Some advice, perhaps?

[oregonblue]

Of course we all realize that none of the posters to this thread, at least so far, is an attorney; therefore, none of this "advice" should be construed as "legal advice". I have worked for a couple of lawyers, and have been attorney-in- fact for a lot of years as well.

Three points:

1. Most of what decides what is good or bad in contracts depends a great deal upon your locale and the existing regulatory, statutory, and case law for your state.

2. I have always been told that one cannot abrogate any Constitutional, civil, or statutory rights by contract.

3. If I were in your shoes, I'd definitely follow the money.
That list of fines, penalties, and assessments appears to be crap, IMHO. I am a real stickler about the rules (read Constitution and by-laws) of any organization of which I am a member. See if you can get a copy. Are treasurer's reports routinely disclosed? Things such as that can speak volumes about the group.

I'm glad things are simpler here.

Pat, Rogue Valley