News Updates


2010

14th June

Our Graphic designer Richard O'Connell was a guest of the Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show this

morning. Richards new venture for achieving low cost aerial photographs and surveys is grabbing

a lot of well deserved media attention. See more at

http://www.todayfm.com/shows/weekdays/ian-dempsey-breakfast-show/Blog/10-06-14/Upstarts_Flyinair.aspx?ReturnURL=/shows/weekdays/ian-dempsey-breakfast-show/blog.aspx

11th June

Social outing at Dandelion. Well organised event put in place by Killian Morris, our chapter

solicitor for members to get to know each other a little better.

11th June

This mornings 10 minute presentation was delivered by Michael O'Farrell, illustrating the

comprehensive and high quality imagery he delivers . The door prize from Michael was a framed

and beautiful night time image of the Samuel Beckett bridge spanning the Liffey at the

Convention Centre. See image here

If you would like to be notified when the range of images which will go online on his website just

go to www.mofarrellphoto.com and register your email address

1st April

Val Tevlin commences term as Chapter Director with effect from today. Good luck to Val and his

team over the next 6 months.

Feb/March

The Chapter welcomes the following new members :-

Tony Goold of Realise 4

Luan Briscoe of Eastmore Electronics

Killian Morris of O'Riordan & Co

Richard O'Connell of ROC Design

Anthony Roe of Glencairn Project Management

We are delighted to see the renewal of Billy Guilfoyle of TWO MEN and A TRUCK

 

5th February -

BIG BREAKFAST MEETING at the Clarion Liffey Valley hotel was a great success with an excellent presentation by Rob Brown. See him at www.rob-brown.com


20th January - Visitors Evening - Stillorgan Park Hotel from 7pm to 9pm.

A very informative evening was conducted by Brendan Newe [Area Director] aided by Ian Jackson

who gave a clear delivery on the strategies and benefits of networking. People who attended are

welcome to a Friday morning meeting to see a chapter in action. Just ring or email to arrange

121 Progress Chart


We have started our ONE to ONE dance cards system and Michael Henry will keep us up to date with progess.

After your 1 to 1 meeting simply email Michael at 121@technet.ie

He will update the chart which is viewable here http://www.technet.ie/bni/121.pdf

TEN MINUTE PRESENTATIONS ROTA

29/01/2010 Billy Guilfoyle showed the extensive skillset of Two Men and A Truck.

22/01/2010 Michael O'Farrell gave an excellent presentation on his range of photography

for Property, Product & Services and Social Photography


2009


December

20/11/2009                          Michael Henry of Technet - Excellent presentation by Michael on email management .

27/11/2009                          Brendan Newe - Area Director spoke to us about upcoming Visitors Day

04/12/2009                         Ben Daly of PayNow Payroll gave an excellent presentation on payroll implementation

22/01/2010 Michael O'Farrell gave his presentation on a range of commercial and photography


27th October


Our Golf Specialist Martin Toner held a well attended Open Golf Evening for Ladies at Ballinascorney Golf Club .

Here are some photos of Martin with the attendees and as he imparts his considerable expertise .

See Martin's web site here for information on his services. Martin is one of the very few 'Mental Game ' golf coaches

in Ireland.

As Martin is our Education Co Ordinator we are also fortunate to gain regular insights into how to improve our

networking skills.






13th October

We welcome a new member Paul O'Toole has joined us in the category of Joiner and Carpenter.

Paul is based in 12 castle villas, killincarrig , greystones , co wicklow and has many years experience in his field.

His contact number is 087 2532815

BNI Members Conference Friday 16th - Generating More Business in any Economy

See details here http://www.bni-europe.com/ireland/events-localbody.php


1st October - Leadership Team Transition

The new team takes over.

Sean Molan is Secretary/Treasurer

Ray O'Toole is Membership Co Ordinator

Michael O'Farrell is Chapter Director

Congratulations and thanks are due to the outgoing team of Sarah McGeehan [Chapter

Director] , Marty Morris [Secretary/Treasurer] and Gavin Scully [Membership Co

Ordinator].


SEPTEMBER

The incoming leadership teams and membership committee and Visitor Hosts are reminded

to ensure they nominate their dates for training during the month of September.

See date options here bni training_dates

AUGUST

Our NEW website is www.bni-castle.com

We have redeveloped our web site to give it greater functionality and to show existing and

potential members our commitment to developing good communications within the chapter

and providing feedback on all relevant ongoing topics and issues affecting and challenging

us.

All of this will make our members feel more connected with what we are striving to achieve.

You are encouraged to bookmark this site so you can have rapid access :-

CHECK on members contact details or link to their web site members

SEE a testimonial for any given member testimonials

FIND an answer to a question about membership and its potential value to you faq's

TRACK important training dates you do not want to miss training dates

SEE the ongoing activities or achievements of individual members news

GET LINKS to relevant areas of the BNI International site - to see names and contact

details of all other BNI chapters in Ireland NE, Check training dates , access the BNI

magazine 'Successnet', get help with your 60 second presentations and other relevant items.

info links


This site is not a completed work as of yet as we will have a private login area for members

to exchange information and views and generally help develop good communications.