International Monetary Systems Schedules Annual Shareholder Meeting

New Berlin, Wisconsin, May 20, 2009 -- International Monetary Systems, Ltd. (OTC BB: INLM), a worldwide leader in business-to-business barter services, today announced that it has scheduled its annual shareholder meeting for Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel. Shareholders of record on May 1, 2009 will be eligible to re-elect two directors, to ratify Webb & Co. P.A. as the Company’s auditors of its 2009 financial statements, and to vote on any other business that may be presented.

Attending shareholders will learn about various strategic initiatives that have improved current financial results as reflected in the company’s first-quarter 10-Q filing. Upper management will discuss infrastructure decisions that have provided cost-savings, recent media attention, marketing and sales initiatives, technology upgrades, and performance goals for the remainder of the year.

About International Monetary Systems
Founded in 1985, International Monetary Systems (IMS) serves 17,500 businesses representing 23,000 cardholders in 50 North American markets. Based in New Berlin, Wisconsin, and managed by seasoned industry veterans, IMS is one of the largest publicly traded barter companies in the world and is continually expanding its network by adding exchange locations. The companys proprietary transaction clearing software, Trade Network Tracking (TNT) System, enables businesses and individuals to trade goods and services online using an electronic currency known as trade dollars. The IMS network allows companies to create cost savings and connect to new customers by incorporating barter opportunities in their business models. Further information can be obtained at the company Web site at: www.imsbarter.com.

Contact:

International Monetary Systems, Ltd., New Berlin, WI
Krista Vardabash, (888) 783-4636, ext. 19
go-ims@imsbarter.com
http://www.internationalmonetary.com

Source: International Monetary Systems, Ltd.