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TW fund for members in need?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by FrustrationFabTaco, Oct 30, 2012.

  1. Oct 30, 2012 at 5:24 PM
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    FrustrationFabTaco

    FrustrationFabTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Anyone besides me have a thought of setting up a community fund (possibly managed by one of the mods) for members in need? Currently I know Scott (brutalguyracing) who lives in NYC has had major damage to his property and has no contact on here or anyone outside of his area. The fund would be for any member that is in a crisis situation and can be donated to by anyone. :pray: for Scott.
     
  2. Oct 31, 2012 at 8:27 AM
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    98tacoma27

    98tacoma27 is going full "SANDWICH" Moderator

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    TW cannot manage any donated funds for a member/members who suffered through this storm. One has to tread lightly when managing donated funds to help someone out. TW as a whole is a social club and if TW were to put it's name to a repository of donated funds we would have to ensure we fall in compliance with the IRS codes (501(c)(7) — Social and Recreational Clubs). The manager of said account would also have to ensure that the money is available to all TW members who seek out a donation not just those who are affected by the storm.


    If any member wishes to start their own collection then it would be on them to collect and manage with zero oversight by the Admin or moderators of TW.

    TW will also not be held responsible should the funds be misappropriated.
     

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