Organizing and Operating a Not-for-Profit Organization: An Overview

 Friday, October 30, 2009, 9am to 12 noon, Pleasantville, NY

The Worship will take place at 17 Marble Avenue in Pleasantville and will cover:

1.  Choice of Entity - Association; Corporation

2.  Charitable Purposes

3.  Legal Requirements for Not-for-Profit Corporations

4.  Obtaining Tax Exemption

5.  By Laws, Directors and Officers

6.  The Role of Board Committees

7.   Registrations and Reporting

8.   Questions and Discussion

Presenter: Geoffrey Smith, Esq. has practiced law in New York State for over 30 years forming and representing Not-for-Profit organizations, securing tax exemption and litigation.  Geoffrey has taught the Law of Not-for-Profit Organizations at Pace University Dyson School and lectures on Non-Profit Boards at SUNY Purchase as part of the Non-Profit Fundraising Certificate Program sponsored by the Westchester Association of Development Officers.

Fee: $60  Non  WESPAC members

         $40  WESPAC Members

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October 26

.  Payments can be made online at

www.wespac.org

or by sending a check made payable to WESPAC Foundation and mailing to: WESPAC Foundation,

17 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570

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