90 Minds Community

Good Afternoon,

I joined 90 Minds in 2015 and it has been wonderful to see the growth of the organization over the past 8 years. It has been my honor to serve on the Events committee and on the Board of Directors. In 2022 I took over as president and I want to thank the other board members and Anne for being a phenomenal team and a joy to work with.

As many of you know, In October of 2022 Eide Bailly sold their Sage 100 practice to Net at Work. I made the tough decision to stay with Eide Bailly and help them bring along a different product offering. This means no longer working with Sage 100 after almost 20 years of consulting and no longer working with clients and friends that I have developed over the years. I've also made the incredibly difficult decision to resign as president of 90 Minds. I don't have a footprint in the Sage channel anymore and that doesn't feel like the correct alignment for the president of this organization.  90 Minds is on a great trajectory with Sage and the board should be made up of those who are fully invested in the same product and in those trenches with you.  

Robert Wood has graciously agreed to extend his board commitment one more year to complete my term. His continued service and dedication to this organization are a real gift and 90 Minds is in excellent hands. This organization has a board and an executive director who care deeply and give so much of their knowledge, effort and time to make 90 Minds a success.

I wish only the best for 90 Minds. A group like this is priceless!  So many times I have reached out for help and people have responded with answers, ideas and a wealth of valuable consulting knowledge.  Sometimes just having someone commiserate with you makes all the difference! Some friendships are forged during battles with printers and while live-chatting Sage's All-Hands meetings. I want nothing but success for each and every one of you.

I am still planning to attend this year's MOTM (https://motm.90minds.com/) so come out to beautiful Orange County and spend some time in the sun with me!

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Kate Krueger
90 Minds, Inc.
970-692-5113
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Oh Wow, Kate!  I'm sad to hear this as you have such a great positive attitude and your contributions go without saying.  I will see you in March with hugs and of course wish you continued success and happiness.

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[Michele] [Herzog] [CPA,CITP, CGMA]
[Overland Park] [KS]
[816-520-1365]
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This somber day has come @Kate Krueger . Most definitely these were extremely difficult career, personal, and leadership decisions for you. I will always remember and appreciate all your positivity on the Board, all the "fun" times we had over the years troubleshooting a Support issue, all the times you re-attended my class just to get new nuggets, and all your past and current contributions (and your sarcastic comedy wit too). No doubt you will bring all these skills forward to this next volume of your career (and Alan is so lucky!). BTW will it be called Kate 2.5 or 3.0 :-)  Best of the best to you in your future!! 

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Alnoor Cassim
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You are a highlight of Meeting of the Minds and this group!
Thank you for everything you've done for us over the years!

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Wayne Schulz
wayne@s-consult.com
Schulz Consulting
(860) 516-8990
Moodus, CT
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It has been such a pleasure and so much fun working with you Kate!  You will be very missed!  Many of you do not know that I have weekly meetings with the President and VP - in this case, it has been Robert and Kate since I began at 90 Minds almost 2 years ago.   So the time and effort Kate and Robert have given on behalf of 90 Minds are so much more than what you see.   I will miss our strategic weekly calls - but we are not letting you leave 90 Minds just yet!   




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Anne Sawyer
Executive Director
90 Minds, Inc. 1
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You are a loss to the organization. You have been always willing to put your shoulder to the wheel in the nitty-gritty of Events tasks at MOTMs, helping form answers -- and often the right questions! - in committee meetings, and lately helping increase the cohesion and effectiveness of the Board as a proactive leadership group.

On a personal note, I am pleased to know I'll see you again in March. Do you plan to be active in ITA?

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Jerry Norman
Smartbridge Partners
(512) 653-7498
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I could echo the words of others who are thankful and grateful for all of your efforts.  Your positive atitude and infectious smile and sarcastic wit (without cross outs) will be missed, along with your Karaoke prowess.

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Gary Feldman
I-Business Network, LLC
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Sad for us, happy for your new adventure.  Can't wait to see you at 90Minds this March, and wish you well in person.

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Madeline Stefanou
RKL eSolutions, LLC
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NOOOOOOOO!!!!  @Kate Krueger, you know we love you.  We will miss you unless you gift us with your presence ​at MOTM every year (PLEASE).  All these comments are spot on, and all your friends are crying right now.  Beyond the best in your new role with Eide Bailly!!!

Did someone say party for Kate at the VEA???

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Brian Kelly
Accounting Systems, Inc. (ASI)
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@Kate Krueger

Thank you for all the effort and help over the years.  You will be missed.   

See you in March!!

P.S. Thought you would like this blast from past.  One of the original Eric's Angels.​  So many good times.​

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Jim Woodhead
DSD Business Systems
619-990-3946
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OK, so if we get stuck on anything, you are within reach by email or phone, right? I can see me now.....

Who else will know every word of a Monty Python movies? Or be there to help us sing at Karaoke. Or just to give you that smile to say it is all ok, when you really know that everything is defiantly not ok. We will all miss you lots! 

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Todd Martin
MBA Business Software
https://www.mbabsi.com
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Well this is definitely a bummer to see as I'm rejoining 90 Minds. And I echo the sentiments of those who have commented at how big of a loss this will be to the 90 Minds community. 

I'd also like to add a personal note and "thank you." My first Meeting of the Minds was back in 2019, and if it wasn't for your welcoming nature, I would have felt like an outsider. Joining an established ERP community as a CRM specialist can feel daunting. For those that struggle with social anxiety, all we need to open up is a friendly gesture - and that helped more than you probably realized at the time.

The abbreviated version to the above: "Thank you, Kate!"

I'm super glad to hear that you'll be at this year's Meeting of the Minds - and I agree with @Brian Kelly's sentiments - party at the VEA for Kate! :) ​

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Basil Malik
e: basil@ss-adv.com
p: (918)600-8700

"Whatever you are, try to be a good one."
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You guys are going to make me cry. Thank you so much for the wishes and memories! I'm overwhelmed. I count you all as friends and you know where to find me :-).  I look forward to spending time with you all in March. 

Cheers!

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Kate Krueger
90 Minds, Inc.
970-692-5113
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