1-
Briefly describe
why you are
applying for
OCEN membership
and your goals
for membership:
2- Briefly describe
your business
and the role
you play
in your organization:
3- Which of the
following types
of firms or
organizations
best describes
your business:
Consumer Products Mfg.
Durable Mfg.
High-Tech.
Software/Systems
Retail/Restaurants/Hospitality
Banking/Finance
Publishing
Executive Search
Real Estate/Property Management
Consulting
Legal
Telecommunications
Distribution
Non-Profit/Community
Other
4- Business scope:
Local
Statewide
National
International
Web Based
5- Is your business
certified as
a Small Business,
Minority or Woman
Owned?
Yes
No
Specify
6- What has been
your strategy
for growing
your business?
7-
Who are your
best resources
for business
referrals?
8-
To what other
networking groups
do you belong?
9-
How did you hear
about OCEN?
10-
Sponsoring OCEN
Member:
(Note: Sponsorship
by a current OCEN member is
required for
new members. For
those applicants
that do not know
a current member,
the membership
committee will
coordinate introductions.)
11-
What are your hobbies
and other areas
of interest?
A benefit of OCEN
membership is the
opportunity to
exchange ideas,
share knowledge
and create value
added relationships
with other business
leaders. Membership
requires active
participation (about
2 hours a week
minimum time commitment).
- The
Network
Coaching
Playbook – Unique
to OCEN,
this initial
training
is designed
to develop
powerful
business
growth.
- 1-on-1
Meetings – OCEN
believes
the best
business
relationships
are those
developed
one-on-one
and in the
mutual interest
of both parties.
One a week
is your minimum
goal for
one-on-one
networking
meetings
with other
OCEN members
who will
welcome the
opportunity
to know you
better and
help you
reach your
goals, either
directly
or indirectly
through qualified
introductions.
- Coaching
Calls – Twice
monthly the
entire team
joins in
a conference
call to connect
and give
updates on
our businesses. We
also discuss
strategies
for networking
more effectively.
- Breakfast
Meeting – Third
Thursday
of every
month, OCEN
meets for
Networking
and Executive
Education.
New member recruitment
is selective in
order to maintain
a balance of quality
talent covering
a broad array of
businesses and
services that makes
OCEN current, vital
and dynamic for
the entire membership.
The OCEN Board
of Directors will
review all applications.
Would you like
us to include your
information in
the OCEN Members
Directory.
No
My check for Annual
Membership Dues
of $350 made payable
to OCEN will be
sent to OCEN C/O
Debbie McMaster,
P.O. Box 9401,
Newport Beach,
CA 92658
