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From: Larry Flesher <>
Subject: Re: [BOARD] Final Report of the USGenWeb Project FactFindingCommittee
Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 10:17:19 -0700 (PDT)
In-Reply-To: <004601c8b50f$a982d600$77c349d0@DCNN5JD1>


My apologies for "reading".

Larry Flesher
SWSC SC Rep


--- Phyllis Rippee <> wrote:

> I think the group did an excellent job of presenting
> its findings and I see
> no recommendations made because it wasn't supposed
> to make any.
>
> Lawyers they consulted stated that incorporation
> doesn't make sense at this
> time. The group did not say this was their
> recommendation.
>
> The unincorporated non-profit status was presented
> factually and covers the
> fact that benefits of inc. can be achieved by
> registering as such in a State
> that recognizes same. This includes 501 (3) status
> and ability to receive
> donations, etc. But, again, the group made no
> recommendation.
>
> Staying the same....common sense dictates that this
> was/is always possible.
> No recommendation to do this either.
>
> The group did its job and there is no reason to
> "read" anything into its
> carefully neutral report.
>
> The next step for the AB? Formally accept the
> report and give official
> thanks for a job well done. Then, either dismiss
> the committee, or allow
> questions to be asked....posted on a public site for
> a few days....based on
> whether or not Step Two will be taken.
>
> Step Two: Put a non-binding opinion poll question
> on the ballot for the
> upcoming election cycle. The timing of the final
> report is such that there
> is plenty of time to get such a question on the
> ballot and a site where
> members can read the findings and decide what they
> want.
>
> Phyllis
>
> USGenWeb Project information can be found at:
> http://www.usgenweb.com
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