Missing Link Network™
Missing Link Network™

Missing Link Network™ Rules and Bylaws

  1. Membership is a minimum 1-year commitment
  2. Each member of the group will be the sole representative of a given profession.
  3. Each member must be engaged in that profession as their main business and hold a current business license.
  4. More than one member of a profession may be allowed in if the parties are engaged in different aspects of the profession that do not conflict, in the view of the Membership Committee. Thereafter, the decision to offer membership to the second party is at the discretion of the membership committee and the current member.
  5. All members of the group must be of good moral character and must follow the written Rules and Bylaws of the group.
  6. No member of the group will act in any manner which undermines or conflicts with the profession of another member.
  7. No member shall be a member of any other referral group of this kind.

Dues

  1. Dues are paid annually through a recurring one-year auto-pay commitment.
  2. Dues are non-refundable.
  3. Missing Link Network reserves the right to increase dues at any time.

Attendance

  1. Members are allowed no more than four absences of weekly meetings and quarterly mixers in any 6-month period.
  2. Members cannot miss more than three meetings in a row
  3. If a member is unable to attend a meeting, that member may have a substitute attend who are not a current member of the group. Members who procure a substitute will not be charged with an absence.
  4. Meeting times are set by the HUB. Member Links are expected to be on time.
  5. It is the members' responsibility to be aware of scheduling for meetings and quarterly mixers, and any changes that might occur due to unforeseen circumstances.

Minimum Standards

Members must maintain 100 points to maintain their membership.

Activity or ActionPoints
Attend Meeting1
Bring a qualified prospect to their group meeting5
Prospect joins MLN10
Give a referral5
Business Closed from Referral5
Volunteer for their group’s leadership position5
Host a MLN networking event5
Business Alignment Meeting (BAM) with another MLN member1
Attend a networking event1
Attend a networking event wearing their MLN T-Shirt3
Post a photo on social media from event in MLN T-Shirt2
Link to their MLN affiliate page from their email signature3
Link to their MLN affiliate page from their website3
Post content to the MLN social media pages1
Join a nonprofit networking group (Rotary, Alumni Group, YPN, etc.)1

Leadership

  1. Hub Organizer
  2. a. 1 year Term
  3. b. Leads the and organizes the Hub
  4. c. Maintain speaker calendar for the Hub
  5. d. Liaison between Missing Link Network and the Hub
  6. e. Works with membership, events and social media leaders to better the Hub.
  7. f. Membership committee representatives
  8. Membership Lead
  9. a. 1 year commitment
  10. b. Welcome and educate guests on the benefits of joining Missing Link Network
  11. c. Organize campaigns and incentives for Hub growth
  12. d. Work with Hub Organizer and Social Media lead to grow the Hub
  13. e. Membership committee representatives
  14. Social Media Lead
  15. a. 1 year commitment
  16. b. Help maintain the social media presence of the Hub
  17. c. Organize social media drives for the Hub
  18. d. Promote Hub and events on social media platforms
  19. e. Work with other leadership to grow the Hub
  20. f. Membership committee representatives
  21. Hub Accountability Lead
  22. a. 1 year commitment
  23. b. Keep record of Hub attendance
  24. c. Keep track of points
  25. d. Work with other leadership to incentivize Links and grow the Hub
  26. e. Schedule and track speaker rotation.
  27. f. Fundraising for Hub events (50/50 raffle)
  28. g. Membership committee representatives

Membership Committee

  1. The Membership Committee shall qualify new applicants before voting as to their admission.
  2. Any membership disputes shall be brought to the Membership Committee for resolution by a majority vote of the Committee.
  3. The Membership Committee shall review each member every 6 months and make a recommendation to the general membership as to that member's continuation in the group. This review will be based on a member's absences, and points accrued.

Non-Compete and Confidentiality

  1. Confidentiality & Non-Use. The Member agrees not to share, copy, or adapt MLN Materials & Process outside of authorized MLN use
  2. Lists & Contacts. The Member will not use MLN membership lists, directories, chats, or groups for unrelated or competing purposes.
  3. Non-Compete (12 months). For 12 months after membership ends, the Member will not create or promote a directly competing mastermind-style referral/networking group in the same geographic market as any Hub they regularly attended, including an online group targeting that market. Scope/Savings. To the fullest extent permitted by law; if any part is overbroad, it shall be enforced as narrowed.

Failure to adhere to the bylaws is grounds for dismissal. The undersigned agrees to all Rules and Bylaws and expressly consents to releasing and holding harmless Missing Link Network, Hub, its members, designees, sponsors and other participants from any loss or damage to business, reputation, property or person, arising out of participation in the group.

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