Re: So where do we go from hereHello Chuck,

At the meeting at HPWorld this was discussed this with Jon Backus ... Jon did want to be non-profit ... apparently it requires working with the IRS to explain why a group clearly associated with a vendor is a non-profit ... so there would be fees to lawyers and accountants and Open-MPE has no funding other than some seed money Jon Backus put in and a few small donations, (and some operating money I put in that pays for the conference phone bills). If you wish to fund the accountant to do the non-profit status your money will be graciously accepted.

I trust this clarifies the issue.

Thanks,

Birket Foster
Chairman
OpenMPE

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Chuck Ryan 
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  Sent: Thu,January 15, 2004 4:31 PM
  Subject: Re: So where do we go from here


  I would be interested in some clarification of: 

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  2003-08-21-02 

  Future of OpenMPE Attendance at HPWorld provided for various board 
  members a stark reminder of the urgency of OpenMPE's mission. With that 
  in mind, the Board has started designing and implementing a new plan. 
  First, it was RESOLVED that OpenMPE cease its attempts to get tax-exempt 
  status and reorganize as a for-profit entity. Second it was RESOLVED 
  that OpenMPE talk with HP regarding specific deliverables in a set time 
  frame. Tentatively scheduled a meeting for next Thursday to continue 
  work on this item.  
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  While I am not surprised by the move, I was expecting it to happen at 
  some point, I am curious as to how the board thinks OpenMPE can continue 
  to be thought of as representing the community as a for-profit entity. 

  I would think that such a move would at least be discussed with the 
  membership, I saw no mention of this in the 4 months since the decision 
  was taken, or did HP ask you to NDA this as well? 

  Comments are my own, not my employer's... Etc.