Purpose:

I. The purpose of this organization is to increase business with members through “Close Contact” networking on a weekly basis. This will be achieved by the passing of business leads and utilizing the services of members of the group. Meetings shall be held every Wednesday. The meeting shall begin promptly at 12:00 noon and end by 1:00 p.m. Members are expected to be on time and stay for the length of the meeting. If a member leaves before the “Passing of the Leads”, they will be considered absent. 

II. Members agree to conduct business in a professional manner, to treat other members and their customers with respect and courtesy, and furnish their services at the price and terms agreed to. Members must also be in good standing with the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce.

III. One Individual per business (for-profit) classification shall be allowed to become a member and said classification must be their primary occupation. A business (for-profit) that is a member of the Chamber may elect to send a person from their organization to represent them to the Leads Group. If the representative were to leave the company, the company has three consecutive meetings to fill their place, this applies to both profit and non-profit businesses. Otherwise, that company’s classification can be replaced by another business. If an individual wishes to change their classification, they must get approval from the membership committee. The Vice-President will serve as Chairman of the Membership Committee and will call meetings as deemed necessary.

IV. An individual must visit a meeting two times before submitting an application to the Vice-President. If a member has a possible conflict with a prospective member, they are to notify the membership committee prior to approval. The membership application will be reviewed by the membership committee to determine if there is any conflict with current members. Upon approval, new members will be notified before the next leads group meeting.

V. The annual dues shall be $35.00 from August 1 through July 31 and will not be prorated. Membership fees shall be due during the month of August and if not paid by September 1, their membership will be terminated, at the discretion of the membership committee.

VI. Any members having three consecutive absences or six absences within a six-month period will have their membership revoked, pending review by the membership committee. The member will be notified in writing. The member will then have to reapply and pay the $30 membership fee.

VII. Should a member be absent, he or she should be represented by a substitute (from their own company), in which the substitute is required to pass your lead on in your absence.