I think that was a smart move, having a lawyer with experience in our issues, able to assist the board. Kudos to whoever arranged for that. * Ileana * Inquest GSD's, Home of : 2 x Sel EX AM CH & Sel CAN CH Karizma's Cacique of Inquest TC, aka DEXTER Kaleef's Expensive Date (major pointed) aka JACKIE In a message dated 1/30/2011 5:25:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Stormy435@xxxxxxx writes: It was my impression (and on the Agenda) that the phone call with the lawyer, Mr. Ed Sledzik, was prearranged so that the whole board (and guests:-) could hear his comments, advice and suggestions very easily on the speaker phone. I got the impression (impression!!!) that Mr. Sledzik has been doing tax work for many dog clubs and appeared VERY knowledgeable in what would work, what would be more expedient getting through IRS scrutiny, and more. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================