01/31/2005

Relief Rally

Hello!

It appears that the market is reacting favorably to the end of month mergers announcements and to the news that the elections in Iraq went somewhat smoothly. It would not surprise us if the Fed possibly increased interest rates by 1/4% at the FOMC meeting this week.

Are your donors tired of unwanted telephone calls during dinner? Take a look at government sponsored "do not call" list at www.donotcall.gov and consider signing up your telephone numbers (and cell phone numbers).

Are your donors financially responsible for a parent in a lower tax bracket? Consider having them talk to their tax adviser about gifting assets to your parents.

Terri G. Millson, CIMC President

Ray Dicius, CSA, GEPC LPL Branch Manager