<VV> More on Idea number 1

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Interesting idea. The Grand Lodge of Ohio (Masons) has just such a program,
as does the Grand Council of R&SM of Ohio (and maybe some other Ohio
Masonic bodies). It's called "endowed memberships" and it works this way.
You pay a pro-rated (according to your age) amount, and that money is
invested by the Grand Body. Then your dues are paid out of the return on
that investment. When you die, the money keeps on benefiting the
organization in perpetuity. Over the long haul, it works to everyone's
advantage.

-Mark


> [Original Message]
> From: <BobHelt at aol.com>
> Subject: <VV> More on Idea number 1
>  
> Set CORSA up as a non-profit so that contributions  can be made to it.
Then 
> ASK that members include CORSA in their wills. Ask for  money to be left
to 
> CORSA. Set up endowment programs like the charities do who  receive large
cash 
> investments and return small payments over time to the  investors. Then,
present 
> the financial problems to the members and again, ASK  for contributions
from 
> current members (while still alive). Run a regular  program of asking for 
> contributions just like PBS does and all the charities do.  Ask the
Chapters to  
> help.
>