MEMBER POLICY.
Meetings:
- There will be two meetings in a month on fixed day. (For example, if any chapter meeting is held on 2nd Monday of the month, then the second meeting will be on 4th Monday of the month.) In case there is any day on which chapter meeting is schedule and in that particular month there is 5th day falling on any particular month, then there will be some other activities that enhances bonding within members. (For example, if chapter meeting is on Monday and there are 5 Monday on any particular month, then on that month some other activity will be planned by chapter)
Attendance:
- Members will have to attend all the meetings of the V2VBN. In a period of 6 months of rolling period, only 2 absentees will be allowed. In case of medical emergency any leave is taken then medical certificate will have to be produce for the approval of the Leadership Team. Rolling period will be counted from the month Member joins V2VBN.
- If Members remain absent for more than 2 meeting in a period of 6 months, LT Team will issue the control letter, irrespective of his/her position in V2VBN or influence and his membership is liable to be cancelled and his/her category will be available for new member.
Substitute:
· Members can send their representative as their substitute in meeting, in case of members pre-planned non availability. Each member can send their substitutes maximum 2 times in the rolling period of 6 months. In case of more than 2 pre-planned non availability, member will have to take the prior approval from LT.
· Substitute shall not be (1) a member of other V2VBN Chapter, (2) ex-member of V2VBN of any chapter. Substitute shall not do any type of marketing of his/her business or profession in the chapter and if he does such activities then respective LT will issue a control letter to the Member on whose behalf the substitute had come to attend the meeting.
Participation:
· Members will have to actively participate in the Meeting. Members will have to speak for 30 seconds about his business/profession of his/her specific category in each meeting to make other members aware of his business/profession.
Meeting timing:
· Each Members will have to reach the meeting venue before 7:30 am for pre-meeting networking. Meeting will start at 8:00 am and meeting will be completed by 9:30 am. From 9:30 am onwards there will be members networking having breakfast.
Category:
· In the chapter only one person for one category as determined by V2VBN will be able to join. In case of clash of category at the time of joining, member may join another chapter. Member should focus on his/her specific category business or profession.
Age Criteria:
· Member above the age of 21 can join the V2VBN.
Eligibility:
· Businessman, Professionals, Industrialist, Entrepreneur can join the V2VBN.
· Only Vaishnav can join the V2VBN.
· In case of any employee who is a decision maker in his/her business like, CEO, MD, then only he/she can join.
· An individual Member cannot be a Member of a second V2VBN™ Chapter, nor in any other group that allows only one person per profession and whose primary purpose is to create business opportunities for one another because it substantially reduces their commitment to the Chapter Members.
Referrals:
· Members have to support and bring quality referrals to other members. It is advisable to member to have F2F Meeting and then pass the referral for quality business referrals.
Visitor:
· Members can bring qualified visitors in the chapter meeting.
· Visitors may attend up to two Chapter meetings.
Spotlight Presentation:
· Members will have to make Spotlight presentation of his/her business/profession. Only 2 spotlight presentation will be allowed in a chapter meeting.
Badge and Dress code:
· Members must have the Badge on Right side of their coat and pin on the V2VBN pin on the left side. Badge plays an important role to know the other members their name and category and to easily remember.
· If members do not wear the badge and pin during the meeting will have to skip their 30 seconds during the meeting.
· Dress Code for the man is 3 -Piece suit, 2-piece Suit, Blazer or formal koti and for women a formal corporate look dress.
· Members not in proper dress will have to skip 30 seconds during the meeting.
Membership Renewal:
§ Membership fees paid by members are for 1 year and each year members will have to renew their membership. Membership renewal has to be done a month prior to the month on which membership fee is due for renewal. For example, if membership fee is due for renewal in the month of May, then member must renew their membership on or before 30th April.
Renewed member will have to take oath at each renewal and acceptance of the existing policy of V2VBN.
§Renewal of Membership is subject to the approval of the Membership Committee of the chapter.
Change in category:
· Members who wish to change their category must submit a request for category Change form and get approval from the Chapter’s Membership Committee.
· Name change or category change will be considered a brand new membership application and fee and will be subject to approval.
Change of Chapter:
· Once the member joins a chapter, then he/she will be a member of that particular chapter and no change of chapter is allowed, except for the reasons of medical issues or change of residence or business place. In such cases, the member should first inform LT, LT then will take it up with SD and SD shall take it with Team Director. Team Director after discussion with respective core team will inform the decision.
V2VBN Name
· Members shall not use V2VBN Intellectual Property (e.g. logos, trademarks, names, slogans, copyrighted materials, policy and procedures etc.) to manufacture, distribute, sell, market or promote any products or services, or otherwise use the V2VBN Intellectual Property. Illegal use of the Intellectual Property of V2VBN is a criminal office.
CHARGES FOR LOST BADGE AND PIN:
· For first time the badge and pin will be given to member at free of cost.
· Badge and Pin are the assets of member and V2VBN and therefore member is expected to preserver the same.
· In case the Badge or Pin is lost by member, then shall be immediately informed to Treasure and shall pay Rs. 500/- for each badge and pin to Treasurer.
MEMBERSHIP FEES.
· At Present, Membership Fees is Rs. 5000/- + GST. This fee can be increased by Core Team in consultation with Je Je Shri.
· At Present there is no admission fee. It can be decided by the core team in consultation with Je Je Shri HDH Yadunathji Mahodayshri.
· For the regular meeting expenses, Admin fees to be decide by the Regional Team as per the area wise hotel charges and shall collect it quarterly in advance through online V2VBN application and no cash / cheque to be collected.
REMOVAL OF MEMBER
Disciplinary action against member and removal of members on the following ground.:
· Non-Compliance of V2VBN Policy
· Absent in the meeting for more than 2 times in running 6 months period or substitution policy or medical policy.
· Non adherence to the V2VBN meeting decorum during the chapter meeting.
· Any type of improper or foul communication with the co-members, visitors or any other person.
· Misbehavior of any member towards any other member, chapter, V2VBN organization, including any sexual abuse, business ethics, fraud, cheating, forgery, or any other matters.
· Any Insult or abuse of any person, religion, cast, creed, customs, practices.
· Doing any act or action which results in shatter the trust of Thalorji and HDH Yadunathji Mahodayshri.
· Decision of Regional Team will be final. Any member aggrieved by the decision of the Regional Team, will have to escalate the matter to the Core Team and Core team after taking Reginal Team views and will take final decision. Such Decision will be final and binding on the Member.
Terms and Certifications
By submitting this Application, you agree that
· To receive communication from or relating to V2VBN,
· To authorize V2VBN to share your information and data submitted by you with other V2VBN members, affiliates, vendors, and third parties in order to provide you services as a V2VBN member.
· Membership fees paid are not refundable.
Arbitration.
· Any disputes arising out of/related to this Agreement or the Member's participation in V2VBN shall be resolved firstly by the Core Team as per the name displayed on website.
· Decision of the Core Team shall be final and binding on the parties and the parties agree to be bound thereby and to act accordingly.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction.
· The terms and membership related matters shall be governed by the laws of Indian Law.
· Court of Ahmedabad shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
Limitations on Liability.
· The liability of V2VBN, its officers, directors, employees, and representatives shall be limited to the amount of yearly membership fees paid by the members.
· In no event V2VBN shall be liable to you or any third person for any direct, indirect, consequential, exemplary, incidental, special or punitive damages.
Certification.
· I hereby declare and certify that all statements contained in this Application and any accompanying documents are true and correct.
· My application shall be liable to be rejected in case of any wrong information, misrepresentation or false statement made by me in submitting the information.
· I agree, accept, and will abide by all the terms and conditions set forth herein and those contained within the V2VBN Member Policies, Procedure, Guidelines, and Basic Principles.
· I acknowledge that in case of a breach of any of these terms, conditions, and policies shall be grounds to terminate my membership.
· Decision of the Core Team of the V2VBN shall be final and binding on me.