Latest News from BNI Fair City Chapter

"PC Solutions help in a "Nano" second."

Perth based PC Solutions owner Keith Fergie is supporting this years "Rockin for Kids 2010" by donating the main prize of an Ipod Nano to this years Charity Event.

HERE IS WHAT ROCKIN FOR KIDS 2010 IS ALL ABOUT.....

Forget the World Cup, the next biggest game has started!

The Fair City Summer Challenge!

 Our Chapter members have been teamed up to compete against each other for our summer BNI Game. I am assured that the selection has been done fairly - however will everbody still want to be in Aveys team? Watch this space for updates.

Wednesday 26th May 2010

Art in the Rank

Press release.         press release.              press release
 
  Photocall 11am Wed 26th May        Photocall Wed 26th May
 
NOTE EXHIBITION EXTENDED TO 30TH JUNE
Award winning photographer David Cruickshanks  has joined forces with fellow networker John Dare from Perth based Taylor’s Taxis to host the first ever photo art exhibition in a taxi office.
 David and John came up with the idea at a recent BNI breakfast meeting after John mentioned that his taxi company waiting room had received a complete makeover and needed something for the newly painted walls . David who is currently taking photographs for Insight Guide books for their 2011 Scotland guidebook turned his lens on the beautiful but foreboding wilderness which lies just a few miles north of Perth. John liked the first images so much that he asked David to widen his horizons and a second shoot involved photographs taken from Glencoe and Rannoch Moor and it is a selection of these images that will be on show in the taxi office during Perth’s Festival of Arts from 26th May onwards.
 John said yesterday “We moved into our new premises recently; just next door to the old Taylor’s Taxis and we wanted to give our valued clients a clean and welcoming environment in our waiting area, we put in a coffee machine and soft drinks vending and even a telly but we wanted something special for the walls so David agreed to exhibit his brilliant works of art in our office. David is well known for his celebrity portraits including the famous boxer Muhammad Ali and he has a portrait of Tony Blair in the National Portrait Gallery in London so we knew he would produce something special for us.”
     David added“I love exhibiting in unique spaces and Taylor’s Taxis is perfect for an exhibition, it is much bigger than the average taxi waiting room, it is bright, well lit and even has refreshments available. I can’t wait to see the photographs on the walls.
 David is hoping to update the pictures after a few weeks so that regular clients will see something new. The images which are for sale will go on display from May 26th
to coincide with Perth’s Festival of Arts. All images are for sale but the taxis are just for hire.

Picture editors and News editors are invited to send a photographer /reporter to the press launch of ‘Art in the Rank’
At Taylor’s Taxis at 12 Leonard Street Perth PH2 8 ES at 11am on Wed 26th May

To contact John at Taylors taxis   tel 01738 63 666 3

David can be contacted on 07710 185 011
Or through www.davidcruickshanksphotography.com

Friday 17th April 2010.

Last Wednesday's meeting - the second under the new leadership team - was another well attended morning with no absences from the members. We even saw some old members substituting for members, who commented on how the chapter had grown grown since they had last been there. Lachlan Gunn from Benalpin Finance - maybe it's time you rejoined our group again - he even picked up a referral from a member - so with BNI, even if you are not a member you can still receive business from the group.

As for the meeting itself, it was business as usual, with over 40 quality referrals being passed between us - well done to all!

Thursday 8th April 2010:

Website Training Session run at the Lovat Hotel

Friday 26th March 2010:

SUPERSIZE ME BABY
BNI chums met for an informal social get together at the Lovat Hotel on Friday 26th March.

About 20 gathered to par-take in the current offer of "Steak Out" - 2 courses, 2 people including a choice of steak for £25 pounds per couple!

The deafening roar from around the table was for "SUPERSIZE!" "SUPERSIZE!" "SUPERSIZE!" Of course they meant the size of the beef - what else.

The night ended with interesting jokes from Tommy Cooper and why are there more holes in a pepper pot than a salt cellar. Answers please on the chapters Facebook site. The feedback the next day was one of many hangovers enjoyed by all.

Well here's to the next time! Cheers.

Wednesday 24th March 2010:

David Dwyer of Inspire Web Development, Great Value Websites from £34.49 per month was presented with Member of the Month. Unusually for David he was lost for words and humbly accepted his award for significantly contributing to the very successful Visitor Day on 1st February. David's award now sits in pride of place on his Office wall. Why not visit one of David's online businesses selling websites for more info on his business.

Wednesday 2nd March 2010:

John Dare of Taylors Taxis, the Devils Own Taxi Number 01738 63'666'3 was presented with Member of the Month. John felt that there was no need to attend the Oscars now that he had the award he'd always wanted. Visit John's own Perth Based taxi site for info on his business.

Wednesday 24th February 2010:

David Cruickshanks of David Cruickshanks Photography joins the chapter. David attended the recent Visitor Evening held at the Lovat Hotel, Perth, Scotland . Confirmed as a new member this morning, David was invited to join by David Dwyer of Inspire Web Development.

Mike Strachan of Saltire Merchant Services joins the chapter. Mike attended the recent Visitor Evening held at the Lovat Hotel, Perth, Scotland . Mike will be inducted as a new member on 3rd March 2010, Mike was invited to join by Sid Grant, BNI Area Director.

Les Scott of Scott Roofing joins the chapter. Les attended the recent Visitor Evening held at the Lovat Hotel, Perth, Scotland. Les will be inducted as a new member on 3rd March 2010, Les was invited to join by Graham Whye of Graham Whyte Electrical Contractors.

Wednesday 17th February 2010:

Dave Ritchie of DG Ritchie Joiner Contractors joins the chapter. Dave attended the recent Visitor Evening held at the Lovat Hotel, Perth, Scotland . Confirmed as a new member this morning, he has already picked up 4 referrals since being invited by Brian Galletly of Aqueous Plumbing.

Monday 1st February 2010:

International Networking Week Event: Visitor Evening @ Lovat Hotel, Perth

In front of over 40 Perthshire Businesses Sid Grant (1st on Right) of Area Director of BNI Scotland North presents a cheque of £1.1M+ to Keith Fergie of Perthshire Computer Solutions (2nd on Left) Chapter Director of BNI Fair City,  David Dwyer of Inspire Web Development, Membership Co-Ordinator and Peter Robertson of Clark Thomson, Secretary Treasurer.

Friday 15th January 2010

NEWS RELEASE (click to download)

FOR THE ATTENTION OF: Editors/correspondents

Friday 15th January 2010
Friday 22nd January 2010

Title: Local Networking Group Bucks the Recession -  Generates £1M+

As part of The International Networking Week, The Fair City Chapter of BNI are holding a visitors evening on Monday 1st February 2010 at The Lovat Hotel, Glasgow Road, Perth at 5pm to 7pm.

The Fair City Chapter will share with visitors how it has passed over £1 million worth of business during the last year, despite the recession. The Chapter has ambitions to increase the amount of business between members in 2010 and invites more local businesses to join them in achieving this. This event is expected to be very busy so visitors are requested to reserve places by contacting those shown or by promptly returning any invitation cards received.


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Contact:   
Peter Robertson on 01738 492010
David Dwyer on 0845 617 0652
Keith Fergie on 01738 700700