Membership FAQ’s
What does it take to become a member?
Complete an application
Attend 2 consecutive meetings
Complete an ambassador visit
Pay the application fee and quarterly dues
What Time commitment does it require?
Attend weekly lunch meetings
Occasionally there are conflicts with business, vacations, etc – there are bylaws that govern these type of attendance issues – there is some flexibility
What referral commitment does it require?
Pass (2) referrals per month to another member
What guest commitment does it require?
Try to bring guests every week
Can I belong to another REFERRAL Group and join The Network of Tacoma?
No – we do not allow our members to be members of other “referral” groups
Rotary, Kiwanis, Chambers’ of Commerce and professional organizations do not create a conflict of interest with membership of The Network of Tacoma and its purpose and they are encouraged.
Can I be a member in the same category as another member?
No – we only have (1) exclusive member per business category
Does the member hold the membership or does my company hold membership?
The member, not the company, owns the membership.
What if I sell Products or Services other than what my membership category is?
You can speak of and solicit these items/services in any meetings as long as there is no conflict with any other member.
Is there a process to address potential conflict between members?
Yes