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March. When the time comes, you can even run for a seat on the board. There are dozens of ways where you can become involved in the NBBQA and as a result, reap many benefits.
Professional Benefits
Networking is a key component with any organization. I know people who are members of a car club who look to the other members when needing something. This is because of the professional comradery which occurs in these settings. We’ve all heard the stories about deals being solidified on the gulf course or at a party. Remember the famous Polo scene in the movie Pretty Woman? They were there to conduct business. The NBBQA is a prime place to also do this with people who are like minded and love BBQ.
Throughout the NBBQA membership are professional networking op- portunities. From distributors for your products to restaurateurs for ad- vice, you will find someone or many someones with whom you can connect. Before COVID hit the country, we were well on our way to planning networking events around the county where members and potential members could get together for fun and/or business. For now, we have our membership directory for you to connect with other mem- bers.
Educational Benefits
Someone made such an astute observation, I am compelled to share it with you. “There are only three basic colors, red, blue and yellow. There are only 7 basic musical notes. There are only 10 numbers, 0-9. There are only 26 letters in the alphabet. But have you seen what Rembrandt did with 3 colors or Beethoven with only those 7 notes? Have you thought about Einstein’s accomplishments with 10 numbers and the
works Shakespeare complied with only 26 letters?” They each took what they had and accomplished great things.
The educational components of the NBBQA seeks to accomplish this with our membership. It’s partly comprised of the articles, interviews and encouragement received each week in the newsletter. Then there are the sessions being planned of the NBBQA National Conference. These aren’t planned just to fill space, rather to help you accomplish great heights. With this in mind, we have embarked on the Webinar Wednesdays where each month is a different topic to help you grow. Education in the NBBQA is quite the benefit.
Personal Benefits
In the Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life, it concludes with the main character, George Bailey, reading an inscription, “No man is a failure who has friends.” This is a great quote and heavy with truth. The essence of the movie is about what really matters. Not wealth. Not suc- cess. But the relationships one has around them. From family to friends, this is the mark of true wealth and success. With the NBBQA, relation- ships are a huge benefit of being a member.
Through the NBBQA I have made friends from coast to coast whom I can call at a moments notice. These relationships continue to be built upon to the point we’ve taken trips and cooked together. Friendships which will last a lifetime and never would have occurred had it not been for membership in the NBBQA.
These three benefits are just a few of what you receive by being a member. Go to www.nbbqa.org/membership-information to join today.
—-——————— Talking Heads———————-—
Why am I a Member of the NBBQA, I Love being part of an organization with
Great People that share a similar pas- sion, where we can keep connected, grow and Learn from each other,
while building Lifelong relationships along the Way. The NBBQA is Family!! – The King of BBQs, Val Romero
I am a proud member of the NBBQA Family. I find that there is no better resource
than NBBQA for BBQ restaurants, bar
none. The wealth of information accu- mulated is readily shared with all of us.
I recently found myself helping others in the industry. Myself, I will continue the be a member even if I leave the trade just to stay I touch with my BBQ brothers and sisters. Y’all are the best! - Douglas Bauer
Being a member of the NBBQA has been invaluable to my business. Access to
world-class events, contemporaries in the business and an expansive knowledge base has been a great re- source. The connection to the barbe- cue community alone is worth the
membership. – Brian Leigh
Start Receiving Your
Benefits TODAY!
Join Now
www.NBBQA.org
Memberships start at $99 per year
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