Lesley L Shockey wrote: > 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. For all the same reasons I've previously stated in eye-numbing detail -- I'm opposed. The synopsis of the issues I see is: incorporation involves filling out paperwork on a regular basis, it involves keeping painfully meticulous financial records even if you never spend a dime or receive a penny, and it does nothing for tax status unless the IRS says it does. The on-going outlay of effort isn't worth the dubious bennies. Besides, Brian and Karen *TRIED* to get all this for us back in the day and spent thousands of coconuts without success. Unless Congress changed some important laws and policies, I don't see how we can expect the outcome to be different with low-profile paid attorneys than it was with hi-powered pro-bono attorneys who were personally interested. Cheryl -- There should be no attachments on this message, unless I specifically mentioned them above.