Hello Everyone, I'm not actually trying to put a "damper" on anyone's idea of organization.....but, for those who may not be aware of the legalities they should be made aware that an organization such as this needs to have legal status within the home State of Origin as well as with the Internal Revenue Service. This would definitely be the case if you are going to be bringing in membership fees and/or donations that should be accounted for. Most States are willing to advise you as to the requirements that need to be filled to file for your proposed organization and for a filing as a "non-profit Organization." What I have experienced in the past for other organizations seem to follow a set of recommendantions for the layout of your Organization's By-Laws...ie, 1. Name of Establishment 2. Purpose 3. Membership 4. Officers' Meetings- Regular 5. Annual/Special Meetings 6. Board of Directors 7. Organization's Officers & Duties 8. Seal adopted by Organization 9. Liabilities x. Assets and/or their final disposal 11. chosen fiscal year 12. Effective dates upon adoption of By-Laws which are to be submitted for necessary approval from local/state/federal authorities. If everyone is still gung-ho now that you realize the work that is involved in order to create an organization that is legal....I say GO FOR IT...and I am willing to help or assist you in any way that I can. Oh, sorry that I can't give you 12 generations for my Washburns as I have not been able to validate them for myself...but I'm a Washburn non-the-less..lol Thank you, Linda Towle Cloutier freedom@ncia.net