The Elegance Times

To My Fellow Members of the vibrant BNI Elegance Chapter,

We are the most Energetic, Intelligent, and Supportive people around, and I say this not out of emotion, passion or zeal but rather out of personal experience and valid testimony.

The next six months is a term that my team and I see as 'Leadership Through Service'. Service to the chapter, service to BNI and, most importantly, service to YOU, the members.

It is indeed a privilege to hold the chapter's banner. Our endeavor is to take Elegance to new heights while making way for future leaders to take the mantle further and succeed.

The targets we have set are all achievable and when done together, I have no doubt that we will attain all we set out to achieve.

As we drive this term, we know that nothing is done alone. Hence, we have invited some of our members to support us as coordinators. Their initiatives and efforts will be key to our collective achievement, and I encourage everyone to support them as much as possible.

Another tool we have is our Power Teams; through these small teams of 13/15 each, we have a smaller span of control that makes coordination and driving business much easier and more efficient. Let us use these Power Teams to our advantage and extract the maximum business and referrals.

The Power Team Coordinators have been tasked with facilitating these meetings through a combination of online and in-person interactions. The six small Power Teams make up the entire chapter and when done right, they add immense value to the larger picture.

Finally, Information is KING, and through this monthly Roster we intend to provide you all with information regarding chapter members, traffic lights, statistics and the zone at large. It will be shared in a physical copy and you will have access to the chapter website: “bnielegance.com”.

Do take time to go through it... It is a good read :).

Looking forward to a wonderful term and more with you all.

Gavin Dominic Xavier

Stronger Together: The Spirit of BNI Elegance

Every strong community is built not on the absence of conflict, but on the willingness to move past it. BNI Elegance in Goa is a living example of this truth.

Like any chapter, it has seen its share of ups and downs. There were disagreements, moments of friction, and seasons of struggle. Yet what sets this chapter apart is what came next: its members always found their way back to each other. They talked, they listened, they forgave, and they emerged closer than before. That resilience is the true mark of a chapter that understands what “Givers Gain” really means.

Elegance has always kept its doors open. New members are welcomed warmly, and growth is embraced rather than feared. The chapter has also become a champion for women entrepreneurs, giving them the platform, confidence, and support to step into business leadership.

The bonds within the chapter go far beyond business cards and referrals. Members know one another’s families, celebrate one another’s milestones, and stand together through personal challenges. This is a network that feels like an extended family.

Curiosity keeps the chapter vibrant. Its members are always ready to learn and try fresh ideas. Their innovations have become the talk of the town, and several have been adopted by other chapters across the region, proof that a small group of committed people can set a standard for many.

Sharing a part of my BNI journey with this chapter for a few years has been a great learning experience. I am richer in experience and relationships because of it. I thank each member for letting me be a part of their journey.

To every member, past, present and future: I wish you the very best of success in all your ventures. May BNI Elegance continue to inspire, grow and shine.

Over the next six months, BNI Elegance has set itself an ambitious target: ₹60 crores of business, and a stronger community of ninety-five referral partners.

Sixty crores will not happen because of one person. It will happen because ninety-five professionals decide to work together, support each other and create opportunities for each other. In BNI your success is never only your success; it becomes an opportunity for someone else.

My role as Support Director is simple. Support the members. Strengthen the relationships. Encourage referrals. Celebrate success. And keep the momentum going.

So let's make the next six months count. Ninety-five referral partners, sixty crores of business, one BNI Elegance family. When relationships become referrals and referrals become business, there is no limit to what this chapter can achieve.

Let's connect. Let's refer. Let's grow. Let's make ₹60 crores happen.

It is a matter of immense pride to write for the inaugural edition of The Elegance Times.

In BNI, a newsletter is not just a collection of updates. It is a reflection of culture. And Elegance, from Day One, has shown a culture that is vibrant, professional, and full of promise.

What makes Elegance special? It is not just the talent in the room, it is the energy in the room. You greet with warmth, you participate with passion, and you contribute with intent. That is rare. That is Elegance.

You are a chapter with immense growth potential – both size-wise and business-wise. Goa needs a powerhouse chapter that balances quality with quantity, relationships with results. I see Elegance becoming that chapter – one that others look up to, not just for numbers on the board, but for the belonging off the board.

As we begin this journey, my request is simple – let us focus on B4: Building Business & Belonging thru Basics.

Basics is what will make us big. A meeting that starts and ends on time with high energy. An MSP done with heart. A 1-2-1 done to truly understand business. A specific ask that makes it easy to refer you.

With the Basics right and Activated Power Teams, Business will follow. Every member must be able to say, “I have grown multi-fold.” That is our promise.

And when Business comes with Belonging, growth becomes inevitable. Let us celebrate each other’s wins, visit each other’s workplaces, involve our families, and build friendships beyond the Thursday morning. People join for business, but they stay for belonging.

Elegance has all the ingredients – a committed Leadership Team, engaged members, and a spirit of excellence. Let us channel that to grow to 100+ members with a Seat Value of 100+ lakhs, without ever diluting our elegance.

Let’s make every issue a story of growth. The future is elegant, and it begins now.

Givers Gain!

30 Sept 2026 · Worldwide 3,59,812 members · 11,894 chapters · 76 countries · 17.25 million referrals and USD 26.9 billion of business, September 2025 to August 2026.

India 76,543 members · 1,577 chapters · 149 cities · 49,90,438 referrals and ₹60,503 crore of business in twelve months · a seat worth ₹83.62 lakh a year.

Goa 978 members · 20 chapters · 59,917 referrals and ₹687.51 crore of business in twelve months · a seat worth ₹72.24 lakh a year. Elegance: ₹46.6 lakh.