To qualify as a Blue Coat nominee, a person must be a member in good standing with the Chamber, have served at least two years as a member of the Board of Directors and/or a member of a committee, attend an orientation session and earn a minimum of 1,000 participation points.
| Event | Minimum required | Points each | Total points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbon cuttings | 24 | 20 | 480 |
| Mixers | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Member retention visits/calls | 20 | 10 | 200 |
| "Operation Thank You" deliveries | 15 | 5 | 75 |
| Refer member prospects | 10 | 20 | 200 |
| New member receptions | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Total | 1000 |
Ribbon cuttings
Attend 24 of the over 100 during the year (an average of six per quarter). Ribbon cuttings typically take place at 11:30 a.m. or 4:30 p.m.
Mixers
Attend three of the 12 mixers during the year. Mixers take place monthly.
Member retention visits/calls
Make 20 retention visits or calls on current members during the year.
"Operation Thank You" deliveries
Deliver 15 directories in October. Most are organized along the same street or in the same area. Many are to the same business.
Refer member prospects
Provide 10 referrals to the Chamber's commissioned sales team or sell to prospects directly.
New member receptions
Attend two of the four during the year.