.
Location:		La Esmeralda Mexican Restaurant
Street:		930 Tahoe Blvd 601
City State Zip:		Incline Village , NV 89451
Description:		Bring family, associates, Prospects for BNI and friends! Live Entertainment provided by "Turn Up The Quiet" (Linda Pittman's Quartet).

#20

From: Rachel Flower <rachelflower@...>
Date: Sat Dec 9, 2006 8:45 pm
Subject: Maori program - reminder

rachelflower@...

Hi Folks,

I may not be able to make it to the Christmas party as I could be driving to the Bay Area that afternoon, so I just wanted to send this as a reminder to anyone that would like to attend the Maori programs that are coming up next week.

In just a few days, two gifted Maori presenters from New Zealand arrive in the Tahoe Area to complete their US tour to bring and share the gift of Maori knowledge.� Through song, dance, and breath�they share their ancient wisdom and presence (see details below).�

Come an join us for some enchanting and profound events. They have programs in Truckee, Tahoe City, Incline Village and Squaw Valley. I am happy to promote and support their excellent non-profit foundation.

(Booking is advised, as space is limited).�

Hope to see you there!

Warm wishes

Rachel

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#19

From: BNI_InclineVillage@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Dec 8, 2006 2:01 am
Subject: BNI Christmas Party, 12/10/2006, 6:00 pm

BNI_InclineVillage@yahoogroups.com

Reminder from:		BNI_InclineVillage's Calendar
Title:		BNI Christmas Party
Date:		Sunday December 10, 2006
Time:		6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Repeats:		This event does not repeat.
Next reminder:		The next reminder for this event will be sent in 2 days, 2 minutes.
Location:		La Esmeralda Mexican Restaurant
Street:		930 Tahoe Blvd 601
City State Zip:		Incline Village , NV 89451
Description:		Bring family, associates, Prospects for BNI and friends! Live Entertainment provided by "Turn Up The Quiet" (Linda Pittman's Quartet).

#17

From: "Terry, Linda, & Wes Pittman" <pittmanpines@...>
Date: Fri Dec 1, 2006 9:19 pm
Subject: RE: Quarterly Newsletter "At the Helm" #4 2006

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Thanks Shawn. Good information! Linda

From: "Noe, Shawn" <shawn.noe@...>
Reply-To: BNI_InclineVillage@yahoogroups.com
To: <BNI_InclineVillage@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [BNI_InclineVillage] Quarterly Newsletter "At the Helm" #4 2006
Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 13:28:05 -0600

Hello and Happy Holidays,

The attached newsletter comes out quarterly and is targeted to professionals and business owners. The letters are brief and informative and I wanted to share them with the group. I hope you will find them of value.

"At the Helm" #4 2006 Topics

Find the right retirement plan for your small business

Protecting your business with buy-sell agreements <--- i.e. keeping your business going if you or your partners stop going

If you see anything of interest and have questions do not hesitate to reach me.

Best regards,

Shawn

If the attachment does not make it to you, would somebody please let me know. I'm not sure if yahoo groups allows attachments.

Thanks

<<bbon27, At the Helm.pdf>>

A referral is the best compliment you can give.

Shawn C. Noe, AAMS
Financial Consultant | Accredited Asset Management Specialist
AG Edwards & Sons Inc. | 925 Tahoe Blvd. Suite 202 | Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 831-6107 | toll-free (800) 677-6795 | fax (775) 831-6165
www.agedwards.com\fc\shawn.noe

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#16

From: "Noe, Shawn" <shawn.noe@...>
Date: Thu Nov 30, 2006 7:28 pm
Subject: Quarterly Newsletter "At the Helm" #4 2006

Noe_321

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Hello and Happy Holidays,

The attached newsletter comes out quarterly and is targeted to professionals and business owners. The letters are brief and informative and I wanted to share them with the group. I hope you will find them of value.

"At the Helm" #4 2006 Topics

Find the right retirement plan for your small business
Protecting your business with buy-sell agreements <--- i.e. keeping your business going if you or your partners stop going

If you see anything of interest and have questions do not hesitate to reach me.

Best regards,

Shawn

If the attachment does not make it to you, would somebody please let me know. I'm not sure if yahoo groups allows attachments.

Thanks

<<bbon27, At the Helm.pdf>>

A referral is the best compliment you can give.

#15

From: Rachel Flower <rachelflower@...>
Date: Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:54 pm
Subject: Special visitors to Incline

rachelflower@...

Hi Folks,�

I've attended the last two BNI meetings having just arrived in the area with my husband. I am very much enjoying making new connections here.�

Here's something I've organized for two dear Mauri friends of mine that will be visiting from New Zealand. They run a non-profit organization called Rich Earth Alliance and I have volunteered to co-ordinate and help spread the word about their visit which will be in mid-December. They are offering some wonderful programs while they are here in the Tahoe area, including a presentation in Incline Village and a workshop in Squaw Valley. Not to be missed!

Here's a text version of the flier we have produced. We have a pretty pdf version also which I can send in a separate email. Please help me get the word out. This is a special opportunity for us here in this area. Bookings are essential since numbers are limited.

Warm wishes and happy Thanksgiving!

Rachel Flower�

(cell 415 827 2623)� email info@...

� �� Rich Earth Oratory

Minds leap, hearts engage and cells remember when

Ancient Maori Oratory meets Modern Science at the edge of reality�.

�

A riveting 2-hour seminar, presented through chant, song, dance and story that will reveal the mysteries of the ancient Maori who like other indigenous stewards coded their wisdom as a treasure map for their descendants.

�

Friday 15th December, 7-9pm

Corporate Visions

894 Incline Way

Incline Village, Nevada 89451

(Admission: $10 prepaid, or $15 on the door)

If paying by credit card go to�www.richearthalliance.com/USAsignup.html

�

Haka For Life

Igniting Passion, Inspiring Lives

�

Saturday 16th Dec, 10am � 4pm

Squaw Valley Chapel, 440 Squaw Peak Road�Olympic Valley, CA 96146

Suggested Donation: $125 early bird (by Dec 1) or $150

�

Booking essential.

Please Call Rachel: 415 827 2623, Email: info@...

If paying by credit card go to�www.richearthalliance.com/USAsignup.html

�

The Presenters:

For more details of programs visit: www.richearthalliance.com

Rachel Flower

415 827 2623

www.senssoma.com

rachelflower@...

#14

From: "Terry, Linda, & Wes Pittman" <pittmanpines@...>
Date: Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:30 am
Subject: RE: BNI calendar information

pittmanpines@...

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This looks great. Thanks for handling it. Hope you get to feeling better soon! Linda

From: "Noe, Shawn" <shawn.noe@...>
Reply-To: BNI_InclineVillage@yahoogroups.com
To: <BNI_InclineVillage@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [BNI_InclineVillage] BNI calendar information
Date: Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:22:24 -0600

Suggestion for the updated BNI posting on the Bonanza calendar... other suggestions welcome by direct modification of the text

Thanks,

Shawn

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From: "Dennis Nerstad" <cdhusky@...>
Date: Thu Nov 16, 2006 10:02 pm
Subject: Re: BNI calendar information

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--- In BNI_InclineVillage@yahoogroups.com, "Noe, Shawn"
<shawn.noe@...> wrote:
>
> Suggestion for the updated BNI posting on the Bonanza calendar...
other
> suggestions welcome by direct modification of the text
>
> Thanks,
> Shawn
>
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> Business Network International Meeting
>
> Several businesses in Incline Village have joined to start up a
local
> Chapter of Business Network International (BNI). BNI is the largest
> business networking organization in the world and now is your
> opportunity to join this dynamic group while it is forming. It
offers
> members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most
importantly,
> business referrals.  Meetings are held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. every
> Thursday at the Bonanza Community Room.  Please visit
www.sierratech.org
> and follow the BNI link for the most current information.
>
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>
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>
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> A.G. Edwards & Sons' outgoing and incoming e-mails are
electronically
> archived and subject to review and/or disclosure to someone other
> than the recipient. We cannot accept orders for transactions or
other
> similar instructions through e-mail. We cannot ensure the security
of
> information e-mailed over the Internet, so you should be careful
when
> transmitting confidential information such as account numbers and
> security holdings.
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------
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>Business Network International Meeting

Several businesses in Incline Village have joined to start up a
local Chapter of Business Network International (BNI). BNI is the
largest business networking organization in the world and NOW is
your opportunity to join this dynamic group while it is in the
formation stage, offering members the opportunity to share ideas,
contacts and most importantly, business referrals.  Meetings are
held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. every Thursday at the Bonanza Community
Room.  Please visit www.sierratech.org and follow the BNI link for
the most current information.

(These are my additions...Linda)

#12

From: Bob Rappaport <bob@...>
Date: Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:33 pm
Subject: Re: BNI calendar information

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http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/BNI_InclineVillage/

Shawn:

Looks good to me! The link to Yahoo Groups is a little long and visitors can grab it from my website.

Thanks Shawn!

-Bob

"Noe, Shawn" <shawn.noe@...> wrote:

Suggestion for the updated BNI posting on the Bonanza calendar... other suggestions welcome by direct modification of the text

Thanks,

Shawn

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Business Network International Meeting

Several businesses in Incline Village have joined to start up a local Chapter of Business Network International (BNI). BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world and now is your opportunity to join this dynamic group while it is forming. It offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. Meetings are held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. every Thursday at the Bonanza Community Room. Please visit www.sierratech.org and follow the BNI link for the most current information.

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archived and subject to review and/or disclosure to someone other
than the recipient. We cannot accept orders for transactions or other
similar instructions through e-mail. We cannot ensure the security of
information e-mailed over the Internet, so you should be careful when
transmitting confidential information such as account numbers and
security holdings.

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#11

From: "Noe, Shawn" <shawn.noe@...>
Date: Thu Nov 16, 2006 6:22 pm
Subject: BNI calendar information

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Suggestion for the updated BNI posting on the Bonanza calendar... other suggestions welcome by direct modification of the text

Thanks,

Shawn

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Business Network International Meeting

Several businesses in Incline Village have joined to start up a local Chapter of Business Network International (BNI). BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world and now is your opportunity to join this dynamic group while it is forming. It offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. Meetings are held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. every Thursday at the Bonanza Community Room. Please visit www.sierratech.org and follow the BNI link for the most current information.

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#10

From: "sierratech_net" <bob@...>
Date: Fri Nov 10, 2006 4:47 am
Subject: BNI Incline Village Pre-Core Group November 9, 2006 Summary

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Today we held our first Meeting at the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza Bldg.
Conference room, which is a great facility.  We will continue to meet
here unless you receive an email indicating a change of venue on a
given Thursday (The Bonanza Newspaper staff  might schedule something
on a Thursday morning and if a conflict occurs, we will all meet at
Diablo Funding Group as the alternate meeting location).

Virva Porcelli summarized her Nov. 2, visit to the Carson City BNI
Chapter.  She observed the power of an active BNI Chapter, and its
dynamic atmosphere. The Carson City Chapter has around 30 members,
which exercises the BNI agenda at a very fast and concise pace.
Virva recommended others to take the opportunity to visit a chapter
to witness how a real BNI Chapter functions and why it works. Thank
you to Linda Nerstad for organizing this visitation.

We also wish to thank Rachel Flower (from SENSSOMA) for visiting our
Pre-Core group. Ms. Flower was very excited about the prospects of
the group.  Rachel has asked to be added to the BNI Incline Village
Yahoo Group, and our email list. We look forward to Ms. Flower's
contribution to the group as we continue to grow our membership from
pre-core status.

For those of you who would like to join the Yahoo group but not quite
sure how to accomplish this, please send me an email, and I would be
more than happy to add your name to the group.  Dave Talon (iGrowth
Strategies) suggested we have a live demonstration at our next
meeting of how to use Yahoo Groups, so everyone can see first hand
the benefits of using Yahoo Groups. I will see if I can arrange a
demonstration that can be presented properly to a group.

If you wish to sign on yourself, just visit
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/BNI_InclineVillage/ and you
will be prompted for your information.

If you have shared BNI to someone, in your attempt to grow our
membership, you can refer them to my website where I have a dedicated
page for our PRE-CORE chapter.  The link to the page can be found on
www.sierratech.org (my customer support & training website). Simply
click on BNI Incline Village to learn about our group and also find a
link to the official BNI website.

Don't forget December 10, 2006 - BNI Incline Village Christmas Party
Dinner at La Esmeralda Mexican Restaurant. Bring family, associates,
Prospects for BNI and friends.

La Esmeralda Mexican Restaurant
930 Tahoe Blvd 601
Incline Village , NV 89451 - 9487

Time:  6:00 PM

Live Entertainment provided by "Turn Up The Quiet" (Linda Pittman's
Quartet).

Thanks to all who attended today's meeting.  We have a dynamic group
started and look forward to seeing everyone at our next stated
meeting on November 16, at 8:00 AM.

Robert Rappaport
SierraTech

From: "Dennis Nerstad" <cdhusky@...>
Date: Mon Oct 30, 2006 7:47 pm
Subject: Trip to Carson

inclinedtowe...

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BNI Members....I have heard back from many of you regarding whether or
not you can attend the Carson BNI this Thursday morning.  We only want
to go if those of you who have never seen a quality group in action,
can make it.  So far, Virginia said no; David said no; Shawn yes;
Dayton yes; Nerstad's yes.

What I need before the end of TODAY is a response from Linda and Terry
Pitman, Mark Case; Dawn and Patrick Walton; Bob Rappaport; Nancy
Hutchinson; Virva Porcezan and Tim Lampe.  Then I can contact Carson
and they will make the necessary arrangements with the restaurant.

Remember, we will all meet at 6 AM at the Ace Hardware parking lot to
carpool down.

Thanks for responding ASAP!!!!   Linda Nerstad

From: "Terry, Linda, & Wes Pittman" <pittmanpines@...>
Date: Fri Oct 20, 2006 2:42 pm
Subject: RE: Shedule Events, and Today's Meeting (Great Success)

pittmanpines@...

Get today's hot entertainment gossip

Bob,

You did a very professional job running the meeting. I thought it went excellent. I believe serveral of these people will return. Thanks for all you do. Hugs Linda

From: "sierratech_net" <bob@...>
Reply-To: BNI_InclineVillage@yahoogroups.com
To: BNI_InclineVillage@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BNI_InclineVillage] Shedule Events, and Today's Meeting (Great Success)
Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:16:40 -0000
To All:

I wish to thank all those who visited our BNI Pre-Core group
meeting. We had 13 people attend today's meeting, making it the best
meeting yet.

It was awesome to have such a wonderful turnout, and I wish to
personally extend an invitation to all who attended to continue with
our group and help us reach our charter membership.

Please mark the following dates on your calendars:

1) December 10, 2006 - BNI Incline Village Christmas Party Dinner at
La Esmeralda Mexican Restaurant. Bring Friends, associates, prospects
for BNI and Family

930 Tahoe Blvd 601
Incline Village, NV 89451 - 9487

Time: To Be announce by Linda Pittman

Live Entertainment provided by "Turn Up The Quiet" (Linda Pittman's
Quartet)

2) October 26 Scheduled Meeting will continue to be held at:

Diablo Funding Group
896 Southwood Blvd.
Incline Village, NV

November 2, 2006 Plan on meeting at the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza
Bldg.:
925 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 206
Incline Village, NV

I will add the new email addresses we received today to my BNI Group
List, and I will duplicate this post in an email. I apologize to
those who receive this message twice!

Robert Rappaport
SierraTech

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From: "dmtalon81" <dmtalon81@...>
Date: Fri Oct 20, 2006 2:48 pm
Subject: Hi everyone:

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I am glad to see that new prospective members showed up yesterday. I
am planning on attending next week.

David M. Talon
Managing Partner
iGrowth Strategies

From: "Dennis Nerstad" <cdhusky@...>
Date: Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:13 am
Subject: Re: Shedule Events, and Today's Meeting (Great Success)

inclinedtowe...

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Bob,  Good job running hte meeting.   It was fun having more turn out.
Perhaps Andrea will want to come back next week!!  Linda
--- In BNI_InclineVillage@yahoogroups.com, "sierratech_net" <bob@...>
wrote:
>
> To All:
>
> I wish to thank all those who visited our BNI Pre-Core group
> meeting. We had 13 people attend today's meeting, making it the best
> meeting yet.
>
> It was awesome to have such a wonderful turnout, and I wish to
> personally extend an invitation to all who attended to continue with
> our group and help us reach our charter membership.
>
> Please mark the following dates on your calendars:
>
> 1) December 10, 2006 - BNI Incline Village Christmas Party Dinner at
> La Esmeralda Mexican Restaurant. Bring Friends, associates, prospects
> for BNI and Family
>
> 930 Tahoe Blvd 601
> Incline Village, NV 89451 - 9487
>
> Time: To Be announce by Linda Pittman
>
> Live Entertainment provided by "Turn Up The Quiet" (Linda Pittman's
> Quartet)
>
> 2) October 26 Scheduled Meeting will continue to be held at:
>
> Diablo Funding Group
> 896 Southwood Blvd.
> Incline Village, NV
>
> November 2, 2006 Plan on meeting at the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza
> Bldg.:
> 925 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 206
> Incline Village, NV
>
> I will add the new email addresses we received today to my BNI Group
> List, and I will duplicate this post in an email. I apologize to
> those who receive this message twice!
>
> Robert Rappaport
> SierraTech
>

From: "sierratech_net" <bob@...>
Date: Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:16 am
Subject: Shedule Events, and Today's Meeting (Great Success)

sierratech_net

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To All:

I wish to thank all those who visited our BNI Pre-Core group
meeting.  We had 13 people attend today's meeting, making it the best
meeting yet.

It was awesome to have such a wonderful turnout, and I wish to
personally extend an invitation to all who attended to continue with
our group and help us reach our charter membership.

Please mark the following dates on your calendars:

1) December 10, 2006 - BNI Incline Village Christmas Party Dinner at
La Esmeralda Mexican Restaurant. Bring Friends, associates, prospects
for BNI and Family

930 Tahoe Blvd 601
Incline Village, NV 89451 - 9487

Time:  To Be announce by Linda Pittman

Live Entertainment provided by "Turn Up The Quiet" (Linda Pittman's
Quartet)

2) October 26 Scheduled Meeting will continue to be held at:

Diablo Funding Group
896 Southwood Blvd.
Incline Village, NV

November 2, 2006 Plan on meeting at the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza
Bldg.:
925 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 206
Incline Village, NV

I will add the new email addresses we received today to my BNI Group
List, and I will duplicate this post in an email.  I apologize to
those who receive this message twice!

Robert Rappaport
SierraTech

From: "sierratech_net" <bob@...>
Date: Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:36 pm
Subject: BNI Incline Village PRE-Core Group Current Company List

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As the first Post to the group, below is a list of companies currently
participating in our Pre-Core membership:

AG Edwards
Come Alive Coaching
Diablo Funding Mortgage
DynaGraphics Printing
i Growth Strategies
Nikken
SierraTech

If you were a member of this Yahoo Group, and you asked to be emailed
from the list (when you joined), you would have received this message
in your inbox.

Best to all!

Robert Rappaport
SierraTech