BNI Philippines turns one year old!
The launch of Genesis (Quezon City) chapter in January 18, 2007 placed our country on the BNI map. The Philippines is the 37th country member of Business Network International. The well-attended event at the Crowne Plaza proves that entrepreneurs are truly ‘the early birds that catch the worm’… all these while the competitors are sleeping. Despite the growing pains, committed chapter president Mr. Christopher Tan led Genesis towards achieving Bronze Medallion status by the year-end. Harvest (Ortigas), the second chapter in Metro Manila was officially launched in June 27, 2007 at the Discovery Suites. It was yours truly who spearheaded the formation of the chapter during the early part of the year. Ms. Deedee Espina took the helm with my promotion to Regional Director mid—year. Both chapters had their Visitor’s Day and members savored the fun and funny moments during the chapter mixer. And the year wouldn’t be complete without the Christmas parties.
2007 was also marked by numerous visits of our Singaporean principals who also conducted training sessions. I, together with Harvest president Deedee, attended the BNI Singapore National Conference in May to learn from the experienced members and to get a glimpse of what we can be 8 years down the line.
BNI also graced the pages of Entrepreneur Magazine and SME Insight, two of the countries most well-read business magazines.
This year, 2008, is very promising and we will continue to build and strengthen our foundation. BNI Philippines will keep growing with the additional directors and chapter members. It will remain as your networking organization of choice.
BNI is about the members more than anything else. Thank you for your continued support and positive contribution to the chapters. There are vast opportunities available for everyone, primarily to increase our businesses and most notably the chance to hone your leadership skills is yours for the taking.
Thank you to the chapter leaders for taking on the challenge of running the chapter, for taking your responsibilities to heart, and for being attentive to your members’ needs.
The best is yet to come, and it can only get better.
Cheers to the greatest GIVERS in the Philippines!
Happy anniversary, see you in the Business Network International Worldwide Conference in Kuala Lumpur in May!
Mabuhay!
May the blessings be!
Edlynn Frondoso-Ng, CPA
BNI PH Regional Director
January 26, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Happy 1st Anniversary, BNI Philippines! Its exciting to see two great chapters with outstanding leaders and committed members meet weekly for business. Congratulations to Genesis turning one this month, and what a way to celebrate your first birthday as a Bronze medallion chapter! Well done Christopher, Marilyn and Pam leading Genesis to become a happening chapter. Go for Silver!Welcome to the top 1% of elite BNI members, Christopher, upon receiving your Gold Club member status this week. Harvest, its commendable seeing you pass 31 referrals in your meeting last week. Your chapter is really harvesting referrals. You deserve every one of those referrals! Aim to be a medallion chapter and soon you will be generating even more referrals and done deals! Congratulations to Christopher on his recent appointment as BNI Area Director of Quezon City, and Dee Dee being BNI Ambassador of Metro Manila. Under the dedicated and capable leadership of your Regional Director, Edlynn, I can only see truly exciting things happening in your region.