BNI Hudson Valley Member News - April 2026

Message from our Executive Directors

Dear {{contact.first_name}},

As we head deeper into April, we want to pause and recognize what you are building across BNI Hudson Valley. The wins matter, but what matters just as much is the consistency behind them. The one to ones that happen even when calendars are full. The referrals that are followed through with care. The quiet decisions to show up prepared and support someone else’s goals.

This month is a great time to reset your focus. Choose one relationship to strengthen, one referral partner to develop, and one visitor to invite who would genuinely benefit from your chapter. Small, intentional actions like these create momentum that lasts far beyond a single meeting.

If you have a win this month, big or small, share it in the room, because your progress gives others permission to keep going too.

Thank you for the professionalism you bring to every chapter. The standard you set, the energy you contribute, and the way you lead with generosity continue to shape a region that people want to be part of.

With appreciation,

Frank & Crystal
Executive Directors
BNI Mid Hudson Valley

Check Your Seat and Make Sure You Are Visible Regionwide

One of the simplest ways to increase referrals is to make it easy for members to find you. Take a minute to review your BNI Connect profile and confirm your classification is correct and that your profile is visible beyond your own chapter. When you are searchable across the region, you get matched to more of the right opportunities.

BNI Connect has also updated how “seats” are defined. Your role is now organized using three pieces: Industry, Classification, and Specialty. With more than 80 new classification choices and fewer broad, generic categories, the system is designed to be more specific, including clearer residential and commercial distinctions. The result is better visibility, stronger referrals, and cleaner consistency across tools and reports.

Welcome New Members

Welcome to these new members who joined in the month of March:

Alexander Pyle North East Computer Services -  BNI Powerhouse Connections

Andrew Ogden Basement Systems of NY -  BNI Alliance Builders

Christian Chavez Brevity -  BNI Networking Pioneers

Erik Maccarello Basement Systems of NY -  BNI Power Lunch

Garrison Becker PlugPV -  BNI Power Lunch

Geraldine Mara Murphy Movers -  BNI Southern Dutchess Referral Team

Howard Brown Brown Chiropractic Associates -  BNI Powerhouse Connections

Leah Stukes Accessible Massage -  BNI Powerhouse Connections

Luis Torres Basement Systems of NY -  BNI Southern Dutchess Referral Team

Nick Sikula Sikula Services -  BNI Northern Dutchess

Robin Kelly Kelly Murray Creations -  BNI Excelsior

Sean Wellington Limitless Media -  BNI Gateway

Sheila Littleton Cetera Financial Specialists LLC -  BNI Referral Networkers

Vincent Schneider Vin’s Lawn Care -  BNI Patriots

Welcome Renewing Members

Thank you to all our renewing members in March:

Aaron Beverley Sage Largesse Endeavor -  BNI Southern Dutchess Referral Team

Andrew Blue Foster Flooring -  BNI Southern Dutchess Referral Team

Casey Hilpert The Hilpert Law Offices -  BNI Referral Networkers

Colin Sandler Medicaid Solutions LLC -  BNI Referral Networkers

DJ Mulligan Fraleigh and Rakow -  BNI Wildfire

Eric Kennett Eric Kennett Photography BNI Powerhouse Connections

Joe Mitrione J Mitch Machine LLC -  BNI Rainmakers

Lynelle Alessi Keller Williams Realty Hudson Valley United -  BNI Rainmakers

Michael Baldaccini Culligan by WaterCo -  BNI Alliance Builders

Michael Carey AFLAC -  BNI Alliance Builders

Stephen Napolitano S Napolitano Corp -  BNI Rainmakers

Steve Louisma Louisma Maintenance Services Inc. -  BNI Roundtable

BNI Member Recognition

Adam Tucciariello

Yaritza Ruiz says:

Adam Tucciarello from Roundtable not only shows preparedness for every meeting that comes off as intentionality and dedication, he also wants every person in our chapter to grow. He cheers on his fellow members and encourages them with every MC or education segment. 

He truly has emulated givers gain during this 90 day Givers Gain Challenge.

Yaritza Ruiz

Recognize a Fellow Member!

Has someone in your chapter gone the extra mile? Whether they made a powerful referral, offered meaningful support, or truly embodied the Givers Gain philosophy, we want to hear about it!

You can now nominate a fellow member to be featured in an upcoming newsletter. It’s a great way to spotlight the generosity, collaboration, and impact happening across our region—one member at a time.

Submit your nomination and help us celebrate those who make our BNI community stronger.

Nominate a Member Now

President Spotlight

Meet some of our wonderful Presidents! These are members that guide their chapters to success by demonstrating leadership and support within BNI Hudson Valley.

BNI Referral Masters          

Connect with Marie

BNI Referral Networkers

Connect with Casey

Latest On-Call Substitute List

Here is the latest On Call Substitute List.   

If you want to be added to the list, please email us back with the following information: 

  • Full Name

  • Profession

  • Your Chapter Name

  • Your Meeting Day

  • Days you are willing to sub. 

  • If you are willing to sub for chapters that are: Online, In Person or Both. 

  • Email

  • Phone Number 

If you are on the list and any of your information is incorrect or missing, if you wish to be removed from the list or if you know of someone who is no longer a member that is still on the list. Please send an email to Frank De Raffele: frank@bnihv.com

Thank you to everyone who is willing to substitute for fellow members. 

On Call Substitute List

BNI Hudson Valley Green Members

Congratulations to the following Green Members

These members are effectively working the Power of One system in order to achieve green status.  If you want to know more about how you can reach green status, talk to your mentor or Director Consultant.

BNI Hudson Valley Top Chapters

Upcoming Events

Identity That Inspires

People refer people they believe in, and that belief starts with your story. In this session, you’ll learn how to craft a powerful “Heroic Unique Introduction” that goes far beyond your job title.

Date: 04/20/2026
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Venue: Online

Register here

National Speed Networking

Join Members from across BNI USA at this nationally-facilitated event. Each session will include 6-minute breakout sessions for Members to network with one another.

Date: 04/28/2026
Time:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Venue: Online

Register here

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Attend the Next Regional ELT

This is the monthly breakfast for all ELT Members.  We ask all Presidents, VPs and STs to register prior to Thursday afternoon. Thank you. 

ELT's are required to attend for Leadership roles, to support their chapters, members are welcome to attend as well! 

We promise you'll have something valuable to take away and hopefully make some connections while you're there!

ELT Breakfast:

Date: 05/01/2026
Time: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Venue: Online

“Leadership is built in the small moments. When we lead with clarity, stay consistent, and support the team with follow through, our chapters become the place where confidence grows and referrals move.”

Register Here

Chapter Anniversaries

These Chapter Anniversaries are coming up:

If this is your chapter, do something special! Host a Visitors Day or sing Happy Birthday. Remember to send us pictures of your celebration.

July 1, 2004 - BNI Alliance Builders (22 years)

July 2, 2015 - BNI Referral Masters (11 years)

Business Book of the Month

Dream Big and Win
by Liz Elting

A guide for how to not only dream big, but also win, both in business and in life, from one of the most celebrated and successful women in America.

For the first time ever, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Forbes' Richest Self-Made Woman Liz Elting shares her story on how she co-founded and grew TransPerfect, the billion-dollar translation and language solutions company that began as a dream in an NYU dorm room. In Dream Big and Win, Elting divulges practical and inspiring tips you can implement immediately, teaching why success is not solely about attaining and wielding power.

Past Newsletter Issues

Want to revisit previous newsletters or catch up on what you may have missed? 📬 Check out our archive of past newsletter issues to stay inspired, informed, and connected with all things BNI Hudson Valley.

Past newsletter Issues

Inspiration for the Month

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BNI Director Consultant: Social Media
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