On Tue, 30 May 2006 20:35:40 GMT, Tom Francis
wrote:

I had a great experience this weekend involving some kids, wheelchairs
and parents.

To make a long story short, I've kind of half-baked this idea last
evening and mulled it over today and wondered if anybody has ever been
involved with setting up a charitable foundation.

Anybody?

I was involved with setting up a "not-for-profit" corporation once.
Although not a charitable foundation, I suspect some of the issues
with the IRS requirements are similar. The content and wording of the
bylaws are critical and I would strongly suggest working with an
experienced attorney to avoid/minimize future hassels with the IRS.
Anytime there is untaxed money floating around they seem to take a
strong interest. :-)

On Wed, 31 May 2006 01:02:22 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote:

By the way, that APRES thing is the niftiest thing since sliced bread.

Yes, it is definitely way cool and provides a lot of real value to
friends and family when we are cruising out in the boondocks
somewhere.

Here's another good one:

http://shiptrak.org/

They get their data via APRS but produce a written log and a nicely
plotted position map. Plug in my call sign at the top of the screen.