One thing the NPO can do is take donations that are tax write-offs.  So
someone would definatly want to run some money, or equiptment though the NPO
so they can get a little back from their donation to plug or whatever else
they want.


> Well, again, if money is given to PLUG for a specific reason, it has
> nothing to do with the NPO.  They are separate entities.  If there is
> something that requires an NPO for, it should be considered carefully, in
a
> meeting with the NPO Board and the top people in PLUG.  Don't you
> agree?  This NPO is being set up so that we can do certain things for the
> community, not to control PLUG.  Their functions would be different.  In
> fact, lobbying for laws is not going to be able to be done through the
NPO,
> therefore, we need PLUG to accomplish this.  An NPO cannot lobby for or
> against bills being presented for laws.  I.E. that's the reason that we
all
> went to an attorney; to seek this kind of legal advice.