Purpose: 

1. To aggressively facilitate meaningful qualified referrals to other members in good standing.
2. To recommend and promote other member businesses, where appropriate, to qualified contacts and associates.
3. To share non-proprietary operational information that could benefit other members.
4. Support, encourage and provide a positive influence to each other.
5. Create an attitude of “meaningful accomplishment” that supports the mindset that “we are making a difference”.
6. Facilitate positive social interaction between members on informal occasions and planned events.

Meetings are to be held every other Wednesday morning at 7:00 am – 8:30 am at the Gulf Breeze Hospital cafeteria.  There will also be a quarterly social/after-hours get together.  From time to time, there may be an alternate lunch meeting.  Meetings will have an informal structure promoting positive interaction, exchange of ideas, referrals and leads.  Presentations will be made by members about their individual businesses to facilitate a better understanding of what their overall concept is and what type of leads / referrals are the most beneficial to their organization.   Outside speakers may be invited to share information that would benefit the membership.

1. General:  No member may have more than six absences in a row or a total of sixteen absences per calendar year.
2. Membership Substitutions:  If a member is unable to attend a meeting, he/she may send a substitute up to six times a year.  The substitute must be a partner/principal, key employee or family member.  The membership chairman should be notified prior to the day of the meeting when the designated substitute is going to attend.

Fees

1. Dues and Expenses:  There are no monthly dues at the present time. Each individual pays for their coffee and breakfast at the meeting location.  Expenses for special events, socials will be paid for by individual members.  If an assessment is needed for a special event or function, the Board of Directors will determine the amount and discuss at the general meeting.  Members will vote and the majority decision will prevail.

1. Preamble:  The position of each member in the NFBA is unique in that he/she is the only member in the club in his/her particular profession.  Membership will be primarily exclusive to business owners, managing partners or principals of local organizations.  Members must uphold high standards of honesty, integrity, quality of customer service, leadership and hold a positive reputation in the community
2. New Members
   General:  Before a prospective member can be invited as a guest, his/her name must be referred to the Membership Chairman.  The Chairman will check for possible conflicts of occupation and contact any existing members with whom the applicant’s occupation could conflict.  The Membership Chairman will then present the request to the Board of Directors for approval.  If approved, the member/sponsor will be notified and the prospective member may then be invited to breakfast by the member/sponsor. 
3. Introduction:  After a prospective member has been approved by the board, he/she may be invited to a weekly meeting and will be scheduled to give a brief talk to explain his/her occupation.  Immediately following the meeting, the Membership Chairman will notify all members by e-mail informing them about the prospective member and the vote to be held at the next meeting. 
4. Approval of Applications:  At the next meeting, the membership will vote by written ballot.  A 2/3’s approval vote by the members present is required for membership.  If approved, the member/sponsor will notify the applicant of the decision and he/she will be able to attend the next meeting as a new member.

Officers and Their Duties

1. The officers of the club shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer and the Referral Master.
2. The term of office shall be one year.
3. The President is to preside at the weekly meetings.  In general, guide the affairs of the club.  The President shall serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
4. The Vice-President shall be an aid to the President and perform the duties of the President in his/her absence.  He/She will also serve as the Membership Chairman which will be responsible for keeping an up-to-date list of members.  He/she shall be prepared to make a report at all meetings on any matters pertaining to membership.  He/she will adhere to “New Member” section of this document.  The Vice-President shall serve on the Board of Directors.
5. The Secretary/Treasurer will serve primarily as the program and entertainment chairman.  He/she will be responsible for arranging the meeting locations, the scheduling and arrangement of all social events and collecting any money due for events.  The Secretary/Treasurer shall serve on the Board of Directors.
6. The Referral Master will be responsible for developing programs to promote the giving and receiving of leads among members.  He/she shall be prepared to make a report at all meetings on any matters pertaining to leads and referrals.  The Referral Master shall serve on the Board of Directors.

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