The mission of the Sunrise Leads Group is to provide professional and personal development opportunities for all of its Stakeholders (Members, Spouses/Significant Others, Business Associates). Through networking experiences, both social and professional, the Sunrise Leads Group creates a community atmosphere that nurtures long term, mutually beneficial relationships. The Sunrise Leads Group encourages the stimulation and growth of all its Stakeholders.

 

The mission of the Sunrise Leads Group is to provide professional and personal development opportunities for all of its Stakeholders (Members, Spouses/Significant Others, Business Associates). Through networking experiences, both social and professional, the Sunrise Leads Group creates a community atmosphere that nurtures long term, mutually beneficial relationships. The Sunrise Leads Group encourages the stimulation and growth of all its Stakeholders.

 

The Finance Committee's goal is to (a) ensure the collection and safeguarding of Sunrise Leads Group cash assets, and (b) provide financial guidance to it's Members on all matters affecting the collection and disbursement of group funds. Specifically, the Finance Committee will provide Members with periodic financial reporting and communications so prudent financial decisions can be made, the result of which is a continued growth in group membership, leads and new business for its Members.

 

The Lead Committee's goal is to ensure the success of the Sunrise Leads Group by assisting its Members in supplying and receiving qualified business opportunities (albeit as sales leads, business relationships, vendor solutions, employee searches and/or business strategies/information). The Lead Committee will strive to provide Members with guidance in communicating their needs effectively so they receive enough qualified business opportunities to make the Sunrise Leads Group work for them.

 

The Membership Committee's goal is to recruit potential new productive members to the Sunrise Leads Group consistent with the goals established by the members at large. The Committee will review, screen and recommend potential new members to the membership for its determination. In addition, the Committee will monitor attendance and as necessary enforce the established attendance policy.

 

The Social Committee's goal is to plan, promote and execute, within budget, appropriate social events for the enjoyment of the membership and their guests. Such events include, but are not limited to, our semi-annual dinner and annual baseball outing. The Social Committee will inform the membership of important events, such as births and/or deaths.

 

Sunrise Leads Group meetings are held promptly every other Wednesday at The Hartford Club, 46 Prospect Street, Hartford, Connecticut, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A continental breakfast is served. Regular participation and attendance are required of all members.

 

Dues are $140 for 6 months.

 

Potential new members should fill out the one-page "Enrollment Form" and return it to a sponsoring member. The sponsoring member will then present the Enrollment Form to the membership at large for their consideration. If no conflict of interest is noted, a quorum of members will vote to allow the potential member to present himself/herself at the next regular meeting. A few minutes will be allowed at that next meeting for the potential member to describe his/her business, background, networking needs and contacts. If no conflict of interest continues to exist, a quorum of members will vote on the candidacy of the new member at the next regularly scheduled meeting. A simple majority will prevail.

 

The Sunrise Leads Group has established an attendance policy which is designed to enhance membership continuity and encourage consistent participation. Accordingly, more than three (3) absences per quarter are not permitted. Three (3) absences during any quarter will prompt a call from a member of the Membership Committee as a reminder of the attendance requirement. Three (3) absences during the next quarter will result in a re-evaluation of the member's standing, and a two-thirds vote at the next general meeting will determine the suitability of continued membership. A quorum, consisting of one more than half the membership, will be required for this vote.

When members cannot be present for valid reasons, they are permitted to send a suitable replacement from the member's business as a temporary substitute. When there are extreme mitigating circumstances, such as prolonged illness, every consideration will be given.