[GeoStL] Re: $$$$$$$
- From: "Susan Ring" <susanmring@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 09:43:39 -0500
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I'm going to answer this on the list because I want to give the group the
information that I have. I worked for a food pantry that achieved 501(c)3
status during my time there. It took about a year of dedicated work and
piles of forms to fill out to accomplish this. We did not employ an
accountant or a lawyer, but our treasurer did the work herself. She was
really sharp with finances and record keeping. We all considered it a huge
headache.
The major advantage of 501 status is that donations to the group are tax
deductible. It made sense to our food pantry to have this benefit because
we had many donors who contributed sizable amounts of money to us and it
encouraged them to continue, or to seek out new donors. I'm talking
thousands of dollars. At this time I just don't see that the problems
associated with going for the 501(c)3 are outweighed by the advantage.
Marcos, maybe you or someone else knows of other advantages that I'm unaware
of. I only had this one experience with the process, probably there are
other things I don't know about it. Although I have to add, remember, it's
dealing with the federal bureaucracy.
BTW, I'm in for a donation, too. Gotta check the budget to figure the
amount.
Susan
-----Original Message-----
From: geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of xiTaqua
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 11:22 PM
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: $$$$$$$
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Mike,
I will take this opportunity for those that are interested in belonging
to a 501(c) organization, send me a private email. I will keep track,
and maybe we can move forward when there is a "groundswell" support.
My email is xitaqua@xxxxxxxxxxx
So far I have 1 person besides myself.
Cheers !
xitaqua.
-----Original Message-----
From: geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mike Griffin
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 10:27 PM
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: $$$$$$$
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We don't list officers on the webpage to protect the innocent.. :-)
Actually, you ask some very good questions..
The Picnic funds are usually enough to cover the picnic. We buy meat,
buns,
condiments, etc and we get people to bring desserts and side dishes.. We
have never charged dues and we really don't want to. However, we have
heard
so many times before that "if SLAGA needs money, I will make a
donation.."
So now we are at that point... We will see if they really will pitch
in.. If
not, we might go to dues.. For a year I have heard people say they
don't
want dues but are willing to pitch in if SLAGA needs it..
Right now, the "officers" as they are called consist of..
Mike Griffin (Brawny Bear) Pres.
Rich (RGS) VP
Glenn (*gln) VP
Jen (nyisutter) Treasurer
Pam (Tim, Pam and Molly) Treasurer
Jen (nyisutter) Activities (acting)
Bridget (Bridge w/a T) Secretary (acting)
We have Paul (Konopapw) as the Website consultant and Rich helps with
that.
We often hear that this is the "core" of SLAGA... That is far from the
truth
since SLAGA is made up of members. We only try and keep activities going
and
make sure events take place. I think with the last go-round of being
accused
of not letting outside help in was enough to make me sick.. The sooner
someone steps up and takes my position, the better.. I will still be
around
and will help at every opportunity but my time has come to move on.. We
are
not a 501c so the "officer" position is just a paper thing. Hopefully,
someone can get us to 501c..
Anyhow, if you would like to volunteer for a fundraiser, we would love
to
have you do it.. Just tell us what you want us to do..
Other than that, happy caching!
Mike
The Brawny Bear
(soon to retire)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Tollefson" <mbtoll@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 8:51 PM
Subject: [GeoStL] $$$$$$$
> -
> Looking at the quarterly newsletter, I noticed that we need $$$$.
> Since I am a new member I am unaware of what our typical expenses are.
> Of course the website costs money but what else?
>
> The newsletter indicated that there may not be enough money to cover
> events like our picnic. Shouldn't the cost of the picnic be
completely
> covered by those who attend? I have belonged to other groups like
this
> where we have used these events to help raise money. Is $6 enough to
> cover the cost of a family? In the past in other clubs we have done
> things like auctions or raffles at this type of events. Nothing
really
> planned - people just bring stuff to donate and we bid on them or sell
> raffle tickets and all of the money goes to the club. Just some ideas
> to make giving money fun.
>
> One other thing from the newsletter - who are our current officers? I
> can't find it on the web page. Thanks,
>
> Mike (tollybrew)
>
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