Amazon Smile

[Matthew]

Thanks for the update.

On Thu, May 2, 2019 at 5:38 PM Gary Kramlich <grim at reaperworld.com> wrote:
>
> The address situation starts with us finding a remailer (I can't recall the specific term I've heard) that we're comfortable with. Of the ones I've looked at, they all seem really dicey.  If any one has any suggestions I'd love to hear them.
>
> After that, we have to file the new address with someone, can't recall who exactly.  Some business listing place.
>
> Anyways this has taken so long because on average it would take 3+ weeks to get any sort of a response out of the SFLC. We finally were finishing up a renewel agreement for them to represent us when my contact there left.  The person that jumped in had no idea what was going on and I got frustrated and basically left it there.
>
> I've contimplated reaching out to the SFC but have yet to do so.  If anyone has any suggestions or feels they would be better suited to see this through, please let me know.
>
> On Thu, May 2, 2019, 15:43 Matthew <mathuaerknedam at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> I'm not all that familiar with Amazon Smile, so this confused me.
>> After a small bit of sleuthing, I think I maybe understand:
>>
>> 1. Nobody has officially registered IMF with Amazon Smile, but
>> 2. Gary (and maybe others) have selected IMF as the charity, and
>> 3. #2 is possible because IMF is listed on Guidestar
>> (https://www.guidestar.org/profile/59-3837808).
>> 4. Amazon's message went to Sean because his address is one Guidestar
>> has on file for IMF, and
>> 5. Someone needs to register with Amazon Smile to claim the donations
>> (https://org.amazon.com)
>>
>> Sound right?
>>
>> I'm happy to register with AS, but I don't think I have the EFT info
>> to provide them. Or can I do that with the Paypal account? I tend to
>> think this falls under the treasurer purview, unless I'm overlooking
>> some separation/oversight/etc factor here.
>>
>> Regarding #4, would it be possible to get an update on "the address
>> situation" before the next meeting?
>>
>> I noticed the Guidestar page mentions that "no mission has been
>> provided", and I'm guessing nobody has registered an account with
>> them? I can do that too, and claim the page, but I wanted to ask
>> whether we already have one.
>>
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Matthew
>>
>> On Thu, May 2, 2019 at 12:25 AM Gary Kramlich <grim at reaperworld.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > Ah thanks, I was wondering what was happening there.  I switched imf to my donation charity awhile ago.
>> >
>> > On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 11:41 PM Sean Egan <seanegan at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Hey,
>> >>
>> >> I just got a letter from Amazon Smile saying they're holding onto a pending donation(s) for IMF for $24.02.
>> >>
>> >> Someone should be able to go to http://org.amazon.com to register and claim it.
>> >>
>> >> Let me know if anyone needs more information.
>> >>
>> >> -Sean.
>> >>
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Matthew