Let me try and answer all posts in one reply.
Starting from simple one re table: I asked for a wall-side table -- to allow me to afix a 6ft SAM banner on the wall behind the table. I don't have any other way to display it. I will not know the exact location of the table until I get to the show, so please just do a walk around, or email me and I will give you my cell phone - don't want to post it here.
leyla.myers@secondamendmentmarch.com
Donations: SAM is a non-profit 501(c)(4) corporation - donations are not tax-deductible on your tax return. But SAM will not have to pay any taxes on any contributions SAM gets. This should be clear from their donation website -- nowhere does it say you can claim your donations as tax-deductible. To me, I give my time and money because I believe the cause is just. Don't get me started about what we spend our money on a daily basis that is less worthy.
To that extent, I already ordered one banner. I might need to order another one or two to use at various venues. If you feel like contributing to it, let me know. I am spending my own money with no promise that this will be refunded. If you want to print copies of flyers, let me know - I can get you a file that has 2 pages per one page - that saves paper, but you would have to then cut them. If you go to a copy service place and have them copied, keep the receipt - BUT again, I cannot guarantee your expenses will be covered -- we are not rich yet. (More on fundraising to come tomorrow).
The gun show tables will be used to sell merchandise and raise funds. Lets hope people have the ability to spear a dollar. If you are willing to help me attend any shows, please visit SAM Virginia Forum website for the list of shows I have reserved table. I can ship all items to you via cheapest ground service before the show.
Currently, SAM is only registered in Michigan according to local rules. All donations go to one place - SAM Treasurer. There is no corporation setup in Virginia. I keep track of my expenses, I can keep track of your expenses too. All donations or sale funds I manage to collect will be sent to SAM Treasurer and will be used for the DC March expenses. Depending on funds availability, my / your expenses MIGHT be covered from those funds. If we need to raise funds for Virginia march - we will have to do it on as-needed-basis. Right now, I am only anticipating costs for sound equipment - not sure how much yet.
Currently, I do not have any fundraiser going on for Virginia March. The Capitol grounds are free for use for one hour and One Hour is the limit for all public events. If you know how to go around this and are willing to work on this - please let me know. Please do not ask me to contact VCDL -- I know they know it all, I asked for help, but I cannot force them to help me. I have to respect their own mission and how they use their resources.
Finally, PayPal: SAM organizers believe that PayPal in anti-2A so the donation company/software they use does not include PayPal, so does their store -- no payments through PayPal. IF you believe otherwise, please contact me and I will pass your thoughts to national organizers.
I hope this helps. I will be doing more posting tomorrow. Thanks for your support and input.
