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#158

From: "Mel Babb" <melbabb@...>
Date: Mon Sep 3, 2007 10:32 pm
Subject: Houston Investors Meeting Sat. 9/8/2007

melmaid44

The Houston Investors Association monthly meeting will take place Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Melcher Hall University of Houston Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX.

Main Presentation 11:00 AM, September 8th, 2007 Featured Speaker - Room 150
Steve Bigalow, Candlestick Forum, LLC, http://www.candlestickforum.com Houston, TX 77079, 866-251-4015, 713-465-4510
See Steve's free Webinars each Thursday evening at 7pm Central Time. Instructions on signing in are at Stock Chat

‘Introduction to Advanced Candlestick Patterns’.

Overview for advanced pattern recognition and execution.

Breakout Patterns – Knowing when to get on board and when to take profits
Cradle & Belt Hold Patterns – Easy-to-identify and foretells of a dramatic change about to take place
Fry Pan Bottom – the pent-up power created in this signal can produce very compelling profits.
Trading Gaps – Gaps represent enthusiasm to get into a position to the point that investors will pay prices away from any of the previous day’s trading range. Great for identifying panic selling at the bottom and exuberant buying at the top.
J-Hook Pattern – How to differentiate between profit taking and a full-scale reversal.

Stephen Bigalow possesses over twenty-five years of investment experience, including eight years as a stockbroker with major Wall Street firms: Kidder, Peabody & Company; Cowen & Company; and Oppenheimer & Company. He holds a Business and Economics Degree from Cornell University, and has lectured at Cornell and many other private educational investment functions over the past twenty years.

Mr. Bigalow has advised professional traders, money managers, mutual funds and hedge funds, and is recognized by many in the trading community as the ‘professional’s professional.’ He is an affiliate of the "Market Technicians Association." ( A non-profit association of professional technical analysts)

His first book, Profitable Candlestick Trading: Pinpointing Market Opportunities to Maximize Profits, published by John Wiley & Sons, hit the market in January 2002. The book is directed towards the new investor all the way up to the most sophisticated professionals. In addition to developing many educational training products, he has written articles for Stocks and Commodities, and Futures Magazines.

High Profit Candlestick Patterns, his recent book, was released in December 2005. This book takes candlestick investing to the next level and illustrates how to use candlestick signals with other technical patterns for increased profitability of trades.

He is the owner of the Candlestick Forum, LLC an educational website developed to teach individual investors how to trade by utilizing the candlestick technical signals. (www.candlestickforum.com) His commitment is apparent through his continued support and instruction provided through private chat rooms, and live online web events.

SIGs (Special Interest Groups run concurrently).

-- 08:30 AM --

Stock Market SIG: Al Robison topic to be announced.

Derivatives / Advanced Options SIG: Jim McWilliams will be doing the SIG this meeting. His topic will be announced later.

Trading 101 SIG: John Godell & Ron Stockstill topic will be “Trading in a non-linear environment, long term trend analysis, and applying some concepts from Eric Prentis.”

-- 09:30 AM --

Getting Started SIG: Leigh Anderson will present his first session on "The Secret Life of the Price/Earnings Ratio", a discussion of various aspects and uses of P/E.

Mutual Fund SIG: Jimmy Hixson’s topic will be "Market Review, Sub Prime Problem, Who’s to Blame and Possible Solutions."

Fixed Income SIG: Jon C. Vaughan, CFA, Partner, Tri-Star Financial will discuss “Agency CMO’s, An Island of Safety in an Ocean of Risk.”

Special Situation SIG: Will not be held this month.

-- 10:45 AM --

Club Business:

-- 11:00 AM --

Main Meeting: Guest Speaker will be Stephen Bigalow. – Introduction to Advanced Candlestick Patterns.

-- 12:15 PM --

Technical Analysis SIG: Ralph Brunet topic to be announced.

-- 1:45 PM --

Internet SIG: Ralph Brunet will lead a general discussion.

Mel Babb

Communications HIA

melbabb@...

#159

From: "Mel Babb" <melbabb@...>
Date: Wed Oct 10, 2007 3:55 pm
Subject: Houston Investors meeting Sat., 10/13

melmaid44

The Houston Investors Association monthly meeting will take place Saturday, October13, 2007 at Melcher Hall University of Houston Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX.

Main Presentation 11:00 AM Sat. October 13, 2007 Room 150

Don Beasley, Principal
Prior to co-founding Athens Capital Management, LLC, Don Beasley began his professional money management career in 1988. In 1991 he co-founded PMFM, Inc., providing asset management services to a wide range of clients including individuals, corporations, qualified plans and trust accounts. Don Beasley is also a co-founder of 401kToolbox.com, a national innovator of 401(k) portfolio management services. He has been a featured speaker on topics including technical market analysis and quantitative criteria for mutual fund selection and management. Don received his Bachelor of Science degrees in Math and Physical Education, and his Masters in Administration from Northwestern Louisiana.

Special Interest Group (SIG) Agenda

-- 08:30 AM --

Stock Market SIG: Al Robison will lead a discussion of the present state of the market, which at the time of this writing is looking good for a disciplined CANSLIM approach. Please bring your best ideas to share with the group.

Derivatives / Advanced Options SIG: Jim McWilliams will be doing the SIG this meeting. His topic will be announced later.

Trading 101 SIG: John Godell & Ron Stockstill will look at the market from a long term and intermediate term utilizing Bill Williams’ and Eric Prentice’s work.

-- 09:30 AM --

Getting Started SIG: Will not be held this month.

Mutual Fund SIG: Don Beasley will lead an open discussion during the Mutual Fund Session.

Fixed Income SIG: Jon C. Vaughan, CFA topic will be “Interest Rates: Where We are Now and How You Will Profit.”

Special Situation SIG: Gregor Riesser will discuss examining Special Situations in Stocks, Closed End Funds and Mergers. As always, audience participation and suggestions are strongly encouraged.

-- 10:45 AM --

Club Business:

-- 11:00 AM --

Main Meeting: Guest Speaker will be Don Beasley – WALL STREET / MY STREET

-- 12:15 PM --

Technical Analysis SIG: Ralph Brunet topic to be announced.

Have Profitable Investing

Mel Babb

Communications

melbabb@...

#160

From: "Mel Babb" <melbabb@...>
Date: Wed Nov 7, 2007 2:55 am
Subject: Houston Investors Meeting Sat, 11/10/07

melmaid44

http://www.raymondjames.com/josephshemenski/Services.aspx

The Houston Investors Association monthly meeting will take place Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 at Melcher Hall University of Houston Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX.

Check the website after Wed. evening for the upcoming SIG topics. http://houstoninvestors.com/

Click on Agenda to see the topics, go back a page and click on Room Schedule to see which room the SIG is in.

11:00 AM Main Presentation, Room 150

" THE BIG PICTURE" Joseph Shemenski Educator, CFP, VP for investments with Raymond James & Associates.

An overview of life, death, taxes and things that may impact you, gleaned from 30 years of teaching, investing and life experiences.

In addition to being a certified planner and licensed investment broker with Raymond James, Joe's been teaching evening investment classes at Rice and now Leisure Learning University since moving to Houston in 1987. He will share with us some of his experiences.

HIA’s November 10, 2007 SIG Agenda

-- 08:30 AM --

Stock Market SIG: Jeff Friedberg will lead a general discussion of the stock market.

Derivatives / Advanced Options SIG: Jim McWilliams will be doing the SIG this meeting. His topic will be announced later.

Trading 101 SIG: John Godell & Ron Stockstill will analyze and prepare the monthly and weekly data pages for the S&P. Bring your calculators.

-- 09:30 AM --

Special Situation SIG: Gregor Riesser will discuss examining Special Situations in Stocks, Closed End Funds and Mergers. As always, audience participation and suggestions are strongly encouraged.

Getting Started SIG: Leigh Anderson’s topic will be : "Real men (and women) want dividends – The role of dividends in long-term investment success."

Abstract: Dividends play a surprisingly large role in long-term investments, ultimately providing more return than capital gains. We take a look at the historical record, the benefits of a dividend investing strategy, and a simple but effective way of evaluating dividend investing opportunities.

Mutual Fund SIG: Jimmy Hixson’s topic will be "Can the Stock Market Survive the Housing Collapse?"

Fixed Income SIG: Jon C. Vaughan, CFA, Partner, Tri-Star Financial will discuss “Derivatives: A 3,000 lb Boot Yet to Drop?”

-- 10:45 AM --

Club Business:

-- 11:00 AM --

Main Meeting: Guest Speaker will be Joseph Shemenski Educator, CFP,
VP for investments with Raymond James & Associates.

" THE BIG PICTURE"

-- 12:15 PM --

Technical Analysis SIG: Ralph Brunet topic to be announced.

Ralph will not be available for the Technical Analysis SIG in December. If someone would like to hold the SIG in December, please let him know.

-- 1:45 PM --

Internet SIG: Ralph Brunet will lead an Open Group Discussion.

Profitable Investing

Mel Babb

HIA Communications

melbabb@...

#161

From: "Mel Babb" <melbabb@...>
Date: Wed Nov 7, 2007 3:00 am
Subject: Request from President of Houston Investors

melmaid44

"HIA Member,

I am requesting that members give consideration to stand for election to an office in HIA for 2008. The election of officers will be at our November meeting. All of our officer positions are listed on our web site under "contacts".

HIA needs new ideas and energy. New officers could invigorate not only the board but the entire HIA organization.

If interested in becoming an officer of HIA, contact me before Saturday at clevefontenot@comcast.net or 713-956-6755.

Best regards,

Cleve Fontenot

HIA President"

#162

From: "Mel Babb" <melbabb@...>
Date: Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:25 pm
Subject: Houston Investors Meeting Sat. 12/8/2007

melmaid44

http://www.adrich.com/Corp/ffrvitae.htm

The Houston Investors Association monthly meeting will take place Saturday, December 8 2007 at Melcher Hall University of Houston Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX.

Check the website after Wed. evening for the upcoming SIG topics. http://houstoninvestors.com/

Click on Agenda to see the topics, go back a page and click on Room Schedule to see which room the SIG is in.

Main Presentation 11:00 AM Featured Speaker - Room 150

" Using CANSLIM with Daily Graphs Online" Fred Richards A long time user of Investors Business Daily's CANSLIM approach, a friend of William O'Neil and a farmer.

For almost 50 years , Fred has been a successful investor. Since 1952, he has had a relationship with William J. O'Neil, the developer of The CAN SLIM^® Investment System. The Strategic Investing methodology incorporates many CAN SLIM^® principles as well as the Investor's Business Daily^® (IBD^®) stock screening and rating systems. He was trained as a fundamental security analyst and trader at 40 Wall Street during the 1960s. Listed in "Who's Who in the World" since 1965 and many other reference sources, his insights and observations on domestic and world economic affairs were fist published in 1972 in his monthly newsletter. "Tis Only My Opinion!" For more information on Fred use this link.

Profitable Investing

Mel Babb

HIA Communications

melbabb@...

#163

From: "Mel Babb" <melbabb@...>
Date: Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:45 pm
Subject: We want Program Ideas for HIA

melmaid44

The Program Committee of HIA appeciates your membership and your support for our speakers by your attendance. Now we are looking for suggestions on speakers or topics for the coming year. Please, send an email to Joe Landry jelandry@... with any comments you have about programs. With your help we hope to continue to provide programs of interest to the membership.

Thank you.

Mel Babb, Membership

Houston Investors Association

#164

From: "Leigh Anderson" <leigh@...>
Date: Sat Dec 8, 2007 1:29 am
Subject: Houston Investors Association Meeting Reminder

leigh1948

http://www.adrich.com/Corp/ffrvitae.htm

Houston Investors Association Meeting Reminder

The Houston Investors Association monthly meeting will take place Saturday, December 8, 2007 at Melcher Hall University of Houston Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX.

The main presentation is

" Using CANSLIM with Daily Graphs Online"

Fred Richards
A long time user of Investors Business Daily's CANSLIM approach, a friend of William O'Neil and a farmer.

For almost 50 years , Mr. Richards has been a successful investor. He was trained as a fundamental security analyst and trader at 40 Wall Street during the 1960s. Listed in "Who's Who in the World" since 1965 and many other reference sources, his insights and observations on domestic and world economic affairs were fist published in 1972 in his monthly news letter. "Tis Only My Opinion!". For Fred's complete CV use this link.

HIA's December 8, 2007 Agenda

-- 08:30 AM --

Stock Market SIG : Al Robison will lead a discussion of the current state of the market. If anyone has any ideas about how we can make money in this market, please bring your ideas to share with the group.

Derivatives / Advanced Options SIG: Jim McWilliams will lead a general discussion.

Trading 101 SIG : John Godell and Ron Stockstill will compile the monthly worksheets, using the chaos attractors. Please complete the next monthly lines on your spreadsheet: Future EPS & Fair Value of S&P. Bring your analysis of the yield curve & bring your calculator. You will be asked to give your summary observations of the market, direction of the trend and if it will continue.

-- 09:30 AM --

Getting Started SIG: Leigh Anderson's topic will be "So What Do You Expect?"

Abstract: What is the outlook for stock & bond market returns over the next 5 or 10 years? We look at academic and historical research that suggests it may be less than many expect. Come see if the Grinch steals Christmas this year.

Mutual Fund SIG: Fred Richards of Strategic Investing will discuss "Economic Indicators and Marker Overview."

Fixed Income SIG: Jon C. Vaughan's topic will be " 7.00% FDIC Insured cds: How Do They Work?"

Special Situation SIG: Will not be held this month .

-- 10:45 AM --

Club Business:

-- 11:00 AM --

Main Meeting: Guest Speaker will be Fred Richards � Using Can Slim � with Daily Graphs Online"

Fred is a long-time user of CAN SLIM, friend of William J O'Neil and currently a farmer. His bio is located at http://www.adrich.com/Corp/ffrvitae.htm

-- 12:15 PM --

Technical Analysis SIG: Will not be held this month.

#165

From: "Moderator Houston Investors Association" <hia@...>
Date: Tue Jan 1, 2008 7:19 pm
Subject: Houston Investors Association Monthly Meeting Notice

hia_moderator

The Houston Investors Association, founded in 1981, is a non-profit association of active investors with a wide range of investment experience and interests. Members meet monthly to exchange investment knowledge and ideas in an informal and friendly environment.

Monthly Meeting Notice

The monthly meeting of the Houston Investors Association will take place Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Melcher Hall University of Houston Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX.

This month our featured speaker is Jeff Friedberg of Friedberg Investment Management, who will present his Outlook for 2008

The main presentation begins at 11:00 AM, and the SIG meetings begin at 8:30 AM. Check the website Thursday prior to the meeting for the SIG topics and meeting room schedules.

Help Houston Investors Association grow!

If you have benefited from the information and sharing at the HIA meetings, let your friends know about us. Invite a guest to join you at one of our monthly meetings. The first visit for guests is free; and let us know so we can make them feel at home.

Want to Get More Involved?

Houston Investors Association is a volunteer organization, and we can't survive without your help. Let us know whether you can just donate a couple of hours a year to assist at the meetings, or take a leadership role. Get involved and enjoy the satisfaction of helping your fellow Houstonians achieve secure financial futures.

Leigh Anderson
HIA Communications
hia@...

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#166

From: "Moderator Houston Investors Association" <hia@...>
Date: Mon Jan 7, 2008 5:00 pm
Subject: Houston Investors Association Monthly Meeting 12 January

hia_moderator

Monthly Meeting Notice

The monthly meeting of the Houston Investors Association will take place Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Melcher Hall University of Houston Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX.

This month our featured speaker is Jeff Friedberg who will present his Outlook for 2008

JEFFREY L. FRIEDBERG founded Friedberg Investment Management, Inc., in April 1979. He was employed by Aero Service Division, Western Geophysical Co., Houston, Texas, initially as an interpreter of aeromagnetic data, eventually as manager of two departments, full time from 1968 to 1979, part time from 1979 to 1983. He has an MS in Geology (Geophysics) from Caltech and a BS in Earth Science from MIT. Jeff has been a long time member of HIA and has spoken numerous times to our group. If you'd like to read more about his approach please link to a transcript of his interview with Wall Street Transcript. http://www.friedberginvestments.com/wstrans.pdf

The main presentation begins at 11:00 AM, and the SIG meetings begin at 8:30 AM. Check the website Thursday prior to the meeting for the SIG topics and meeting room schedules.

Help Houston Investors Association grow!

Want to Get More Involved?

Leigh Anderson
HIA Communications
hia@...

#167

From: "Moderator Houston Investors Association" <hia@...>
Date: Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:32 pm
Subject: Houston Investors Association Monthly Meeting Notice

hia_moderator

Monthly Meeting Notice

The monthly meeting of the Houston Investors Association will take place Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Melcher Hall University of Houston Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX.

This month our featured speaker is Eric Prentis, Ph.D.

Stock Market Speculating Like A Pro

Speculate in the stock market to earn above market returns in both good economic times and bad. The topics covered in this seminar are short selling, how best to sell or cover common stock and momentum speculating. Additional topics covered in the text include understanding trading volume and turning points, money and risk management, and futures and options trading.

Eric L. Prentis (PhD, UH) is the author of The Astute Speculator, ISBN: 978-0-9759660-2-0. He has taught at USC in the graduate business program and held a position as a registered investment adviser.

The main presentation begins at 11:00 AM, and the SIG meetings begin at 8:30 AM. Check the website Thursday prior to the meeting for the SIG topics and meeting room schedules.

Help Houston Investors Association grow!

Want to Get More Involved?

Leigh Anderson
HIA Communications
hia@...

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#168

From: "Moderator Houston Investors Association" <hia@...>
Date: Tue Feb 5, 2008 12:52 am
Subject: HIA�s February 9, 2008 Agenda

hia_moderator

http://www.houstoninvestors.com/

The monthly meeting of the Houston Investors Association will take place Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Melcher Hall University of Houston Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX.

HIA's February 9, 2008 Agenda

-- 08:30 AM --

Stock Market SIG: Al Robison will lead a discussion of the current state of the market, which will probably look better on February 9th than it does at the time of this writing. Please bring your best ideas to share with the group.

Derivatives / Advanced Options SIG: Jim McWilliams and Steve Johnson will discuss Option cycles.

Trading 101 SIG: John Godell & Ron Stockstill request you complete the next monthly lines on your spreadsheet. Future Value and EPS of the S&P. Bring your analysis of the yield curve. We will compile the Weekly worksheet for the chaos attractors. You will be asked to give your summary observations of the market, direction of the trend and if it will continue.

-- 09:30 AM --

Special Situation SIG: Gregor Riesser will discuss examining Special Situations in Stocks, Closed End Funds and Mergers. As always, audience participation and suggestions are strongly encouraged.

Getting Started SIG: Leigh Anderson's topic will be " Making the Last Check Bounce."

Abstract: Exhausting your retirement portfolio before you die can be embarrassing. How much can you safely withdraw each year without running out (or leaving too much to your no-good kids)? The conventional advice from financial planners is more risky than you think. We take a look at the odds in today's markets, and consider strategies to avoid a dog-food diet.

Mutual Fund SIG: Pat Finnegan's topic will be "ETF Investing Timing using Fasttrack and Trade."

Fixed Income SIG: Bill Payne's topic will be "Achieving High Yields in a Low Interest Rate Environment."

-- 10:45 AM --

Club Business:

-- 11:00 AM --

Main Meeting: Guest Speaker will be Eric Prentis, Ph.D. whose topic will be "Stock Market Speculating Like A Pro."

Speculate in the stock market to earn above market returns in both good economic times and bad. The topics covered in this meeting will be short selling, how best to sell or cover common stock and momentum speculating. Additional topics covered in the text include understanding trading volume and turning points, money and risk management, and futures and options trading.

-- 12:15 PM --

Technical Analysis SIG: Will not be held this month.

#169

From: "Moderator Houston Investors Association" <hia@...>
Date: Thu Feb 7, 2008 6:01 pm
Subject: Raffle -- Trading on Target course

hia_moderator

Trading on Target course description

At the HIA meeting Saturday 9 Feb, Joe Landry will raffle the following course on technical trading for the benefit of Houston Investors Association. The linked PDF file has images of the course materials.

RAFFLE

(you don't have to be present to win)

TRADING ON TARGET COURSE (excellent condition )

BENEFIT - HOUSTON INVESTORS ASSOCIATION

TICKET - Donation $5 a chance.

100% of the proceeds go to Houston Investor's Association Treasury.

DONOR - Joe Landry

#170

From: "Leigh Anderson (Houston Investors Association)" <hia@...>
Date: Thu Feb 7, 2008 8:09 pm
Subject: Desk Duty at HIA Meeting Sat

hia_moderator

If you attend the Houston Investors Association meeting, say thanks to our HIA Desk Duty Volunteers this Saturday:

Alan Farrington - 8:15 to 9:30
Alan Selbst - 9:30 to 10:45

Thank you, Volunteers !

#171

From: "Moderator Houston Investors Association" <hia@...>
Date: Sat Mar 1, 2008 10:35 pm
Subject: Houston Investors Association Monthly Meeting 8 March

hia_moderator

This email may also be read on the web at
http://tayara.com/hia/archives/71

Monthly Meeting Notice

The monthly meeting of the Houston Investors Association will take place Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Melcher Hall, on University of Houston Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX.

This month our featured speaker is

Don Wilson
Tango5 Presentation
with emphasis on ETFs

The main presentation begins at 11:00 AM, and the SIG meetings begin at 8:30 AM. Check the website Thursday prior to the meeting for the SIG topics and meeting room schedules.

Help Houston Investors Association grow!

Want to Get More Involved?

Leigh Anderson
HIA Communications
hia@...

#172

From: "Moderator Houston Investors Association" <hia@...>
Date: Tue Mar 4, 2008 11:44 pm
Subject: HIA March 8, 2008 Agenda

hia_moderator

The monthly meeting of the Houston Investors Association will take place Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Melcher Hall, on University of Houston Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX.

-- 08:30 AM --

Stock Market SIG: Jeff Friedberg will lead the discussion on March 8th. Jeff always has plenty of things to talk about, but any ideas anyone else in the group wants to bring up will also be welcome.

Derivatives / Advanced Options SIG: Jim McWilliams and Steve Johnson topic will be announced later.

Trading 101 SIG: John Godell & Ron Stockstill request you complete the next monthly lines on your spreadsheet computing the Est fair value of the S&P. Bring your analysis of the yield curve. You will be asked to give your summary observations of the market, direction of the trend, and will it continue?

-- 09:30 AM --

Getting Started SIG: Leigh Anderson's topic will be " What Was I Thinking???! How our smart brains make us dumb investors."

Abstract: We investors face no greater challenges than taming our own emotions and avoiding mental errors of our own making. Recent discoveries in Behavioral Economics can help us recognize common decision traps and possibly learn to step around them.

Mutual Fund SIG: Jimmy Hixson's topic will be " Understanding Medicare options."

Basic Medicare

Medicare Supplement Policies

Medicare Advantage Programs (PFFS, Kelseycare, etc)

Because Kelsey-Seybold no longer accepts Medicare and you must join KelseyCare, we will look at some of the specifics with in their 2 programs. Please do some homework in advance if you think you might be interested in KelseyCare. You must live in certain County's or zip codes to be eligible. Go to: http://www.kelseycareadvantage.com/ then click on Cost Savings (click here). Then on the right side click on either:

Summary of Benefits
KelseyCare Advantage
KelseyCare Advantage Standard Option

KelseyCare Advantage is like Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance), Part B (Medical Insurance - doctors, outpatient etc),

Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug) all rolled into one HMO type plan.

KelseyCare Advantage Standard Option is like Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance), Part B (Medical Insurance - doctors, outpatient etc),

but does NOT contain Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug) coverage. There are other differences within the program.

Fixed Income SIG: Jon C. Vaughan, CFA, Partner, Tri-Star Financial topic will be "Tax Free Municipals � Opportunity or Disaster??"

-- 10:45 AM --

Club Business:

-- 11:00 AM --

Main Meeting: Guest Speaker will be Don Wilson whose presentation will be "Tango5 Presentation with Emphasis on ETFs"

Don Wilson's background has been in large corporations and later in small businesses. He is retired now, but before that he considered myself a businessman. He has successfully owned/bought/sold several small businesses. This has helped him immensely in the investment arena, because you take the same kinds of risk and learn you can't win them all in business. You learn how to control your losses and your risk just as you must do with investing. He started this Tango5 effort to begin teaching his adult children how to invest his way, the Tango way. It just developed from there, now he has some friends and several hundred others around the country, and a few overseas using this process for investing.

He has been investing full time in the financial markets since 1989. Over that period he has tried many types of investments and the one he uses now described as Tango5 and TangoETF works best for him. Tango5 is a packaged semi automatic mechanical Mutual Fund/ETF trading method; all the design and programming is completed for you. All you do is set up the files in the correct directories, download the data, and double click a batch file on your desktop. This runs all the files and outputs a complete report with instructions for "What and When to Buy Sell or Hold". For more visit www.donsfunds.com.

-- 12:15 PM --

Technical Analysis SIG: Ralph Brunet topic to be announced.

-- 1:45 PM --

Internet SIG: Ralph Brunet topic to be announced.

#173

From: "Moderator Houston Investors Association" <hia@...>
Date: Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:01 am
Subject: Getting Started SIG news

hia_moderator

There will be no session of the Getting Started SIG in April. The next session will be May.

Note that all presentations are online at
http://tayara.com/hia/archives/category/presentations

and Flash Video with audio narrations of some of the presentations are online at
http://tayara.com/hia/archives/category/presentations/narrated

If you've enjoyed the SIG, I welcome your suggestions for future topics. I have a number in mind, including the role of annuities in retirement strategies, how to make a million dollars (start with two million and make some common mistakes), styles of investing (value, momentum, growth, etc), bonds, the Ultimate Secret of Investing (that there is no secret), the role of randomness in investing (and in our lives), black swans, what investors should look for in financial statements, a method for value investing, �

Any particular interests will be considered. Email me at hia@...

-- Leigh Anderson

#174

From: "Moderator Houston Investors Association" <hia@...>
Date: Thu Mar 27, 2008 9:01 pm
Subject: Houston Investors Association Monthly Meeting 12 April

hia_moderator

If you have trouble reading this in email, please click
http://tayara.com/hia/archives/83

Monthly Meeting Notice

The monthly meeting of the Houston Investors Association will take place Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Melcher Hall, on University of Houston Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX. This month our featured speaker is

Byron Haven
"M is for Market"
(as in CANSLIM)

I personally find the Market to be the most ambiguous component of CANSLIM. However, because it is such a critical element of the method, it is essential to determine what phase the market is in before one invests. William O'Neil explains that during market tops �. read more

The main presentation begins at 11:00 AM, and the SIG meetings begin at 8:30 AM. Check the website Thursday prior to the meeting for the SIG topics and meeting room schedules.

Help Houston Investors Association grow!

Want to Get More Involved?

Leigh Anderson HIA Communications hia@...

#175

From: "Joseph Landry" <jelandry@...>
Date: Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:52 pm
Subject: HIA Benefit Raffle -Encyclopedia of Candlestick Charts

rob61roy

At the April Houston Investors Association meeting we will hold a raffle for Tom Bulkowski's newest book, Encyclopedia of Candlestick Charts. The raffle is for the benefit of HIA's treasury with the tickets selling for $5 each. Tom is the author of several books on chart patterns, including the Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns. Cleve Fontenot and I have had a chance to review it and it's an excellent book laying out backtested results of the most profitable chart patterns. The street price of the book is $150 and is described in the link. http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0470182016/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link

The drawing will be held on Sat. April 12th at the general meeting. See Tom's site Bulkowski's Watch List

#176

From: "Joseph Landry" <jelandry@...>
Date: Tue Apr 8, 2008 12:04 pm
Subject: Houston Investors Association April Meeting Agenda

rob61roy

HIA's April 12, 2008 Agenda

-- 08:30 AM --

Stock Market SIG: Al Robison will lead a discussion of the current state of the market, which is starting to look a lot better than it did at the time of our last meeting. Please bring your best ideas to share with the group.

Derivatives / Advanced Options SIG: James McWilliams will discuss "New Items in the Thinkorswim Trading Platform."

Trading 101 SIG: John Godell & Ron Stockstill request you compile monthly worksheets using Bill Williams Chaos Attractors and have your sheets completed. We will discuss your summary observations on the ETF S&P.

We will again look at the detail of Trade #1.

-- 09:30 AM --

Getting Started SIG: Leigh Anderson's SIG will not be held this month.

Mutual Fund SIG: Jimmy Hixson's topic will be "Outlook for the Economy - short term and longer term."

Fixed Income SIG: John Bott, CFA, Partner, Tri-Star Financial topic will be "It's the economy, stooped!"

-- 10:45 AM --

Club Business:

Tom Bulkowski, the author of definitive books on chart patterns, including the Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns has generously donated his newest book on candlestick patterns to HIA for a door prize raffle. Raffle tickets will be sold for $5.00/ticket. Joe Landry and Cleve Fontenot have had an opportunity to review it and it's an excellent book laying out backtested results of the most profitable chart patterns. The street price of the book is $150 and is described below. The drawing will be held on Sat. April 12th at the general meeting. See Tom's site Bulkowski's Watch List

-- 11:00 AM --

Main Meeting: Guest speaker will be Byron Haven whose topic is " M is for Market."

Mr. Haven personally finds the Market to be the most ambiguous component of CANSLIM. However, because it is such a critical element of the method, it is essential to determine what phase the market is in before one invests. William O'Neil explains that during market tops, volume and price patterns of the major indices (such as the Dow Jones) demonstrate distribution, and during market bottoms, accumulation. Still, most of the time the market is neither bottoming nor topping�it is trending. One should attempt to be fully invested during an up-trend, and remain in cash or go short in a down-trend.

Byron Haven has been registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as a Registered Representative since 1986 and as a Registered Principal since 1993. He has a B.S. Degree in Chemistry from Harvey Mudd College and spent twelve years with Chevron as a Chemist and Systems Analyst. He worked as a part-time stockbroker for six years before retiring from Chevron and founding Fortune Quest Financial in 1992. In 2001 Fortune Quest Financial merged with Rhino Asset Management to form Hg Capital Advisors, LLC to focus on proprietary investment programs.

-- 12:15 PM --

Technical Analysis SIG: Ralph Brunet topic to be announced.

-- 1:45 PM --

Internet SIG: Ralph Brunet topic to be announced.

#177

From: "Joseph Landry" <jelandry@...>
Date: Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:48 pm
Subject: Membership Dues

rob61roy

Houston Investors Association

Dear Fellow Members

Membership Dues Increase

The HIA Board of Directors has unanimously voted to raise the annual membership dues from $60 per year to $75 per year. Three-year memberships will rise from $150 to $195. Adding an additional family member to your membership will continue to cost $10 for a 1-year and $30 for a 3-year. While first-time Visitors can still visit for free, repeat visits will go up from $10 to $15 per visit. All these changes will be effective on October 1, 2008.

The HIA has not had an increase in Dues for several years. Meanwhile, our Membership today is only about half what it was 10 years ago, and this decline has eaten into our cash surplus, reducing it from $12,000 to $9,000. We currently pay rent to the University of Houston at $500 per month, and this is expected to increase in this year. ( If anyone knows where the HIA might rent three centrally-located, quality classrooms or meeting rooms with internet access for significantly less than $500/month, please contact HIA President Cleve Fontenot.)

Everyone will pay the new Membership Dues starting on the same date -- October 1, 2008. We will send out e-mails to everyone in September, reminding them that their dues are due October first. The new dues will be accepted only by CHECK or by cash -- credit cards will no longer be accepted, in order to reduce paperwork and processing fees. You can turn your check or cash in at the Front Desk during a meeting, or you can mail in your check using a pre-addressed, stamped envelope handed out at our meetings starting in August.

After October 1, Everyone who pays for the year 10/1/08 - 9/30/09 will receive a permanent, laminated name tag. You will need to wear your name tag at every meeting. If you forget to bring it, you will need to check in the Front Desk and get a temporary name tag for that day.

If your particular dues are coming up for renewal before October 1, 2008, you will be asked to pay just enough at the old rate (i.e. $60/12 = $5/month) to bring you up to October 1, 2008. If you have already paid at the old membership rate for a year that runs past October 1, 2008, you keep your membership at the old rate until your 12 months are up. After that, you will owe at the new rate for the rest of the months until October September 30, 2009. Existing 3-year memberships will be rolled over using the same principles -- they will run at their old rate until their existing 3 years are over.

To accomodate Visitors and New Members, we will continue to accept credit card payments from them. However, we will accept only Mastercard and Visa -- we will not take American Express or Discover. (Again, all existing, renewing Members must renew by check or by cash).

As always, the HIA will not be able to refund Membership Dues to members who wish to leave the HIA before their terms are up.

We believe that this new system will be more convenient for everyone -- once we get past the transition. We beg your indulgence during the months of transition.

Respectfully,

---- Jerry Wendelin, Treasurer

#178

From: "Joseph Landry" <jelandry@...>
Date: Mon May 5, 2008 9:50 pm
Subject: Houston Investors Association May Meeting Notice and Agenda

rob61roy

The monthly meeting of the Houston Investors Association will take place Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Melcher Hall University of Houston Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX.

http://www.houstoninvestors.com/

HIA's May 10, 2008 Agenda

-- 08:30 AM --

Stock Market SIG: Fred Richards of Strategic Investing of Dallas topic will be the presenter. His topic will be "CAN SLIM� Strategies in Difficult Markets." Fred will continue his discussion during the scheduled Mutual Fund SIG time.

Fred will be the speaker for both the Stock Market SIG and Mutual Fund SIG.

Derivatives / Advanced Options SIG: Steve Johnson will discuss strategies for different expectations. James McWilliams will discuss a trade that he made.

Trading 101 SIG: John Godell & Ron Stockstill will review Current Long Term Trend, S&P. We can now objectively observe a long term trend change, now what? Ron has some ideas and will present them at the meeting.

-- 09:30 AM --

Special Situation SIG: Will not be held this month.

Getting Started SIG: Leigh Anderson's topic to be announced.

Mutual Fund SIG: Fred Richards of Strategic Investing of Dallas topic will be the presenter. His topic will be "Economic Indicators and Market Overview."

Fixed Income SIG: Bill Payne, Tri-Star Financial, topic will be "Rule 72: The Cost of Waiting."

-- 10:45 AM --

Club Business:

-- 11:00 AM --

Main Meeting: Guest Speaker will be Bruce Robinson. His topic will be "The Wisdom of the Signal Crowd".

Bruce will speak about the wisdom of using many signals in the application of trade timing and builds his talk from the book, "The Wisdom of Crowds" by James Surowecki. Surowecki makes the argument that large groups of people are smarter than an elite few, no matter how brilliant.

-- 12:15 PM --

Technical Analysis SIG: Ralph Brunet topic will be "Topics of Interest."

-- 1:45 PM --

Internet SIG: Ralph Brunet will hold an Open Group Discussion.

#179

From: "Moderator Houston Investors Association" <hia@...>
Date: Thu May 29, 2008 8:08 pm
Subject: Houston Investors Association Monthly Meeting 14 June

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Monthly Meeting Notice

The monthly meeting of the Houston Investors Association will take place Saturday, 14 June 2008 at Melcher Hall, on University of Houston Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX. This month our featured speaker is

Jeffrey E. Curtiss

Issues to Consider in Investment Management for Individual Investors

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The main presentation begins at 11:00 AM, and the SIG meetings begin at 8:30 AM. Check the website Thursday prior to the meeting for the SIG topics and meeting room schedules.

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#180

From: "Moderator Houston Investors Association" <hia@...>
Date: Mon Jun 9, 2008 5:03 pm
Subject: Houston Investors Association Meeting 14 June -- Agenda

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HIA's June 14, 2008 Agenda

-- 08:30 AM --

Stock Market SIG: Jeff Friedberg will lead the discussion on June 14. Jeff always has plenty of things to talk about, but any ideas anyone else in the group wants to bring up will also be welcome.

Derivatives / Advanced Options SIG: James McWilliams will lead a general discussion.

Trading 101 SIG: John Godell & Ron Stockstill will review monthly worksheets, using the Chaos Attractors. The Group will analyze their summary observations. They will also go over momentum investing in either the Index, International, or Sector ETF's.

-- 09:30 AM --

Special Situation SIG: Gregor Riesser's SIG will not be held this month.

Getting Started SIG: Leigh Anderson's topic will be "Show Me the Money"

Abstract: For value investors, "cash is king". We look at why cash flow matters, review some common definitions of Free Cash Flow, and apply rules for valuing a stock based on cash flow. And if you don't want to do your own homework, we'll recommend a couple of cash-flow-based stock report services.

Mutual Fund SIG: Jimmy Hixson's topic will be "Why is Inflation getting so bad? It's more than Oil."

Fixed Income SIG: John Bott, CFA, Partner, Tri-Star Financial topic will be "Economically the US has to Change The Rules Now."

-- 10:45 AM --

Club Business: Raffle of Chris Manning's "Proven Chart Patterns, 3 Day Master Advanced Workshop Seminar," donated by Alan Farrington.

Course contains 16 VHS cassettes covering subjects from mastering TC2000 & TCNet, mastering fundamentals (asset allocation logistics, strategy selection, screening on the internet, finding undervalued stocks, introduction to charting), advanced trading strategies including one of Manning's live workshops (TA divergences, volume, elliot wave, pps targets, power strategies, building systems), and mastering charting (intro to charting, advanced sell stops, trending & breakout patterns, reversal patterns, bar chart patterns, candlesticks & gaps, papertrading, options, putting it all together.

The proceeds go to the HIA treasury.

-- 11:00 AM --

Main Meeting: Guest speaker will be Jeffrey E. Curtiss whose topic will be "Issues to Consider in Investment Management for Individual Investors."

Jeffrey E. Curtiss, CFA, J.D., L.L.M. (Taxation)
Email: jcurtiss@...

Jeffrey E. Curtiss is a member of the Board of Directors of KBR, Inc. He serves as Chairman of its Audit Committee and also serves on its Health, Safety and Environmental Committee. He served as a member of its Independent Committee that evaluated aspects of the KBR split-off from Halliburton and also served on the KBR Compensation and Nominating/Corporate Governance Committees during 2007.

Mr. Curtiss received a BSBA degree from the University of Nebraska College of Business Administration (1970) with high distinction; a JD degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law (1971) and an LLM degree in taxation from the School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis (1975). He became a CPA in 1971; a lawyer in 1972 and a CFA charterholder in 2006.

He has experience with Peat, Marwick & Mitchell, receiving his CPA certificate from Colorado, and with Nelson, Harding, Marchetti, Leonard & Tate, a law firm. From 1973-79, he was employed by Monsanto Company in tax and international treasury positions. He was Asst. Treasurer, VP of Corporate Development and VP of Finance of G.D. Searle from 1979-88, and he became CFO of the Coleman Company; Heritage Media; Browning-Ferris Industries ("BFI") and Service Corporation International ("SCI") from 1988-2006. His experience is with large publicly owned international companies engaged in manufacturing (pharmaceuticals, chemicals, camping and outdoor products) and/or services (media, waste services and death care services). Mr. Curtiss served on the Board of Directors of Heritage Media and American Ref-Fuel, a $2 billion waste to energy joint venture owned 50% by BFI.

Mr. Curtiss is a member of the AICPA, Financial Executives International ("FEI"), CFA Institute, CFA Society of Houston, American Assn. of Attorney-CPAs, Economics Club of Chicago and the National Association of Corporate Directors. He is an inactive member of the Illinois, Nebraska and Missouri Bar Associations. He served as past President of the Houston Chapter of FEI, Regional Director and Secretary to FEI (National). He serves on FEI's Audit Committee and is a Director of the Houston Chapter of FEI. He is active in the CFA Society of Houston, teaching Level 3 Rice University CFA Review classes and participates on the Houston CFA Scholarship Committee. In the 1970s, he taught accounting at three universities; published several tax related articles and served as Municipal Judge of the City of Manchester, Missouri.

He has been married to Margaret Curtiss for 31+ years and has two grown sons who live in Houston, Texas. His hobbies include travel, bird hunting, Nebraska football, investing and an exercise routine.

-- 12:15 PM --

Technical Analysis SIG: Ralph Brunet topic to be announced.

SIG Meeting Meeting Room

----------------- --------------------

8:30 AM

Stock Market SIG Room 150

Derivatives SIG Room 110

Trading 101 SIG Room 112

9:30 AM

Getting Started SIG Room 150

Mutual Fund SIG Room 110

Fixed Income SIG Room 112

10:45 AM

Club Business Room 150

11:00 AM

Main Meeting Room 150

12:15 PM

Technical Analysis SIG Room 112

#181

From: "Moderator Houston Investors Association" <hia@...>
Date: Sun Jul 6, 2008 12:43 am
Subject: Houston Investors Association Monthly Meeting 12 July

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Monthly Meeting Notice

The monthly meeting of the Houston Investors Association will take place Saturday, 12 July 2008 at Melcher Hall, on University of Houston Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX. This month our featured speaker is

Myrna Agris "Perspectives in Estate Planning"

(Note this is a change of program; we will provide more information in a following email)

The main presentation begins at 11:00 AM, and the SIG meetings begin at 8:30 AM. Check the website Thursday prior to the meeting for the SIG topics and meeting room schedules.

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#182

From: "Moderator Houston Investors Association" <hia@...>
Date: Tue Jul 8, 2008 9:14 pm
Subject: Houston Investors Association Monthly Meeting 12 July [Updated]

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UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENT

Monthly Meeting Notice

Myrna Agris
"Perspectives in Estate Planning"

Prior to joining Smith Barney in 1999, Ms. Agris practiced law in Houston in the area of Estate Planning. She is one of the authors of the Elderlaw Handbook published by the Houston Bar Association, and is on the Elderlaw Committee of the Houston Bar Association.

Ms. Agris is certified by Smith Barney as a Wealth Advisory Specialist, and helps individuals, families, and business owners control their affairs, protect their families, and manage their assets.

The main presentation begins at 11:00 AM, and the SIG meetings begin at 8:30 AM. Check the website Thursday prior to the meeting for the SIG topics and meeting room schedules.

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SIG details follow:

HIA's July 12, 2008 Agenda

� 08:30 AM �

Stock Market SIG: Al Robison will lead a discussion of the current state of the market, which we can at least hope will look better on July 12th than it does at the time of this writing. Please bring your best ideas to share with the group.

Derivatives / Advanced Options SIG: James McWilliams will discuss "Option Pricing."

Trading 101 SIG: John Godell & Ron Stockstill will review the monthly analysis of the S&P. They will also discuss "Balance Line Setups, Entries and Risk."

� 09:30 AM �

Getting Started SIG: Leigh Anderson's topic will be "How Low Can It Go?"

Think the market has bottomed? Think again. We review the metrics that say we're not even half way there. But on a brighter note we'll look at value-based investment strategies designed for the stuck-in-the-mud market we anticipate over the next several years.

Mutual Fund SIG: Jimmy Hixson's topics will be "Simple System for Determining the Major Trend, Understanding the McClellan Oscillator in a Bull & Bear Trend, and Current Market Outlook."

Fixed Income SIG: John P. Bott, II, Chief Economist & Host of "Where Wall Street Meets Main Street" on Biz Radio 1320, explores "Where You Are With Your Existing Returns: Is It Time For a Change??"

� 10:45 AM �

Club Business:

� 11:00 AM �

Main Meeting: Guest Speaker will be Myrna Agris, Wealth Advisory Specialist. Her topic will be "Perspectives in Estate Planning."

Ms. Agris is certified by Smith Barney as a Wealth Advisory Specialist, and helps individuals, families, and business owners control their affairs, protect their families, and manage their assets.

� 12:15 PM �

Technical Analysis SIG: Ralph Brunet topic to be announced.

� 1:45 PM �

Internet SIG: Ralph Brunet topic to be announced.

#183

From: "Moderator Houston Investors Association" <hia@...>
Date: Sat Aug 2, 2008 7:16 pm
Subject: Houston Investors Association Monthly Meeting 9 August

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Monthly Meeting Notice

The monthly meeting of the Houston Investors Association will take place Saturday, 9 August 2008 at Melcher Hall, on University of Houston Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX.

This month our featured speaker is

John Bott

"Safe Havens"

Tri-star Investments http://www.tristar.us/

John Bott now a regular on KSEV 700 with Lance Roberts

John has worked with investment securities for over 27 years. He is a well-known financial educator in the Houston, Texas area and taught on the adjunct faculty at the University of Houston School of business for a number of years. In his 27+ years in the field of Finance, Business and Economics, he was also financial consultant for the Gulf Coast Financial Managers society. As a business owner, Mr. Bott was the advisor and speaker for Pennsylvania Independent Bankers Association, West Virginia Independent Bankers, and the Michigan Association of Community Bankers. Mr. Bott has also been a frequent guest on "The Money Man Report" with Daniel Frishberg.

As an author, Mr. Bott has written a highly regarded newsletter "Trendtracker" for over 18+ years, giving remarkable insights to the economic and financial markets. Mr. Bott has been used as the source for articles for Bloomberg magazine and a guest columnist for "Changing Times" magazine, and economic editorialist for the "New Enterpriser" Newsletter.

Mr. Bott's community activities in Houston include: Founder of the Northwest Coalition of Civic Organizations, Executive Director of Playhouse 1960, Board Member of Starmakers of the Northwest, as well as baseball, soccer, football and basketball coach for Inwood Dad's Club, Walnut Bend Recreational Center, and Candlelight League.

An Alumnus of the University of Houston and Southwest Texas State University, Mr. Bott lives in Northwest Houston with his wife Debra. They have 7 children, 4 grandchildren (and 2 more on the way).

The main presentation begins at 11:00 AM, and the SIG meetings begin at 8:30 AM. Check the website Thursday prior to the meeting for the SIG topics and meeting room schedules.

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#184

From: "Moderator Houston Investors Association" <hia@...>
Date: Mon Aug 4, 2008 10:52 pm
Subject: Updated: Houston Investors Association Monthly Meeting 9 August

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Here is an update with additional information about the program: John is a noted expert on financial markets, and this will be a very interesting and timely topic.

John Bott

"Safe Havens"

"What inning are we in on the financial meltdown?" John Bott will tell you why we are in pre game batting practice. Or do you think the financial meltdown is in the 9th inning? Our speaker says the game has not started yet.

Monthly Meeting Notice

The monthly meeting of the Houston Investors Association will take place Saturday, 9 August 2008 at Melcher Hall, on University of Houston Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX. The main presentation begins at 11:00 AM, and the SIG meetings begin at 8:30 AM. Check the website Thursday prior to the meeting for the SIG topics and meeting room schedules. This month our featured speaker is

John Bott

"Safe Havens"

"What inning are we in on the financial meltdown?" John Bott will tell you why we are in pre game batting practice. Or do you think the financial meltdown is in the 9th inning? Our speaker says the game has not started yet.
Tri-star Investments http://www.tristar.us/John Bott now a regular on KSEV 700 with Lance Roberts
John has worked with investment securities for over 27 years. He is a well-known financial educator in the Houston, Texas area and taught on the adjunct faculty at the University of Houston School of business for a number of years. In his 27+ years in the field of Finance, Business and Economics, he was also financial consultant for the Gulf Coast Financial Managers society. As a business owner, Mr. Bott was the advisor and speaker for Pennsylvania Independent Bankers Association, West Virginia Independent Bankers, and the Michigan Association of Community Bankers. Mr. Bott has also been a frequent guest on "The Money Man Report" with Daniel Frishberg.As an author, Mr. Bott has written a highly regarded newsletter "Trendtracker" for over 18+ years, giving remarkable insights to the economic and financial markets. Mr. Bott has been used as the source for articles for Bloomberg magazine and a guest columnist for "Changing Times" magazine, and economic editorialist for the "New Enterpriser" Newsletter.Mr. Bott's community activities in Houston include: Founder of the Northwest Coalition of Civic Organizations, Executive Director of Playhouse 1960, Board Member of Starmakers of the Northwest, as well as baseball, soccer, football and basketball coach for Inwood Dad's Club, Walnut Bend Recreational Center, and Candlelight League.An Alumnus of the University of Houston and Southwest Texas State University, Mr. Bott lives in Northwest Houston with his wife Debra. They have 7 children, 4 grandchildren (and 2 more on the way).

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#185

From: "Moderator Houston Investors Association" <hia@...>
Date: Tue Sep 2, 2008 10:52 pm
Subject: Houston Investors Association Monthly Meeting 13 September

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Monthly Meeting Notice

The monthly meeting of the Houston Investors Association will take place Saturday, 13 September 2008 at Melcher Hall, on University of Houston Campus 4800 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX. The main presentation begins at 11:00 AM, and the SIG meetings begin at 8:30 AM. Check the website Thursday prior to the meeting for the SIG topics and meeting room schedules. This month our featured speaker is

Ron Rowland
All Star Investor

"The Dangers of ETFs and How to Avoid Them"

Why market orders, stop-orders, market-on-close orders, etc. often do not have the desired effect when using many ETFs and how you can overcome those obstacles.

Ron is the founder All Star Investor and serves as its Executive Editor. He is also Chief Investment Officer of Capital Cities Asset Management (www.ccam.com). Quoted by Forbes, Barron's, Kiplingers and the New York Times, Ron is the industry go-to guy for sector rotation insight. Having run a hedge fund, a mutual fund, and now managed accounts, Ron has experience in both money management and investment publications. Ron developed his own fund/equity momentum indicators while working as an engineer at IBM. His All Star Fidelity Single Sector Strategy average returns are 19.6% for 17 years!

Hulbert Finanical Digest has rated Ron's Single Sector Strategy #1 for many years. It is the all-time leader among Fidelity Funds portfolios.

Ron, former U.S. Investing Champion, earned his bachelor's in Computer and Electrical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati with additional studies at the University of Texas. Ron has been publishing All Star Investor for the past 17 years.

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#186

From: "Moderator Houston Investors Association" <hia@...>
Date: Thu Sep 11, 2008 5:12 pm
Subject: Important Notice -- Meeting Cancelled -- Houston Investors Association

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Due to the approach of Hurricane Ike, the September 13 meeting of the
Houston Investors Association has been cancelled. We will resume our
regular meeting schedule in October.

We urge you to take precautions and monitor the storm carefully. We
hope that you and your family will be safe, and that we will see you at
our next meeting.

== Leigh Anderson