I agree- and thanks for the irs link!

I think if the statement was phrased as a support document rather than a dissent document- such as highlighting the support of immigrants and refugees, we could stand behind our mission statement without violating the non-political requirement. 

I believe that the document would be useful, not just as a feel good sentiment, but as proof of a unified group with a message.



On Feb 10, 2017 3:55 PM, "mpattisall" <mike.pattisall@velocitycoop.org> wrote:
Be careful, if you are a 501c3 it could affect your non profit status and whether or not donations are tax deductible. 

https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/the-restriction-of-political-campaign-intervention-by-section-501-c-3-tax-exempt-organizations

On Fri, Feb 10, 2017 at 4:40 PM, Sarah Schaan <sarah.schaan@gmail.com> wrote:
Greetings everyone!

I am curious to know if any bikebike members/organizers have discussed making a collective statement about the recent political issues that USA has been dealing with?

 Several policies and many statements made by the White House and co. directly contradict our mission statement. As a multinational organization I believe we may have a greater impact if we could unite our voices in some manner. 

I have been bad at keeping up with social media/ email threads so if this has already been addressed, I would thank you for catching me up!

As always, keep your rad souls burning bright :)

Sarah Schaan, FMCBW 
Fargo


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