The USU Bylaws provide only for equitable distribution of funds to
the athletes and certain support personnel.  In other words, any donations go
into the "pot" (of green) and, after the stated deadline for that year, the
pot is distributed equally among the athletes and team support personnel as
specified by the bylaws.  That means that contributors can't, for instance,
tell us to give their donation to one individual, or use it for certain
purposes.  As a 501(c)(3), we must abide by our bylaws (else we'll get in
lots of trouble with Uncle Sam and lose out tax exempt status and all that
sort of stuff).  Here's the section from the bylaws that determines how the
money is distributed:

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SECTION 1. OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES

    The primary objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be:

    (a)  Funding of the ultradistance team that represents the United States
each year at the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World
Challenge 100K.

(b) To allocate funds equally among the athletes who comprise the United
States  Ultradistance Team. Alternates will be funded only if they are
officially named to the team.  In addition to the athletes, funds will be
distributed to one women's team manager, one men's team manager, one team
coordinator and one appropriately qualified team physician.  Any other
support staff will be funded at the discretion of the twelve athletes,
women's team manager, men's team manager, team physician, and team
coordinator. Funding shall be up to the level of expenses incurred while
participating in the event.

    (c)  To provide additional team funding to be used as needed by the
athletes and for purposes deemed appropriate to team support and acceptable
by the Board of Directors.
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If  you would like a complete copy of the USU Fund By-Laws please feel free
to contact:

Renée Despres (Secretary)
HC 68 Box 79D
Silver City, NM  88061
Ph (505) 536-3230
Fax (505) 536-3231
rtdespres@aol.com
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7/12/01