Amy,
As long as the organizations that are charging a fee are non-profits, then
there should be no problem. It is the status of the organization, not the
type of event that determines the non-profit postal permit usage. If they
are non-profit, then the fees charged go to support their programs.
The word from our post master is that if we send a mailing for an event that
is taking place outside of our building in conjunction with another
organization, it has to include the phrase "This program (or program title)
is a production of the _____ cultural arts center, (insert your
organization)."
There is a postal web site that you can check to be absolutely certain.

J. Clark
Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center
----- Original Message -----
From: "Amy Kleinert" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2001 1:53 PM
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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