Monday, December 2, 2024

US POLITICS – please address my question!!!!!!

Wade Bader, CPO

Gentlemen, I’m confused….

I made some comments regarding my perception that the three associations have

different objectives and missions. I also suggested that lawmakers are keenly

aware of the objectives off all those who come before them…

I got back a response from Mr. Brown, inferring that the Academy is subsidized

by AOPA.. This comment is then corroborated by Mr. Prithem, citing certain

agreements between the three organizations… I ask for specific data to

demonstrate the subsidy, and Mr. Lamb sends me a statement that shows expenses

in the National Office are shared… Now I have even more questions….

1: Because AOPA pays a greater portion of the overhead than both the ABC and

the Academy, does that mean that AOPA subsidizes ABC too??

2: do shared expenses mean subsidizing??

3: If there is a problem with the financial viability of any of these

organizations, why isn’t there a drive to cut operational costs. I don’t know

the fine details of the books, but, I am sure there are some conveniences that

could be eliminated without hindering the effectiveness of the organization.

I hope I don’t sound too frustrated in this post, BUT I pay about $ 200 per

month to be a member of these fine organizations… I would like to know

where my money goes, and I believe that I and my colleagues do have a right to

know…. If the financial solvency of any of these organizations is

questionable, I WANT TO BE KEPT ABREAST… as I am sure the majority of the

members do.

Thank you

Wade Bader, LPO

Tampa, FL

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