Spring 2015 Newsletter: Special Membership Meeting

Purpose: To approve amendments to BLIA’s two fundamental documents, the BLIA Articles of Incorporation and the Constitution, so we may become a 501(c)(3) approved corporation.

Our documents have been reviewed by a NYSFOLA attorney who is guiding us in the process. We are voting on specific changes that he has recommended. A copy of this notice and relevant documents were mailed to all eligible voters on April 1, 2015. Contact Sue Bishop at kwenebishop@gmail.com if you would also like to receive a copy by email.

Why Become a 501(c)(3): Achieving this designation will (1) allow your contributions to become tax deductible; (2) enable us to receive grants without using a surrogate that charges us 10%; (3) allow us to be sales tax free; and receive other minor benefits.

Who Can Vote: Members paid in 2014 or 2015 are eligible to vote.

How to Vote: Cast your vote at the Special Meeting or complete & return the ballot that you received by mail/email before April 15, 2015. ( BLIA, Box 1015, Ballston Lake, NY 12019.)

If you have questions, you may call Frank Shipp at 518-399-6506.