>On Mon, 31 Oct 1994 Rick.Florence@asu.edu wrote: > >> To all PTG members who have at some time been elected, railroaded, bribed, >> coerced or blackmailed into serving in local chapter leadership positions. >> >> I have recently looked into our chapter finances and was shocked at how >> much money is beening sucked up every year ($600) to enjoy(?) whatever >> priviledges that come with beeing a for-profit corporation. I understand >> that this corporation was instituted out of a threatened law suit years ago >> from a local tuner. The feeling was that there would be some sort of >> protection under a coporation. > > Rick: If your are concerned about the legalities involved, perhaps >you should contact a LAWYER...just as we all recommend a TECHNICIAN to >those asking specific questions concerning pianos. : ) Although a >university employee, I still do some private work and consequently still >have the liability insurance offered as a group policy through the PTG. >It offers $1,000,000 liability, as well as other options including tools, >pianos while in your shop and while being moved, etc. > >> I don't feel that this corporate protection really exists any more. In >> talking with Mary at the home office I found that very few chapters are >> incorporated. She sent me some papers regarding setting up a non-profit >> status but couldn't give me any information of how most chapters are set >> up. >> >> Before I take on the position of the new kid who wants change, I would like >> to know how other chapters set up. >> >> Are you incorporated? >> Are you a non-profit organization? >> Are you paying professional service fees to file papers and tax >>returns? >> If non of the above, how do you handle finances (taxes etc.)? >> What are your chapter's feelings about the risks of law suits, and >>how >> do you deal with it? > > I suppose we could, through some twist of fate, all end up liable >for all kinds of scary things, but we've managed to avoid any SERIOUS >legal hassles thus far. (To my knowledge) Of the several chapters I have >personally been a member in, none allowed monies to be spend without some >sort of chapter approval/vote. A yearly statement of chapter >income/expense report is also advisable. > >> I would appreciate any input/advice. > > ---- > Rick Florence, Piano >>Technician >> Arizona State University School of Music >> Internet: Rick.Florence@ASU.Edu >> Phone (602)965-6760 >> Fax (602)965-2659 >> >> >> > > "IT'S NICE TO BE NICE TO THE NICE" MAJOR FRANK BURNS*4077TH MASH > __________________________________ > jminor@uiuc.edu//university of illinois John, Perhaps I didn't explain myself very well - something that I seem to do all too often. My intention is not to seek legal advice from this group. I indeed have spoken to a Lawyer. Our chapter does vote on a yearly statement of income/expences. I simply don't like what I see and before I shoot my mouth off wanted to get a feel of what other chapters are doing and what problems and/or solutions they have to offer. Thanks for your reply. ---- Rick Florence, Piano Technician Arizona State University School of Music Internet: Rick.Florence@ASU.Edu Phone (602)965-6760 Fax (602)965-2659
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