yes, either sell the link or trade for goods and or services.
Thanks!

Ed Sharpe Archivist for SMECC

See the Southwest Museum of Engineering, Communications and Computation
online at:
http://www.smecc.org
----- Original Message -----
From: "George W. Garner" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 12:14 PM
Subject: Selling links to for-profit sites on museum webpage


> We are in the process of developing a new, interactive, educational
website
> for our new institution. In absence of a facility, the website will be a
> major focus of our public educational programming for the next few years.
It
> will contain an interactive collection database, online exhibits,
children's
> section, and other programming.
>
> I intended to create a 'Links' section where visitors could find more
> off-site information. It's logical to offer links to (for-profit) stores
and
> manufacturers who sell products and services related to our mission. We're
a
> sports museum, so equipment dealers and manufacturers are a good fit and
> make sense to link.
>
> I wonder if it would be wise to sell, instead of give these links. Let me
be
> sure I'm clear. I have no intention to offer banner ads, or huge
> advertisements. Rather, simply list the name of the company, a website
> (maybe phone number), and a brief description (one sentence) about what
they
> offer. No flowery, sales terms (e.g. "The lowest prices in the
northeast!");
> instead, simple, clear terms (e.g. "Skate manufacturer based in Hometown,
> New York"). Visitors would know these were paid links, and we do not
endorse
> any product or service.
>
> So far, I've seen nothing in the IRS website and 501c3 codes to imply this
> is a bad thing; however, I know of no other museum website that does this.
> This could be UBIT, but again, the legalese is a bit difficult for me to
> parse. I'm interested in opinions, particularly from those who have
thought
> about something similar. Why did you (not) do it?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> George Garner
>
>
> The National Speedskating Museum & Hall of Fame
> P.O. Box 3120, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
> George Garner, Director
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