CASAA on VP-Live this Sunday, 4/17 at 9 PM Eastern

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Two CASAA board members (myself and Ron Ward) a fantastic CASAA supporter (Julie Woessner) will be hosting a special CASAA show this Sunday at 9 PM Eastern. We're looking forward to having a great show, so please join us if you are able to.

As always, thank you for your support.

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Edited for accuracy.

 

[kevbow]

Here's the link to the show page Call To Action An update with CASAA 04/17 by kevbow | Blog Talk Radio

 

[JustJulie]

Thanks for including me as a CASAA member (and fan). Looking forward to Sunday evening.

 

[laurel099]

Looking forward! Thanks Kev for hosting this....great for community IMHO! I'm ready!

 

[crashinbrn]

Here's the link to the show page Call To Action An update with CASAA 04/17 by kevbow | Blog Talk Radio

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[rolygate]

Great show, very impressive list of work carried out. CASAA rocks!

One point from the show: some things can't be seen if you're 'in it' as you can't see the wood for the trees
..... but I noticed from the recent efforts to set up a similar consumer group in the UK that people are very concerned about exactly how the organization is incorporated and where the money is going. Especially, where the money is going - and of course they have a right to know. Also there is a problem that possible comparisons might be made with the alphabet soup orgs that are basically a front for the pharma industry.

For example if somebody makes a donation to one of those groups, their money will likely go toward the obscene salaries they pay their vastly overstaffed and overpaid hangers-on. I believe that $750,000 is on the low side for one of their directors.

So it might help if CASAA stated more clearly that:
1. Nobody gets paid - some professional fees (accounting etc) are paid, but no one draws a salary.
2. Funds are applied directly to problem-solving, no salaries are paid.
3. Board members even pay some of their own costs such as air tickets to hearings as otherwise nobody would attend, there aren't the funds to pay all the costs.
4. More donations are needed as there isn't enough to pay all costs never mind any salaries.

It seems obvious enough to those working on behalf of CASAA, but the members need to be clearly told these facts, just to avoid any misconceptions - especially when there is so much 'mis-application of funds' as I would call it, in those other groups.

 

[firhill]

Good stuff.

Hope you take Roly/ECF up on the generous offer to get the banner up on site.

Hi Julie (and Lisa)

 

[JustJulie]

So it might help if CASAA stated more clearly that:
1. Nobody gets paid - some professional fees (accounting etc) are paid, but no one draws a salary.
2. Funds are applied directly to problem-solving, no salaries are paid.
3. Board members even pay some of their own costs such as air tickets to hearings as otherwise nobody would attend, there aren't the funds to pay all the costs.
4. More donations are needed as there isn't enough to pay all costs never mind any salaries.

It seems obvious enough to those working on behalf of CASAA, but the members need to be clearly told these facts, just to avoid any misconceptions - especially when there is so much 'mis-application of funds' as I would call it, in those other groups.

You are, of course, right on the money, Rolygate. (pun intended ) There don't seem to be enough hours in the day to do all that needs to done, but I think that as soon as the legislative season winds down and people have a moment to catch their breaths, CASAA needs to spend a little time explaining the finances a bit.

I make a monthly donation to CASAA, and I am 100% certain that the money I give is being used wisely. If I didn't, I wouldn't give it. For those of us who've been around for awhile, we're painfully aware of just how much of a shoestring CASAA operates on. It's nothing short of amazing how much CASAA has done with such modest resources. But it's probably not fair to expect others who haven't been so involved to have that same level of trust.

Good stuff.

Hope you take Roly/ECF up on the generous offer to get the banner up on site.

Hi Julie (and Lisa)

Hi, Firhill. Lisa sends her love.

 

[laurel099]

Nice post Roly! Also enjoyed hearing you on the show as well! You are right, many people don't realize that CASAA operates with a handful of people doing the majority of the work and no salaries are paid. I know they pay expenses out of pocket as well. If we all join and help fill seats, write letters, make calls...imagine how much more CASAA could do. It is not just money needed but warm bodies willing to put in work!!

I support CASAA and I'd love to see everyone do so. I also would support a global effort as I do worry about our vaping friends on the other side of the pond.

You don't just support CASAA... you become CASAA