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From: "Mike Peterson" <>
Subject: Re: [BOARD] Motion 07-12 - Fact Finding Group - DISCUSSION
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:11:49 -0700
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Hi Bettie !
1. That is what the group would investigate.
2. We just tried to do that with the proposed committee for LC/CC's Help. It
was killed by the AB.
3. It is not permanent. Specific tasking.
4. Same as 1. above.
Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bosque Lover" <>
Cc: <>
Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 10:26 PM
Subject: Re: [BOARD] Motion 07-12 - Fact Finding Group - DISCUSSION


> Here are some questions that I gathered from the SWSC region.
> Bettie <><
> 1) What is the purpose of incorporating?
>
> 2)Is there a motion to do the same for technology? A similar group to
> address technology is ESPERATELY neded to address the needs of the CCs.
> These two activities are closely related and two separate committees
> that roll up to a
> central point.
>
> 3) I think this was asked already, but just in case--
> Is this to be a permanent committee or does it have a specific mission
> to accomplish and then disburse?
>
> 4) Does the USGenWeb project need protection? Does it have
> monies that are being used by anyone who may end up liable?
>>
>>
>>
>>> "I move the Advisory Board establish a special fact finding study group
>>> which would:
>>>
>>> 1] Review and document current financial laws relative to non-profit
>>> organizations such as USGenWeb. For example, incorporation registration,
>>> unincorporated non-profit registration, 501(c)3 status, status quo
>>> and so on
>>> and what each would mean to this organization as possible
>>> effects/non-effects of possible needed future funding.
>>>
>>> 2] Develop a list of possible financial paths USGenWeb could pursue,
>>> or not,
>>> with potential advantages and disadvantages.
>>>
>>> 3] Provide a report to the Advisory Board (without recommendations) of
>>> findings.
>>>
>>> 4] The group will have five members who have demonstrated experience in
>>> organizational financial management.
>>>
>>> 5] The Advisory Board will recruit and select initial and subsequent
>>> group
>>> members.
>>>
>>> 6] The group will structure itself and the group leadership and
>>> assignments.
>>>
>>> 7] The group will provide reports of tasks, accomplishments, and
>>> plans to
>>> the Advisory Board every month."
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married.
> The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent.
>
>
> USGenWeb Project information can be found at: http://www.usgenweb.com
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