1.	A prospective member may attend two meetings as a visitor. By the second meeting, prospective members obtain a sponsoring member. Prospective members must have a sponsor. Prospective members then complete the BNI application and submit it with payment to the Chapter Membership Committee for review. Applications are available at all Chapter meetings.  If one is not offered to you, simply ask for one of our Chapter's officiers.
2.	The Membership Committee completes the screening process and notifies the prospective member of acceptance or non-acceptance before the next meeting.  They also notify the Chapter's President of their decision.  All fees will be refunded if the application is not accepted.  However, upon acceptance to BNI, fees are non-refundable without exception.
3.	The President announces the new member(s) at the chapter meeting following acceptance by the Membership Committee.
4.	The new member, by gaining acceptance in our chapter, locks out further competition for their category with our members.
5.	The new member, upon their initiation, begins a period of mentoring.  Our chapter has proven success with our mentoring program and is geared towards "bringing" the new members up to speed with the concept of BNI and enjoy immediate success.  The goal is simple.  Productive members lead to more referrals for all.