Re: [atlarge-discuss] Membership fees

[Jeff Williams <jwkckid1@ix.netcom.com>]

Bruce and all fellow members,

  Most of this funding concern is borne of worry about the influence
that $$ buys.  And that is a legitimate worry, but it need not
hamper efforts at fund raising, or determination of dues.

  We will not likely ever raise a reasonable amount funding
via dues from members.  It should also be clearly understood
that if we intend to become a 501C3 corp. fully 2/3's of
our funding must come from donations according to
US Federal statue.  Hence both or Bruce's suggestions
below directly apply to this fledgling organization if the
intent is to be incorporated in the US.  If not, than other
arrangements had better be reviewed closely, carefully
and already underway...

bruce@barelyadequate.info wrote:

> This is a general response to this thread.
>
> This may be one of the harderest decisions we make.  On the one hand, I
> agree that his organization needs funds if it wants to be effective.
> However, any level of dues we set that would provide significant funding for
> our organization would also likely be an unreachable burden for many of our
> potential members.   And I am unalterably opposed to basing the influence of
> a member in this organization to their level of financial support!  The very
> idea is anathema to the bottom-up philosophy may of us have fought to make
> real for years!
>
> So, as I see it, this leaves us with two options:
>
>         -  A graduated dues tied to the member's local economy in some fashion.
>
>         -  Finding funding in some other fashion: donations, fund-raising
> (e-commerce?), etc.
>
> Bruce Young
> Portland, Oregon USA
> bruce@barelyadequate.info
> http://www.barelyadequate.info
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Regards,

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