If you all have bulk mail permits, I don't understand the problem. I know
just enough about bulk mail to make me wish I didn't, but I thought that
permits applied to your ORGANIZATION based on your mission, not on a mailing
here or a mailing there, depending on the topic of the mailing. If I
advertise a conservation book (put out by a for-profit) in my newsletter, I
can still use my bulk mail permit even though I've given information on how
to order the book.

Weird. I'm interested in this mystery - please share any info you might
find.

Erica S. Maniez
Museum Director, Issaquah Historical Society
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of Amy Kleinert
> Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001 10:53 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: US post office&non-profit bulk rate
>
>
> I am not the postal expert in our office, but find the
> policies to be confusing and, at times, contradictory.
> Here is my question, and I would love it if someone
> could help us to find the right answer -- not the
> answer that the postal person working at the time we
> bring the mailing in thinks it should be.  And, with
> this latest mailing, two of them could not agree!
>
> I am sending out a direct mail piece that promotes the
> events of a community-wide collaboration.  About 20
> organizations are participating, all non-profits.
> They are social, religious, and cultural
> organizations.  The events are symphonic and choral
> performances, film series, plays, exhibitions,
> workshops and more.  Some charge a fee for tickets and
> other events are free. The Post Office claims that
> because the others are profiting off the mailing, we
> cannot use a non-profit bulk mailing rate.  I did not
> list ticket prices, only the info to call for ticket
> information.  Any thoughts?  The other participating
> organizations will want to use the bulk rate for this
> piece as well.
>
> TIA.
> Amy Kleinert
> South Bend Regional Museum of Art

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