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| 8 What assets does the organization have that are used in the performance of its exempt
function? (Do not include property investment income.) If any assets are not fully
operational, explain their status, what additional steps remain to be completed, and
when such final steps will be taken. If "None", indicate "N/A". N/A | ||||
| 9 Will the organization be the beneficiary of tax-exempt bond financing within the next
2 years? | [.. ] Yes [X] No | |||
| 10 a Will any of the organization's facilities or operations be managed by another
organization or individual under a contractual agreement? | [.. ] Yes [X] No | |||
| b Will the organization be a party to any leases? If either of these questions is answered
"Yes", attach a copy of the contracts and explain the relationship between the applicant
and the other parties. | [.. ] Yes [X] No | |||
| 11 Is the organization a membership organization? If "Yes" complete the following: | [X] Yes [.. ] No | |||
| a Describe the organization's membership requirements and attach a schedule of membership fees and dues. Membership in the nonprofit organization is open to the general public. No fees or dues are required. Since the organization operates on the Internet and rarely meet face-to-fact, and since Internet screen names can hide a true identity, the organization uses a screening mechanism to determine motive, integrity, and capacity for serious focus and resolve. Membership in the nonprofit organization is thus only open to those individuals who have secured voting rights in the Troubled Times teams by virtue of their handiwork. This voting right is determined by the membership of the Troubled Times teams by a peer vote. The Troubled Tiems teams are 80 strong at present of whom 40 have attained voting rights and among whom 11 have chosen to join the nonprofit organization. See also Article 8 of the Bylaws: Membership. b Describe the organization's present and proposed efforts to attract members and attach a copy of any descriptive literature or promotional material used for this purpose. The Troubled Times teams, volunteers all, develop the content at ../thub.htm, and are international and growing apace, exponentially over the past 2 years, and its reputation is growing. The related new nonprofit organization at ../nonproft/home.htm directly benefits from this exposure via Internet links, and is expected to gain its own reputation soon. The President of the nonprofit organization, Nancy Lieder, was already featured on a national TV show October 24th, 1996. c What benefits do (or will) the members receive in exchange for their payment of dues? N/A | ||||
| 12 a If the organization provides benefits, services, or products, are the recipients
required, or will they be required, to pay for them? If "Yes" explain how the charges are
determined and attach a copy of the current fee schedule. | [.. ] Yes [X] No [.. ] N/A | |||
| b Does or will the organization limit its benefits, services, or products to specific
individuals or classes of individuals? If "Yes" explain how the recipients or
beneficiaries are or will be selected. | [.. ] Yes [X] No [.. ] N/A | |||
| 13. Does or will the organization attempt to influence legislation? If "Yes", explain.
Also, give an estimate of the percentage of the organization's time and funds that it
devotes or plans to devote to this activity. | [.. ] Yes [X] No | |||
| 14 Does or will the organization intervene in any way in political campaigns, including
the publication or distribution of statements? | [.. ] Yes [X] No | |||