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Monika Becker posted a discussion:Want to get some quality networking in before the long weekend hits us?
Well, I may just have the perfect solution for you: HOBN Yaletown on Thursday, May 17th, 7-9am!
New members, trial members, senior members, you are ALL invited and warmly welcomed at our meeting in Yaletown where... see more Want to get some quality networking in before the long weekend hits us?
Well, I may just have the perfect solution for you: HOBN Yaletown on Thursday, May 17th, 7-9am!
New members, trial members, senior members, you are ALL invited and warmly welcomed at our meeting in Yaletown where real business gets done - and we have lots of fun, too!
Generally, there are anywhere between 15 and 25 business people around the table, and many referrals, business related tips and tricks, and laughs are being shared. Come see for yourself and experience networking done the right way = without expectations!
As always we'll meet at The Buzz Cafe (901 Homer), from 7-9am. Minimum purchase $7.50 to support our wonderful venue hosts Chris & Jennifer. Free parking till 9am.
Please RSVP here: http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown-1_2012-05-17
We are looking forward to seeing you all on Thursday!
Neil & Monika6 days ago- Christine Chevalier likes this.
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Sandy Chernoff Hi! Looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow....had a AMAZING trip!5 days ago
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Monika Becker Awesome to have you back, Sandy. Can't wait to hear all about your trip to France. C u in the morning!5 days ago
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Monika Becker posted a discussion:Many of you know the drill and if you don't know us yet, please read on!
We invite you to join us on Thursday morning at the Buzz Cafe (901 Homer) for one of the best networking opportunities in town. Doors open at 7:00am and the meeting starts at 7:15am.
An average of 20-30 HOBN members... see more Many of you know the drill and if you don't know us yet, please read on!
We invite you to join us on Thursday morning at the Buzz Cafe (901 Homer) for one of the best networking opportunities in town. Doors open at 7:00am and the meeting starts at 7:15am.
An average of 20-30 HOBN members and guests meet to get to know each other, build those trust-based relationships and help each other out with connections, leads, business savvy or practical tips and tricks relating to business or life in general. And we have tons of fun doing any and all of it! Come see for yourself!
Please remember that there is a $7.50 minimum purchase in support of our venue hosts, and please educate your guests about this and the two existing breakfast options. For your convenience here is the link to the HOBN Buzz breakfast menu: http://hobnonline.com/documents/breakfast-menu-at-the-buzz
And if you haven't RSVP'd for the meeting please do so on this page: http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown-1_2012-04-19
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday - have a great evening!
Neil & Monika1 month ago -
Monika Becker posted a discussion:Want to get some more networking in before the Easter Weekend? Well, you got to the right place!
Neil & I invite you to join us on Thursday morning at the Buzz Cafe (901 Homer) for one of the best networking opportunities in town. Doors open at 7:00am and the meeting starts at... see more Want to get some more networking in before the Easter Weekend? Well, you got to the right place!
Neil & I invite you to join us on Thursday morning at the Buzz Cafe (901 Homer) for one of the best networking opportunities in town. Doors open at 7:00am and the meeting starts at 7:15am.
Come and experience how HOBN'ers network without expectations and build trust-based relationships the HOBN way! Last week we had a great crowd of 28, and The Buzz was buzzing as people talked and connected. We welcome you all and appreciate your ongoing support of our chapter.
Please remember that there is a $7.50 minimum purchase in support of our venue hosts, and please educate your guests about this and the two existing breakfast options. For your convenience here is the link to the HOBN Buzz breakfast menu: http://hobnonline.com/documents/breakfast-menu-at-the-buzz
And if you haven't RSVP'd for the meeting please do so on this page: http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown_2012-04-05
Have a great evening!
Neil & Monika1 month ago -
Monika Becker posted a discussion:It's time for our Yaletown meeting: Thursday March 8th from 7:00am - 9:00am at the Buzz Cafe (901 Homer).
Despite all the different networking meetings in the city, HOBN Yaletown keeps attracting a large number of enthusiastic business professionals ready to share their wealth of connections,... see more It's time for our Yaletown meeting: Thursday March 8th from 7:00am - 9:00am at the Buzz Cafe (901 Homer).
Despite all the different networking meetings in the city, HOBN Yaletown keeps attracting a large number of enthusiastic business professionals ready to share their wealth of connections, wisdom and great energy.
If you like to give freely and without expectations you'll enjoy the style and spirit of HOBN in general and our Yaletown chapter in particular.
1st request: Please refer to the breakfast menu on our chapter site at http://hobnonline.com/documents/breakfast-menu-at-the-buzz for the available breakfast options ($7.50 minimum purchase in support of our venue hosts)
2nd request: Please educate your guests about the breakfast options and the new welcome procedure at our Thursday Yaletown meeting (see last week's post for details http://hobnonline.com/discussions/hobn-yaletown-tomorrow-please-rsvp)
3rd and last request: Please RSVP so we know to expect you: http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown_2012-03-08
As always, Neil and I are looking forward to seeing you there!
Till Thursday,
Monika2 months ago -
Monika Becker posted a discussion:Are you ready to welcome your HOBN friends with a big smile and a friendly word early in the morning?
Do you like dealing with other HOBN members and their money – even if it’s only 7:00am?
If you answered “Yes” to either question and attend the HOBN Yaletown meetings – we would love to... see more Are you ready to welcome your HOBN friends with a big smile and a friendly word early in the morning?
Do you like dealing with other HOBN members and their money – even if it’s only 7:00am?
If you answered “Yes” to either question and attend the HOBN Yaletown meetings – we would love to hear from you!
With our new welcome procedure in place, HOBN Yaletown is looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to help us out. We are looking for two people, one greeter and one cashier, for every Thursday morning come March 8th.
As we are in the process of putting together a volunteer roster, please let us know if you will be available to help us out and on which dates. This week Bonnie and Marilyn will be our greeter and cashier again. Thank you, Bonnie! Thank you, Marilyn!
Take a look at what Marilyn and Bonnie are doing. If you think you’d like to fill either of these positions and make yourself known as a person with an outstanding service attitude, let Neil or myself know. Thank you!
Neil: 604-569-1940 or neilhamilton@macrealty.com
Monika: 604.737.0870 or Monika@ClearDirections.ca
We look forward to hearing from you!2 months ago-
Sandy Chernoff Hi Monika,
I can help out...not sure you want me doing cash, but I would be happy to be the greeter...I willl not be there this week as I have a workshop to deliver on Thursday morning, but I am... see moreHi Monika,
I can help out...not sure you want me doing cash, but I would be happy to be the greeter...I willl not be there this week as I have a workshop to deliver on Thursday morning, but I am planning on being there for the rest of the month so could help out for the next couple of weeks. Cannot promise I will be there every week but as my schedule permits and I will let you know if I cannot attend.2 months ago -
Monika Becker Thanks so much, Sandy! I appreciate your offer to be of service, and I will email you to discuss further details. Have a great night, Monika2 months ago
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Monika Becker posted a discussion:Good morning!
I hope you're not snowed in and able to get to all places that you want or need to go to today!
Where would you like to be tomorrow morning at this time? I hope the answer is "At HOBN Yaletown, of course!!" :-)
Neil and I would love to see you there and invite you to... see more Good morning!
I hope you're not snowed in and able to get to all places that you want or need to go to today!
Where would you like to be tomorrow morning at this time? I hope the answer is "At HOBN Yaletown, of course!!" :-)
Neil and I would love to see you there and invite you to RSVP here if you haven't done that yet: http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown_2012-03-01
Please note that we have a new welcome procedure in place:
We still have the two normal breakfast options, the $7.50 or the $9.50 deal, plus tax. The $7.50 keeps to be the minimum purchase in support of our venue hosts. The only thing that changes is that there will be two places for us to pay for our breakfast depending on what we'd like to have:
For the $7.50 option, with regular coffee or your choice of teas, paid by cash only:
If you want the $7.50 deal ($8.50 incl. HST) with a regular coffee or your choice of tea, please go directly upstairs where Bonnie, our first volunteer cashier, will take your cash and will hand you a cup for your beverage. Coffee, a selection of teas and breakfast items will be set up in the meeting area. Receipts will also be available for you when you check in with Bonnie. Once you’ve paid for your breakfast you may go in and grab your seat and breakfast.
For everything else, e.g. the $7.50 breakfast with specialty coffees/teas, the $9.50 deal, or if you wish to pay with your credit card:
Please go directly to the counter downstairs where you will be ordering and receiving your breakfast. Once you have your breakfast in your hands, please come upstairs to our meeting area and join the crowd.
With this new process we hope for a smoother and faster process of purchasing breakfast and for the meeting to start in a timely fashion, which translates in to more time for networking afterwards!!!
Doors to the Buzz open at 7:00am, the meeting will start at 7:15am.
Please note: It will no longer be possible for attendees to first go upstairs, grab a seat and then go back down to purchase breakfast. Buying breakfast will be the first thing we all do, and then we will be granted access to the meeting space.
Here's to another fun and effective HOBN meeting.
Stay safe, dry and warm today!
Monika & Neil2 months ago -
Monika Becker posted a discussion:…Check-in Procedure!
This coming Thursday, February 23rd, we will be rolling out a new way for us all purchase our breakfast. Here it goes:
As before we will have the two normal breakfast options, the $7.50 or the $9.50 deal, plus tax. The $7.50 keeps to be the minimum purchase in support... see more …Check-in Procedure!
This coming Thursday, February 23rd, we will be rolling out a new way for us all purchase our breakfast. Here it goes:
As before we will have the two normal breakfast options, the $7.50 or the $9.50 deal, plus tax. The $7.50 keeps to be the minimum purchase in support of our venue hosts. The only thing that changes is that there will be two places for us to pay for our breakfast depending on what we'd like to have:
For the $7.50 option, with regular coffee or your choice of teas:
If you want the $7.50 deal ($8.50 incl. HST) with a regular coffee or your choice of tea, please go directly upstairs where Bonnie, our first volunteer cashier, will take your cash and will hand you a cup for your beverage. Coffee, a selection of teas and breakfast items will be set up in the meeting area. Receipts will also be available for you when you check in with Bonnie. Once you’ve paid for your breakfast you may go in and grab your seat and breakfast.
For everything else, e.g. the $7.50 breakfast with specialty coffees/teas, the $9.50 deal, or if you wish to pay with your credit card:
Please go directly to the counter downstairs where you will be ordering and receiving your breakfast. Once you have your breakfast in your hands, please come upstairs to our meeting area and join the crowd.
With this new process we hope for a smoother and faster process of purchasing breakfast and for the meeting to start in a timely fashion, which translates in to more time for networking afterwards!!!
Doors to the Buzz open at 7:00am, the meeting will start at 7:15am.
Please note: It will no longer be possible for attendees to first go upstairs, grab a seat and then go back down to purchase breakfast. Buying breakfast will be the first thing we all do, and then we will be granted access to the meeting space.
I'm sure this new process will work out great once we're all used to it. Please bare with us as we iron out any potential small glitches that might pop up - and pleeeease do remember to educate your guests how HOBN Yaletown works. Thank you!
Thanks so much to Marilyn and Bonnie, our first two volunteers as greeter and cashier. Are you interested in helping us out as a volunteer once in a while? Let Neil or myself know and we'll gladly sign you up. It's a great way for you to stand out of the crowd and distinguish yourself as a leader in our HOBN community.
As always, we look forward to yet another energizing and mutually successful HOBN Yaletown meeting! Oh, if you haven't signed up yet, here's the link for you: http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown_2012-02-23
Monika & Neil3 months ago- Margaret Reynolds, Christine Till, and Bonnie Sainsbury like this.
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Margaret Reynolds Great process! you need to have that to keep things running smooth and to make it fair for the venue and the member/guests.2 months ago
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Christine Till Thank you, Monika! This is great. We can just email this to our guests.2 months ago
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Monika Becker posted a discussion:Thursday is coming up soon and so is our weekly Yaletown meeting at the buzzing Buzz Cafe (901 Homer)!
You know the drill by now: We have room for 25 full HOBN members plus our guests and trial members. That's it!
So RSVP now at http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown_2012-02-09 to reserve... see more Thursday is coming up soon and so is our weekly Yaletown meeting at the buzzing Buzz Cafe (901 Homer)!
You know the drill by now: We have room for 25 full HOBN members plus our guests and trial members. That's it!
So RSVP now at http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown_2012-02-09 to reserve your spot.
Come on out for a business networking event that has it all: Great energy, fun and lots of awesome professional connections!
Hope to see you Thursday,
Neil & Monika3 months ago -
Monika Becker posted a discussion:Want to start February on an energetic note? Come on out and network with us at HOBN Yaletown, one of the best places to be on a Thursday morning in Vancouver!
Guests/trial members are always welcome in addition to 25 regular HOBN members. Currently there are only 7 regular member spots left,... see more Want to start February on an energetic note? Come on out and network with us at HOBN Yaletown, one of the best places to be on a Thursday morning in Vancouver!
Guests/trial members are always welcome in addition to 25 regular HOBN members. Currently there are only 7 regular member spots left, and they will be gone soon.
So HOBN members, RSVP here to ensure you're in: http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown_2012-02-02
Please bring...
... a smile and - if you wish - a few hugs to share
... $7.50 minimum for your food/beverage purchase
... your best 60 second introduction (we're getting good at this!)
... your ask for the week if you have one
Can't wait to have yet another uplifting HOBN Yaletown meeting!
Looking forward to it,
Neil & Monika3 months ago- See 2 more comments...
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Gregory Brown Have a great meeting, unfortunately can't usher in Feb with my fellow HOBN'ers. Will feel your energy and karma though.3 months ago
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Maggie McKee I plan to have a guest - Janice Baker from Surrey. She will be in town and wants to check us out before attending a Surrey event.3 months ago
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Monika Becker Greg, too bad we won't see you in February. It will be good to have yo back whenever you can come. Have a great time till then!
And Maggie, thanks for letting us know about your guest Janice. Am... see moreGreg, too bad we won't see you in February. It will be good to have yo back whenever you can come. Have a great time till then!
And Maggie, thanks for letting us know about your guest Janice. Am looking forward to seeing you both tomorrow a.m.3 months ago -
Gregory Brown I'll be there next week, just tomorrow I can't make. Have fun (I know you will)..
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Monika Becker Oh, sorry Greg, I must have misunderstood you. It will be great to see you again next week. Wishing you lots of fun, too!3 months ago
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Monika Becker posted a discussion:Hurry if you'd like to be at one of the best networking meetings in town - we accept a maximum of 25 HOBN members, plus guests & trial members.
There will be a great bunch of people for you to talk to, learn from and help out. What better way to start your day?
Where: The Buzz Cafe (901... see more Hurry if you'd like to be at one of the best networking meetings in town - we accept a maximum of 25 HOBN members, plus guests & trial members.
There will be a great bunch of people for you to talk to, learn from and help out. What better way to start your day?
Where: The Buzz Cafe (901 Homer, at Smithe)
When: Thu, Jan 26, from 7:00am - 9:00am
Come early to reserve a seat and buy breakfast (minimum food/beverage order of $7.50).
IMPORTANT reminder:
If you are bringing guests please educate them about the HOBN food purchase policy and the breakfast options at the Buzz. There's a PDF of the menu at the chapter site at http://hobnonline.com/documents/breakfast-menu-at-the-buzz .
People generally appreciate knowing what to expect - so let's make an effort to inform our guests. Thank you! :-)
RSVP here: http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown_2012-01-26 to reserve your spot.
Neil and I are looking forward to yet another buzzing meeting at the Buzz!
See you on Thursday!3 months ago- Bonnie Sainsbury likes this.
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Monika Becker posted a discussion:Good evening!
Our maximum number of 25 member-RSVP's has been reached (exceeded, as a matter of fact) for this meeting - it looks as though we'll be having another full house. If you RSVP'd, however decided not to attend after all, please un-RSVP so that your spot opens up for another member.... see more Good evening!
Our maximum number of 25 member-RSVP's has been reached (exceeded, as a matter of fact) for this meeting - it looks as though we'll be having another full house. If you RSVP'd, however decided not to attend after all, please un-RSVP so that your spot opens up for another member. Thank you! http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown_2011-12-01
Please note that guests are always welcome in addition to the 25 RSVP's. Whenever you invite guests to the Yaletown meeting please educate them on what to expect at The Buzz, including what their breakfast choices are and that there is a minimum order to support our venue hosts.
For your convenience, I have uploaded the special breakfast menu for HOBN to the Yaletown chapter page at http://hobnonline.com/documents/breakfast-menu-at-the-buzz
Here's to yet another energetic Thursday morning with great connection-making at the Buzz!
Neil & Monika5 months ago- Bonnie Sainsbury likes this.
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Monika Becker posted a discussion:Hi all,
I've just uploaded The Buzz' special breakfast menu for HOBN to the Yaletwn chapter page at http://hobnonline.com/groups/hobn_yaletown
It is a valuable tool for you when you introduce your contacts to HOBN Yaletown. Please use it to educate new guests about the procedure at The... see more Hi all,
I've just uploaded The Buzz' special breakfast menu for HOBN to the Yaletwn chapter page at http://hobnonline.com/groups/hobn_yaletown
It is a valuable tool for you when you introduce your contacts to HOBN Yaletown. Please use it to educate new guests about the procedure at The Buzz so they know what to expect.
With your help your guests will feel well taken care of and empowered, and we all have a better experience as a result of it!
Here's to great fun & success for us all,
Monika6 months ago -
Monika Becker posted a discussion:
Full House in Yaletown - Important Note about Inviting Guests -...
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Full House in Yaletown - Important Note about Inviting Guests - Please Read!
25 HOBN members RSVP'd until now - so we are officially full for this week's meeting in Yaletown.
If you still want to join us keep an eye on the event at http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown_2011-11-24 and see if anyone drops out so that you can take their spot.
Guests are always... see more 25 HOBN members RSVP'd until now - so we are officially full for this week's meeting in Yaletown.
If you still want to join us keep an eye on the event at http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown_2011-11-24 and see if anyone drops out so that you can take their spot.
Guests are always welcome in addition to the 25 RSVP's.
Important Note about Inviting Guests:
Whenever you invite guests to an HOBN meeting in Yaletown please do educate them about the $7.50 minimum purchase, the two breakfast choices they have and what these include. This will ensure that the process at the counter is smooth and pleasant for everybody.
In the past few weeks there were several occasions where guests did not know about the minimum purchase or the existing breakfast options, which created awkward moments for both parties at the counter, in addition to time being wasted. And you know what a precious commodity time is at The Buzz on a Thursday morning. :-)
So please inform your guests about the experience at the Buzz, including how an early arrival may secure them a good spot at the table etc. This way they are prepared and are more likely to have an overall enjoyable experience.
Thanks a lot to you all for doing such a great job at bringing your connections to HOBN Yaletown - we appreciate the opportunity of getting to know all these wonderful folks.
Looking forward to our usual Thursday buzz at The Buzz!
Neil & Monika6 months ago -
Monika Becker posted a discussion:As you may know by now, we are only accepting 25 RSVP's plus guests for our Yaletown meetings.
Come get a triple dose of Vitamin C for your business success: Chats, Chuckles & Connections!
Date: Thursday morning, November 17th
Time: 7:00-9:00am
Where: At the Buzz Cafe/Harrison... see more As you may know by now, we are only accepting 25 RSVP's plus guests for our Yaletown meetings.
Come get a triple dose of Vitamin C for your business success: Chats, Chuckles & Connections!
Date: Thursday morning, November 17th
Time: 7:00-9:00am
Where: At the Buzz Cafe/Harrison Galleries (901 Homer)
Arrive early to reserve your seat and buy your breakfast ($7.50 minimum purchase)! Please educate your guests about this policy and how it works at The Buzz - thanks!
If you haven't done so yet make sure to grab one of the free spots at http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown_2011-11-17
And in case you change your mind and decide not to come after all please UnRSVP so that another member can grab your spot. Thanks so much!
Hope to "C" you Thursday!
Neil & Monika6 months ago -
Monika Becker posted a discussion:It's that time of week again when HOBN Yaletown is just around the corner.
We are now only accepting 25 RSVP's plus guests. As of this very minute there are 2 spots left - so go for it and join us on Thursday morning at the Buzz Cafe (901 Homer) from 7:00-9:00am.
This is your chance to do... see more It's that time of week again when HOBN Yaletown is just around the corner.
We are now only accepting 25 RSVP's plus guests. As of this very minute there are 2 spots left - so go for it and join us on Thursday morning at the Buzz Cafe (901 Homer) from 7:00-9:00am.
This is your chance to do high quality networking in a fun AND professional environment before the long weekend comes around.
Arrive early to reserve your seat and buy your breakfast ($7.50 minimum purchase)!
Here's your RSVP link: http://hobnonline.com/meetings/yaletown_2011-11-10
If you change your mind and decide not to come after all please UnRSVP so that another member can grab your spot. Thank so much!
See you Thursday!
Neil & Monika6 months ago
