Congratulations! If you are here to agree to these articles, then you have been approved to join Team Network. If you are not sure if you have been formally approved, please contact someone on the leadership team before formally joining.

The following paragraphs below will give you a fundamental idea of how Team Network operates and what's expected of you!

These articles are not being presented as a contract. It is a document that lets you know how we do business in Team Network and what we are going to be expecting of you as a member in good standing.

Please read through the “Articles of Understanding” carefully. If you agree with these principles and are willing and able to live up to these standards and expectations, click on the "I Agree" button.

After you agree, the system will allow you to fill out the form to join.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to working with you to help grow your business.

Curt

Curt Kowalski, President

Team Network Corporation

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Introduction

When you join Team Network you agree to our stated expectations.

We are not defined as a “leads club.” Team Network is a networking group where we share information and ideas. Members “earn” their referral opportunities by building a respected reputation in our networking community.

You are committing to become a Team Player, understanding that our groups thrive through:

-the exchange of business referrals,

-making regular personal introductions to fellow members,

-maintaining a high meeting and event attendance record,

-being an attentive communicator,

-maintaining high standards of ethics,

-providing quality work,

-and being a member we can all count on.

We expect members to come into the organization ready and interested to build mutually beneficial networking relationships. 

I agree and pledge to uphold these standards.

2) Attendance

We expect regular attendance. We expect all members to make a “standing appointment” to be represented at each meeting. If the primary contact knows in advance that s/he cannot attend, we expect arrangements will be made to send a company representative. If a reasonable substitute does not exist, we understand.

Most Teams meet once-a-week. If a member misses 2 or more meetings in a month, or they miss three meetings in a row, that member will be notified that their category will become open for replacement. We understand that there may be unforeseen or extenuating circumstances that can temporarily change one’s ability to maintain high attendance, and those reasons will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For the benefit of the group and its members, we cannot accept consistent absences, or apathetic Team Members who do not have the courtesy to be counted on to be in attendance on a regular basis. This behavior will be considered grounds for dismissal without a refund of dues.

I agree and pledge to uphold these standards.

3) Communication and Expected Activities

Regular and reliable communication is the key to growing and maintaining any important business or personal relationship. Team Network defines communication in a broad scope to include contributing to successful meetings, scheduling one-on-one “strategy sessions,” respond promptly to email or phone calls, etc. Giving a high priority to these communication methods builds confidence in your professionalism, shows respect for fellow members, and increases your chances to generate referrals, quality introductions, and real opportunities to grow your business.  

More specifically, being an “active member” means

-attending a minimum of 3 out of 4 regularly scheduled meetings

-making one referral or one introduction for a fellow Teammate/week

-scheduling and participating in at least 1 one-on-one strategy session/week

-successfully getting 12 potential member guests/year to attend a meeting (1 per month)

-spotlight your business and/or help sponsor one meeting/year

Each Team will keep track of such activities to help members maintain these expectations. 

I agree and pledge to uphold these standards.

4) Hosting or Co-Hosting

For in-person meetings, we sometimes have hosts/sponsors who enthusiastically expend their time and energy to plan, organize, pick up refreshments and a portion of the tab for such events. We encourage you to volunteer once/year to host and spotlight your business as well.

I agree and pledge to uphold these standards.

5) Maintaining High Standards

Members of Team Network are the cream-of-the-crop of our local business community. Our members are honest, knowledgeable, talented, and provide outstanding personal service. We all know how great it feels when we refer someone to a friend or colleague, and to be thanked for what a great experience they had with your recommendation.

However, in the event that something does not go as well as planned with a referral, we expect that our members stand behind their work and not avoid the problem. If a complaint comes to our attention, we will initiate an inquiry. We understand that there is always two sides to every story.

It’s our policy not to jump to conclusions, but when there is a pattern of complaints about a member from customers or other members, or if after a reasonable investigation we discover that there has been a disregard for upholding common business standards, Team Network has the right to cancel a membership without a refund of dues.

I agree and pledge to uphold these standards.

6) Having and Maintaining Proper Licensing and Insurance

We expect that all members who join do so with all the proper licensing and insurance that is commonly expected in their industry, and that those are kept current and up to date. Learning otherwise after a member has joined will be considered grounds for dismissal.

I agree and pledge to uphold these standards.