Black Diamonds Membership

 

Membership Guidelines 

·  Black Diamonds Membership benefits include networking with empowering like-minded women.

·  Affiliation with a ladies group of all ethnicities that works to enhance long-lasting friendships and creating bonds within the community.

·  Opportunities to serve in a leadership capacity so that you can nurture your own success.

·  Connecting with positive women with whom you can share successes and receive support through challenges as you develop quality relationships.

·  Social outing, networking, annual ladies getaway vacation, cup of coffee, book club, mentoring teens, nice dinner, happy hours outing, exhibits, in a classy way!

Black Diamonds are open for new members, if interested in joining please complete the application. Prior to completing the application please read or print what is expected as a member. After application submitted via email or mail, you will be notified via telephone within two weeks of acceptance. There will be a Meet-N-Greet monthly for all new members.

What Is Expected Of A Member

Members network the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 4 PM – 6 PM – Location to be announced.  Leadership role members meet 3 times a month for a one-on-one with potential new Diamonds.  Membership dues are $50.00 monthly by the 15th of every month with cash, check or Paypal - $600.00 Yearly.   If dues are paid yearly upfront there is a deduction of $120.00 -- $480.00 There are no refunds for membership dues. All members must commit to delegate leadership on a committee to a minimum of 2 main events per year. Membership dues are only prorated by the year. We appreciate each member's commitment to attend every event possible, permitting no more than 2 absences without prior notification to the Leadership Team during a 12 month period.  Our membership year is from January 1st - December 31st.

We are building a group of good girlfriends who enjoy each other's company and to give you a network of fabulous friends to connect whenever you want to get together.  This group host events that you can go to alone with no fear of cliques or cattiness, as drama, negativity and classlessness aren't tolerated!

Membership shall become inactive when the above attendance requirements or membership dues are not fulfilled during the membership year.  As an inactive member you will automatically be removed from the membership register and will no longer receive communications from the organization. Any inactive member may submit a reinstatement request in writing to the Leadership Team stating the reason for reinstatement.  The request will be reviewed by the Leadership Team and within seven (7) days of the notice, the inactive member will be notified of reinstatement.  We want this group to be a great active group of wonderful women, so all members must adhere to the guidelines to achieve our objectives for success.

 

Membership Application

 

First Name: ________________  Last Name: _________________

 

Mailing Address: _______________________________________

                                   

City :_____________ State: ____________   Zip code: _________

 

E-Mail: ______________________  Occupation: _____________

 

Telephone:  Primary (___)___-______  Secondary (___)___-_______ 

 

DOB:    Month ________     Day_______      Age  _____________

 

How Did You Hear About Black Diamonds ?    _________________

 

____________________________________________________________

 

What Are Your Expectations of The Group?    __________________

 

___________________________________________________

What Are Your Group Goals & Why Do You Want To Join?    ______

 

___________________________________________________

 

Suggestions For Topics:  _________________________________

 

Describe Your Personality:   ______________________________

 

How Would You Rate Your Social Skills?      #   ________

(1-Not Social,  2-Somewhat Social,  3-Mostly Social,   4-Highly Social)  

 

Are You Willing To Hold A Leadership Role?   _________________

 

 

Membership Agreement

 

Membership Type:     Renewal ____________   New Member ___________

 

I Agree To Participate In My Assigned Group  

To Aid In Planning The Group Events.          Yes_________   No_________

 

I Understand The Meaning of Networking

Which Is The Purpose of This Group.             Yes_________   No_________

 

Definition:  Networking is a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest.

 

I Agree To Network And Socialize With

Ladies In The Group.                                     Yes_________   No_________

 

I Agree To The Membership Rules, As I will

Participate In A Minimum of 2 Main Events

Per Membership Year.                                   Yes_________   No_________

 

Thank You

 For Your Interest In Black Diamonds

www.BlackDiamondsSocialNetwork.com

 

Please Mail Completed Membership Application & Agreement to:

 

Black Diamonds

14902 Euclid Avenue

East Cleveland, Ohio   44112

 

Your Membership Application will be reviewed and you will be notified

 within fourteen (14) days of your application submission.