Policies & Procedures

• Members are allotted no more than three (3) absences and six (6) substitutions within each six (6) month period. I.e., January - June 
• If a Member arrives late to a meeting it is a half of an absence.
• If a Member arrives/leaves 15 minutes after the meeting has begun or before the meeting ends, this will be considered an absence. This also applies to substitutes.
• If a Member does not prepare their substitute with a “60 Second” Business Pitch, then that is considered an absence instead of a substitution.
• Any absence beyond three (3) will open a Member’s Category.  Once a category is open, the Member will have to reapply, submit ALL fees, and be subject to the entire application process.
• Membership has the discretion to excuse/not count an absence in the case of an emergency, for example: a death in the family or a medical issue, or illness.

• A member may apply for a leave of absence. Members Login page contains the Leave of Absence Request Form. The request will go to TNT Corporate for review. Once reviewed the TNT Corporate and Membership of your chapter will notify said Member of decision.
• Leave of absence cannot exceed 60 days. TNT Corporate can decide exceptions to this rule under extreme or unusual circumstances.
• All dues are required to be paid during the Member’s leave of absence.
• NOTE:  THE VICE PRESIDENT IS HEAD OF THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

• If a member disrupts a meeting while in progress, they will receive a verbal warning from Membership.  If there is a second offense, the member will receive an email warning from Membership. Third offense, is considered grounds for dismissal from Total Networking Team. 
• No texting, laptops, emails, or side conversations during meeting time will be tolerated.
• Abuse of taking phone calls during a meeting will be handled by Membership.
• Membership has the right to define disruptions as they see fit.

• If a member has an issue with another member the following procedures need to be followed;

1. The two members need to meet and attempt to resolve their issues. 
2. If irresolvable – membership (Membership chair(s) and Vice President) will intervene and make a decision regarding the dispute.  
3. If  Membership cannot resolve this issue then the Vice President will notify the TNT Corporate. The final decision will be made by TNT Corporate.

• Defamation of Character is defined as  “Any intentional false communication, either written or spoken, that harms a person's reputation; decrease respect, regard, or confidence in which a person is held; or induces disparaging, hostile, or disagreeable opinions or feelings against a person” and will not be tolerated as they are grounds for immediate dismissal.

• Members may visit any chapter as often as they would like, providing their category is open in that chapter. If a member invites a visitor to the group and the visitor's category is occupied, then the visitor must remain an observer and cannot give a 1-minute commercial. They would be able to pass out business cards.
• Non-members may only visit each chapter two times. 

• A substitute must be 18 years of age and of sound mind.
• A substitute must have a 60 second commercial prepared by the TNT Member.
• A substitute must stay the full length of meeting (be on time and not leave early) or the member is subject to the Attendance Policy. Ensure your substitute is aware of this policy as they are representing you.

• Dues are due on the 1st or 10th of the month.  
• Any payments received after their due date, will be subject to a $10.00 late fee.  All late fees will be deducted first from any payments with the balance going towards normal dues.  
• Any members with dues delinquent past 30 days will have their category open.  Once a category is open, the member will have to reapply, submit ALL fees, dues and any late fees accrued, and be subject to the entire application process.
• Any member who has not paid their dues after the 15th, may not attend a meeting or have substitute until all late fees and dues are paid in full.  Absences accrued during this time will be counted against normal Attendance Policy.
• TNT reserves the right to raise or lower dues at their discretion without notification.
• All monies paid to Total Networking Team are non-refundable.

• If a chapter is dissolved for any reason, members of that chapter may opt to open their own chapter or be offered the opportunity to apply and transfer (without cost to the member) for another chapter if their category is open in that chapter.  If no other position exists, members may be placed on a “waiting list” and will be notified if and when a position comes available.  At which time, said member may apply for said position.

• Member must go to the web site, complete the “Change to a Different Chapter” form.
• Transfers will be processed as follows:

1. Member must have been in existing chapter for a minimum of six (6) months. 
2. Member must be released by their current membership committee and accepted by the preferred chapter. 
3. Transfer must be approved by Corporate. 
4. Member must pay a transfer fee of $50. 

• Until the member is released from their current chapter, authorized by Corporate to make the move, and accepted by the preferred chapter, the member remains in their current chapter and as such, is responsible to maintain their attendance in said chapter. 

• Member must go to the website and login to Member Login page, complete the “Category Change” form.
• Category change will be processed as follows:

1. Membership will review the request.
2. If approved, Member will need to fill out the 'Update Website Request' form.
3. Website will be updated with “old” information being removed, including member directory listing. 

Total Networking Team reserves the right to alter or change these policies with no notification. Total Networking Team Council reserves the right to supersede any chapter level decisions.Total Networking Team reserves the right to terminate any membership at any time for any reason. 

If any provision or provisions of these policies shall be held unenforceable for any reason then such provision shall be modified to reflect the parties’ intention. All remaining provisions of these policies will remain in full force and effect.