The first topic on everyone's mind was the HLR loan that had just been received. Alcor Indiana members reviewed the disposition of this money, namely that it would be donated to Alcor for the specific purpose of purchasing a Michigan Instruments HLR for Alcor Indiana. Since Margaret Schwarz had already established a process whereby her employer contributed matching funds to her Alcor donations, Alcor Central would benefit beyond simply improving midwestern equipment. Anyone holding this document might conceivably need an expensive court order before it could be put into effect. The lawyer suggested that Mr. Bridge remove the competency stricture, allowing the Power of Attorney to be useful at the bearer's discretion.
State laws vary dramatically and each individual's situation is unique.
Several group members planned to visit Mr. Allen. Mr. Schwarz suggested that Alcor Indiana members might consider the New York training sessions as an introduction to technique until the next Alcor Central course. No details were available. The letter was positive for the most part, but failed to address specifics as to chapter newsletter content. Recently Steve had another opportunity for a high school cryonics session, and invited me along to observe for myself.