Sport Today

Members:

1)  Why did you join your current running club?
2)  What do you like the most about your running club?
3)  What aspect of your running club could use the most improvement?
4)  What service do you wish your running club provided?

Officials:

1)  What are the legal and liability considerations that an organizer must
address?
2)  What are common problems in getting a running club started and how have
they been resolved?
3)  Can anyone recommend a good web-site, or non-virtual source for
information concerning start up of a "Not-For-Profit" organization?  Not to
worry cynics, racing etiquette will be one of the first topics explored by
this group and we will not seek special consideration in registering for
events.

Humorous replies will be appreciated, although, humorous and relevant
replies are preferred.  Humorless and irrelevant replies <insert clever
punch line>.  How's that for a target?

--
Patrick

<< Subject: I'm starting a running club?

Date: Sat, Mar 4, 2000 1:36 >>

<< Members:

1) for the coaching/group workouts 2) the newsletter 3) product discounts
available at some local stores

Large club with the available of some social interactions.

Availability of running products through the club.

see #3.

Officials:

address?>>

Liability insurance.  State incorporation.  Officers and directors insurance.

they been resolved?>>

(1) Finding officers and directors who are willing to work for -0- (this, BTW,
is the bain of all not-for-profit organizations) (2) finding bookkeeper who's
willing to work for -0- (3) finding sponsors.

Remember, to start a successful not-for-profit remember this advice:  Spread a
wide net.  Your best organization should involve *many* people in positions of
responsibility as opposed to a small B.O.D.

information concerning start up of a "Not-For-Profit" organization?  Not to
worry cynics, racing etiquette will be one of the first topics explored by
this group and we will not seek special consideration in registering for
events.>>

No website, but find yourself a local CPA/attorney who is familiar with tax and
corporate law (who also runs).  Here's the drill (1) Incorporate in the state
as a not-for-profit (contact the secretary of state for info) (2) complete a
form 1023 and file with the IRS to seek and receive exempt tax status (3)
remember that each year you must file a tax return with IRS and possibly the
state as well as a filing with the Secretary of State.

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Jennifer - running attorney/cpa who will *not* assist you for free (been there;
done that)

see:  http://www.rrca.org/publicat/howstart.html