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𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐝! When we opened up The Lekker Network founding memberships in early October, we had big dreams and ambitious goals. Today, I’m thrilled to share that we’ve achieved them all—and then some! 🎉 R3.5+ million in founding membership fees. 🤝 150+ incredible members have joined our community. 🌍 A thriving network of 60% international and 40% local members collaborating. What’s truly phenomenal is how quickly this has gone from an idea to a reality. Members from all corners of the globe are connecting, supporting one another, and even doing business together already. It's proof of the power of South Africans uniting to create something extraordinary. But the journey isn’t over yet! The Lekker Network founding membership drive will officially close on 30th November. We have about 20 seats still available, and they will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 🌟 Why join now? Founding members play a key role in shaping this network. You’ll have the chance to contribute your input, strategies, values, and ideas as we build The Lekker Network together. Instead of relying on a small group to define the future, we wanted this to be a collective effort—powered by amazing South Africans from around the world. From here, we will have a host of various focus and strategy sessions in the next few months to really unpack and start creating the foundation of the network. The ideas and strategies shared will act as the blueprint for the development team to use throughout the build. 🚀 The full launch happens in March 2025, when we’ll open up the network to the broader public. If you’d like to be part of something incredible, visit our website and sign up before the end of November. Let’s create a network that not only connects us but empowers us to thrive—locally and internationally. To every founding member, every supporter, and the dedicated team who made this happen: Thank you. This is just the beginning. #TheLekkerNetwork

🌟A Monumental Milestone Achieved! 🌟 Over the weekend, we hit a phenomenal milestone—R1.2 MILLION in Founding Memberships! 💥 This is more than just a number; it’s a testament to the incredible support, belief, and vision shared by our community. To our current founding members—YOU are the mothers and fathers, the true custodians of this network’s future. You will be the ones who will witness the birth of The Lekker Network! Your contributions are shaping the very foundation of what The Lekker Network will become. You’ll have a unique opportunity to add value, contribute to the strategy, and truly be part of building this from the ground up. The capital from the Founding Membership drive is the fuel that will power this entire journey! Every rand is going directly towards building The Lekker network—from the website, the value proposition, the creative strategy, and even our exciting launch and events for the first year. This founding membership is, in essence, our runway for the first year of operations. It’s the creation capital that will bring our vision to life. This is why we’re doing this—to create a platform and a network for the community, built by the community. And the overwhelming support we’ve seen so far is proof that we’re building something truly special. We’re aiming for 100 members by the end of October. If we can hit 100, it will be a massive win for everyone involved. Let’s keep pushing and make this a reality! The future is bright, and together, we’re building something that will connect and uplift South Africans across the globe! 🌍 Let’s go! 🚀 ---- P.S. If you can't come on board as a founding member, any bit of support helps. A simple share, comment, or like can make a huge difference. We're trying to reach as many South Africans as possible, and the more people we reach, the better our chances of achieving these goals. Thank you so much, everyone! 💛 #TheLekkerNetwork #FoundingMembers #MilestoneMoment #CommunityFirst #SouthAfricansAbroad #GlobalConnections #BuildingTogether

Exciting News! The Lekker Network Founding Membership is Officially LIVE! 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that The Lekker Network Founding Membership is now open, and we’ve officially kicked off this exciting journey! 🎉 By becoming a Founding Member, you’ll have a unique opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning. Our founding members will serve as the voice and custodians of what this network will become. What does that mean? Founding members will help shape the strategy, help choose the value propositions, and will have the opportunity to take part in focus/strategy groups that will drive the future of what The Lekker Network will look like. This will all take place in the coming months as we build. You’ll have a hand in creating the network itself and ensuring it delivers value to our entire community. We’re building this for the community, by the community. We’re accepting a limited number of founding members, and the founding membership will close in the next month. We believe having just the right number of passionate contributors at the beginning is key to ensuring the network thrives. By becoming a Founding Member, you will be signing up for your first year of membership, paid upfront. That membership will officially start once we go live in March 2025. If you want to be part of this incredible journey and join as a founding father or mother of The Lekker Network, now’s the time to get involved! Send me a direct message, or if you indicated that you wanted to be a Founding Member on our survey, look out for an email from me in the next few days on the next steps. Let’s build this together. Thank you for your continued support! 🙏 -- PS, we have some very exciting ambassadors joining this initiative, which will be announced shortly. #LekkerNetwork #FoundingMembers #CommunityFirst #SouthAfricanExcellence #BusinessNetworking

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It's easy to forget the little things, like what you had for breakfast yesterday. But when it comes to your association’s needs, we'd rather you don't forget our key services. Our three main services that help associations like yours succeed are: ✅ Sales ✅ Consulting ✅ Publishing These services form the foundation for a future-proof strategy. Big Red M's consulting services are designed to help your association hit the ground running in 2025. We don’t just offer advice, we deliver solutions that work. From improving internal processes to strategic planning, we tailor everything to meet your goals. We know the industry. We know associations. We know what works. Need to grow membership? We’ve got you covered. Looking to increase sponsorship and non-dues revenue? We’ve been there. Or maybe you need a comprehensive publishing solution that handles everything from print to digital. Whatever your needs, we’ve seen it all and delivered results. It's almost December, now is the time to act! Don’t leave anything on the table as the year wraps up. Don't know where to start? Download our free 10-Step Membership Growth Checklist and ensure your association is on track for success. Don’t wait, start growing today. https://bit.ly/3A3HNN0

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We have been speaking to many associations that are considering running fewer events, eliminating the smaller ones on their calendars. This can be beneficial in the short term but doesn't it really make sense when you are looking at your wider association strategy? Is it right to eliminate small events to re-invest that money into less, larger events? Our Community Manager, Nathan Meyer has ran 100's of event's of all shapes and sizes, and in this full episode of Guidebook Unscripted, he and our Co-President Stewart Price discuss this latest trend and if it is the right course for Associations. Let us know your thoughts in the comments, we'd love to hear from you. #AppAdoption #EventApps #MobileApps #Events #Conferences #Tradeshows #EventMarketing #Associations #CampusEvents #University

YourMembership describes 13 steps small-staff associations should take to attract and recruit new members. The entire list seems pretty essential to me—are you doing all these things? https://buff.ly/3MZPCpN #membership #associations #associationmanagement

A New Chapter for the Northport Chamber of Commerce! We're proud to be featured in the latest article from the Long Islander this week for our work with the Northport Chamber of Commerce. It was extremely rewarding to read first hand the impact our work has had on the Northport business community. . Read an excerpt of the article below! . The Northport Chamber of Commerce has made significant advancements in integrating social media and technology to improve outreach and communication for the community’s residents and businesses. Under the leadership of President Cary Bianculli, elected in Jan. 2024, the organization has shifted from a laxed approach to Instagram and Facebook to a more proactive one, where engaging the community has become a top priority. . Bianculli, who is also the director of marketing and membership at the Northport Historical Society, spoke about the biggest challenge for the board being a “lack of information.” As a non-profit volunteer-based Chamber, the board faced difficulties in reaching members the community, particularly amid the isolation caused by the pandemic. . In response to this challenge, the Chamber collaborated with Driven Media, a marketing company owned by Northport High school alumnus Jack Ebert. Driven Media offered guidance on leveraging social media and digital platforms for event promoting and community outreach. Cary added “The best spend was to have someone manage the socials.” The Chamber’s Instagram and Facebook accounts now serve as vital resources for community questions and spotlighting local businesses. . The Chamber’s website has also been upgraded to provide information on the events taking place in Northport, contact points, and opportunities for becoming a member. . With over 200 members and growing, the Chamber hosts monthly networking events designed to facilitate connections between business owners and residents. Outside speakers like economists or accountants are brought in to provide insights on budgeting, tax strategies, and economic trends. Member businesses also receive promotion through the website, further amplifying their visibility to the community. . Read more of this amazing article by picking up a copy of The Long Islander October Issue! . #newchapter #northport #npt #ny #longisland #marketing #socialmedia #yay #chamberofcommerce #northportlongisland

YourMembership describes 13 steps small-staff associations should take to attract and recruit new members. The entire list seems pretty essential to me—are you doing all these things? https://buff.ly/3MZPCpN #membership #associations