Meeting of the Minds

Veni Vidi Vici

I attended the conference last week, and though I did not attend a few in the early '20s, I feel this was one of the best (nothing beats the very first conference in 2012)!

I tip my hat to Anne for organizing the event, and everyone on every committee that brought it to life!  A huge shout-out to the board of directors for keeping the group together.

For those that missed out, mark your calendar for next years event which has been announced - We're excited to announce the 2027 Meeting of the Minds, right back here at Loews Coronado, March 2-7, 2027. Save the date and plan to come back to San Diego next year!

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Jeff Schwenk
Owner
Bottomline Software, Inc.
Waynesboro VA
(540) 221-4444

Improving bottom lines for over 25 years!
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I second this... excellent conference (but next year I will pack my snowmobile suit). A little bird told me the Intacct folks (at least one of them) were happy, too! Kudos for everyone for what I know is no small effort!

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Beth Bowers
Dog Mom, first and foremost. The rest is all just necessary to keep the dogs in biscuits.
(269) 358-0989
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I've gone to all the MOTMs since 2013. I think this was the best yet, for a number of reasons.

The bar is now set pretty high for 2027 to beat it!

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Jerry Norman
Smartbridge Partners
(512) 653-7498
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I am making a motion that Pickleball commissioner Jim Woodhead work with Tom Nanci and his group to organize both an introductory hour or two plus the ladder that they had this year. This was a blast. I would encourage everyone who has an interest to attend next year. The ladder play means you play and swap partners as you win/lose so as not to have a strong pair sweep the tournament. This seemed like it was well received. It looks like the hotel we stayed at should have their own set of courts next year which will make playing even easier.

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Wayne Schulz
wayne@s-consult.com
Schulz Consulting
(860) 516-8990
Connecticut
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Terrific idea Wayne.  It's so much fun to play and any age can play and have fun.  I am happy to volunteer to help Jim with an "introduction to pickleball " session.  It's a relatively easy game to learn and a difficult game to master.   None of are going pro anytime soon so let's bring as many people as possible into the game so they can enjoy the many benefits.

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Doug Higgs
Midwest Commerce Solutions, Inc
(312) 315-0960
Chauffeur, Chef, and Personal Assistant to Sprinkles
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-09-2026 16:25
From: Wayne Schulz
Subject: 2026 MOTM is in the History Books

I am making a motion that Pickleball commissioner Jim Woodhead work with Tom Nanci and his group to organize both an introductory hour or two plus the ladder that they had this year. This was a blast. I would encourage everyone who has an interest to attend next year. The ladder play means you play and swap partners as you win/lose so as not to have a strong pair sweep the tournament. This seemed like it was well received. It looks like the hotel we stayed at should have their own set of courts next year which will make playing even easier.

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Wayne Schulz
wayne@s-consult.com
Schulz Consulting
(860) 516-8990
Connecticut
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I might need to play Pickleball now! Everyone looks like they are having a great time!

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Tina Leonard
RKL eSolutions, LLC
AZ
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-09-2026 16:25
From: Wayne Schulz
Subject: 2026 MOTM is in the History Books

I am making a motion that Pickleball commissioner Jim Woodhead work with Tom Nanci and his group to organize both an introductory hour or two plus the ladder that they had this year. This was a blast. I would encourage everyone who has an interest to attend next year. The ladder play means you play and swap partners as you win/lose so as not to have a strong pair sweep the tournament. This seemed like it was well received. It looks like the hotel we stayed at should have their own set of courts next year which will make playing even easier.

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Wayne Schulz
wayne@s-consult.com
Schulz Consulting
(860) 516-8990
Connecticut
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Thanks Jeff:

It means a lot coming from one of the OGs.

One of the best parts was the opening day consultant roundtables.  To me that was the essence of 90 Minds.  People who don't necessarily even know each other collaborating to the benefit of all.  We spent a ton of time planning on how to facilitate the discussions and almost no facilitation was needed at all.   Everyone at every table contributed!

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Gary Feldman
Principal
I-Business Network
Marietta GA
16786270646
http://www-i-bn.net
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I loved that we had both Intacct and Sage 100 folks in our roundtables.

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Beth Bowers
Dog Mom, first and foremost. The rest is all just necessary to keep the dogs in biscuits.
(269) 358-0989
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-11-2026 13:09
From: Gary Feldman
Subject: 2026 MOTM is in the History Books

Thanks Jeff:

It means a lot coming from one of the OGs.

One of the best parts was the opening day consultant roundtables.  To me that was the essence of 90 Minds.  People who don't necessarily even know each other collaborating to the benefit of all.  We spent a ton of time planning on how to facilitate the discussions and almost no facilitation was needed at all.   Everyone at every table contributed!

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Gary Feldman
Principal
I-Business Network
Marietta GA
16786270646
http://www-i-bn.net
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