Attendance

Recording Attendance Matters

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The Power of Presence

Why Attendance Matters

• 1. Consistency Builds Trust

- People refer business to those they trust.

- Regular attendance reinforces credibility.

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• 2. More Referrals & Opportunities

- More we engage, more we learn about each other’s business

- Strong attendance = More meaningful referrals.

BNI Connect & Why It Matters

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• BNI Connect is our digital footprint – tracking attendance & engagement.

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• Low attendance impacts credibility and referral confidence.

• High attendance strengthens your profile & supports leadership roles.

How to Maintain Strong Attendance

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1. Plan Ahead – If you can’t attend, send a substitute.

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2. Engage Beyond Meetings – 1-to-1s, referrals, and chapter activities count.

3. Leverage BNI Connect – Keep your participation updated and active

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4. Substitutes & Policies

• Members can send a substitute to maintain their presence.
• BNI - Aurora allows the frequency of substitutes to
• Members can VIEW their own attendance records in Connect

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1. Recording Attendance

• Members are marked as Present, Absent, Late, or on Leave of Absence.

2. Types of Attendance Status

• Present – Member attended the meeting on time.
• Late – Member arrived after the official start time.
• Absent – Member did not attend the meeting and did not send a substitute.
• Substitute – A representative attended in place of the member.
• Medical – Approved leave (process) by LT.

3. Impact on Participation

• BNI emphasises consistent attendance to build strong relationships and referral networks.
• Frequent absences (without a substitute) may lead to a review by the Membership Committee,

• BNI is built on relationships, trust, and consistency.

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Final Takeaway

• Show up, engage, and track your participation in Connect.

• Great attendance strengthens both you and the chapter.

**Let’s make every meeting count!** 🎯