Here it is the day after Tax Day and the early birds showed up to commiserate. First to arrive were the regular crew of Dick Anderson, Robert Sanberg, and Mark Arnold.
The meeting was called to order by President Robert Sanberg with a ring of the bell and a moment of silence.
Guests today were President Robert Sanberg’s father Dean Sanberg, brought by Tom Ashbaugh, and Chris Palm who was brought by his father, Mike Palm. It was also nice to see Jim Scott of Norcostco in attendance.
Honorary members in attendance were Martin Peyer, Russ Bremner, Mark Simon.
The annual golf outing is scheduled for June 19th at Forest Hills Country Club. Get your foursome of members and non-members together for a day of fun.
Logo #4 was the winner of the online voting.
There is a board meeting today after breakfast.
Neil Roers stopped into Select Communications to chat with Bob Alexander and register. Think about doing something similar as a way to improve your networking with club members.
This Week’s Craft Talk
Solomon Strategies Group provides lobbying, governmental relations, advocacy and consulting services to a select group of individuals, businesses and trade associations. SSG operates at the local, state and federal levels of the government.
Principal Jim Erickson has practiced his craft as a lawyer, lobbyist, adviser and advocate for many decades. We received an up to date on the May legislative process of conference committees.
Register with Jim Erickson for next week’s Pot of Gold via e-mail to: jim.erickson@mac.com
Our business exchange was a flurry of activity, with the following people being thanked: Winston Law Office, Bullseye Media, House Lift Remodeler, Anderson Furniture, Norcostco, AAA Minneapolis, Coldwell Banker Commercial-Griffin, Armor Mechanical, Select Communications, and POPP Communications. It was an awesome exchange today!
Table Introductions were made at Table #6 by Printastik and at Table #7 by MidWestOne Bank.
The Pot of Gold was drawn by Mark Arnold and the big winner was Mike Palm of Coldwell Banker Commercial-Griffin.
Our Craft Talk speaker today was Jim Erickson of Solomon Strategies Group, introduced by Mark Arnold of Continental Diamond.
Our next meeting will be held onsite at The Woman’s Club. Our Craft Talk speaker will be Smile Keepers/Susanne’s Cards. Table introductions will be made at Table #1 by Winston Law Office and at Table #8 by Low Voltage Contractors.