Jeannie Mutchler American Casualty Insurance I just wanted to send a quick thank you for taking time out of your schedule to set up the meeting today. I got writer's cramp from writing down all of your wonderful ideas. I will be taking them to our chapter to see which ones we can implement into our group. I was really enojoyed getting into the meeting and hearing from all of the other members. After today's meeting, I am really excited and pumped to go and hear Dr. Misner speak. Thanks again for putting on a very informative meeting. You all did an excellent job. Jeannie Mutchler, VP, BNI Smart Set Chapter, Austin TX

Gary Diehl Diehl Business Solutions Midge, One of our new members just got back from MSP training and raved about it. Congratulations on your efforts of this important intro to BNI. Regards, Gary Diehl Diehl Business Solutions 512) 288-9992 "A vision without action is daydreaming; Action without a vision is chaos."

Jennifer Davis Marketing2Go Hey Shelli, Great Training last night! I'm so excited about all the positive things happening in BNI. Thank you for letting me share my daughter's interpretation of what BNI means. I've scanned and attached the diagram she drew. It's currently unsigned so let me know if you want me to scan in her signature. I 've attached the "Author's" photo as well! It's so great to be reminded what this great organization is really all about! Jennifer Jennifer Davis, Marketing2Go "We make small businesses look BIG, and big businesses look SMART"! 512-293-4123 www.marketing2go.com

Greg Sweatt Personal Credit Advocate Newly established in Austin, BNI afforded me an invaluable network of dedicated professionals through which to market my business. Without the supportive and reciprocal environment I've found here, I would no doubt still be struggling to get ahead in a new city.

Ronel Uys Web Site Geeks Dear Grace I promised I'd write you testimonial on the MSP progam I attended on May 2nd. Many things went through my mind, but excitement initially, was not one of them, when I heard it is compulsory to attend the MSP. I just wanted to be part of a network group, not graduate in BNI. But I am glad to say I was wrong. The session was not boring and tedious as I expected it to be. Instead it was informative, lively and not only did I meet other fellow networkers, but I understand the concept of BNI so much better. Nagging questions in the back of my mind with regards to why the rules are strictly enforced, why is it important that a chapter keeps growing and most of all why it is imperative that you start giving if you expect receiving...they were all answered in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Being more comfortable in front of a computer than in the midst of sales and marketing experts, I most certainly DID NOT feel intimidated, instead I felt welcomed into this wonderful network of professionals. Thank you for literally dragging me over. I will be the first to tell new networkers to get to this class as quickly as possible and for existing networkers to freshen up every now and again. You sometimes have to read a book more than once to get all the nuances and lessons, I think the same will apply to the MSP the more you attend to freshen your knowledge the more you will walk away with a renewed and energized accomplishment. In my mind it can be announced more prominently during morning sessions. Make it sound like the fun it is! Kind regards Ronel Uys www.websitegeeks.com ronel@websitegeeks.com Tel: 512-382-4112 Fax: 512-597-0824 Cell: 512-426-3438

Michaela Elbel Rothkopf & Theobald Dear Grace and Kathleen: Thank you very much for the nice and warm reception, both at the MSP on Monday evening and the BNI meeting at the University of Texas Club next morning. I was pretty impressed to see that BNI indeed works highly similar in Austin as it does here in Berlin, Germany. The amount of referrals was simply breathtaking – you have a very well working chapter in Austin, congrats! I enjoyed my stay in Austin, and I truly hope that there is a chance to meet you both again in the future. Whenever your travels bring you to Germany, and in particularly Berlin, please give us a call. Best regards to all, Michaela Dr. Michaela Elbel Patent Attorney European Patent, Trademark and Design Attorney Rothkopf & Theobald Glinkastrasse 30 D-10117 Berlin Phone: +49-(0)30-797 484 38 Fax: +49-(0)30-797 484 39 E-Mail: elbel@patentline.de www.patentline.de

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