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Paul--<br>
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<div><span>Here is an interesting news article on how the IRS
can cause pain over 501(c)3 status, by making formal
recognition difficult.</span></div>
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<div>I just did a fast check on the internet, and apparently,
the IRS says that normally filing the form for formal
recognition takes 4 hours to understand, and 8 hours to fill
out. I believe all the forms and information can be found on
line. Actually, I think it should be do-able, but it is just a
matter of time. I think I could invest some time on this, if
there are people who want to do it -- I mean working as a
small group. Let me know.</div>
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<div>(I don't think I understand who my e-mails are going to
when I send them).</div>
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I believe the issue is a number of member do *NOT* want to see CLUE
become a 501c3. There has already been talk of forking a different
group from CLUE. I could see that CLUE filed for 501c3 status that
there would an exodus of members. I have enjoyed the informal and
loosely organized nature of CLUE to date. Now, I could be wrong and
that most other members do want to see a more formal CLUE. Perhaps
it would be best to see what the larger group desires. As officer
elections are soon to be held, I think it would be good if there was
a clear direction the membership would like to see the club taken.<br>
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Raymond<br>
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