MINUTES: ERA Executive Board of Directors Meeting Wed., March. 18, 2009 Start Time: 6:37 pm CDT ATTENDEES: Chris Thompson, Mike Schroeder, Mike Dietrich, Jim Thomas, Joe Davis, Daren Roggentien, Jerry Kieffer, Kenny Turner, Bob Thomas, Bill Skillings, Wes Grueninger, Hank Henke, Ken Plourde, Larry Hagemeister, and Joe Bradish AGENDA 1) TREASURERS REPORT BY CHRIS THOMPSON With all bills paid in full, the checking account has a balance of $32,110.07. 2) MEMBERSHIP REPORT Jerry Kieffer reported 2 new members in February. He will contact Booth Committee members within 1-2 weeks with assignments. Polly Shea will have ERA stickers for members in Kansas City. 3) TRAINING COMMITTEE REPORT BY MIKE SCHROEDER a) Gene Kaiser of Regitar was welcomed as a new Tech Committee member. b) Wes Grueninger has completed the Jimco project and it was tested by Training Committee members. Wes did an excellent job on the project and it was decided that it should be introduced at the Kansas City show as an exciting new benefit for ERA members. c) The Training Committee needs a decision on the Wes Grueninger proposal in order to move forward. d) Wes Grueninger’s proposal for training was discussed. Mike Schroeder sees it as affordable since it is an increase of $1,750 per month and Chris Thompson concurred. While some details will need to be worked out in the future, Jim Thomas expressed confidence in the positive relationship between Wes and the ERA. Ken Plourde made a motion that we accept Wes Grueninger’s proposal providing that the Tech Committee will oversee Wes’ progress and report back to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis. Bill Skillings seconded the motion which passed unanimously. e) The Tech Hotline sticker will be given out at the Kansas City show. Bob Thomas will write a letter to promote and explain the Tech Help Hotline and the Jimco website. Wes Grueninger will include a tutorial on the Jimco website. 4) KANSAS CITY SHOW DISCUSSION Larry Hagemeister suggested that board members bring items to demonstrate tech concerns and solutions. They will be demonstrated after the roundtable discussion in Kansas City. Polly Shea will provide 2 tables for these items. Items can be shipped to Mike Schroeder’s shop in