2004 Club Minutes

CROW RIVER INVESTMENT CLUB MINUTES

January 13, 2004

1. The meeting was called to order by Lynn at 6:30 P.M.  Present with payment were  Lynn Ostrem, Marion Marshall,  Craig Block, Carole Ripplinger,  Cheryl

Selinsky and Mike Trisler.  Tim Huebsch arrived later. This was Cheryl’s first

meeting.  Welcome to the Club!  There were no guests or special orders.

2. The Secretary’s Report was approved as posted.

3. The Treasurer’s/Club Agent Report:

Bank                Beginning Balance         $273.58

                        Dues Deposit                $200.00

                        Transfer to Broker        $400.00

                        Ending Balance $ 73.58

Broker             Opening Balance          $    0.78

                        Bank Transfer               $400.00

Mentor Shares Sold      $369.75 (17)

                        EAT Shares Bought    $354.99 (11)

                        ACS Shares Bought     $326.75 (6)

                        FDS Dividend              $   0.96

                        Ending Balance $  89.75

4. Portfolio Manager Called for Stock Reports:

      Craig presented CVS.  It will be reviewed next meeting

      Carole reviewed 1^st Data.  The Dept. of Justice approved the merger

with Concord.  It will have to eliminate its interest with NYCE.  The

report was favorably received.

      Carole updated Lincare.  It will remain on the Watch List.

     Stock Watcher’s Reports:

       ACS-Hold, CAH-Buy, EAT-Buy, FDS-Hold, LOW-Hold, WMT-Hold

     Portfolio Manager’s Report:

       Harley-Davidson, Lincare, Brinker, Cardinal Health and 1^st Data are Buys.

5. Open Discussion on Stocks/ Motions to Buy and Sell Securities:

               Craig to purchase approximately  $400.00 of 1^st Data, plus the trading fee.

Corinthian College to remain on the Watch List.  Stock not discussed due to

time constraint.

6. Non-Stock Related Business:

Unfinished Business:  None.

New Business:  Tim will be absent with pay for the months of February, March,

and April.  Craig will be absent with pay during June and July.  Both are pursuing

an MBA.  The absences were approved by the remaining members.

The Audit Committee will consist of Craig, Lynn and Carole.  If needed, Marion

has the Social Security numbers.

The Annual Meeting will occur next month.  Lynn passed out a worksheet, and

the members partially filled it out.  Suggestions for completion given to Lynn

by Friday, February 6, 2004.

NAIC Investor’s Fair will be April 23 & 24, a $40.00 fee.  Lynn to present a class on Friday Evening.   NAIC classes reviewed in BI.

7. Education Segment:

      Yankee Candle, the January Stock to Study, was reviewed.  No interest was 

shown for this Stock.

Lynn passed out the Toolkit Criteria for SSG Judgments to those absent last month.

8. Review of Assignments:

All to review CVS and compare with Walgreens for next month.

Craig to update FDS.

Craig  to clarify with Firstrade regarding our “Stock Rights”  for EAT.

Craig to buy approximately $400.00 of First Data Shares & transfer $350.00.

Mike & Marion to Compare WMT & CAH SSG figures with Lynn.

Members to contact Lynn for 2004 Goals and Social Events by 2-6-2004.  Compare 2003 Goals to see if achieved.

Marion to review Procedures & Partnership Agreement for Annual Meeting.

9. Next meeting February 10,2004 at Carole’s Office at 6:30 P.M.  Directions to

follow for location of Track of the Wolf.

     10.  Meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M.

CROW RIVER INVESTMENT CLUB

ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES

February 10, 2004

1.  The meeting was called to order by Lynn at 6:40 P.M.  Present with payment were 

      Lynn Ostrem, Cheryl Selinsky, Marion Marshall, Craig Block, Carole Ripplinger and

      Mike Trisler.  There were no special orders.

2.  The Secretary's Report was approved as posted.

3.  The Treasurer's/Club Agent Report:

            Bank                Beginning Balance                     $   73.58

                                    Dues Deposit                            $ 390.00

                                    Transfer to Broker                    $ 350.00

                                    Ending Balance             $ 113.58

            Broker             Beginning Balance                     $   89.75

                                    Wire Receipt                            $ 350.00

                                    FDC Shares Bought (10)          $ 406.35

                                    Dividends                                 $     2.58    ( WMT, CAH and LOW)

                                    Ending Balance             $   35.98

4.  The Audit Committee met and completed the taxes.  Lynn presented each member                      their Schedule K-1, for tax returns.

5.  The Slate for the Election of Officers for the coming year was presented.

                                    President                      Lynn Ostrem

                                    Vice President              Cheryl Selinsky

                                    Secretary                      Carole Ripplinger

                                    Treasurer/Club Agent   Craig Block

                                    Portfolio Manager         Mike Trisler

     A motion was made by Carole Ripplinger to approve the Slate of Officers,

and seconded by Craig Block. The motion was approved.  Congratulations to the

new Officers.

6.  Lynn presented the issues on the floor--participation and education.

            a. Better communication between members.

            b. Meet deadlines when needed to.

            c. Toolkit emphasis for education.  A chapter every month?

      Carole suggested a mid-month assignment reminder.  Lynn will undertake this.

Lynn suggested using an easel board to place important statistics from the monthly

stock reports when first arriving for the meeting , to improve the reports. The members to take a good look at the Stock Watcher's Books.  Each Book should be complete and each member should have an Investor's Packet in them.  Each Watcher must read the Annual Report.

7.   The 2003 Goals were reviewed.  They were not met.  Due to decreasing membership

and the portfolio payoffs, education and stock study schedules, as well as our slate

of officers, were in a constant state of flux.  Despite these changes, we ended in the

black.

8.   The suggested goals for 2004 were reviewed.  The following two were approved.

            a. Have 10-12  members by December 2004.

            b. Master the concepts of Toolkit through the monthly education segments.

      How to get new members?  Each member to have suggestions with them at the next

meeting.  Talking to NAIC members at the Investor's Fair may help.

9.   Social Events for 2004-- After some discussion these events were agreed upon:

            a. A Black Powder Keg Party and Picnic in July.

b. A Fall Dinner the first Saturday in Nov.  Blackwoods?

            c. Appetizers and Cocktails in December, members only.

10.  New Presentations--None

11.  Review Stocks Previously Presented--CVS vs. WAG.  There was no interest in CVS.

       Walgreen will remain on the Watch List.

       Monthly Stock Reports: 

             ACS-Buy, CAH-Buy, EAT-?, FDC-Hold, FDS-Buy, LOW-Hold, WMT-Hold

       Portfolio Manager's Report:

              CAH, ACS, FDS, FDC, and LNCR are Buys.

12.   Open Discussion on Stocks/Motions to Buy & Sell Securities:

         By a vote of 4 to 2, Craig to buy approximately $300.00 of FDS, plus the trading

fee.

13.    Non-Stock Related Business:

           Unfinished Business:  Firstrade unable to clarify our "Stock Rights" for EAT.

Craig to pursue further.

           New Business- None

           NAIC Calendar of Events:  NAIC Classes are listed in BI.  Attend if at all

possible.  The full schedule begins in the Fall.  The Investor's Fair is April 23 &

           24.  Corporation Presentations and Classes, as well as lunch are included for a

fee of $40.00.  Lynn will be teaching a class on Friday evening.

14.     Review of Assignments:

          Craig to transfer $290.00, then purchase approximately $300.00 of FDS Shares.

Craig to pursue Brinker or Firstrade to answer the "Stock Rights" question.

Everyone to have suggestions on how to increase membership.

          Lynn and Cheryl to plan the education program based on Toolkit.

          Everyone to update stock watcher books to make them current.

          Each member should ask for an Investor's Packet and sign up for stock alerts.

Lynn to do mid-month assignment reminders.

Marion to present Stryker Corporation.

All to check their calendars for July and November for Social Events planning.

15.     Next meeting March 9, 2004 at Marion's home at 6:30 P.M. Directions to follow.

16.     The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.

          Respectfully Submitted,

          Marion Marshall, Secretary

Crow River Investment Club

Minutes March 09, 2004

1. The meeting was called to order by Lynn at 6:35 P.M. Present with payment were:  Lynn Ostrem, Carole Ripplinger, Marion Marshall, Craig Block, Cheryl Selinsky. Present but with no payment was Mike Trisler, who forgot his checkbook, and will mail payment. Tim Huebsch was absent with notice and payment.

2. Secretary’s report was approved, except for the following amendment. Tim Huebsch will be absent  February, March, and April meeting. Payments for all three months have been received.

3. Treasurer’s/Club Agent report:                 Bank                                             Broker

                Beginning Balance                     $ 113.58                                      $   36.00

dues collected                          $  200.00

transfer                                   ($  290.00)                                     $ 290.00

                Purchase 7 shares FDS                                                                 $ 274.77

                Balance                                       $23.58                                       $   51.21

4. Portfolio Manager to Call for Stock reports and stock business:

                                         FDS           Factst Research                  $39.30               BUY

                                         LOW         Lowes                                $54.58               HOLD

                                         ACS          Affiiliated Computer           $51.26               BUY

                                         WMT         Walmart                             $60.24               HOLD      

                                         CAH          Cardinal Health                  $67.24               BUY

                                         EAT           Brinker                               $39.54               HOLD

                                         FDC          First Data                           $43.85               BUY

Lynn brought us up to date on news concerning Lincare Holdings. It was decided to delete it from our watch list.

Marion presented a stock presentation on Stryker Corporation, who develops, manufacturers and markets specialty surgical and medical products.

After discussion, a motion made and passed to purchase $250.00 including trading fee of LOW.

  Craig reported that the stock rights for EAT was a misprint on the bottom of the statement.

5. Non-Stock Related Business: Lynn reviewed what documents are to be compiled in our stock folders.

Recruiting new members. Many ideas were noted,  and we decided that everyone attending the NAIC Fair would wear a neck tag recruiting new members. Lynn will purchase plastic tag using club funds, estimated amount $12.00. She will print up the card to go inside. Lynn also handed out some small advertisement cards. We all will be given a few next month to hand out.

  Social Events: July 10, shooting event, with pot luck barbecue afterwards. Time and details later.

July 11, if we are rained out on July 10.

                          November 6, dinner at Black Woods restaurant. Time and details late.

6. Location and Stock Presentation schedule:

                                       Location           Stock Presentation

            April-13th             Lynn                         none

            May-11                  Tim                         Craig

            June-8                  Carole                      Carole

            July-13                  Lynn                         Mike

            August-10           Marion Lynn

            September-14       Lynn Marion

            October-12          Carole                        Tim

            November-9         Lynn                        Cheryl

            December-14         Tim                          none

7. Education:

  Lynn and Cheryl passed out a article on “Working with NAIC Software” to read and review.

8. Assignments for all:

            Review Marion’s stock presentation.

      If your SSG and Mike’s Pert information is different. Contact each other during the month and review the numbers.

            Bring your stock folders up to date.

  For individuals:

Craig : Purchase new securities.

Lynn: name tags

  Next Meeting April 13th, Lynn’s House 6:30 P M

Adjourn: 8:30

Respectfully submitted,

Carole Ripplinger

Crow River Investment Club

Minutes April 13, 2004

1. The meeting was called to order by Lynn at 6:30 P.M. Present with payment were:  Lynn Ostrem, Carole Ripplinger, Marion Marshall, Craig Block, Cheryl Selinsky and Mike Trisler. Tim Huebsch was absent with notice and payment.

2. Secretary’s report was approved.

3. Treasurer’s/Club Agent report:                 Bank                                             Broker

                Beginning Balance                       $ 23.58                                      $   51.21

dues collected                          $  200.00

transfer                                    ($ 170.00)                                     $ 170.00

                Purchase 4 shares LOW                                                                $ 218.11

                FDS dividend .06/share                                                                        1.38

                Balance                                       $53.58                                        $    4.48

   Receipts were presented to Treasurer for reimbursement, payment to be issued at next May meeting.

                $11.27                Lynn Ostrem, tags for investment fair

                $22.32                Marion marshall for ream of paper

                $ 4.71                 Carole Ripplinger, mailing 2003 taxes

4. Portfolio Manager to Call for Stock reports and stock business:

                                         FDS           Factset Research                $42.51               Hold

                                         LOW         Lowes                                $55.47               Buy

                                         ACS          Affiiliated Computer           $51.26               Buy

                                         WMT         Walmart                             $56.69               Hold          

                                         CAH          Cardinal Health                  $67.36               Buy

                                         EAT           Brinker                               $38.87               Hold

                                         FDC          First Data                           $43.85               Hold

  A review of last months stock presentation, Stryker Corporation, was discussed. Members decided that it was presently not in the buy range and not likely to be in the near future. A motion was made by Lynn and seconded not to put it on the watch list.

  No stock purchases this month. A vote was taken to save our funds this month or purchase stock. 2 votes for purchasing stock this month, 4 for holding funds until next month.

5. Non-Stock Related Business: Lynn reviewed the NAIC fair outline, April 23-24th. All members who had not previously registered for the fair, filled out the registration form and submitted a check for Craig to mail. Lynn handed out the neck tags to wear at the fair to recruit new members. Preprinted cards were handed out for members to leave in locations where we might pick up new membership.

  Next meeting May 11, 2004 will be at Tim Huebsch’s house. Directions will be posted on the web before the meeting.

6. Education: Cheryl handed out a list of web sites for education tools, industry study, company research, screening, judgements, stock study and interesting miscellaneous. She called up a few of the sites and pointed out highlights that she found interesting.  A very well done and useful presentation.

8. Assignments for all:

            Review and look at some of the web sites on Cheryl’s handout.

            Make sure your stock reporting book includes “Letter to Shareholders”

If your SSG and Mike’s Pert information is different. Contact each other during the month and review the numbers.

            Bring your stock folders up to date.

Attend the NAIC fair. Take in some lectures, hand out pink cards, look for new recruits. Have a good time.

  For individuals:

Craig : Stock presentation

            Tim: Directions to your house, on the web.                                                 

  Next Meeting May 13th, Tim’s House 6:30 P M

Adjourn: 8:20

Respectfully submitted,

Carole Ripplinger

Crow River Investment Club

Minutes May 11, 2004

1. The meeting was called to order by Lynn at 6:30 P.M. Present with payment were:  Lynn Ostrem, Carole Ripplinger, Marion Marshall, Craig Block,  Mike Trisler  and Tim Huebsch. Cheryl Selinsky was absent with notice and payment.

Guests present at meeting were Sheryl Sostarich and Jo Gabrielson.

2. Secretary’s report was approved.

3. Treasurer’s/Club Agent report:                 Bank                                           Broker

                Beginning Balance                       $ 53.58                                       $    4.48

                Dues collected                         $  230.00

                Dividend - Walmart                                                                              2.60

                Dividend - First Data                                                                              .20

                Dividend - Cardinal Health                                                                     .15

                Dividend - Lowes                                                                                   .75

                Balance                                     $283.58                                        $    8.18

4. Portfolio Manager to Call for Stock reports and stock business:

                                         FDS           Factset Research                $40.45               Hold

                                         LOW         Lowes                                $50.00               Buy

                                         ACS          Affilated Comp Sv              $48.11               Buy

                                         WMT         Walmart                             $53.90               Hold          

                                         CAH          Cardinal Health                  $75.54               Hold

                                         EAT           Brinker                               $36.70               Buy

                                         FDC          First Data                           $43.89               Hold

  A stock presentation on AutoZone was presented by Craig. Hand outs were received by all present.

  Stock purchased this month was ACS. A vote 4 to 2 to purchase only $300.00 including trading fee this month. Saving remainder of funds to next month.

5. Non-Stock Related Business: We reviewed the NAIC show and results from the hand-outs on recruiting new members. As of today we have had three inquires on new members. Please continue to hand out the remaining cards for new members.

  Tim discussed his work schedule and his short notices on traveling for business and how it may impact his participation in the club. Members are to voice their opinions of this possible conflict on the discussion board during the month.

6. Education: Lynn presented her presentation at the NAIC fair to club members on “Visual Analysis for not so Newbie”

8. Assignments for all:

            Review and look at some of the web sites on Cheryl’s handout from previous meeting.

            Review Craig's presentation of AutoZone.

           Go to discussion board and express your input of Tim’s work schedule.

  For individuals:

Carole : Stock presentation for June meeting.

            Carole: Directions to your work, on the web.

Lynn: Email letter for NAIC [on Ralph Seger] to members.                                                         

  Next Meeting June 8th, Carole’s work place: Track of the Wolf, Inc. 6:30 P M

Adjourn: 8:11

Respectfully submitted,

Carole Ripplinger

Crow River Investment Club

Minutes June 8, 2004

1. The meeting was called to order by Lynn at 6:30 P.M. Present with payment were:  Lynn Ostrem, Carole Ripplinger and Cheryl Selinsky. Marion Marshall was absent with notice and payment. Craig Block, was absent with notice, but no payment. Mike Trisler was absent without notice and payment.

Guests present at meeting were Sheryl Sostarich and Jo Gabrielson.

Special Orders: Lynn read Tim's resignation letter. Valuation date for Tim's buy-out is 1st Friday in July, 2004.

2. Secretary’s report was approved.

3. Treasurer’s/Club Agent report:                 Bank                                             Broker

                Beginning Balance                    $283.58                                           $    8.20

                Dues collected                            $260.00

                Ck -Marion-paper                     ($ 23.77)

                Ck - Lynn- supplies                   ($ 11.27)

                [Void Lynn’s check]                  $ 11.27

                Transfer to Broker                   ($300.00)                                         $300.00

                Purchase 6 shares ACS                                                                    $289.49

                ** @$47.09 + $6.95 fee

   Balance                                                   $219.81                                          $   18.71

4. Portfolio Manager to Call for Stock reports and stock business:

                                         FDS           Factset Research                $44.75               Hold

                                         LOW         Lowes                                $56.01               Buy

                                         ACS          Affilated Comp Sv              $49.31               Buy

                                         WMT         Walmart                             $00.00               No report  

                                         CAH          Cardinal Health                  $67.61               Hold

                                         EAT           Brinker                               $35.06               Buy

                                         FDC          First Data                           $43.29               Hold

A stock presentation on C. H. Robinson Worldwide, transportation sector, was presented by Carole Ripplinger. Hand outs were received by all present. The report and SSG will be posted on the web sight for review by absent members.

A review of previous stock presentation "AutoZone". Lynn presented stock comparison between AutoZone, CarMax, Inc., Group 1 Auto and O'Reilly Auto. Upon reviewing and comparing, we decided that our present stock portfolio was heavily weighted in the retail sector and we would not add this stock to the watch list.

5. No stock purchases, due to Tim's buy-out.

6. Non-Stock Related Business: The two guests who have applied for membership, were present and interviewed. Voting will be done by e-mail, no later than Friday, June 11th at 5:00 pm.

New rate increase for NAIC - OPS, we should discuss whether it should be an option. A quorum was not present to vote. This discussion will resume at the next meeting.

 Tim’s resignation changed the stock presentation for October. It now is assigned to Craig, and December meeting location is now changed to Lynn's house.

7. Education: Cheryl's education topic this month was ETF's Exchange Traded Funds. She reviewed what she learned and handed out sheets with further information for follow-up information.

8. Assignments for all:

            Review and look at some of the web sites on Cheryl’s handout.

            Review Carole's presentation on C H Robinson Worldwide.

            Vote for new applicants.

  For individuals:

Mike : Stock presentation for July meeting.

            Carole: Directions to your work, on the web.

Lynn: Post TK portfolio worksheet on Bivio Board                                    

  Next meeting July, Lynn's house, promptly at 6:30 P M

Adjourn: 8:15

Respectfully submitted,

Carole Ripplinger

Crow River Investment Club

Minutes July 13, 2004

1. The meeting was called to order by Lynn at 6:30 P.M. Present with payment were:  Lynn Ostrem, Carole Ripplinger, Marion Marshall, Mike Trisler, Sheryl Sostarich, Jo Gabrielson and Cheryl Selinsky. Craig Block, was absent with notice and payment.

Special Orders: The club welcomed our two new members, Sheryl Sostarich and Jo Gabrielson.

A check for $435.06 was issued to resigning member Tim Huebsch per buy-out agreement.

2. Secretary’s report was approved.

3. Treasurer’s/Club Agent report:                 Bank                                             Broker

                Beginning Balance                    $219.81                                         $  18.71

dues collected                            $170.00

Walmart dividend                                                                            $    2.60

Factset dividend                                                                              $    1.61

                Ending Balance                          $389.81                                        $  22.92

4. Portfolio Manager to Call for Stock reports and stock business:

                                         FDS           Factset Research                $40.45               Hold

                                         LOW         Lowes                                $50.00               Buy

                                         ACS          Affiliated Comp Sv              $5.40                 Buy

                                         WMT         Wal-mart                             $53.90               Hold          

                                         CAH          Cardinal Health                  $75.54               Hold

                                         EAT           Brinker                               $36.70               Buy

                                         FDC          First Data                           $43.89               Hold

 A stock presentation on Medtronic, Inc, was presented by Mike Trisler. Hand outs were received by all present. The report and SSG will be posted on the web site for review by absent members.

A review of previous stock presentation "C H Robinson, Worldwide". Lynn presented stock comparison  between C H Robinson and Expeditors, EXPD. Upon discussing, reviewing and comparing, it was voted 4 to 3 (1 no vote, 2 abstain) to add this stock to the watch list.

5. In a vote 7 to 0,  stock purchases were approved. Purchases to be made are, including trading fees, $300.00 Lowes and $300.00 Affiliated Computer Sv.

Sheryl Sostarich as been assigned to be the new stock watcher for FDC.

6. Non-Stock Related Business: Meeting changes for September and October. September meeting will be held at Carole's workplace and October's meeting will be at Lynn's house.

NAIC events: In early August, your mailboxes should receive a flyer of the new NAIC classes.

7. Education: Cheryl 's education topic this month was "Listening to Cenference Calls". She reviewed and handed out a 14 point check list on how to listen and benefit from conference calls. Also listed were useful web sites.

8. Assignments for all:

            Review and look at some of the web sites on Cheryl’s handout.

            Review Mike's presentation on Medtronic.

            Post to board any areas of the SSG that you would like to see reviewed.

  For individuals:

Lynn : Stock presentation for August meeting.

Lynn: Purchase $300.00 of Lowes and $300.00 of Affiliated Computer (amount includes trading fee)

            Sheryl S.: updated report on MNBA for watch list.

            Mike: updated report on Harley Davidson for watch list.                             

Next meeting August 10th , Marion's house, promptly at 6:30 P M

Refer to web page for directions, if needed.

Adjourn: 8:30

Respectfully submitted,

Carole Ripplinger

Crow River Investment Club

Minutes August 10, 2004

1. The meeting was called to order by Lynn at 6:30 P.M. Present with payment were:  Lynn Ostrem, Carole Ripplinger, Marion Marshall, Mike Trisler, Sheryl Sostarich, Jo Gabrielson, Cheryl Selinsky and Craig Block.

Guest: Tim Hamre

2. Secretary’s report was approved.

3. Treasurer’s/Club Agent report:                 Bank                                             Broker

                Beginning Balance                    $389.81                                         $     22.92         

dues collected                        $1,415.00

                #1050 Tim's Buyout                (  435.06) 

                #1051  NAIC for Jo                (  154.00) 

                Transfer to broker                   (1,000.00)                                         $1,000.00

                Purchase 5 shares ACS                                                                 ($   268.95)

                Purchase 5 shares LOW                                                                ($   256.25)

dividends: FDC/CAH/LOW                                                            $       1.35

                Ending Balance                           $215.75                                             499.06

4. Portfolio Manager to Call for Stock reports and stock business:

                                         FDS           Factset Research                $40.87               Buy

                                         LOW         Lowes                                $46.49               Buy

                                         ACS          Affilated Comp Sv              $51.34               Buy

                                         WMT         Walmart                             $51.33               Hold          

                                         CAH          Cardinal Health                  $44.01               Buy

                                         EAT           Brinker                               $34.40               Buy

                                         FDC          First Data                           $41.69               Buy

Even though many stocks were in the buy range, it was recommended that Lowes was a Hold, due to an overweight in our portfolio.

FDS needed to be updated, as Craig has been on leave for 2 meetings. Brinker was at quarters end and a conference call was scheduled. CAH had internal problems with resigning CFO and failure to submit quarterly results to the SEC in timely fashion.

A revised SSG of previous stock presentation, Medtronic, Inc, was handed out and discussed. A 6 to 1 vote in favor of adding it to our watch list or portfolio was passed.

Watch List updates: Lynn reviewed and handed out an update on Walgreens and Corinthian Colleges. Sheryl reviewed and handed out an update on MNBA. Mike updated Harley Davidson. The reviews showed that Harley Davidson and Corinthian Colleges were in the buy range. Walgreens and MNBA were not, but remain on the watch list as recommended stocks to purchase if and when they fall within the buy range.

5. A motion to buy stocks. Purchases to be made are: $300.00 - FDC, $300.00 - Medtronics, and $200.00 - Corinthian College. These amounts are to include trading fees.

6. Non-Stock Related Business: Lynn advised she would be absent next meeting. Cheryl will assume her duties at the next meeting. Lynn will prepare and email the monthly agenda.

7. Education: none this month.

8. Assignments for all:

email your updated to SSG to Mike by September 11th.

            Communicate to each other during the month.

For individuals:

Marion : Stock presentation for September meeting.

            Craig: Purchase $300.00 of FDC, $300.00 of Medtronics and $200.00 of Corinthian College

            (amount includes trading fee)

            Cheryl: be prepared to run the September meeting in Lynn's absence.

            Craig: updated report on FactSet.

  Next meeting September 14th , Carole's business, promptly at 6:30 P M

  Refer to web page for directions, if needed.

Adjourn: 8:24

Respectfully submitted,

Carole Ripplinger

Crow River Investment Club

Minutes September 14, 2004

1. The meeting was called to order by Carole at 6:30 P.M. Present with payment were: Carole Ripplinger, Marion Marshall, Mike Trisler, Sheryl Sostarich, and Craig Block.

Absent with notice and payment, Jo Gabrielson.
Absent with notice but without payment, Lynn Ostrem

Special Orders: Cheryl Selinsky's resignation was received and accepted. Her buyout valuation date is October 08, 2004.

2. Secretary’s report was approved.

3. Treasurer’s/Club Agent report:

                                                                             Bank             Broker   

Beginning Balance                                                 $215.75         $ 499.06

dues collected                                                       $430.00

#check to Lynn                                                                         ($11.27) Supplies

transfer to broker                                                 ($400.00)       $ 400.00

Purchase 18 shares COCO                                                       ($ 193.97)

Purchase 7 shares FDC                                                             ($ 296.54)

Purchase 5 shares MDT                                                            ($ 254.70)

Ending Balance                                                   $234.48           $ 153.85

4. Portfolio Manager to Call for Stock reports and stock business:

FDS Factset Research $44.97 Buy, but recommend HOLD

LOW Lowes $53.57 Buy, but recommend HOLD

ACS Affilated Comp Sv $56.91 Buy

WMT Walmart $53.45 Hold

CAH Cardinal Health $45.85 Buy, but recommend HOLD

EAT Brinker $30.11 No report

FDC First Data $43.61 Hold

COCO Corinthian College $- No report, computer problems

MDT Medtronic $- No report, computer problems

Even though many stocks were in the buy range, it was recommended that Lowes was a Hold, due to an overweight in our portfolio.

Craig will be updated FDS next month, as conference call and end of Quarter results are due before next meeting. CAH had internal problems with resigning CFO and still has not submit quarterly results to the SEC.

Sheryl was assigned to be the stock watcher for COCO. Mike was assigned to be stock watcher for MDT. Jo will be the new stock watcher for EAT. Lynn and Sheryl will contact and help Jo with Toolkit installation and current SSG before next meeting.

New stock presentation on Bed, Bath and Beyond was presented by Marion, with handouts for all. It will be posted to the web for any absent members to review by next meeting.

5. A motion to buy stocks. Purchases to be made are: $300.00 - KRB. This amount to include trading fees.

6. Non-Stock Related Business: none

7. Education: Sheryl lead a discussion on Sunrise Senior Living, with all doing SSG's and comparing all results and why we selected them.

We all that reviewing SSG's as a group was helping, and we wanted to do a group one again in October. We did not select one at the meeting. It is to be selected during the month.

8. Assignments for all:

Review Marion's presentation on Bed, Bath & Beyond and be ready to discuss.

Post to board any areas that we want to review on SSG.

For individuals:

Craig : Stock presentation for October meeting.

Craig: remember to bring EAT binder for Jo.

Craig: Purchase $300.00 of KRB ( amount includes trading fee)

Lynn: supply 3 ring binders for new stocks, COCO, MDT and KRB

Lynn and/or Sheryl: help Jo with Toolkit installation and SSG for EAT.

Craig: updated report on FactSet.

Mike: workout computer problems on PERT for COCO, MDT.

Next meeting October 12, 2004, Lynn's house, promptly at 6:30 P M

Refer to web page for directions, if needed.

Adjourn: 7:37

Respectfully submitted,

Carole Ripplinger

Crow River Investment Club

Minutes October 12, 2004

1. The meeting was called to order by Lynn at 6:30 P.M. Present with payment were: Carole Ripplinger, Marion Marshall, Mike Trisler, Sheryl Sostarich, Lynn Ostrem, Jo Gabrielson and Craig Block.

Guests present were Steven Schwartz and Greg Nisius.

2. Secretary’s report was approved.

3. Treasurer’s/Club Agent report:                 Bank                                             Broker

  Beginning Balance                    $234.48                                         $  153.87

dues collected                          $390.00

                Transfer to broker                  (  175.00)                                         $ 175.00

                Purchase KRB                                                                              ($ 274.80)

                Dividend Walmart                                                                           $     2.60               

                Dividend  FDS                                                                                $     1.61

First trade paper statement fee                                                         $     2.00                  

Ending Balance                        $449.48                                           $  56.28

4. Portfolio Manager to Call for Stock reports and stock business:

           FDS           Factset Research                $50.14               Buy

           LOW         Lowes                                $54.20               Buy, but recommend HOLD

           ACS          Affilated Comp Sv              $58.77               Buy

           WMT         Walmart                             $52.85               Hold          

           CAH          Cardinal Health                  $42.53               Buy, but recommend HOLD

           EAT           Brinker                               $30.74               Sell

           FDC          First Data                           $42.62               Buy

COCO Corinthian College              $13.80               Buy

           MDT          Medtronic                          $51.30               Buy

           KRB          MNBA                              $25.24               Hold          

Sheryl and Jo reviewed Brinker. They listened to the conference call, reviewed all current data and presented a recommendstion to sell. CAH is still having internal problems and has delayed the release of their 10K until the end of October.

A review of the previous months stock presentation, Bed, Bath and Beyond. In a 6 to 1 vote, it was added to our watch list.

New stock presentation on UTStarcom was presented by Craig, with handouts for all. It will be posted to the web for any absent members to review by next meeting.

No stock presentation for the month of November.

5. A motion to buy/sell stocks. A vote to purchase: $300.00 - COCO and $300.00 of Harley Davidson. Trading fees are not included in this amount. A motion to sell all our holdings in Brinker was made and seconded.

6. Non-Stock Related Business: Finalize our Holiday social gathering, which will be dinner at "The Black Woods", Saturday, November 6th at 6:00. All member are to email Lynn with the number attending. Each party will be responsible for their own meals and drinks.

7. Education: Sheryl lead a discussion on Quest Diagnostics, with all doing SSG's and comparing all results and why we selected them.

We all wanted to continue reviewing SSG's as a group. We will also do another one in November. The new selection will be emailed to all by Sheryl mid-month.

2005 Meeting and Stock presentation schedule sheet was handed out for all to sign up during the new year.

8. Assignments for all:

            Review Craig's presentation on UTStarcom and be ready to discuss..

            Post to board any areas that we want to review on SSG.

            Email Lynn with the number attending the dinner at "Black Woods", November 6th.

            Upon receiving Sheryl's new stock to study, read and have your SSG prepared.

  For individuals:

             Jo: Advise Lynn with directions to your house, if needed.

            Craig: Sell all holdings in EAT, Brinker.

            Craig: to issue check to Cheryl Selinksy's buy-out, of $307.89

            Craig: Purchase $300.00 of COCO and $300.00 of Harley Davidson ( amount excludes trading fee)

            Sheryl: email members with the new stock to study.

Lynn: purchase tabs for new stock watcher books.

  Next meeting November 9th, 2004, Jo's house, promptly at 6:30 P M

  Refer to web page for directions, if needed.

Adjourn: 8:33

Respectfully submitted,

Carole Ripplinger

Crow River Investment Club

Minutes November 09, 2004

1. The meeting was called to order by Lynn at 6:35 P.M. Present with payment were: Carole Ripplinger, Marion Marshall, Mike Trisler, Sheryl Sostarich, Lynn Ostrem, Jo Gabrielson and Craig Block. Guest present was Steven Schwartz.

2. Secretary’s report was approved.

3. Treasurer’s/Club Agent report:                 Bank                                             Broker

                Beginning Balance                    $449.48                                         $ 56.26

dues collected                          $420.00

                Transfer to broker                  (  250.00)                                        $ 250.00

                Cheryl Selinsky buyout           (  307.89)

                Purchase 21 shares COCO                                                           ($ 305.57)

                Purchase 5 shares HDI                                                                  ($ 293.35)

                Sell 11 shares EAT                                                                         $ 336.79

                Dividend FDC                                                                                $       .34

                Dividend CAH                                                                                $      .15

                Dividend LOW                                                                               $     1.20

                First trade paper statement fee credited                                           $     2.00

                Dividend MDT                                                                               $       .42

                Ending Balance                        $311.59                                           $  48.24

4. Portfolio Manager to Call for Stock reports and stock business:

                                         FDS           Factset Research                $50.14               Buy

                                         LOW         Lowes                                $54.20              HOLD

                                         ACS          Affilated Comp Sv              $58.77               Buy

                                         WMT         Walmart                             $52.85               Hold          

                                         CAH          Cardinal Health                  $42.53                HOLD

                                         HDI           Harley Davidson                 $59.41               Buy

                                         FDC          First Data                           $42.69               Hold

COCO Corinthian College              $13.80               Hold

                                         MDT          Medtronic                          $51.30               Hold

                                         KRB          MNBA                              $27.49               Hold          

Lynn reviewed the SSG on HDI. Mike was assigned to be the stock watcher for HDI and we moved MDT to Jo.

We reviewed the previous months presentation on UTStarcom. It was decided that we did not want to add it to our watch list.

We reviewed the previous months education stock Quest Diagnostics, and decided to add it to the watch list

No stock presentation for the month of November.

5. A motion to buy/sell stocks. A vote to purchase: $300.00 - HDI. Trading fees are not included in this amount.

6. Non-Stock Related Business: Meeting and stock presentation schedule for 2005, was handed out.  This schedule should be reviewed and can be changed to accommodate members schedules.

7. Education: Sheryl lead a discussion on Nokia, with all doing SSG's and comparing all results and why we selected them.

A new handout " Banks for Beginners" was given to everyone to read for next meeting.

Lynn reviewed how to update our stock watchers books every month/quarter and where to find the information.

8. Assignments for all:

            Review Sheryl's handout on Banks for Beginners

            Post to board any areas that we want to review on SSG.

            Make sure you have renewed your NAIC membership, per club's bylaws.                                   

  For individuals:

            Craig: Purchase $300.00 of HDI ( amount excludes trading fee)

            Update your stock watcher books with the info from Lynn's education presentation.

  Next meeting December 14th, 2004, Lynn's house, promptly at 6:30 P M

  Refer to web page for directions, if needed.

Adjourn: 8:40

Respectfully submitted,

Carole Ripplinger

Crow River Investment Club

Minutes December 14, 2004

1. The meeting was called to order by Lynn at 6:32 P.M. Present with payment were: Carole Ripplinger, Marion Marshall, Mike Trisler, Sheryl Sostarich, Lynn Ostrem, and Craig Block. Absent with payment was Jo Gabrielson.

2. Secretary’s report was approved.

3. Treasurer’s/Club Agent report:                 Bank                                             Broker

                Beginning Balance                    $311.59                                         $ 48.24

dues collected                          $250.00

                Transfer to broker                  (  300.00)                                        $ 300.00

                Purchase 5 shares HDI                                                                  ($ 296.70)

                Ending Balance                        $261.59                                           $ 51.54

4. Portfolio Manager to Call for Stock reports and stock business:

                                         FDS           Factset Research                $49.25               Buy

                                         LOW         Lowes                                $58.58               Buy

                                         ACS          Affilated Comp Sv              $58.98               Buy

                                         WMT         Walmart                             $52.71               Hold          

                                         CAH          Cardinal Health                  $56.76               Sell

                                         HDI           Harley Davidson                 $60.68               Buy

                                         FDC          First Data                           $42.07               Hold

COCO Corinthian College              $18.84               Buy

                                         MDT          Medtronic                          $48.85               No report

                                         KRB          MNBA                              $26.58               Hold          

No stock presentation for the month of December.

5. A motion to buy/sell stocks. A motion was made and seconded to sell all shares of CAH. A vote was taken to purchase HDI - $500.00 plus trading fee.

6. Non-Stock Related Business: A motion was made and seconded to change the day the club meeting is held from the 2nd Tuesday to the 2nd Thursday from January thru May 2005 to accommodate Craig's school schedule. This will also allow the prospective member Steve Schwartz to work around his school schedule and join.

Craig, Carole and Lynn volunteered to audit the books for end of year taxes. This will be done, early February, date selected is to be worked out between the three members.

Lynn showed us a few of the new features that are in ToolKit 5.

Lynn proposed a revamping of our monthly stock reporting sheets and has offered to design a new form for monthly and quarterly stock reports. She discussed her ideas and a motion was made to have Lynn and Mike work together on the new form, to be presented

7. Education: Sheryl led a discussion on "Banks of Beginners", with an example on Commerce Bank which we are to review at the next meeting.

Lynn reviewed the upcoming classes that the NAIC chapter is offering in early January and recommended that we attend them. She will email all information.

8. Assignments for all:

            Review Sheryl's handout on Commerce Bank

            Post to board any areas that we want to review on SSG.

            Remember new meeting date - Thursdays

  For individuals:

            Craig: Sell all shares of CAH and Purchase $500.00 of HDI ( amount excludes trading fee)

Lynn and Mike to work on new stock reporting form.

Lynn, annual report.

  Next meeting January 13th, 2004, Lynn's house, promptly at 6:30 P M

  Refer to web page for directions, if needed.

Adjourn: 8:40

Respectfully submitted,

Carole Ripplinger