Present: Mark Friedrich, Jeff Davies, Mitch Williams, Paul Zacovic, Nikki Mathews, Troy Alexander, Brad Schupp, Cathy Thomatis, David Hohmann, Ryan Palm, Randy Begole, Lamar Harris, Karen Lawson, Kim Shadley, Marcelo Isaak, Pauline Johnson, John Chaney, and guest, Nick Harms.

Business:

Mark Friedrich, President, called the meeting to order at 12:20p.m. and welcomed all members and guests.  He also reminded all present of our bylaws.

All members and guests introduced themselves and gave a short account of their business.  

The Meeting Minutes of the March 5, 2009 meeting were accepted and approved

Announcements:

Treasurer’s Report: Jeff Davies gave the Treasurer’s report, reporting a balance of $2,285.75 in our account.  All bills have been paid.

Al Bennet, scheduled to speak was not present. The group is checking into his membership status as it relates to the bylaws.

Mitch Williams, David Hohmann, and Randy Begole are on a committee looking into ways to make Consultants Forum meetings more effective for members. The committee will report back on May 7, 2009.

Mitch Williams encouraged members to sign up for LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com) and join the Consultants Forum Group. John Chaney has posted a conversation on Consultants Forum on LinkedIn.

Final Announcements:

Mitch Williams reminded the group of an event at the Apollo Theatre May 31, 2009 to highlight the Arts in the Peoria Area.  

Meeting Adjourned at 12:45 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Paul Zacovic, Secretary