Case 08-28469-EPK Doc 1 Filed 12/03/08 Page 1 of 10 B1 (Official Form 1) (1/08) United States Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida - West Palm Beach Voluntary Petition Name of Debtor (if individual, enter Last, First, Middle): Name of Joint Debtor (Spouse) (Last, First, Middle): All Other Names used by the Debtor in the last 8 years (include married, maiden, and trade names): All Other Names used by the Joint Debtor in the last 8 years (include married, maiden, and trade names): Proven Methods Seminars, LLC National Grants Conferences Last four digits of Soc. Sec. or Individual-Taxpayer I.D. (ITIN) No./Complete EIN Last four digits of Soc. Sec. or Individual-Taxpayer I.D. (ITIN) No./Complete EIN (if more than one, state all): EIN: 36-4215049 (if more than one, state all): Street Address of Joint Debtor (No. and Street, City, and State Street Address of Debtor (No. and Street, City, and State) 6400 Park of Commerce Ste 2 Boca Raton, FL ZIPCODE ZIPCODE 33487 County of Residence or of the Principal Place of Business: County of Residence or of the Principal Place of Business: Palm Beach Mailing Address of Debtor (if different from street address): PO Box 811209 Boca Raton, FL Mailing Address of Joint Debtor (if different from street address): ZIPCODE ZIPCODE 33481 Location of Principal Assets of Business Debtor (if different from street address above): Chapter of Bankruptcy Code Under Which the Petition is Filed (Check one box) Chapter 7 Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of a Foreign Chapter 9 Main Proceeding Chapter 11 Chapter 15 Petition for Chapter 12 Recognition of a Foreign Chapter 13 Nonmain Proceeding Nature of Business (Check one box) Health Care Business Single Asset Real Estate as defined in 11 U.S.C. ? 101 (51B) Railroad Type of Debtor (Form of Organization) (Check one box) Bankruptcy2008 (C)1991-2008, New Hope Software, Inc., ver. 4.4.5-723 - 31021 - Adobe PDF ZIPCODE Individual (includes Joint Debtors) See Exhibit D on page 2 of this form. Corporation (includes LLC and LLP) Stockbroker Partnership Other (If debtor is not one of the above entities, check this box and state type of entity below.) Commodity Broker Clearing Bank Other Nature of Debts (Check one box) Debts are primarily consumer debts, defined in 11 U.S.C. ?101(8) as "incurred by an individual primarily for a personal, family, or household purpose." Tax-Exempt Entity (Check box, if applicable) Debtor is a tax-exempt organization under Title 26 of the United States Code (the Internal Revenue Code) Filing Fee (Check one box) Debts are primarily business debts Full Filing Fee attached Chapter 11 Debtors Check one box: Debtor is a small business as defined in 11 U.S.C. ? 101(51D) Filing Fee to be paid in installments (Applicable to individuals only) Must attach signed application for the court's consideration certifying that the debtor is unable to pay fee except in installments. Rule 1006(b). See Official Form No. 3A. Debtor is not a small business as defined in 11 U.S.C. ? 101(51D) Check if: Debtor's aggregate noncontingent liquidated debts (excluding debts owed to insiders or affiliates) are less than $2,190,000 Filing Fee waiver requested (applicable to chapter 7 individuals only). Must attach signed application for the court's consideration. See Official Form 3B. Check all applicable boxes A plan is being filed with this petition. Acceptances of the plan were solicited prepetition from one or more classes, in accordance with 11 U.S.C. ? 1126(b). Statistical/Administrative Information THIS SPACE IS FOR COURT USE ONLY Debtor estimates that funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors. Debtor estimates that, after any exempt property is excluded and administrative expenses paid, there will be no funds available for distribution to unsecured creditors. Estimated Number of Creditors 1-49 50-99 200-999 10005000 5,00110,000 $100,001 to $500,000 $500,001 to $1 million $1,000,001 to $10 million $10,000,001 to $50 million $50,000,001 to $100 million $100,001 to $500,000 $500,001 to $1 million $1,000,001 to $10 million $10,000,001 to $50 million $50,000,001 to $100 million 100-199 10,00125,000 25,00150,000 50,001100,000 Over 100,000 $100,000,001 to $500 million $500,000,001 to $1 billion More than $1 billion $100,000,001 to $500 million $500,000,001 to $1 billion More than $1 billion Estimated Assets $0 to $50,000 $50,001 to $100,000 Estimated Liabilities $0 to $50,000 $50,001 to $100,000 B1 (Official Form 1) (1/08) Case 08-28469-EPK Doc 1 Filed 12/03/08 Page 2 of 10 Page 2 Name of Debtor(s): Voluntary Petition Proven Methods Seminars, LLC (This page must be completed and filed in every case) All Prior Bankruptcy Cases Filed Within Last 8 Years (If more than two, attach additional sheet) Case Number: Date Filed: Location Where Filed: Case Number: Date Filed: Name of Debtor: Case Number: Location Where Filed: NONE N.A. Pending Bankruptcy Case Filed by any Spouse, Partner or Affiliate of this Debtor (If more than one, attach additional sheet) Proven Methods Seminars, LLC Date Filed: 08-32460 11/26/08 Relationship: District: Northern District of Illinois Judge: Involuntary Bankruptcy Exhibit B Exhibit A (To be completed if debtor is required to file periodic reports (e.g., forms 10K and 10Q) with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is requesting relief under chapter 11) Exhibit A is attached and made a part of this petition. (To be completed if debtor is an individual whose debts are primarily consumer debts) I, the attorney for the petitioner named in the foregoing petition, declare that I have informed the petitioner that [he or she] may proceed under chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13 of title 11, United States Code, and have explained the relief available under each such chapter. I further certify that I delivered to the debtor the notice required by 11 U.S.C. ? 342(b). X Signature of Attorney for Debtor(s) Date Exhibit C Does the debtor own or have possession of any property that poses or is alleged to pose a threat of imminent and identifiable harm to public health or safety? Bankruptcy2008 (C)1991-2008, New Hope Software, Inc., ver. 4.4.5-723 - 31021 - Adobe PDF Yes, and Exhibit C is attached and made a part of this petition. No Exhibit D (To be completed by every individual debtor. If a joint petition is filed, each spouse must complete and attach a separate Exhibit D.) Exhibit D completed and signed by the debtor is attached and made a part of this petition. If this is a joint petition: Exhibit D also completed and signed by the joint debtor is attached and made a part of this petition. Information Regarding the Debtor - Venue (Check any applicable box) Debtor has been domiciled or has had a residence, principal place of business, or principal assets in this District for 180 days immediately preceding the date of this petition or for a longer part of such 180 days than in any other District. There is a bankruptcy case concerning debtor's affiliate, general partner, or partnership pending in this District. Debtor is a debtor in a foreign proceeding and has its principal place of business or principal assets in the United Sates in this District, or has no principal place of business or assets in the United States but is a defendant in an action or proceeding [in federal or state court] in this District, or the interests of the parties will be served in regard to the relief sought in this District. Certification by a Debtor Who Resides as a Tenant of Residential Property (Check all applicable boxes) Landlord has a judgment for possession of debtor's residence. (If box checked, complete the following.) (Name of landlord that obtained judgment) (Address of landlord) Debtor claims that under applicable non bankruptcy law, there are circumstances under which the debtor would be permitted to cure the entire monetary default that gave rise to the judgment for possession, after the judgment for possession was entered, and Debtor has included in this petition the deposit with the court of any rent that would become due during the 30-day period after the filing of the petition. Debtor certifies that he/she has served the Landlord with this certification. (11 U.S.C. ? 362(1)). Case 08-28469-EPK Doc 1 Filed 12/03/08 Page 3 of 10 Page 3 B1 (Official Form 1) (1/08) Voluntary Petition (This page must be completed and filed in every case) Name of Debtor(s): Proven Methods Seminars, LLC Signatures Signature(s) of Debtor(s) (Individual/Joint) I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this petition is true and correct. [If petitioner is an individual whose debts are primarily consumer debts and has chosen to file under chapter 7] I am aware that I may proceed under chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13 of title 11, United States Code, understand the relief available under each such chapter, and choose to proceed under chapter 7. [If no attorney represents me and no bankruptcy petition preparer signs the petition] I have obtained and read the notice required by 11 U.S.C. ? 342(b). Signature of a Foreign Representative I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this petition is true and correct, that I am the foreign representative of a debtor in a foreign proceeding, and that I am authorized to file this petition. (Check only one box.) I request relief in accordance with chapter 15 of title 11, United States Code. Certified copies of the documents required by ? 1515 of title 11 are attached. I request relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11, United States Code, specified in this petition. Pursuant to 11 U.S.C.? 1511, I request relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11 specified in this petition. A certified copy of the order granting recognition of the foreign main proceeding is attached. X Signature of Debtor X (Signature of Foreign Representative) X Signature of Joint Debtor (Printed Name of Foreign Representative) Telephone Number (If not represented by attorney) (Date) Bankruptcy2008 (C)1991-2008, New Hope Software, Inc., ver. 4.4.5-723 - 31021 - Adobe PDF Date Signature of Attorney* X Signature of Non-Attorney Petition Preparer /s/ Barry P. Gruher Signature of Attorney for Debtor(s) BARRY P. GRUHER 960993 Printed Name of Attorney for Debtor(s) Genovese Joblove & Battista, P.A. Firm Name 200 E Broward Blvd Ste 1110 Address I declare under penalty of perjury that: 1) I am a bankruptcy petition preparer as defined in 11 U.S.C. ? 110, 2) I prepared this document for compensation, and have provided the debtor with a copy of this document and the notices and information required under 11 U.S.C. ? 110(b), 110(h), and 342(b); and, 3) if rules or guidelines have been promulgated pursuant to 11 U.S.C. ? 110 setting a maximum fee for services chargeable by bankruptcy petition preparers, I have given the debtor notice of the maximum amount before any document for filing for a debtor or accepting any fee from the debtor, as required in that section. Official Form 19 is attached. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3535 954-453-8000 Telephone Number December 3, 2008 Date *In a case in which ? 707(b)(4)(D) applies, this signature also constitutes a certification that the attorney has no knowledge after an inquiry that the information in the schedules is incorrect. Printed Name and title, if any, of Bankruptcy Petition Preparer Social Security Number (If the bankruptcy petition preparer is not an individual, state the Social Security number of the officer, principal, responsible person or partner of the bankruptcy petition preparer.) (Required by 11 U.S.C. ? 110.) Address Signature of Debtor (Corporation/Partnership) I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this petition is true and correct, and that I have been authorized to file this petition on behalf of the debtor. The debtor requests relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11, United States Code, specified in this petition. X /s/ Irene Milin Signature of Authorized Individual IRENE MILIN Printed Name of Authorized Individual Manager Title of Authorized Individual December 3, 2008 Date X Date Signature of bankruptcy petition preparer or officer, principal, responsible person, or partner whose Social Security number is provided above. Names and Social Security numbers of all other individuals who prepared or assisted in preparing this document unless the bankruptcy petition preparer is not an individual: If more than one person prepared this document, attach additional sheets conforming to the appropriate official form for each person. A bankruptcy petition preparer's failure to comply with the provisions of title 11 and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure may result in fines or imprisonment or both 11 U.S.C. ?110; 18 U.S.C. ?156. Case 08-28469-EPK Doc 1 Filed 12/03/08 UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT Page 4 of 10 Southern District of Florida - Miami Division In re Proven Methods Seminars, LLC , Debtor Case No. Chapter 11 List of Equity Security Holders Holder of Security Number Registered Type of Interest 14% of membership interests IVG Equities, LLC 54% of membership interests March Equities, Inc. 30% of membership interests Wexford Equities, LLC 1.5% of membership interests Shellz, LLC Bankruptcy2008 (C)1991-2008, New Hope Software, Inc., ver. 4.4.5-723 - 31021 - Adobe PDF Lucky Seven Enterprises, Inc. 0.5% of membership interests Case 08-28469-EPK Doc 1 Filed 12/03/08 Acc Business P.O. Box 13136 Newark, Nj 7101 Adapt Telephony, Llc 1404 W. Dickens Avenue Chicago, Il 60614 Akamai Technologies, Inc. 10509 Vista Sorrento Parkway Suite 200 San Diego, Ca 92121 Best Way Logistics, Llc 754 Port America Place Grapevine, Tx 76051 Business Strategies Group Ceridian Benefit Services 3201 34th Street South Saint Petersburg, Fl 33711 Choicepoint Precision Marketing, Inc. P.O. Box 66945 Indianapolis, In 46266 Cna Insurance Companies 333 South Wabash Avenue Chicago, Il 60604 Concentrix Corporation 3750 Monroe Avenue Pittsford, Ny 14534 Consulting Services Enterprises, Inc. Po Box 530942 Debarry, Fl 32753 Page 5 of 10 Case 08-28469-EPK Doc 1 Convergence Group 7410 Niles Center Road Skolie, Il 60077 Cpw Group, Inc, 60 Trade Zone Ct. Ronkonkoma, Ny 11779 Croma-video, Inc. 3801 Ridge Pike Collegeville, Pa 19426 Csc Corporation Services Co. P.O. Box 13397 Philadelphia, Pa 191013397 Data Marketing Group Dmg Corporate Plaza 60 East Industry Court Suite 500 Deer Park, Ny 11729 Dimensional Data, Inc. 1216 E. Tower Road Schaumburg, Il 60173 Dmt Publishing 900 N. 400 W # 12 North Salt Lake, Ut 84054 Dream Out Loud 620 Euclid Avenue Long Beach, Ca 90814 East Coast Plumbing Co. Po Box 22943 West Palm Beach, Fl 33416 Filed 12/03/08 Page 6 of 10 Case 08-28469-EPK Doc 1 Eclipse Freight Systems 747 Port America Place Grapevine, Tx 76051 Exactarget, Inc 20 N. Meridan Suite 200 Indianapolis, In 46204 Federal Express P.O. Box 94515 Palatine, Il 600944515 Frank Kruppenbacher 9064 Great Heron Circle Orlando, Fl 32836 Gambit, Llc 11221 Jansen St Parker, Co 80134 George Hirsh, Esq Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. 325 Columbia Turnpike Florham Park, Nj 07932 Greenspoon Marder, P.A. Trade Centre South, Suite 700 100 West Cypress Creek Road Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33309 Greg Gordon 1232n 1730w Pleasant Grove, Ut 84062 Hitek, Llc 9884 Bighorn Street Ventura, Ca 93004 Filed 12/03/08 Page 7 of 10 Case 08-28469-EPK Doc 1 Infocore, Inc 2375 Camino Vida Roble Suite A Carlsbad, Ca 92011 Jesse C. Hoke 2601 Morslay Road Altadena, Ca 91001 Linda Small 189 Collins Mill Road Newport Center, Vt 5857 Media Source 115 N. 1380 West Orem, Ut 84057 Melanie Sabelhaus 227 Greenspring Valley Road Owings Mills, Md 21117 Mg Lomb Advertising, Inc. 30 Liftbridge Lane Suite 200 Fairport, Ny 14450 Minutemen Press 101 Midtown Plaza Rochester, Ny 14604 Ned Alliance, Llc Po Box 811209 Boca Raton, Fl 334811209 Northwest Mailing Service, Inc. Attn: Jim Fairfield Innerworkings 5501 West Grand Avenue Chicago, Il 60610 Filed 12/03/08 Page 8 of 10 Case 08-28469-EPK Doc 1 Filed 12/03/08 Peczuh Printing Company 355 East 100 South Price, Ut 84501 Peter Hoppenfeld 714 Stuart Avenue Mamaroneck, Ny 105434119 Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services P.O. Box 856460 Louisville, Ky 402856460 Plantique Tropical Plants P.O. Box 541657 Lake Worth, Fl 334541657 Rgc Communications 31 Presidental Drive Roselle, Il 60172 Scott Mckean 417 E Port Hueneme Road #173 Port Hueneme, Ca 93041 Sunny Direct, Llc 3540 Seven Brides Drive Woodrridge, Il 60517 T&g Business Products, Inc. 2077 N. Powerline Road #2 Pompano Beach, Fl 33069 The Hartford P.O. Box 2907 Hartford, Ct 06104 Page 9 of 10 Case 08-28469-EPK Doc 1 Filed 12/03/08 Think Ink 7402 Prince Drive Huntington Beach, Ca 92647 Tomas Bilbao 632 I Street Se Washington, Dc 20003 United Parcel Service P.O. Box 7247-0244 Philadelphia, Pa 191700001 Usa 800 9808 E 66 Terrace Kansas City, Mo 64133 Walmac Color Graphics 701 Hastings Lane Buffalo Grove, Il 60089 Wm Michael Bell 32 White Barn Drive Pleasant View, Ut 84414 Worldwide Media & Communications Group Po Box 811209 Boca Raton, Fl 33481 Xsys, Inc. 653 Steele Drive Valparaiso, In 46385 Xylophone, Inc. Po Box 811209 Boca Raton, Fl 334811209 Page 10 of 10