Acronyms
BNI History
Meetings
Movie Trivia
RD18
100

BNI

What is Business Network International

100

Jan 8 1985

BNI Founded Date as "The Network"

100

we have two 7mins of these in which the member can really spotlight themselves and their business

feature presentation

100

in the matrix, does Neo takes this color pill

what is the red pill

100

These are the gatekeepers for new + renewing members

Joe, Brandon, Hershal, Kyle, Sweeney

200

VCP

Visibility, Credibility, Profitability

200

Arcadia CA

Location of first BNI
200

this is the attendance policy

3 absences, 3 subs per rolling 6 months

also, 3 lates = 1 absence

3-8 weeks for Medical leave

200

this person plays the antagonist turned protagonist in Maleficent

who is Angelina Jolie

200

oversees MC + tracks PALMS and encourages members to enter their numbers

VP aka Sara

300

PALMS

Present, Absent, Late (or Leave early), Medical, Sub

300

Dr. Ivan Misner

who is the founder of BNI and someone I got to meet on a cruise

300

part of meeting standing, talking, meeting with visitors and guests

Open Networking

300

the highest grossing R-rated movie of all time

what is the Joker

300

positive attitude, ensures meeting starts and ends on time

Prez - Anthony

400

RGI/RGO

Referrals Given Inside/Referrals Given Outside

400

The Network

what is the original name of BNI

400

can be 30/45/60 sec

weekly presentation

400

the only sequel to win an Oscar

what is Godfather II

400

currently the most seasoned member of RD18

Joe
500

APC

Advocator, Promoter, Creator

500

1991

the year BNI became Business Networking INTERNATIONAL

500

Part of the meeting spotlight an individual's achievements

Referrals & Testimonials or Givers Gain

500

the half blood prince from Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince

who is Severus Snape

500

the year RD18 launched

2014

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