From: canaan@u.washington.edu (Always a rainbow)
Subject: Secret document revealled
Organization: University of Washington
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1992 04:00:03 GMT

        UNITED WE STAND, AMERICA
        6606 L.B.J. Freeway
        Dallas, Texas 75240
        (214) 716-6600

        MEMORANDUM

7 November 1992

TO: STATE COORDINATORS

FROM: Orson Swindle
      National Executive Director

SUBJECT: Progress Report on UWSA

First of all, congratulations on one heck of a performance. We really
achieved results beyond most experts' wildest imagination. Ross,
Sharon, Clay and I daily receive calls of praise for our effort. You
truly answered the call! Remember the oft repeated statement that
"independants typically fade" and all the expert pollsters and pundits
were predicting Ross Perot having single digit results in the final
count. Instead and contrary to the "polls", we rose from 14% to 19%...
over 19,000,000 votes!! That may friends is an enormous power base if
we can tap and keep it alive. We Must Do It!!

PEROT '92 CLOSING AND FEC REQUIREMENTS:
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1. The Perot '92 operations need to be finalized to insure total
compliance with FEC regulations on the time schedule to be set by Bob
Daniell. Closing Perot '92 will allow UNITED WE STAND, AMERICA (UWSA)
to begin formal and separate operations without encumbrances of FEC
campaign rules and regulations.

2. The Dallas field staff is being dispatched to assist you in the
close down phase and the transition to UWSA as a separate
organization.

3. You will be receiving more detailed information from Finance (Bob
Daniell) regarding requirements and procedures this coming week.

4. Closing out all aspects of Perot '92 and the former Perot Petition
Committee is _absolutely_ PRIORITY #1. We must accomplish all FEC
reporting, record assembly and storage of documents _before_ we can go
forward.

UNITED WE STAND, AMERICA:
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1. The transition to UWSA will take some as legal filings for
incorporation are made. Clay Mulford is pursuing this now and will
prepare and file our by-laws and the charter. Our current plan is to
establish two "not-for-profit" entities, one that will exist for
lobbying and one as a foundation. Contributions to the _foundation_
will be tax deductible. Contributions to the _lobby_ organization will
not be tax deductible. Both organizations will be tax exempt. UWSA
membership will be within the lobby organization. We envision UWSA as
a "self-sustaining, not-for-profit citizen's lobby to advocate
government reforms and sound economic policies."

   THIRD PARTY. At this time, a new political party appears to be
inappropriate, restrictive and not in the best interest of our
efforts. The "citizens' lobby" gives us great flexibility as a
powerful force for a better America. If we can build a membership of
millions, imagine how we can affect politics and government decisions
in the future. We are not ruling out the possibility of forming a
political party sometime in the future with your input.

2. Our goal is to have UWSA Foundation and UWSA, Inc. (lobbying)
self-sustaining financially after a three month fund raising and
membership drive. Fund raising for the lobbying entity will be through
the membership drive. This will be accomplished on a _national_ basis
conducted from the national headquarters in Dallas. Once membership
applications are received, the national headquarters will develop
membership rosters for each state which will be made available to
state coordinators for further activities. Funding for the Foundation
will be pursued as large amount donations from individuals and
corporations. This money will be used to conduct special subject
analyses, such as health care and government reforms, and projects of
a non-partisan and non-lobbying nature.

NOTE: Fund raising efforts in states related to membership are
discouraged at this time. Don't get ahead of us folks. We have much in
the way of details to work out. If you have already begun such
activities, PLEASE CEASE THEM. Please forward me the results of your
activities to date, i.e., the names of the "members", how much money
was collected, annual membership dues, benefits, etc.

I will be calling a meeting of selected state coordinators from each
region in the future to work out the details of this based upon work
already done by the Advisory board.

Some ideas that have surfaced regarding what a member receives for
joining include a copy of Mr. Perot's book _United_We_Stand_, a
Certificate of Membership, newsletter subscription, lapel pin, bumper
sticker or window decal. Be thinking of other ideas. Initial
Certificates of Membership ("founding members") might be signed by
Ross Perot.

3. Headquarters for the national organization will be in Dallas.
Initial "bridge" financing for the headquarters' and the states'
operations will be provided by Ross Perot for the next three months.
Budget considerations for this are being worked out at this time.
Currently we plan to start with a four person, full time, paid staff
for the national headquarters. Some of the field staff of Perot '92
may be retained on an as needed basis to assist in the membership
drive, volunteer organization and coordination.

4. State operations must initially be totally volunteer operated and
initially under supervision of the state coordinator or an agreed upon
replacement, should the present state coordinator wish to step aside.
The greater the success in membership numbers will mean activities and
work will increase... and revenues. The more successful a state is in
membership the more revenues. Let's all work for great success, big
numbers, lots of enthusiasm and activities. I envision eventually
having paid staff to run the day to day state operations. Obviously,
the key to all of this will be our ability to attract revenue through
membership for UWSA. I know you can do it. You have proven this so
very well.


USE OF BRIDGE FUNDING:
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Maximizing the use of the monthly allocations in this initial phase is
essential. I envision each state having only _one_ office initially
(supported by this funding) for the transition. I encourage you to try
to secure donated office space, equipment, and furniture, whenever
possible... all perfectly acceptable as soon as we are no longer
restricted by the FEC. Indicated from some state coordinators and
field reps are that this will be very possible.


An office of about 600 square feet equipped with furniture, two
telephone lines, a computer, printer, copier and fax machine would
appear initially appropriate. As we close down Perot '92 offices, re
occupying some of the existing offices may be appropriate especially
if the rent is low or the space  donated; however, there must be a
clear break between its existence as Perot '92 (FEC encumbered) and
UWSA. Bob Daniell's Finance Instructions will address this and the
necessity for new leases, rental agreements, contracts, etc.
Obviously, lavish and expensive offices and appointments will not be
appropriate. Where possible, Perot '92 or PPC equipment may be made
available.

Our "bridge financing" will only be for operating expenses such as
rent, equipment leases (or purchase), supplies, communications costs,
advertising, printing, signs for the office, promotional materials,
etc. ... _No_salaries_. Local fund raising efforts _exclusive_of
membership drive will be appropriate only after we are up and running.
As funding accrues nationally through the membership drive, allocation
of state accounts will be made to states based upon yet to be
determined allocation criteria.

Bridge financing will be allocated from the national headquarters. The
mechanism for this has not been established as yet. _Under_no_
_circumstances_will_there_be_additional_funding_from_the_"bridge_
_financing"_pool_should_a_state_exceed_the_initial_allocation_.

ELECTION:
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As I related in August, a valid election of leadership must be based
upon some criteria by legitimate members of UWSA. That criteria is yet
to be established. PLEAS DO NOT HOLD ELECTIONS UNTIL YOU RECEIVE THE
CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP FROM ME. ANY ELECTION HELD PRIOR TO
ESTABLISHING A NATIONALLY ACCEPTABLE MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA MAY BE VIEWED
AS MERELY A POWER PLAY BY CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO PURSUE
PERSONAL AGENDAS. I KNOW YOUR HEARTS ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE, BUT
PLEASE DON'T GET AHEAD OF US, FOLKS!

There are many in the two major parties that envy our performance in
the elections. Be aware that infiltration followed by hastily
conceived elections might just result in turning our efforts over to
outsiders whose motives are to bring the movement to their party!


REQUESTS:
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Please send to me your thought and ideas on the following subjects:

1. What is an appropriate annual membership fee?

2. Should there be several types of membership based upon donations?

3. How should membership donations be divided between the national
headquarters and the states?

4. How do we identify and bring forth fully capable and dedicated
leadership for the state, local and the national organization? Keep in
mind, we do have some fringe elements out there that really can give
the movement problems. How do we control this?

5. State coordinators, please send your written ideas on any of the
matters discussed in this message directly to me? Consolidate ideas
from your state concisely so we do not become inundated with faxes.
_Please!!_As_much_as_I_would_like_to_talk_to_everyone,_I_simply_
_can't_answer_all_the_personal_calls._Please_make_your_comments_brief_
_and_to_the_point._No_more_than_two_pages,_please._

6. How much funding do you believe necessary for a single office
operation during this three month transition period? Please explain
your answer. Mr. perot has generously agreed to provide our bridge
funding because he believes in us. Let's all work hard to prove we can
take control and make ours a stable and effective organization.


        PLEASE BE PATIENT

        MORE TO COME

I will be in Washington, DC, Monday through Wednesday talking to
several not-for-profit groups with similar advocacy goals. I wants to
learn how they operate.

I look forward to hearing from you upon my return from DC. Thank you
again for the hard work you have and continue to put forth. We have
and will continue to make a difference!

URGENT ATTENTION:

1. IN VIEW OF OFFICE SHUTDOWNS, PLEASE PROVIDE ME WITH A GOOD ADDRESS,
PHONE AND FAX NUMBERS FOR EACH STATE COORDINATOR AS OF 3 NOVEMBER TO
USE UNTIL NEW OFFICES ARE OPENED.

2. I JUST RECEIVED A FAX FROM SAGE KING OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS UWSA
SUGGESTING A INAUGURATION DAY RALLY FOR PRESIDENT ELECT CLINTON.

PLEASE DO NOT TAKE ACTION TOWARD THAT SUGGESTION, PLEASE! REFERENCE
WAS MADE TO MR. PEROT'S STATEMENT ON 20/20 LAST EVENING.
UNFORTUNATELY, I DID NOT GET TO WATCH. I WILL CONFER WITH MR. PEROT
AND GET BACK TO YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.