Re: Clarification

**j* e* m* s* <h*@sbcglobal.net>**

Hi, TC - We do have an annual report that is given orally and via 
PowerPoint at the GWA symposium. It is the board's responsibility to 
approve the budget after reviews and recommendations. I don't know if 
it's available in some other format, but will check for you.
jems

>Hi Ms. Jo Ellen,
>
>Thanks for the info. As for my last sentence, "Why couldn't paid membership
>count as donations for
>such things as what's being given away at the Annual Awards Banquet?" What I
>should have said was why couldn't part of our membership dues be counted as
>a donation towards a surprise gift drawing for members only every now and
>then?
>
>And while we're on the subject of funds; is there an annual report members
>have access to that shows how much money GWA has access to? Is this
>classified information to board members only or should I be emailing a
>specific GWA director?
>
>I apologize to all list members if this is not the proper place to discuss
>this subject I'm always asking why and I'm curious to know about my
>organization's finances because I contribute via membership dues.
>
>
>TC Conner
>The Write Gardener <http://thewritegardener.blogspot.com/ >
>
>
>
>
>GWA is not hurting for cash.
>
>For the past several years, GWA Foundation has sponsored a drawing
>for large items, such as computers and cameras. These products are
>donated.
>
>We received a similar mailing last year before the symposium. Raffle
>tickets are available throughout the symposium, with the items given
>away as the awards dinner.
>
>The money raised from the raffle goes to the GWA Foundation, which in
>turn supports PAR, Garden Trends research, scholarships and other
>kinds of activities.
>
>I'm not sure I understand what your last sentence means. Our
>membership fees support the organization's operations.
>
>jems

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