BNI Rock Solid Monmouth

09/18/2026

A huge congratulations to Kathleen Hala, Dean White, and Robert Hazelrigg for their outstanding leadership and dedication to our BNI chapter.

A special shoutout to Kathleen, our chapter president and the trusted Senior In‑Home Care Navigator, whose passion for helping seniors find the right in‑home care truly sets her apart. Kathleen, thank you for rising to the occasion and guiding our chapter to a stronger, more successful mid‑year.

Dean and Robert, your continued support, commitment, and hard work have played a major role in moving our chapter forward. We appreciate everything you do to help make our group bigger, better, and more connected.

Congratulations to all three of you — well deserved.

09/16/2026

This Friday at BNI Rock Solid, we’re hearing from two members whose work has something important in common: being ready when people need you.

Richard A. Wagner Jr., Owner / Operator of RAW Power Generator Services, works in a world where “we’ll deal with it later” can become a real problem. His team services and repairs generators across residential, commercial, industrial, marine and other applications — helping keep critical equipment ready before the power goes out. Richard brings years of hands-on experience with power generation equipment and the problems most of us would rather discover during maintenance than during an outage.

Hope Anderson, Licensed Massage Therapist with Rebalance Massage Clinic, approaches preparedness from a very different direction: taking care of the body before stress, tension and discomfort become the only things getting our attention. Her background includes therapeutic massage and specialized bodywork, and she brings a thoughtful, individualized approach to helping people feel and function their best.

Two very different businesses. Two kinds of expertise you might not think about until the moment someone in your world needs them.

And that’s exactly why our featured presentations matter.

The better we understand what our members do, the problems they solve, and the situations we should be listening for, the easier it becomes to recognize a meaningful introduction when it shows up. That’s how a referral community gets stronger — not by simply knowing someone’s job title, but by actually learning their business.

Friday, September 18 · 7:00 AM
DJ’s of Oakhurst · 1710 NJ Route 35, Oakhurst, NJ 07755

Visitors are always welcome. Come meet local professionals, hear from Richard and Hope, and see what relationship-based networking looks like when people consistently show up and learn how to advocate for one another.

09/08/2026

This Friday at BNI Rock Solid, two of our members are taking the floor — and both of them do work that matters when life gets complicated.

Bridget Ervin-Furnari of Senior Care Authority is a trusted advisor for stress-free senior living. She's the person families call when they're facing one of the hardest conversations there is: what's next for Mom or Dad? Bridget helps them navigate placement and care options with clarity instead of panic.

Judyth G Brown is Executive Director of MOCEANS Center, a Long Branch nonprofit built on independence, access, and dignity for people with disabilities. Judyth leads the kind of community work that quietly changes outcomes for neighbours you may never have met.

Here's why you should be in the room. Behind every referral is a person at a turning point — and the only way to spot that moment is to genuinely understand who these two serve, what they solve, and what a good introduction sounds like. That's what Friday is for.

Come with your ears open. Leave knowing exactly who to send their way.

Friday, September 11 · 7:00 AM
DJ's of Oakhurst · 1710 NJ Route 35, Oakhurst, NJ 07755

Visitors always welcome. Come meet local professionals, learn something new, and see how Rock Solid builds real business through consistency, trust, and community.

08/27/2026

What value can you communicate about your business in 60 seconds or less?

08/21/2026

At BNI Rock Solid: Two Featured Speakers, One Powerful Reminder About Referrals

The Meeting Introduces You. The One-to-One Helps You Understand Who to Refer.

Knowing someone’s name and business category is a start. But confident referrals come from understanding the person behind the business—who they help, what they know, and when an introduction makes sense.

Today, BNI Rock Solid is featuring two of our members:

🎤 Thomas DiOrio — Owner of nuYu Fitness | Wellness Coach | Personal Trainer

Thomas will share more about his approach to health and wellness and how personalized fitness, nutrition, coaching, and accountability can help people build healthier, more sustainable habits.

🎤 Rick Supplee — President of Teachers Moving

Rick will give members and visitors a closer look at the moving business, including the planning, care, and coordination that go into helping people through local and long-distance moves, packing, and storage needs.

And that’s exactly why one-to-one relationships matter.

A weekly meeting might tell you that Thomas works in health and wellness and Rick helps people move. But knowing what someone does is different from knowing when to refer them.

A deeper conversation helps you understand who their best clients are, what situations they can help with, what problems to listen for, and what a valuable introduction actually looks like.

At BNI Rock Solid, we don’t expect meaningful referral relationships to happen after one handshake. Trust is built through conversations, consistency, and taking the time to learn one another’s businesses.

📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
⏰ Talk begins at 7:00 AM
📍 DJ’s of Oakhurst

Join us this morning to hear Thomas and Rick, learn more about two very different local businesses, and see why becoming referable takes more than simply exchanging business cards.

The meeting helps us connect. The one-to-one helps us become referable.

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

The best referrals often begin before the need appears.

Last Friday, BNI Rock Solid heard from two local professionals who are working to become known and trusted long before someone asks, “Do you know anyone who can help?”

🎤 Mike Killeen of Floor Coverings International explained how he helps homeowners and businesses make more confident flooring decisions by considering appearance, durability, performance, value, and the overall customer experience.

🎤 Dean White, owner of Bee-Gone Termite & Pest Control, shared how his company helps protect homes and businesses through inspections, targeted treatments, and ongoing prevention. Dean discussed the importance of recognizing pest concerns early—from termites and rodents to mosquitoes, carpenter ants, bees, and wasps—before they develop into larger problems.

When members understand the problems you solve and the situations they should listen for, they are more prepared to recommend you when the need arises.

That is what it means to become known before needed.

At BNI Rock Solid, trust is built through consistent participation, clear communication, and professionals taking the time to learn how to advocate for one another.

Thank you, Mike and Dean, for helping the room better understand your expertise and the people you are best equipped to serve.

08/06/2026

Specific asks get remembered.

“Anyone who needs printing” is easy to forget.

“A Monmouth County business preparing for a grand opening and needing signs, postcards, or branded materials” is much easier to recognize.

Join BNI Rock Solid on Friday, August 7, 2026, at DJ’s of Oakhurst for a featured talk beginning at 7:00 AM.

🎤 Jason Carris, President and owner of Minuteman Press Red Bank, will share how professionally printed materials, signage, direct mail, promotional products, and branded apparel can help businesses communicate clearly, attract attention, and stay memorable.

Come learn more about what Jason does, who his company helps, and what a strong referral for Minuteman Press Red Bank looks like.
Because a referral ask is not just a commercial—it teaches people what to listen for.

📅 Friday, August 7
⏰ Featured talk begins at 7:00 AM
📍 DJ’s of Oakhurst

07/29/2026

Your Category Is More Than a Title—It’s the Reputation You Build.

In a strong referral community, people need to know more than what you do. They need to understand your expertise, the problems you solve, and when they should confidently introduce you.

This Friday, meet two BNI Rock Solid members who are building trusted reputations in their professional categories throughout Monmouth County:

🎤 Mike Killeen — Floor Coverings International
Mike will explain how homeowners and businesses can make more confident flooring decisions by balancing appearance, performance, value, and the overall customer experience.

🎤 Rick Supplee — President, Teachers Moving Inc.
Rick will share how thoughtful planning, dependable service, and a trusted team help local families and businesses navigate major transitions with greater confidence.

At BNI Rock Solid, members consistently educate the room about their work so they can become easier to know, easier to trust, and easier to refer.

Join us to meet the professionals behind these businesses, learn what makes them trusted resources in their fields, and experience a structured local referral community in action.

📅 Friday, July 31, 2026
⏰ Talks begin at 7:00 AM
📍 DJ’s of Oakhurst

Bring a guest and start your Friday by building relationships with serious local professionals.

07/24/2026

Looking back at another meaningful Friday morning with BNI Rock Solid!

Our room was filled with valuable conversations, shared knowledge, and professionals looking for ways to help one another succeed.

🏡 Dennis Mark Interdonato shared practical insight into navigating real estate with confidence, showing how trusted guidance can support people who are buying, selling, or investing.

💼 Abdel Khawatmi offered helpful perspectives on finance and insurance, explaining how thoughtful planning and appropriate protection can support people through major life and real estate decisions.

At BNI Rock Solid, members do more than introduce their businesses. They share what they know, help others recognize important needs, and become valuable resources for the people in their networks.

That is what Givers Gain looks like in practice: contributing first, making thoughtful introductions, and building relationships rooted in trust and mutual support.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped create another morning of learning, generosity, and local business connection.
We look forward to doing it again next Friday!