Wounded Warriors Fishing Day Has Hit A Snag

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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000][size 4]I have some very disheartening news to pass on to my fellow BFT’ers and ask you for your help in resolving this dilemma.[/size][/#800000][/font]
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000][size 4]I was advised by a state agency that in order to solicit charitable donations such as equipment, food, cash, and services, that we had to be a registered federal charitable organization to do so without incurring tax liabilities for both us and the veterans ultimately receiving the donated items. I thought maybe the Utah DAV might be able to help and was informed that they do not have that authority and I would have to deal with the National HQ. I just got the following reply from the National HQ:[/size][/#800000][/font]

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We thank you very much for your thoughtfulness and we would certainly help you if possible; however, the myriad of regulations that relate to fundraising coupled with the complexities of trademark licensing make it nearly impossible for us to take part in these types of events. We hope that you understand and that you will continue to recognize and support the needs of America’s disabled veterans. Best wishes to you in your endeavors!

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[/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][#800000][size 4]So we’re kind of back at square one. And that’s where I need your help. If you are a member of any federally registered charitable organization except the DAV, either national or local, and think that they might be able to support/sponsor our Wounded Warriors Fishing Day event in 2011, I need to know that as soon as possible. Without being able to operate under the umbrella of a registered organization, I’m afraid the event will not happen. And that would be a shame. So if you have any ideas, please pm them to me at your earliest convenience. Thank you.[/size][/#800000][/font]
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