I hate to be the Email Police, but duty calls.

I've seen a lot of emails floating around on UTCSTAFF lately promoting 
different kinds of businesses.  While the tips are very helpful and 
nothing beats word-of-mouth advertising, I am obliged to remind 
everyone that state law prohibits the use of university resources to 
promote the gain or profit of commercial enterprises or individuals.

As a function of communication, the Employee Relations Committee can 
issue announcements of benefits to University employees by businesses 
but cannot endorse the use of said businesses.

Splitting hairs here—requests for recommendations for reputable 
tradespersons and businesses are acceptable to UTCSTAFF, but responses 
should be made off list to the individuals requesting the information.

We're taking a Don't Ask, Don't Tell position toward the sales of items 
by individuals and garage sales on the list.

To put all of this in Frankensteinese--   Non-profit--good.    
For-profit--not good.

As you can see, I'm trying not to make a big deal of this.

Thanks.  Chuck.