Overview of the newsletter

Last modified: 21 May, 2024


The chapter newsletter is an email publication designed to recap the meeting and follow up with all attendees.

One or more member managers can be assigned to manage the newsletter from Chapter > Settings.

 

One hour after the meeting ends, newsletter managers will receive a link to manage the content and send the newsletter.  For those with BNI+ access, go to the newsletter admin by clicking to Meeting > Newsletter.

 

The newsletter is designed to be customized to each chapter and meeting.  The admin options available depends on the elements that are included.  If a newsletter element is removed, the admin will exclude it.

Chapters can customize the layout of the newsletter by selecting Set Newsletter Layout.

  • Drag and drop the various newsletter sections, or “Blocks”, on the Layout
  • Blocks that are in the Unused Blocks side will not be displayed in the Newsletter.
  • Blocks such as Meeting Recap, Weekly Requests & Referrals, and News and Announcements can be resized:
    • To make room for an expanded Block drag an adjacent Block to Unused Blocks
    • Select + in the applicable Block to expand.
    • Select in the applicable Block to downsize.

Once the newsletter is customized, enter or update the content of the individual blocks from the admin view.  Preview, Test & Send the newsletter from options at the bottom of the newsletter.

 

SEND will email a copy of the newsletter to the person who is logged in and using BNI+.  This will allow you to preview it in your email client before sending.

 

Click SEND and confirm the prompt to send the newsletter to:

  • All active members
  • All present visitors
  • All chapter-assigned regional contacts

 

NOTE: The newsletter contains information and links that are relevant to the current meeting.  Information such as visitors & featured speakers will be cleared for the next meeting.  A reminder note appears on the HOME view to indicate time remaining before switching to the next meeting date.

 

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