I would strongly encourage every one not to use Township funds for this
event.  I do not believe that this is a proper use of tax dollars.  I
have contacted two business's and secured $3,000 in sponsorships, and I
would encourage everyone else to attempt to do the same.

George Lang

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From: Butler County Township Association
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tim and Kelly Derickson
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 5:32 AM
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Subject: Fw: Legal Opinion BCTA Outing

Good Morning to All

After our last State Audit, I inquired about making contributions to the

Golf Outing with Township funds. Bruce Henry, our Township
Administrator, 
obtained the opinion from the Prosecutor's office and wrote the attached

summary. Call Bruce directly (896-9059) for a copy of the actual
"opinion".

Based on Bruce's summary, we (Townships) can use Township funds for 
purchasing a Tee Sponsorship at our golf outing. I encourage all of us
to 
consider making this contribution. We know the good this money provides,
and 
the kids it goes to are well deserving. Sponsors have not been easy to
find, 
and we continue to need your help in raising funds. Let's all do what we
can 
to find Sponsors, as well as investing what we can with Township funds.

Thanks for your help in making this years outing a success!

Sincerely,
Tim Derickson

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Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 5:22 PM
Subject: Legal Opinion BCTA Outing


> Tim & all,
>
> We have received a full legal opinion regarding the use of Township
funds 
> in regard to functions associated with the Butler County Township 
> Association Annual Golf Outing and Dinner. At the request of Tim, I
have 
> summarized the opinion but I caution everyone to read the full opinion
to 
> be sure there is a clear understanding of the answers. Feel free to
call 
> me to discuss. The complete opinion is in your mailbox.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bruce 

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