Introducing myself and my website - need help incorporating a new 2a organization!

[michaelbane]

Hello,

I'm a Philadelphia resident writing to introduce myself and my website, www.armedpassengers.org. I have been posting on various blogs including "The High Road" and "Self Defense Forums" for some time now.

I'm currently looking for individuals in the Delaware Valley area who would be willing to help me transform my website into an official nonprofit, 501(c)(4) organization. The first need is for people to be willing to sign on as incorporators and donate their time, experience and enthusiasm to be on the initial board of directors. The organization will also need a mailing address and supplies for startup.

If there is anyone who is willing to help out in this, I would be most appreciative. Please contact me through the email address on the website. Once a few people respond, we can set up a date and place to meet.

Sincerely,
Michael L. Bane

[danp]

Hey Michael,
We're actually going through the same 501(c)4 process ourselves right now. We should compare notes at some point. We can also recommend a lawyer in Philadelphia who specializes in this area.

[Pro_Gun]

Thumbs up to you & good luck michaelbane.

Dan you don't know how much I appreciate that response of sharing information. I tried starting a site, put it on a server, paid it myself, etc. Range Reports was the theme.

When I posted links on some of the other gun forums which I won't mention, they basically told me to advertise my site elsewhere. I mistakenly thought I and most gun forums were in the same game.

Some had no problem with my link though. Some are obviously just in it for the profit.

I was disappointed in those that said take a hike to a fellow pro gunner.

It never took off which happens so I tore it down.

[GRoPA]

Mike,

Nice site. I agree with ya.

[nra-life-member]

Good Luck. Site looks like a good start!

[michaelbane]

Dear fellow PAFOA forum members:

I'll use this thread to post the text of my periodic email newsletter so everyone can see the latest news relating to the cause, along with links to related news stories.

Again, if there is anyone willing to volunteer to help with this cause, please don't hesitate to email me from the website or PM me.

Sincerely,
Michael L. Bane

[michaelbane]

Dear readers,

I want to thank those who responded to my last newsletter asking for people to explore making the Armed Passengers Project a non-profit organization. But we still need a few more people in the Philadelphia, PA area willing to act as an initial Board of Directors. If you think you can spare the time, or know someone who can, please don't hesitate to contact me.

I'd also like to thank one of our newsletter subscribers for giving us some extra publicity. You can read about it at the following link:

http://www.packing.org/community/law.../?thread=20965

As always, any support is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Michael L. Bane

Airport security bans O.C. mom's breast milk - 2/5/07
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister...le_1565166.php

Airport security chief caught carrying ammunition before flight - 2/6/07
http://www.eyewitnessnewstv.com/Glob...3&nav=menu20_3

10News Exclusive: Are TSA Employees Stealing?
http://www.10news.com/news/10958212/...=sand&psp=news

TSA workers skip Orlando security - 2/8/07
http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbc...GNEWS/70208001

Government Admits Privacy Errors - 2/8/07
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759...119TX1K0000594

Film from hit show "Lost" wrecked by airport X-ray - 2/9/07
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...yndication=rss

Airlines wrangle with U.S. over fees - 2/10/07
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/...s/4542164.html

Security devices falter in rail tests - 2/14/07
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...security_x.htm

Marine's medals delay his return to Camp Lejeune - 2/15/07
http://local.lancasteronline.com/4/200687

[michaelbane]

Dear Readers,

Other than some new members to the mailing list, there are no updates this week specific to the advancement of the cause. Just this week's pertinent news articles. Links to these articles will also be added to the links page of the website. Just go to www.armedpassengers.org, and click on "Links".

As always, your support of the Armed Passengers Project is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Michael L. Bane

Dems to push subway safety - 2/18/07
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washing...y_x.htm?csp=34

Protecting NYC subways an 'incomprehensible' task - 2/18/07
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...y_x.htm?csp=34

Musicians Face Tougher Airport Security - 2/19/07
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/...n2491301.shtml

Hide and seek at Oakland airport - 2/19/07
http://www.insidebayarea.com/search/ci_5258338

Airport workers will face screening - 2/21/07
http://www.ajc.com/services/content/...svc=7&cxcat=13

Sky Harbor debuting controversial X-ray machine - 2/21/07
http://www.azcentral.com/business/ar...catter-ON.html

U.S. airline security is said to be 5 years behind schedule - 2/21/07
http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/02/21/news/secure.php

Woman admits pill handoff - 2/22/07
http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/metro/170384.php

Unit 8 Special Report: Experts say airport security is still vulnerable - 2/22/07
http://www.kgw.com/news-local/storie....217b8ce4.html

Why Smart Cops Do Dumb Things - 2/22/07
http://www.wired.com/news/columns/0,...rss.technology

Lawmaker Probes TSA Website Gaffe - 2/23/07
http://www.wired.com/news/technology...rss.technology

[michaelbane]

Dear Readers,

Yesterday, in the Poughkeepsie Journal, columnist Mark Musso praised heightened airport and rail security screening, calling it “a necessity, regardless of how we feel about it.” He also said “The slight inconvenience is a small price to pay to know that we are safer for the effort.” You can read his commentary at the following link:

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/a...015/COLUMNISTS

This morning I emailed Mr. Musso to introduce him to the Armed Passengers Project. I was pleasantly surprised to receive an immediate response from him saying that while he had some initial hesitation about the concept, he would review the website, keep an open mind and consider featuring the issue in a future column as “food for thought”.

Let’s hope we can find more journalists willing to have an open mind.


As always, your support of the Armed Passengers Project is appreciated.

Sincerely,
Michael L. Bane


Feds investigating lapses in O'Hare security - 2/25/07
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/n...INI_S1.article

Boise TSA official resigns following citation for indecent exposure - 2/28/07
http://www.idahostatesman.com/102/story/73364.html

Are You on the No Fly List, Too? - 3/2/07
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jim-mo...s_b_42443.html

Airline worker led Gore, staff around security - 3/2/07
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10680904/

Metro-North Terror Check - 3/5/07
http://www.nypost.com/seven/03052007...emy_olshan.htm

Weapons, Drugs Get Past OIA Security - 3/7/07
http://www.wesh.com/news/11188377/de...s=orl&psp=news

Federal bill would tighten airport security - 3/8/07
http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbc...GNEWS/70308055

Americans distrust security agencies - 3/9/07
http://www.washingtontimes.com/natio...5044-1056r.htm

[michaelbane]

Armed Passengers Project Update for April 4, 2007.

Dear readers,

Some commitments have prevented me from sending out updates for a little while so the newsletter will be playing "catch up" for a week or so. As always, thanks for your support.

Sincerely,
Michael L. Bane

US Urges Foreign Governments To Allow Armed Pilots - 2/9/07
http://www.aero-news.net/news/commai...b498&Dynamic=1

Registered Traveler plan stumbles - 3/11/07
http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel...tory?track=rss

TSA To Announce Changes In Airport Security Procedures - 3/12/07
http://www.wftv.com/news/11227327/de...=orlc&psp=news

APA Voices Its Support For Streamlining FFDO Process - 3/12/07
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?c...2-149d8ac6dd69

Following gun-related arrests, TSA screens airport workers - 3/13/07
http://blogs.usatoday.com/sky/2007/0...do_arrest.html

Airport checkpoints often snare the unaware - 3/15/07
http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2...15/231137.html

Couple Posing As Officers Arrested At LAX - 3/17/07
http://cbs2.com/local/local_story_076113529.html