[aklug] Re: How to Make a Contribution to AKLUG

On Mon, 28 Jan 2008, Arthur Corliss wrote:

> Everyone: the silence that has come from these very reasonable requests are
> instructive. If not *one* supposed director of this legal entity feels any
> obligation, responsibility, or integrity to honestly answer the question
> then we have our answer already.
>
> I urge you all to not waste your money on something that apparrently has
> absolutely no value worth defending. I also have to suggest that perhaps
> that each of the individuals involved in this albatross should resign your
> post and any leadership role within AKLUG. If you don't have the integrity
> and fortitude to explain your position, but have the gall to ask for money
> all the same, you are *not* the ones any of us should want representing us,
> legally or otherwise.
>
> You know, Fielder, it's unfortunate that it's come to this. I like you
> personally, and appreciate what you've done for the group in the past. But
> nothing you've done allows you the right to refuse to answer reasonable
> questions about a group that belongs to us all.

It's been a while now but I recall that one of the main reasons we had
wanted to establish our status legally was that it opened some doors as
far as meeting space, and possibly involvement with events like the IT
Expo.

I think you may be coming on a bit strong Arthur, but you have a perfectly
valid point. When asking for donations the officers should be prepared to
explain and discuss exactly what the plans are for that money. Obviously
there are expenses that have already been mentioned (PO box rental, domain
registration, other small stuff).

This doesn't have to be a negative confrontation--let's turn this thing
around and ask ourselves what COULD we do with donation money. Then
commit to it, given sufficient interest. What are other groups doing with
the money they collect from their members?

Mike
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Received on Mon Jan 28 13:31:24 2008