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Comment by Thunder Snow on February 11, 2014 at 5:39pm

First of all, SteveI--THANK YOU for your terrific contribution.  I'm still holding your uncashed check as I've been afraid to cash it, as "Look Chicago" is still an unofficial group rather than an official incorporated charity.  I tried setting up a Look Chicago bank account twice and got refused by a bank & a credit union.  Each time I've researched setting us up as a 501c3 I run into all kinds of registration fees and what not--there must be a way to set up the group properly without spending what we have on fees?  Thanks Kevin & Lisa for your guidance and help: legal and corporate matters are outside my experience.  I haven't talked to the Break the Gridlock folks directly, but last I heard there were some complications with us funneling funds through them.

Comment by Kevin C Dormant on February 11, 2014 at 11:45am

Look Chicago is identified as a Member Organization of Break the Gridlock. I'm unsure if they signed a fiscal agency agreement, but I'll find out.

Comment by SteveI on February 11, 2014 at 10:56am

Hi all - thanks for the kind words - no tax deduction was expected so if you would like me to pay a company directly for flyers, or other promotional material I could do that too.  Just don't ask me to fill potholes!

Comment by Lisa Curcio on February 11, 2014 at 9:59am

Isn't Look Chicago part of Break the Gridlock?  Have you looked into using it as a fiscal agent to handle money and get the tax deduction to donors?

Comment by Thunder Snow on February 11, 2014 at 9:52am

Just a reminder that I'm still in possession of $100 that was generously contributed by Steven K Irwin (709 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50312-1227).  Suggestions for putting the money to good use are welcome--more flyer cards, a booth banner, Look spoke cards or bike stickers or something we haven't yet considered?  Also, any experienced legal help in cheaply getting Look Chicago incorporated as an official 501c3 charity would be greatly appreciated, so we can properly get tax credits to Mr. Irwin, Brendan K. and other generous contributors.  I've been trying to learn how to do this but it seems beyond me--it seems you need to register with the state, then the federal government/IRS.  I tried opening an account in the Look Chicago name both at my credit union and at Citibank to deposit a check, and neither would do so until we incorporated as a "dba" (doing business as).  Help?

Comment by KatieP on November 20, 2013 at 10:44am

Two other outreach ideas:

1. Breweries - we need to figure out if we can get coasters in breweries, and then design some rad ones. If anyone is interested in helping to work on this, let me know!

2. Auto shops - Not sure if this is doable, but I'd love to see if we could get the dooring flyers in community areas in auto shops. If anyone is willing to explore this idea, let me know!

Comment by KatieP on November 20, 2013 at 10:41am

Great find, Bedno!

Some notes on upcoming dates:

Montrose Cyclocross - December 7th. We weren't able to finalize a booth but it could be good to have some flyering around there. Is anyone available to attend?

Chicago Winter Bike Swap - January 18th. Aaron & I can be there to work the booth. Anyone else interested? If so, let me know and we can coordinate travel closer to the date.

Chicagoland bike swap - word on the street is something will happen on February 15th. I'd LOVE for us to have a presence here. Would anyone be available to work a booth?

Chicago auto show - February 16th - we could flyer in the parking lot

Comment by Andrew Bedno on November 19, 2013 at 8:07am

http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20131119/wicker-park/milwaukee-avenu...

Comment by Aaron Bussey on November 6, 2013 at 8:14am

Thanks Tom!!

Comment by Thunder Snow on November 6, 2013 at 7:47am

Just submitted our info to Steven Vance's Chicago Bike Guide, for inclusion.

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