Re: Packard International Fiduciary Issues

Posted by Joe Santana On 2012/8/4 9:27:09

The ballots asks if the Oregon Region should dissolve its affiliation with PI.

It claims PI won't provide by-laws, year-end financial statement, coverage details of liability insurance being paid. That it stonewalls individual members' concerns by insulating the Board. It claims PI has used member funds to ship a Packard sedan to Europe (that seems an individual member's responsibility) and dinners. It cancelled The New Councilor, a benefit of dues, the membership roster. Club projects will now be sold through a vendor.

Apparently PI refuses to respond to any of these issues, which seems quite different from the days when Bill and Fred and Carol headed up the organization.

If PI is a private business, it shouldn't present itself as a non-profit organization for the benefit of those who love Packards. It should state that its purpose is for the personal benefit and enrichment of Board members. Something like that. One way or the other, be honest and respond to inquiries.