Sage 100

The second annual Meeting of The Minds is scheduled for February 15-17, 2012 in San Diego CA. All 90 Minds members (or designates from their offices) are invited (encouraged) to attend. This year we will host the meetings at the Embassy Suites Sand Diego (La Jolla) so that there will not be a need for a shuttle bus in the morning and afternoon. Our tentative agenda (and attendee list) may be viewed a the link below. Please know that this agenda is subject to change as we are still confirming presenters and topics. There is also a link to hotel reservations ($149/night plus 12.75% tax) in the document below. Cost is $150 for first person from office / $ 75 each additional (This will help to pay for the hotel room and any other costs such as lunch/dinner). As of now we are trying to get a headcount so we know how many to plan for (last year about 20 people attended and the feedback was very good about making this an annual event). Please reply to this message on Socialcast on whether you will attend or not -- and if you ARE attending how many people (and names) from your office(s). Thanks Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tcuefc6Vby2ukHGYK8-0cki7t9FJY15iZOC8ArJKQTM/edit

I plan to attend. 1 person.

Once we have the list we'll send out invoices - for now we're just confirming people and allowing everyone a chance to book their flights and hotel (which should be done ASAP).

I plan to attend - just me.

Me too. When/how should we pay?

Two from our office

I plan to attend - 1 person at this time.

1 from my office - me. :)

1 from my office

Hey, how did I become a presenter when I hadn't even said I was coming yet? I think I'm going to say yes this year, though. I need to !

We're just trying to make you mind up for you!!!!! Oh, the pressure.

I'll be there (1). Do you need local restaurant suggestions for dinner?

I plan to attend

I guess I will attend :)

@LeonardSmith Are you sending someone?

@JimWoodhead I think @LeonardSmith said Christine was going to attend when we saw him in Scottsdale.

I just wanted to confirm that he saw the signup

OK, I'm definitely in. I have no best practices, though. :-(

I'm in.

Since I was ""volunteered"" to present, I'll be there. :)

That's the spirit!

Moira, the Strip Club was a lot of fun!

It just took hours to get @PeterWolf out of there.

Sorry for inserting names as presenters - we can switch anyone out who is not attending. My intent was to have something to give people who needed to decide whether to book airfare and hotel (which has to be done fairly soon)

I'm attending this year - without the cold.

Plus, I wouldn't want to miss out on another fantastic dinner at Stately Woodhead Manor. @JimWoodhead, should I bring some bacon?

Bacon!

Wow this agenda looks great but sorry to say I can't make it this year.

Yes. Please. No sharing this year @MyronStevenson.

Christine Reeders from our office will be attending.

Sunday Bunch? @JohnShaver @RobertWood :)

Bunch or Brunch? Is this like the off the wall gang?

Jim, that works for me!

I would like to attend, but probably will not. I may send someone from my office.

But @MichaelPruet who will we get to be the Gene Simmons impersonator greeting everyone every morning?

Sunday brunch sounds good.

re a Gene Simmons impersonator every morning - will there be a mini-bar in the meeting room? I've always wanted to see if drinking before noon causes alcoholism.

@BethBowers - I think you may have the cause and effect reversed :-)

What is the difference between drinking before noon and drinking after midnight?

Different bars might be open at different times.

It's 5 am somewhere...

My take is, it's after noon somewhere...

What time you went to bed, @JeffSchwenk.

Of course I'm in...who else will be there to abuse @MarkChinsky ? :)

Yay, I finally get to meet you in person, @DebThomas !!!!!

Right back at you @BethBowers !! Hopefully there's some wine and discussion in our future! @ThereseLogeais - you up for a glass or 2? :)

Absolutely!! Looking forward to it @DebThomas and @BethBowers!!

Glass????

Or 2 @JeffSchwenk!!!!

I was thinking if Deb drives, she could bring some cases so we could do wine tasting for breakfast.

Not driving all the way to San Diego Jeff - no way! Although I might be convinced to pack a bottle or two of something...

Can't wait to meet you @DebThomas!! A woman after my own heart...

Right back at you @ThereseLogeais ! Should be a fun time...let's chat about wines some time, if I'm bringing something, I should get an idea of what you and @BethBowers like.

Reds mostly @DebThomas but I welcome your recommendations!

Still waiting responses from: @JohnBroadfoot @DanBurleson @GaryFeldman @MikeFitzgerald @BarbaraGoldstein @MarkKotyla @ToddMartin @alanniergarth @BarbaraOlson @JohnnyPabian @RonPeterson @BillPfahnl @BobPfahnl @MichaelPruet @KathyPurkiss @AmyShaver @DebThomas @GeneUlrich @haroldwestover @BrettZimmerman I'm assuming a few of the above are ""no""s but if possible, please give an ""official"" response when you have a moment. Thanks!

As of now I will not be able to attend. But I will remain hopeful.

I believe Deb Thomas is a go with her wine bottles...... Hopefully she will share outside the gal gang!

Officially no.

I'll be out of the country at that time. Sorry to miss the fun and information.

I will attend.

I will not be attending

Not sure yet. Will let you know soon.

Nice. http://community.90minds.com/2012/11/27/90-minds-sage-partner-conference-set-for-february-2013/

Is this part of Wayne's bio new? ""He moved onto his own firm in 1995 and has been annoying the members of 90 Minds ever since."" :)

Not sure. Want to!!

Yes - Going to combine it with some other buisness in CA. Got official pass on the cheer competition.

I thought @WayneSchulz was a Sage 100 expert? It says MAS 90 and MAS 200 on that webpage. Beware of marketing police!

Sage100guru doesn't sound as cool as mas90guru.

The agenda is updated with all responses so far.

20 + 3 maybes

I'm sorry for the delay, my mother is very ill and I've been taking care of her while working so no traveling for me for a while. Thank you.

@KathyPurkiss , so sorry to hear about your Mom. Sending your warm thoughts and support.

Thanks Deb, it's been a long year for her and myself. She lost her husband last fall to suicide after 36 years of marriage, stroke, heart attack, heart failure, heart surgery and now broken hip. Her heart is failing so I've been working off my dining room table to take care of her and try to give her some quality and peace of life with what life she has left. So hard to see our loved ones fade in front of us but I'm thankful I can be there for her.

So glad you can be there for her @KathyPurkiss and I know we all at 90Minds wish you the best in this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts.

Prays and thoughts are with you and your mother.

My cell is 404-406-4276 and e-mail gfeldman@i-bn.net to add to the attendee roster. Have booked room.

All attendees We have reserve the block of rooms for FEB 14, 15 ,16. if you are interested in additional days before or after and preferred rate of $149 isn't available Please email me directly and I will call the hotel. jimw@dsdinc.com

I had already booked through the 17th and it gave me the $149 rate for all 4 nights.

I had them allocate some of the rooms thru the 18th but not all of them . So far about half of you have book your rooms. I recommend doing it sooner then later.

I am trying to determine whether to return Sun eve or Mon AM. How long does the Sunday certification process go?

Not sure. Will know soon.

@DebThomas I think we were all done by about 2.

Everyone should check to see what certs they need before that day.

Are people taking their assessments now?

I just did my Sage 300 recert. Are the Sage 100 2013 recert requirements listed anywhere in clear detail??

Sunday is a free day. If everyone wants to sit in the same room and take the assessments, it's their choice. If someone accidentally asks a question out loud and someone accidentally blurts out the answer, who are we to judge?

@PhilMcIntosh No. Define clear.

Clear: transparent, for example a specific list of what needs to be done, as opposed to ""Make sure you recertify

@RobertWood - Exactly. Judging is wrong. I think everyone knows that.

Sorry for the delayed reply (been trying to shore up certs this week). I'm trying to make it, and am reviewing options this week. May have some work in SF bay area while there, so trying to line things up.

I won't be attending.

Still no responses from @JohnBroadfoot @ToddMartin @alanniergarth @BarbaraOlson @RonPeterson @KellySappington Please respond to this thread whether you intend to attend or not.

I'll be attending.

Excellent! Looks like we're at 21 people total as of now.

And 4 maybes.

How many did you say you had last year?

we had 18

Sorry, no I will not be available to attend. Sorry for the delay, some reason my email notice about this didn't show.

What? Who is going to teach swing dancing now?

You mean no one else that will be there knows how to Swing (Dance)! Maybe we can do a gotomeeting with video and I will teach everyone. :)

My wife and I took some lessons about 8 years ago. I could definitely benefit from a refresher.

Next time I am around and we have a dance floor and some music I would be more than glad to show you and anyone else a little bit of what I know. I was really big into it back in 1997-2002. Use to teach it to a lot of groups and one on ones. When I was really into it I was out dancing 4 or more nights a week. That wasn't enough to be called a swing kid. You had to dance at least 6 nights and really live the life. Was fun when I would dress the part. Now the only changing of outfits throughout the night are on my kids when they throw up or have accidents.

Invoices for the conference fee will be e-mailed the first week of January. If anyone would like one this year, please let me know and I'll send it out with a 2012 date.

Last chance for a conference invoice dated in 2012. LMK if you'd like yours dated this year.

Sure. Go ahead and send mine dated this year if it's not too late.

If it's not too much trouble, please send mine as well.

Yes please - 2012

With Paperless Office electronic delivery, it's a SNAP! Now, be sure to verify that your check is being sent to the Waynesboro administrative processing facility address of the Corporate headquarters. Failure to do so will result in $25 ""I can't follow directions"" surcharge.......... Also, be sure to verify your remit to address table for the correct address. Jsut amazing at the number of ""rocket scientists"" who used the wrong address last time......... And if the $25 fee isn't enough incentive, then there will be public humiliation for all guilty parties....

Yikes! Crack that whip.

What happens if the $25 fee gets sent to the wrong address???

I already updated the address in our MAS, so unless someone else screws up, it should make it's way to Ole Virginny.

Then it will be drinks for everyone courtesy of the offender....

Yes, if the whip doesn't do it, then I will try caning!! I just hope that everyone views this action as punishment! I am concerned that Peter start messing up on purpose!

All, invoices for the upcoming meeting were sent this morning. If you are planning to attend but did NOT receive an invoice, please let me know ASAP. If you received an invoice but it is incorrect, please let me know.

@JeffSchwenk I'm attending as well. Please send invoice.

On its way......