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Dave,
I'm interested.
One issue to watch for is to make sure that the group evaluates but doesn't endorse solutions. While it is hard to imagine that the group could become so large as to be lawsuit bait, someone might be looking for scapegoats if another fatal accident occurred. While the member might covenant not to litigate, they can't control their widow or kids if they die. "Harold followed all the advice of this group ARPA and this is what resulted."
We don't want to have to buy Director's and Officer's Liability Insurance, which can be relatively expensive. For Illinois non-profits (the only state I'm familiar with), you can adopt language in your bylaws that indemnifies directors and officers of non-profit from liability. Insurance just attracts lawsuits. No gain, no pain.
I've got the IRS 501(c)(3) application forms and sample non-profit bylaws for IL.
If getting recognition under the EAA can be made to work without compromising either the control or usefulness of the organization, it would be cheaper and faster to set up. The IRS can take six months to approve a new application, though you can deduct donations provisionally in the meantime.
Barry Gardner
--building a Cozy in Wheaton, IL
--probably will hanger out by Bill Schertz in ARR (Aurora, IL)
--was considering DPA (DuPage County, IL) but after Paul's accident I'm looking for a field like ARR with crossing runways and lots of farmers' fields around it.
David Staten wrote:
Polling the list...
Interest in forming such a group. Participation requirements will be left to be determined.
Goals as previously stated:
1) Member Education and Safety
2) Pre-First Flight and Phase One Inspections and Support
3) Ongoing Peer Technical Support for rotary engined aircraft
4) Industry Liason (Insurance, Manufacturers, Kit Builders)
5) Accident Investigation / Rotary Engine Expertise
This list serv can serve (with Marv's approval) as the means for distributing information regarding the group.
It can incorporate separately, or as an independent EAA chapter, or as an adjunct to an existing EAA chapter. Incorporate or add on to a 501C3 so that expenses can be deducted by members.
The Annual Business Meeting would be held in a public airshow venue, such as OSH, SNF, or Pickneyville.. prefereably someplace centrally located so ALL can attend with less than 2 days flying.
Members would volunteer to be advocates for the rotary engine, provide peer safety inspections and technical counseling. Reimbursement for services/expenses can be considered and are to be determined later.
We can better determine our direction and focus once an initial core group decides to start functioning. Once we know who/what our resources are, then we can better determine where to begin.
David Staten
League City (Houston), Texas
Homepage: http://www.flyrotary.com/
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