As my readers know, SOUTHWEST JOB NETWORK (SJN) is an all-volunteer organization. Our volunteers are the best. Read about the contributions of two of them.
KAREN ZELLER offered to photograph SJN members and provide digital images for their profiles, blogs, etc for a $5 fee. Karen conducted the photo shoot this week at Temple Chai where we had our regular meeting. She donated her time and talent and the money she collected to SJN. This worked out very well—as Karen patiently took photos until each subject was satisfied with the results. Karen donated $130 to SJN. Thanks, Karen!
Thanks also go to the team of administrative volunteers who managed the flow of people being photographed, took the money, etc. One volunteer offered his jacket and tie to another member who came unprepared for the shoot, but took advantage of it when there was time for Karen to photograph him. That's the spirit!
The second volunteer I want to recognize is MARYANNA LEVENSON who approached Einstein Bros (where we’ve been purchasing bagels for some time) to see if they would donate the bagels to SJN. She couldn’t get anyone to return her calls.
Maryanna took the further initiative to talk to Chompie’s. While the deal isn’t “signed,” it appears that Chompie’s is willing to consider this donation, and I have just sent the required evidence of our nonprofit status along with a letter explaining what SJN does in the community. Fingers crossed!
These are two examples of members who offered to put energy behind their ideas—and each made a significant impact. THANK YOU Karen and Maryanna.
I ask members to think about KAREN and MARYANNA when you have ideas of things that SJN could do or services SJN could provide. Remembering we operate entirely on donated services. Ask yourself, “Is there something I can do with my time, talent and ideas to make an impact on the organization and my job seeker peers?” I bet you can!
Blessings and good weekend,
Chris Vicari-SJN
Founder-Executive Director
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Friday, September 18, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
New Fees for Non-Job Seekers
SJN exists to help job seekers during transition. Our non-profit organization also provides a forum for business supporters to connect with the available talent among our members.
At this stage in our young development, SJN does not have corporate sponsors or other sources of consistent income besides the event donations. Demand for our services has increased significantly in the past year – our current membership is about 1,600 members, more than twice the level at this time last year. This growth has significantly impacted our operating expenses.
In January of 2009, we took some necessary actions to increase income, requesting a voluntary $5 per meeting fee and instituted nominal workshop fees of $10 to $15 for our special training events.
We now need to take additional steps in order to address the increases in our operating expenses and will be instituting fees for non-job seekers attending our meetings or using our table space service. There has been increased interest and attendance at SJN events from business people prospecting for clients and contacts. The SJN Board of Directors has decided to institute a $10 per meeting fee for non-job seekers at our meetings. This change will be effective with our next meeting on March 3.
MEETING SPONSORS
In addition, SJN has been providing table space for businesses to recruit staff. This space is also of interest to businesses interested in promoting their services to members. Therefore, SJN plans to institute a $50 charge to those businesses who set up at the tables in the back of the room and to also provide those businesses a one minute opportunity to promote their business during the meeting.
SJN reserves the right to limit access to table space.
Space needs to be reserved in advance by email to info@scottsdalejobnet.com and $50 payment is due in advance and can be made through the PayPal link on the top right of the SJN website.
Thank you for your continued support of SJN.
Chris Vicari, Founder-President
Scottsdale Job Network (SJN)
At this stage in our young development, SJN does not have corporate sponsors or other sources of consistent income besides the event donations. Demand for our services has increased significantly in the past year – our current membership is about 1,600 members, more than twice the level at this time last year. This growth has significantly impacted our operating expenses.
In January of 2009, we took some necessary actions to increase income, requesting a voluntary $5 per meeting fee and instituted nominal workshop fees of $10 to $15 for our special training events.
We now need to take additional steps in order to address the increases in our operating expenses and will be instituting fees for non-job seekers attending our meetings or using our table space service. There has been increased interest and attendance at SJN events from business people prospecting for clients and contacts. The SJN Board of Directors has decided to institute a $10 per meeting fee for non-job seekers at our meetings. This change will be effective with our next meeting on March 3.
MEETING SPONSORS
In addition, SJN has been providing table space for businesses to recruit staff. This space is also of interest to businesses interested in promoting their services to members. Therefore, SJN plans to institute a $50 charge to those businesses who set up at the tables in the back of the room and to also provide those businesses a one minute opportunity to promote their business during the meeting.
SJN reserves the right to limit access to table space.
Space needs to be reserved in advance by email to info@scottsdalejobnet.com and $50 payment is due in advance and can be made through the PayPal link on the top right of the SJN website.
Thank you for your continued support of SJN.
Chris Vicari, Founder-President
Scottsdale Job Network (SJN)
Thursday, September 4, 2008
How to use your business card when networking
A recent comment suggested the need for networkers to understand business card sharing strategy and courtesy. I asked George Fleming, career coach and SJN supporter, to offer his insights on how our business cards fit into those networking conversations.
Chris Vicari
Founder-Executive Director
Scottsdale Job Network-SJN
How to use your business card when networking
By George Fleming
yourcareercoach1@cox.net
The belief is sometimes held, mistakenly, I might add, that the more business cards you give out in your job search, the quicker you’ll land your next job.
Let’s take a step back, and think about why you got business cards for your search in the first place. You got business cards so that people who want to reach you can do so easily. On your card you have your contact information: telephone number and email address. You got tired of writing this information down on scraps of paper and realized that a card is quicker and more professional. Right?
Now you have a box of these cards – what to do with them? Remember what we said above: you got business cards so that people who want to reach you can do so easily. You’re at an SJN meeting. You chat with somebody, and the two of you decide further conversation is warranted.
So you exchange business cards. And you may write a note on the other person’s card about the reason for you following-up. It now is a reminder of a conversation that will take place in the near future.
Sometimes people attend these events and start passing their cards out as though they’re lottery tickets. And you wind up with cards from people you haven’t really talked to. And as you head for the door to leave…you throw those cards in the trash. They’re meaningless to you.
If you do hold on to them, a week later you throw them in the trash – delayed reaction, same result.
Think of your business card as being the punctuation to a networking conversation. “Call me, and let’s arrange to get together.” “Drop me an email, and I’ll give you the contact information for my friend at that company.”
In short, don’t distribute your business cards indiscriminately. People will not have a positive impression of you; your cards will go in the trash; and you’ll not get any positive assistance with your search.
A final note on business card etiquette: If someone gives you their card, promising a networking contact for your search, you are expected to follow up on getting that contact. Don’t wait for the other person to get back to you. The ball is in your court. Go for it.
Chris Vicari
Founder-Executive Director
Scottsdale Job Network-SJN
How to use your business card when networking
By George Fleming
yourcareercoach1@cox.net
The belief is sometimes held, mistakenly, I might add, that the more business cards you give out in your job search, the quicker you’ll land your next job.
Let’s take a step back, and think about why you got business cards for your search in the first place. You got business cards so that people who want to reach you can do so easily. On your card you have your contact information: telephone number and email address. You got tired of writing this information down on scraps of paper and realized that a card is quicker and more professional. Right?
Now you have a box of these cards – what to do with them? Remember what we said above: you got business cards so that people who want to reach you can do so easily. You’re at an SJN meeting. You chat with somebody, and the two of you decide further conversation is warranted.
So you exchange business cards. And you may write a note on the other person’s card about the reason for you following-up. It now is a reminder of a conversation that will take place in the near future.
Sometimes people attend these events and start passing their cards out as though they’re lottery tickets. And you wind up with cards from people you haven’t really talked to. And as you head for the door to leave…you throw those cards in the trash. They’re meaningless to you.
If you do hold on to them, a week later you throw them in the trash – delayed reaction, same result.
Think of your business card as being the punctuation to a networking conversation. “Call me, and let’s arrange to get together.” “Drop me an email, and I’ll give you the contact information for my friend at that company.”
In short, don’t distribute your business cards indiscriminately. People will not have a positive impression of you; your cards will go in the trash; and you’ll not get any positive assistance with your search.
A final note on business card etiquette: If someone gives you their card, promising a networking contact for your search, you are expected to follow up on getting that contact. Don’t wait for the other person to get back to you. The ball is in your court. Go for it.
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