tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095796805249337723.post3113949017349127017..comments2010-03-03T16:34:02.253-06:00Comments on Thoughts and News from an Usher For Free Speech: Board Meeting - Saturday, January 9Deb Granitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18165445195294784438noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095796805249337723.post-22467267613709388662010-01-13T00:04:58.641-06:002010-01-13T00:04:58.641-06:00I did not sign onto the Saints to belong to a
&qu...I did not sign onto the Saints to belong to a <br />"social club". It was the opportunity to provide something back to the community that appealed to me. The Saints need to keep their Charity status. Otherwise we run the risk of being viewed as just some free-loader organization, doing the minimum possible to see shows for free (and there are already enough folks who behave in that fashion).Donna Oswaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15668133525387690022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095796805249337723.post-15413151162421140982009-12-25T22:37:05.940-06:002009-12-25T22:37:05.940-06:00I, for one, am strongly in favor of keeping the Ch...I, for one, am strongly in favor of keeping the Charity status. When I encourage new people to join, one of the big selling points is that we are a charity and that we provide financial support to the performing arts community, as well as getting those wonderful ushering opportunities. I have no interest in the social events - I am too busy ushering.Susan Graynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2095796805249337723.post-46681900594273218252009-12-24T16:30:35.139-06:002009-12-24T16:30:35.139-06:00Happy Holiays to everyone! I would like to get so...Happy Holiays to everyone! I would like to get some input on a very important issue that affects not only the board and the bylaws committee, but the entire membership. In my opinion, many of the 'issues' that have arisen this year have been due to a difference of 'vision' of the Saints organization. Perhaps half the board sees us as a 'fraternal organization' others (including me) see us as a 'charitable organization.' The difference drives how I for one vote on issues, and how to best represent the wishes of the membership. The proposed anniversary party is just one such issue (though it has already received majority approval).<br /><br />Unfortunately I have no access through normal channels to get some structured feedback on this important issue. In fact we are an IRS 501(c)3 CHARITY right now and my votes in opposition to a majority of the board are based on that status. I would like to know if the membership wants to continue to be a Charity, encouraging and supporting the performing arts communities and have us act responsibly as one, or if the membership sees us as a fraternal/social organization who exists to get "free" ushering opportuntities and social events and give up the charity designation in favor of another not-for-profit status. What do you think?Jim Venskusnoreply@blogger.com