Exhibit 24
POWER OF ATTORNEY
We, the undersigned directors of the Registrant, hereby severally
constitute and appoint John R. Maxwell, and David W; Pijor, or either of them,
our true and lawful attorney and agent, to do any and all things in our names in
the capacities indicated below which said person may deem necessary or advisable
to enable the Registrant to comply with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and any rules, regulations and requirements of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, in connection with the registration statement on Form SB-2 relating
to issuance of shares of the Registrant's common stock, including specifically,
but not limited to, power and authority to sign for us in our names in the
capacities indicated below the registration statement and any all amendments
(including pre- and post-effective amendments) thereto; and we hereby approve,
ratify and confirm all that said person and/or persons shall do or cause to be
done by virtue thereof.
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Signature Title Date
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/s/ Fed A. Burroughs Director May 25, 2000
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Fred A. Burroughs, III
/s/ Terry L. Collins Director May 22, 2000
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Dr. Terry L. Collins
/s/ Norman P. Horn Director May 25, 2000
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Norman P. Horn
/s/ David C. Karlgaard Director May 19, 2000
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Dr. David C. Karlgaard
Director _______, 2000
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Richard C. Litman
/s/ John R. Maxwell President, Chief Executive Officer May 24, 2000
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John R. Maxwell
/s/ Alvin E. Nashman Director May 17, 2000
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Dr. Alvin E. Nashman
Director _______, 2000
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Helen L. Newman
Director _______, 2000
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Thomas L. Patterson
/s/ David W. Pijor Chairman of the Board of Directors May 15, 2000
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David W. Pijor
/s/ Russell E. Sherman Director May 16, 2000
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Russell E. Sherman
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