Subject: Re: AKLUG organizational meeting
From: Jim Gribbin (jewelrysupplier@gci.net)
Date: Fri May 02 2003 - 14:48:33 AKDT
On Fri, 2003-05-02 at 13:35, Greg Madden wrote:
> On Fri, 2003-05-02 at 00:09, Jim Gribbin wrote:
> >
> > We had an organizational meeting tonight at the BP Energy Center.It ran
> > from just after 7 pm to just after 9 pm. In attendance were:
> >
> > Stephan Stevens,
> > Stan Long,
> > Damien Hull,
> > Fielder George Dowding,
> > Scott Ridgway,
> > Justin Dieter,
> > Bob Pelz,
> > Greg Madden,
> > Jim Gribbin,
> > Pat Wilke,
> > Dee McKinney,
> > Joel Grabe,
> > Harmut Pluntke.
> >
> > We have come of the opinion that for AKLUG to continue to exist that it
> > needs to become formally organized as a legitimate non-profit
> > organization, probably a 501(c)3.
>
> My perspective on the events of last night, Jim . AKLUG can continue to
> exist exactly as it has been doing. In fact the meeting was to accept
> nominations for President & set up an election. Having a president is in
> keeping with the status quo for AKLUG. There was only one response or
> volunteer for president so it was decided we could forgo the online
> election process and elect the only candidate available. That would be
> Greg madden
>
> Where AKLUG goes from here was discussed at length and this is where the
> concepts of incorporation and 501(c)3 status entered the discussion. To
> be clear, incorporation is a separate process. It takes three officers
> to become a non-profit corporation in the State of Alaska.
>
> The 501(c)3 status is an IRS designation, of non-profit status, to an
> existing non-profit corporation.
>
> I think it is helpful to separate all the different possibilities. this
> gives members a choice of actions. It is not all or nothing but pick and
> choose what works best for what AKLUG wants to accomplish.
>
> I agree with your perspective on the desires of the members present at
> the meeting concerning: 1. incorporating & 2. filing for 501(c)3
> status. Unless otherwise stated by members, we will create the position
> of Secretary& Treasure. We have two volunteers for those positions as
> you have pointed out. Once we have filled those positions AKLUG will be
> in a position to file for corporation status with the state. It is the
> intent of the elected officers & members present at the meeting to file
> for corporation status with the State of Alaska.
>
> The filing for 501(c)3 status will proceed once the above is finished.
> This has (imo) the most impact on AKLUG and could use some discussion. I
> know there are aspects to this that I am not aware of and need to
> educate myself about.
>
That's why I said 'probably' a 501(c)3. We talked about a couple of
steps on the way to getting there and some alternatives to the 501. I
figured they could be discussed more on the list and my note taking
wasn't the best. I think I missed a couple of the terms in there. I
think one of the possible alternatives mentioned was a co-op.
Jim Gribbin
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