What year? My ‘88 Katana is sitting in the garage in mostly one piece and may even start with a fresh battery.
One of the good ones, without a doubt. He and Susan Prentice held CRRC together with spit and bailing wire the first couple of years,
88 or 89. An ex race bike that I got for free. It has a Yosh or V&H exhaust that is more rust and dents than steel and aluminum. Airtech bodywork I think. I'll ask if it's up in my brother's basement next time I talk to him.
Yes. By nature 501c3's are not "owned" by anyone. edit: no 501c3 is owned by anyone. there is no exception
Yes in theory. The reality is, there are 501c3 organizations, that although may not be specifically “owned” by any one individual, they are wholly controlled by an individual, so in the end it really doesn’t matter much. I know first hand of a once pretty big coast to coast track day org that fit this scenario 100%. Sounds like this is what happened with CMRA to an extent where a few long time serving BOD members have, in all reality, gained 100% control of the club outside of its original intended membership owned mission.
Jordan - You may be right about 501(c)(3) organizations...but we are not talking about a 501(c)(3) organization. The CMRA is a 501(c)(7) organization. Should a 501(c)(7) organization ever go defunct, its assets are distributed to its members on dissolution after any outstanding debts are paid.
Not in theory. In reality. This is pretty clear. Specifically in the CMRA's case. It is not possible for a non-profit to be member owned. No they do not "own" the non profits. The BOD makes decisions and are responsible but they do not own the non profits.
So a non profit can neither be solely owned by an individual(s) nor member owned. Define ownership however you want but non profits are in fact owned by individuals or groups of. What’s is your experience with being involved as an internal board member/director with a non profit?
You are right, I was mistaken on the formation. The fact remains it is not "owned" by the members. The second part is correct also , if the 501c7 is dissolved.
I can confirm first hand that one of the largest trackday orgs which was also a non profit was solely owned by one individual. So you can talk theory all you want. Reality may be different.
I think that TMGP is a non-profit and they give away any excess cash at the end of the year as "the horse choking wad". That is just my guess.
I guess I really don't get it. Why would you stick around and not move on? If you're not happy with the service provided, go somewhere else. If that's all that's being offered, find another hobby. Build model airplanes, take up pen turning or collect bottle caps. But for your own good save yourself the mental anguish and the public embaressment of all of it. It's just a damned hobby. At some point partners always know when to cut bait. You've got to willingly open your pockets for them to "steal" from you. You've got nothing invested in the club as an "owner". The smart thing to do would be to walk. Seriously though bitching, lawsuits, and mud slinging is a pointless non productive waste of yalls time. (Though great entertainment.) As for the gate fee. Really? 5 bucks? Really? Lol....maybe they should have just calmly explained that they own the club. I'm sure that would have cleared everything up. Haha. I don't know how you guys can all grid up together and exist in the same paddock for the weekend. Jesus Christ there's always someone there to take the fun out of everything. Pay your membership. Pay your race entries.. Don't worry about the 5 bucks. And go enjoy your weekend. If it gets heavier than that, why bother? Carry on.
Because he thinks they are stealing from the very people for whose benefit they exist (in this capacity).