SLO Tango -- donations

Wed May 7 17:38:56 EDT 2008

What expertise?
Norm
On May 7, 2008, at 2:12 PM, bhall at co.slo.ca.us wrote:

> Norm,
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> Yes it was in jest.  Although if necessary, I would nominate Dennis to
> Chair the Committee and Chuck to be on the Committee as legal council.
> However, if they do meet as a committee, Norm, your services and  
> expertise
> in psychology would be needed and appreciate.
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> Ben
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> Boys and Girls,
> I think Ben's e-mail regarding applying for non-profit status was  
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> 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:
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>  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
>   To: BSYBDY at aol.com
>   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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>       1. sensible and fair? (Laura Elizabeth Andes)
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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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