Here are some Frequently Asked Questions –– and our Frequently Provided Answers –– for BNI Embarcadero.

Tom Redmond

Q: How many times can you attend as a guest (visitor)? What is the cost to visit?

A: Two times per term. A term is six-months. The cost (which includes breakfast) is $15.

Q: What would be the process of being considered for membership at BNI?

A: The Membership Committee reviews the application, checks the references, troubleshoots any possible overlaps of categories, and approves the application.

Q: What would be the dues/fees associated for annual membership if I was considered a candidate?

A: Registration fee is $75 + a one-year membership is $295 = $370 upon submission of the application, payable by check or credit card. In addition, monthly dues are $50/per person, payable the first meeting of each month.

Q: If a person can normally attend only three times per month, can they get a non-member to sub for them?

A: Yes, you are allowed to call a substitute to sing your praises. Note: Another member of your chapter cannot be your sub.

Gil Zeimer

Q: Is the infomercial supposed to be 15 or 30 seconds in length?

A: 30 seconds in our chapter. Other (smaller) chapters allow 45 to 60 seconds.

Q: It seemed like the buzzer was sounded well before 30 seconds?

A: Time flies when you’re having fun. ;-)