Search our members for a specific word: BOARD OF DIRECTORS President       Tim Ring Vice President       David Wolf Secretary       Steve Scherrer Treasurer       Amy Terry Tip Master       Tom Snodden Membership Chairperson       Donna Nilsson Sergeant at Arms       Al Fyfe Program Chairperson       Lisa Cowger Visitation Chairperson       Roberta Wajrowski Inspector       Dan Cochenour ACCOUNTANT/CPA Caufield & Flood, CPA's Roberta Wajrowski 407 Congress Parkway Suite A Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Phone: 815-455-9538 Fax: 815-455-9561 www.cfcpas.com robertaw@cfcpas.com At Caufield & Flood, we offer accounting, tax, and valuation services to clients, both midsize and small. We take pride in staying current through continuing education on all aspects of accounting, auditing and tax law changes (both federal and state). We take a special interest in getting to know each of our clients and providing them with personal service. We are a full service firm providing tax, audit and accounting services in addition to business consulting services. A GOOD TIP: Any small or mid size business needing reviews, compilations, audits, valuations, bookkeeping, payroll, general business, and tax services. We also specialize in individual tax services including tax planning. Therefore, almost anyone is a potential tip for us. ACCOUNTANT/CPA ATTORNEY - PATENT Scherrer Patent & Trademark Law, P.C. Steve Scherrer Registered Patent Attorney 17 E. Crystal Lake Avenue Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Phone: 815-307-2974 Cell: 815-307-2974 Fax: 815-455-5685 www.scherrerpatentlaw.com stephen@scherrerpatentlaw.com Scherrer Patent & Trademark Law, P.C., is a law firm whose practice is dedicated to securing patent and trademark rights for its clients. Since its inception, Scherrer Patent & Trademark Law has maintained its focus for all of its clients -- from individual inventors to start-ups to small, medium and large corporations -- to assist with their pursuit of patent and trademark protection in the United States or in countries throughout the world. I strive to provide the best possible service at a highly competitive price. Consult with me if you want me to explain the various avenues of intellectual property protection available to you or your company. A GOOD TIP: Any individual or company that is innovative and inventive. I prepare and file patent and trademark applications and prosecute these applications in the United States Patent Office. We also offer services for filing applications internationally. So if you or someone you know has an invention and are interested in protecting this invention, call or email me to discuss how to protect the invention through a patent. In addition, if you or someone you know in interested in protecting a brand with a trademark application, give me a call or shoot me an email. ATTORNEY - REAL ESTATE Woodstock Legal Consultants Ltd David Wolf Attorney at Law 1143 N. Seminary Avenue Woodstock, IL 60098 Phone: 815-338-5297 Cell: 847-209-1146 Fax: 815-338-5298 www.woodstocklegal.com david@woodstocklegal.com David Wolf of Woodstock Legal Consultants represents buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants in commercial and residential real estate transactions. For both commercial and residential transactions this includes reviewing and negotiating the contract, counseling the client regarding inspection issues, coordinating with realtors and lenders, reviewing title and attending the closing. Residential real estate is generally done on a flat fee basis, while commercial real estate is done on an hourly rate basis. For first time home buyers, I spend extra time explaining the process to them, from entering into the contract to closing. I always copy the brokers and lender on all correspondence, so that all of the players are informed about the transaction every step of the way. It is my goal to have every real estate closing run smoothly, with no last-minute surprises. A GOOD TIP: A person who is buying, selling or leasing residential or commercial real estate. AUTO REPAIR Tom's Crosstown Service Center Tom Snodden Owner 5425 E. Rt. 176 Crystal Lake , IL 60014 Phone: 815-459-2068 Fax: 815-459-7548 tomscrosstownservice.com tom@tomscrosstownservice.com DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING Send Out Cards Kristine Porter P.O. Box 862 Cary, IL 60013 Phone: 847-815-6167 Phone: 847-516-3694 www.SendOutCards.com/krisporter Kristine@KristinePorter.com YOU create the message, and we do the work! Real greeting cards created from your computer. We print, stuff, stamp, and mail using your custom photographs, handwriting font, and signature. Send just one card or many, surf out to www.SOCRetail.com/krisporter A GOOD TIP: A busy person who realizes that your current clients can bring you the BEST new, pre-sold clients. Sending greeting cards & gifts lets your clients know they're appreciated! FINANCIAL PLANNING Edward Jones Investments Steve Middaugh Financial Advisor 500 W. Coventry Lane Suite 160 Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Phone: 815-356-5401 Phone: 800-251-5401 Cell: 8477225134 Fax: 888-864-6280 steve.middaugh@edwardjones.com If you think Edward Jones is like every other large investment firm, think again. We are a leader in the financial-services industry, but we take a personal approach to business, an approach that starts with a face-to-face meeting between a financial advisor and you. We believe that building long-term relationships with our nearly 6 million clients is key to serving their needs. Whether it's in the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom, we're located in the communities where you live and work because that's the best way to get to know you and to help you reach your financial goals. Contact Steve Middaugh today for more information about our unique way of doing business, our involvement in the community and much more. A GOOD TIP: A good tip for me is a person who is serious about their long term investment plan and values professional guidance to accomplish their goals. Whether it is someone needing to set up a Roth IRA, a retirement plan for their small business, or retirement income planning, I can help. HEALTH & NUTRITION PRODUCTS Lifeforce International Dan Cochenour 81 Summit Drive Gilberts, IL 60136 Phone: 8478407100 www.lifeforce.net dan@avsus.net HOME INSPECTIONS Palmarium Home Inspections Lisa Cowger Phone: 815-342-9358 lgcowger@sbcglobal.net Palmarium performs home inspections and radon measurement for home buyers, sellers and owners. We can also perform inspections for new home construction during the build out, at closing, or just before the warranty expiration period. In addition, Palmarium can perform energy efficiency checks on buildings with the use of a FLIR thermal imaging camera. "A Palmarium Inspection for your protection" HVAC Aero Forze Heating and Cooling Al Fyfe Comfort Advisor 9209 S Route 31 Lake in the hills, IL 60156 Phone: 847.854.9909 Fax: 847.658.5936 www.afhvac.com a.fyfe@afhvac.com The Aero Forze family is a provider of customized residential and commercial HVAC systems with more than 30 years of successful HVAC experience. We have solutions for all of your needs, ranging from precision tune-ups and repairs of your current system to designing and installing a new system that will meet all of your comfort needs. We provide consistent reliable delivery of unparalleled service, including emergency service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you’re building or remodeling, you have many choices to make. One of your most important choices concerns your home’s heating and cooling system. Specialists in custom home comfort systems and retrofit/remodeling jobs, Aero Forze Heating and Cooling is the only call you need to make to ensure your comfort inside of your home or business. INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY American Family Insurance Donna Nilsson Insurance Agent 820 McHenry Avenue Suite 102 Woodstock, IL 60098 Phone: 815-206-5600 Fax: 815-206-5582 www.donnanilssonagency.com dnilsson@amfam.com I counsel people with insurance needs in Property,casualty & Business insurance. Needs analysis tools are used so appropriate coverage's is done for each situation. Taking care of buisness means taking care of you. That is why I work hard to assist you in selecting the appropriate coverages. And should you qualify for any of the many American Family discounts, you'll save even more. Ask me for details A GOOD TIP: Anyone not happy with the current premuims they are paying or feel they need a review of current coverages , to see if they may need some updates or changes to coverage. some one who is just buying a home, auto or business and needs help getting the correct insurance coverage for that situation LANDSCAPER Green Skapes Lawn Care Tim Ring Owner 1035 Manhatas Tr Algonquin, IL 60102 Phone: (847) 867-2893 www.greenskapes.com tring@greenskapes.com Green Skapes Lawn Care is a locally based landscaping company servicing the Chicago North, North-West & West suburbs. We take great pride in providing quality work at reasonable rates. Our attention to detail has made Green Skapes Lawn Care a name for itself. At Green Skapes Lawn Care, our customer service is unique from all others. Due to customer satisfaction, Green Skapes Lawn Care has a 95% customer referral rate. We don’t advertise in the newspaper or phone book. Our customers talk about us to all of their friends and family and that’s how we continue to grow. Green Skapes Lawn Care is an American Owned & Operated full service lawn and landscaping company. Modern day technology has given us the opportunity to provide state of the art equipment and training required to ensure our customers receive the best service possible. Green Skapes Lawn Care takes pride on great looking lawns with affordable rates. With proper maintenance, watering, and fertilization you will be amazed with what Green Skapes Lawn Care can do for your lawn. Green Skapes Lawn Care is the one company you can count on for all your lawn care needs. A GOOD TIP: Anyone looking to improve the lawn or landscape at their home or office. Green Skapes is a full service lawn and landscape company and can help with all every aspect of your landscaping needs. From regular mowing or fertilizing, to bed mulching and tree/bush trimming, we can help! According to Money Magazine, a good landscaping job will yield a 100% - 200% return on your investment! MORTGAGE BROKER/BANKER Home State Bank Jerry DuPaw Mortgage Banker 4401 Prime Parkway McHenry, IL 60051 Phone: (847) 815-5628 jdupaw@homestbk.com PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS A.R.T. Impressions, Inc. Amy Terry President 814 Wigginton Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Phone: 8154552837 Cell: 8158141958 Fax: 8662900960 www.CreatingGifts.com a.r.t.impressions@sbcglobal.net Our Mission Statement: A.R.T. Impressions will help your business or event succeed by offering you personal service, providing quality products, at the best price available. We want to be more then just your supplier of print and ad specialty materials. We want your relationship with us to be looked upon as an extension of your business. Our goal is to keep it from becoming impersonal. We wish to provide a complete support system that helps you plan and even find some of the most difficult items you may require. You will be welcomed by a friendly and knowledgeable staff who will respond promptly to your needs. A GOOD TIP: Anyone looking to retain the customers they already have - "A happy & appreciated customer will bring you more customers" Invest in the ones you already have by giving them a special gift to say thank you. REMODELING Redmond Remodeling John Redmond Owner-president Phone: 815-505-8094 john@redmond-remodeling.com Our company can handle any job for every budget! Whether you are in need of small drywall repairs or a window replacement; a complete master bath or kitchen remodel or if you want your basement finished Redmond Remodeling will provide quality craftsmanship from beginning to end. RESIDENTIAL REALTOR RE/MAX Plaza - The Palmer Group Rocky Palmer Realtor 4005 Kane Avenue McHenry, IL 60050 Phone: 815-363-2450 Fax: 815-344-1438 www.palmergrouphomes.com rock2selre1@aol.com