90p Admin

Have we approached any of the OASIS people about becoming 90 Minds (full)?

From the prior post, these were the nominees. I briefly discussed the possibility with Therese, but with no one else. Moira Goggin Therese Logeais Brian Buck Jerry Norman Diane Ruth comes to mind also

Briefly? I was there it that was brief @MarkChinsky plays a little poker on his iPad. :)

Are we inviting any of the 90Minds full to join OASIS?

If they don't pay the lower membership fee of 90Minds, then I doubt they will pay the higher fee. We'll just have you transfer their membership status to ""archive"" status.

Did anyone meet any worthy OASIS candidates this week that we can target?

Lol. I deleted words with friends as it was sucking up too much time

I say yes on the list from Jeff plus maybe Phil McIntosh. I primarily want to see ACTIVE members so their level of constant contribution is my key judge.

I am on agreement on the Jeff's list too. Phil Mcintosh included

Agree regarding Phil Mcintosh...........

News regarding Brian Buck. As some of you saw, he was doing a weekend install when he reached out for a solution. We exchanged some e-mails and I asked why he wasn't able to make it to Nashville. Below is the response that he said I could share with the Admin/Leadership Council. Another one bites the dust!!! In a subsequent e-mail, he indicated that he would like to stay connected with the group if at all possible. I don't see any reason why we don't proceed with extending a 90Minds invite to him. From Brian, Well, a couple reasons I was a no show...I did have a booked client schedule this summer and the other reason is that I am transitioning into the 'private sector' and putting away my consulting hat for now. A very good client of mine made me an offer I couldn't refuse (another movie reference) so I am selling my portion of my partnership off to my partners and going to work for this client. It is a bittersweet departure because I am going to miss my clients and miss my 90Minds peeps. But I do plan on staying in touch on LinkedIn and such. The other reason that made this decision easier is that I have been so exhausted in dealing with Sage and their madness that I won't miss that part of the consulting. It has been a rough 6 months of dealing with Sage on deals, tech support, and our tier levels. Plus I had been sick of never having a steady Sage rep to talk to or have a business relationship with. We have gone through 6 reps in 2 years, longest term for one has been probably 9 months. They have made it tough on small shops like us. If I come to DC next year, I may be coming in as a customer...So that would be cool if I can make it happen.

Jeff's list is good. Phil McIntosh is good. Phil is a great guy. I had several good conversations with him. He told me the only reason he was at Summit was to meet his fellow 90Minders. This was only his second Sage conference. I'm good with Brian Buck staying in 90 Minds even if he's working for a customer. I'd throw John Hoyt into the nomination as well.

The issue I have with John Hoyt is that he doesn't seem to be at the super active poster level that I think full membership warrants. What do others think?

I wood recommend we veer away from offering any more pure customer memberships. At some point offering memberships to customers is going to conflict with Sage and/or another partner. I think we partly discussed/agrees on this earlier. And I am of the same thought that we need to seek out active 90 Minds participants not just people that ate hyper for a month and disappear. We almost have to discount their first month activity because everyone tends to participate for that first 30 days. Just remember it's a pain in the ass getting people out and do we really want to add to linkers whose be privy to internal member chit chat? I have no problem admitting consistently active people. I do feel we should veer from offering membership to non-authorized people (customers, IT, etc) except in the case of retirement.

Sorry for typos - I am on the iPhone and spell checking long posts is very difficult.

Are you posting from horse back or while riding in a surrey with a fringe on top?

On the deck

Does anyone have thoughts on a nomination/invitation letter to join? I can whip one up otherwise.

The final list???? Moira Goggin Therese Logeais Jerry Norman Diane Ruth Phil McIntosh Brian Buck ?? Brian is leaving at the end of the week for a client. Council seems split on him? Robert also suggested John Hoyt. I don't think he is active enough. Thoughts from the others?

I think the people going to clients should not be in the group. Just my 2 cents and I will bow to the majority. It seems counter-intuitive to do otherwise. If someone ""crosses the line"" to join the other side of the equation, I don't think they are remaining part of the tribe. What if they went to Sage? I doubt anyone would want them around in that case. Again ... my 2 cents only.

One acceptance already.......... I'll send out the invoice tomorrow for payment. Robert, can you add her to the SC private groups? I accept wholeheartedly!! Therese Logeais Technology Integrators, LLC Sage Business Partner 763-971-4800 Main 763-971-4856 Direct www.Technology-Integrators.com

Brian Buck. Out.(No Customers). John Hoyt maybe although I agree with Jeff. Not much volume from him on the forum

Let's stick with active participants (several times a week) who are partners in good standing with Sage.

I'll get Therese setup in the other groups today.

Invites have been sent out to the other four.

I'm so thrilled to be invited into the 90Minds group! Yes, I whole heartedly accept your invitation and am honored by your generous words. Best regards, Moira Goggin President/CEO Chismet Consulting Corp. Office: 562-989-8400 Mobile: 562-755-7976

Thank you, Jeff. I am honored. I accept. Jerry Norman o: 512-419-1444 x12 c: 512-653-7498

Ok now goof on them and send one an apology that you invited them by mistake..

No, actually you goof on them by telling them these were unauthorized invites and that I've been kicked out of the club.............

Thanks for asking me - you made my day and I think it is getting close to have a glass of wine to celebrate .... Have a Great Day! Diane Ruth D.R.Software Solutions, Inc. Tel : 704-360-4363

I would be honored to accept. Thank you. Regards, Phil

Who said that would be goofing?

goofing???

We had a secret vote, Jeff. I'm sorry to be the one who has to tell you...

Sorry, the ADD is kicking in. Forgot my meds. Thought I was doing much better on everyone's last name. Now I get lost in the threads.........

:P

I don't know what to say and I'm usually not rendered speechless thank you again for your kind words. I'm more than flattered. I tested the link, perhaps I should test it tomorrow, since my usually SC login didn't work, it still works for the regular SC. For the invoice, I'm assuming company check is acceptable for payment. Thanks Jeff and the rest of the committee I'm looking forward to being a full member for many years to come. Best regards, Moira Goggin President/CEO Chismet Consulting Corp. Office: 562-989-8400 Mobile: 562-755-7976

Robert, the inductees are chomping at the bit for access.............

Robert (or anyone else), once the private groups are opened to the new members, will the prior posts be available for their review?

Yes they will be in the open.

Thanks, Let me know when they can test. I've given everyone a thread from 2010 to test their access.

They should be able to access the different groups now.

They should have invitations to all of the groups in their email. I believe it's 14 groups. Sheesh!

Robert, wouldn't you know the one thread I sent for them to check out is under the Social Cast Chatter group and Therese reports this group is not available to her. Can you check into this?

Also, Moira doesn't appear to be in the 90(p) Members Only group. She can't even see her own welcome notes.

She hasn't accepted the invite for that group yet that is the issue

She has now. I took care of the Socialcast Chatter group too.

Robert, set me up as an admin of the chatter group and I can send out the invites.......

I would be happy to assist too.