[Businessmtg] "anecdotal" evidence

[Laura M]

OK folks, as one of the people offering "anecdotal" evidence about the
EIN, I just want to say that I offered my EXPERIENCE. And recent
experience, too, to counter the impression that you couldn't do group
banking without one. I don't have EXPERTISE, but I did have
EXPERIENCE. I'm sorry it doesn't meet with the expectations of a few
in the group.

I was under the impression that a business meeting was for everyone to
share their experience so that group consensus was reached, without
being belittled or talked down to as not good enough.

Jerry's original lead stated: "Please keep in mind that we are looking
for direction. Were we to decide to explore incorporation we'll then
need to do the footwork to find out what's required and decide again
if any specific route meets with the group's approval."

I thought we were discussing alternatives.

I then read two emails that followed, "Anecdotal stories of we did or
they can do me, as Treasurer, no good. Profession advice would be
good, but from my point of view as a recovering brick wall banger this
issue is past." (Jerry) and "I'm also bothered by 3rd party anecdotal
information as well as information that may apply to a local
face-to-face meeting, but may well NOT apply to ASP.  If you have
first hand information on this issue that is also pertinent to ASP's
much broader scope, then please provide it."

Has the decision been made to incorporate? Sure seems like it. I
didn't think it could be made without a vote.

If the decision has been made and we need someone to do the leg work,
then that is what needs to be asked for. Not stating we need to
evaluate the alternatives.


Hugs,
Laura M

P.S. BTW, whether or not a new bank account on EIN is "allowed" by
banking regulations, well, it's not my job to police my bank or the
banking industry.