Re: What's up with IAPP

[VegasPan@xxxxxxx]

I understand there was a question posted as to the profit from the Las Vegas 
conference and "What's up with IAPP."

As reported to the president and the board following the conference, there 
were 40 members from all over the United States, including a member from 
France and 13 spouses. Everyone had a great time and most came to our home 
for a farewell BBQ.  The conference contributed $500 PROFIT to the IAPP bank 
account, in addition to $60 for QPP tests  (thanks to Jeff Weisenburger & 
Denis Hill), $17 for boutique items, 2 renewals, 1 new member and all monies 
was deposited on March 15. Regarding the 2000 Membership Directory, printing 
with color, lay-up and mailing of the directory was totally paid for by 
advertising. First time IAPP didn't have to spend any IAPP monies for the 
directory and the members didn't have to wait until June to receive it. Most 
members renewed very promptly. Thank you members !   

Re changing the magazine format and going to black and white, one of the 
goals by a majority of the board, was to save money for 4 or 5 issues in 
order to promote IAPP membership. The black and white March issue alone saved 
IAPP $3000 ! A larger membership would benefit IAPP in many areas. The 
magazine in "99 costs IAPP more to produce and mail then what it was 
receiving per member.

Re the IAPP financial statement, the 501c non profit status tax return, "is 
not required by law to be filed until May 15" and I had planned to have it 
published in the June issue.  Why did Liz feel it necessary to speak to the 
IRS regarding IAPP finances ? This is like calling a missile strike on your 
own position.

Jean Yake