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'Tis the Season to Get Scammed
Your Membership at Work
Electronic Newsletter, by Madeline
Board Thank You's
Ad Reviews
Integrity Award

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Members' Anniversaries
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BBB Consumer Tips
Charity Review
Advertising Review
BBB Integrity Awards

'Tis the Season to Get Scammed
As the holiday season gets into full swing the Better Business Bureau warns businesses and consumers that this is a time for scammers and opportunists to flourish. Whether you are shopping for presents, contemplating a charitable donation, or have received a fraudulent mailing about a big sweepstakes payout or your alleged entitlement to a government grant, the BBB advises using extra care during the holidays.
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Your Membership at Work
Your livelihood depends upon marketplace recognition; being aligned with the Better Business Bureau is a key element. Your membership shows that you value integrity and ethics. We can help you reach your business goals by giving consumers access to information about your business, 24/7. Membership has countless benefits and many rewards. In today's global economy, our mission, "To promote and foster the highest ethical relationship between business and the public through voluntary self regulation, consumer and business education and service excellence," is more important then ever. Americans value the contributions the Better Business Bureau makes to the marketplace. The Better Business Bureau name recognition and awareness among the general public is especially high. Detailed below are statistics that support the importance of membership and the ways that membership contributes to your success.
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From the desk of Madeline Storey...
Welcome to your new and exciting electronic newsletter. The idea of an electronic newsletter has been in the planning to implementation stages for over a year and now you have your very first copy. Of course, being the lifer at the BBB I have certainly voiced my opinion of the whole idea, further more the jury is still out.
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BBB Recognizes Board Members
At the 2006 Annual Meeting in November, the Board of Directors recognized several Board members for their service to the organization and their contribution to integrity in the marketplace. This was the final meeting of the Board; and the next meeting will begin terms for new board members who you will meet in the January Newsletter.
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Ad Reviews December 2005
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BBB Integrity Awards - Please Nominate a Company!
This is your chance to nominate a business for the 2006 Better Business Bureau integrity awards competition. The annual awards were established to recognize those firms whose business practices and related activities exemplify the BBB's mission and principles.
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President's Message

President
Chris Coleman
President

Shopping Online for the Holidays:

BBB President Shares 12 Tips for the Holidays to Protect Yourself from Cyber Grinches, Scams and Schemes
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Night Before Christmas
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Snowman