SLO Tango -- donations

Wed May 7 10:55:17 EDT 2008

Boys and Girls,
I think Ben's e-mail regarding applying for non-profit status was  
given in jest (Ben correct me if I am wrong).
It was my understanding that Laura's proposal was for a very informal  
approach (Laura correct me if I am wrong).
Norm
On May 6, 2008, at 2:23 AM, Dennis Morris wrote:

> A non-profit is a good idea.  Although I believe the events we have  
> are worth far more than any reimbursement (like the beautiful  
> evenings I spent at Derek's home and at Cafe Luna), we do not want  
> to put our hosts in a place where they may be operating a business  
> technically, thereby triggering licensing and compliance  
> requirements and other governmental issues.  At first look, I think  
> if we all donate to a non-profit and funds from that entity are  
> used for the exclusive purpose of paying for necessary items for  
> Tango events, I think we would be on the right track.  The issue of  
> releases from members should also be considered.
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> These are just my quick thoughts on the issue.  My sincerest  
> appreciation for the great events thrown - I look forward to the  
> next one!
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>
> Dennis
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> --- On Thu, 5/1/08, bhall at co.slo.ca.us <bhall at co.slo.ca.us> wrote:
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> From: bhall at co.slo.ca.us <bhall at co.slo.ca.us>
> Subject: Re: SLO Tango -- donations
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> Cc: slotango at slotango.org, slotango-bounces at slotango.org
> Date: Thursday, May 1, 2008, 2:26 PM
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> Arlene,   I think we are working on the 501(c)(3)   Ben
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> Laura,
> Although I put $ in cash boxes when I see them, I've never  
> questioned that
> this is not only fair but necessary.
> It should definitely just be an expected part of in-home guesting.  
> To me it
> makes the most sense to have everyone do it, and have a kind of  
> standard
> cash box so there would be no question. Think of it as a normal  
> balancing
> kind of exchange in a social situation.
> I'm so very appreciative of being able to attend the SLO events  
> with what
> I
> consider my real "tango buddies", even though I can't reciprocate
> very
> well, that this would be at least a small way of showing it.
> Thanks so much for your graciousness and hospitality.
> Much affection,   Arlene (from Santa Barbara)
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> PS.  I'd love to send a donation to the fund right now, for ones I've
> missed, if you send me your address.
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>  Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:28:07 -0400 (EDT)
>  From: "Laura Elizabeth Andes" <lauraandes at excite.com>
>  Subject: SLO Tango -- sensible and fair?
>  To: slotango at slotango.org
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>  Greetings SLO tango dance community,
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>  Many people in the community have commented on the financial  
> burden that
>  is incurred by dancers in our community who host special dance  
> events.
>  This burden is increased significantly for those dancers who open  
> their
>  homes or other private spaces on a semi-regular basis. Many community
>  members agree that this gracious behavior should not unnecessarily  
> tax our
>  already generous hosts. Certainly, we would rather encourage  
> rather than
>  discourage such behavior.
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>  One solution is to have cashbox present at all of our milongas and
>  practicas. Contributions to this “tango community fund” are, as  
> always,
> on
>  a donation basis only – dancers should neither feel obligated to  
> put in a
>  minimum amount nor obliged to donate at every event. Funds raised  
> at such
>  events will go towards reimbursing our hosts for simple items like  
> water,
>  plates, cups, napkins, and utensils.
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>  I am hopeful that most or all members of our dance community feel  
> that
>  this is a sensible and fair proposal. Assuming so, I would like to
>  retroactively reimburse those dancers who have hosted special  
> events in
>  2008. Please let me know the cost of the items listed above; as  
> soon as
>  the cashbox has sufficient funds, I will make sure that each of  
> you is
>  compensated.
>
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>  I look forward to seeing you (yes YOU) on the dance floor Friday  
> at 8pm at
>  Derek’s place (I’ve been working diligently on our playlist for the
>  evening)!
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>  All my best,
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>  Laura Andes
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