What does TCLUG do now that puts the group at risk of a lawsuit? What sort of things can/should not be attempted by TCLUG without becoming a 'not-for-profit' organization? Isn't there a lengthy discussion of this topic in the TCLUG list archive? >>> cncole at earthlink.net 09/12/02 05:21PM >>> No: that's a legal and insurance requirement. State and Fed laws affect this. The not-for-profit corporation becomes the "someone" in order to remove responsibility from individuals. There's a bit more to it, and maybe a few options, but that's the short version. ... There are many supportive things that cannot be done if involvement means taking risk of being sued. ... Note that the major or lasting groups that do "good works" are actually not-for-profit corporations.