Les, I haven't followed this debate very closely. What effect will incorporation of the USGenWeb Project have on the individual county sites? David -----Original Message----- From: wvgen-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wvgen-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Lesley L Shockey Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 10:13 PM To: wvgen@rootsweb.com Subject: [WVGEN] need your input on Project incorporation Hello WVGenWeb CCs, I regret having to bring this subject up again but I realize that things change over time and individual opinions also change. The subject being bitterly contested on USGW-Discuss at the past week or so in Incorporation of the USGenWeb Project. A few are insisting that it go further and insisting on incorporating the USGenWeb Project as a bona fide non profit 501 (c) (3). What I would like to hear from each of you is your opinions and feelings regarding such a move. I do have my opinion on the subject and I know that at least one WVGenWeb CC has seen my postings on Discuss-L. I will gladly share my feelings on the subject but would prefer hearing what each of you feel first so that my opinion does not influence your feelings or opinion on the subject. Les ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WVGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Many are saying that incorporating the Project should have no effect on any county site, just offer each one protection from anyone just taking over the Project. I really am not sure. There are a group of people that have pushed for the Project to become a non profit 501 (c) (3) since the beginning. Opinions differ on this. To me money corrupts. To protect the Project would then require qualified persons to handle things and that costs. Others can only see those huge donations that will buy us servers (who will take care of them) and many major databases to transcribe and put on line. Others keep saying how great it will be to deduct everything on their taxes. I do not know all the answers. Hopefully some of our group knows more in this regard or have children who are knowledgeable that can provide us answers. I want what our WVGenWeb volunteers feel is best for us. Les At 05:20 AM 9/25/2007, you wrote: >I haven't followed this debate very closely. > >What effect will incorporation of the USGenWeb Project have on the >individual county sites?