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3rd September 2015, 04:43 AM | #1 |
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The Future of the JREF
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3rd September 2015, 04:52 AM | #2 |
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End of an era.
I assumed Deyvi would take over, but alas, this is not to be. |
3rd September 2015, 05:03 AM | #3 |
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They could re-write the Challenge application form. IMHO it is a bit of a mess and has been for years. Looks like it was written as Randi dictated it on a carefree Saturday afternoon, not as a well-constructed legal form.
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3rd September 2015, 05:32 AM | #4 |
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It shows they are in slow decline and they know it.
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3rd September 2015, 06:04 AM | #5 |
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Has he shown any sign of involvement in the JREF's work, since appearing as Carlos?
There isn't very much there that can decline, the JREF itself is just about as small as it can get without disappearing. I don't know what the figures for the last two TAMs were, but they were growing in size up until two years ago; that the JREF has decided to stop organising TAM isn't to do with the size of it decreasing. I've seen it suggested elsewhere that it's all about a major donor wanting to maintain control, and not be overshadowed by the mass of a community attached to the JREF (hence casting the forum adrift, among other actions). |
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The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.Bertrand Russell Zooterkin is correct Darat Nerd! Hokulele Join the JREF Folders ! Team 13232 Ezekiel 23:20 |
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3rd September 2015, 06:07 AM | #6 |
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What happens to the million dollars if the doors close?
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3rd September 2015, 06:58 AM | #7 |
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3rd September 2015, 04:30 PM | #8 |
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3rd September 2015, 06:35 PM | #9 |
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Is the full membership of the board listed anywhere?
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3rd September 2015, 08:23 PM | #10 |
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3rd September 2015, 08:27 PM | #11 |
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Try looking here https://www.guidestar.org/organizati...spx#financials.
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3rd September 2015, 10:53 PM | #13 |
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The million dollars came from Rick Adams, who`s still running things. I`m guessing the challenge will remain as long as there are psychic television shows. So, most of us will be dead by then...
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3rd September 2015, 11:02 PM | #14 |
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So take that quantum equation and recalculate the wave by a factor of hoopty doo! The answer is not my problem, it's yours. Three Word Story Wisdom |
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4th September 2015, 12:46 AM | #15 |
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See the original post. They are no longer accepting applications. There is no application anymore. It has been removed from their website.
It is listed as a restricted asset on the 990. A number of years ago JREF was planning on ending the MDC and using the million dollars for other purposes. Adams probably put restrictions on the use of the money when he donated it. But that doesn’t really matter now because with JREF being just Adams and Denman, Adams probably has the authority to just decide to do whatever he wants with the money. I expect it would be given away as a grant or grants. I’m sure Randi would have an unofficial say that would be considered. With Randi retired and the JREF no longer accepting memberships or donations, they won’t have much income. Investment returns on the million. Maybe some money from TAM. Maybe they can get $100,000 per year. This sounds like a going out of business sale. Start dumping off the money while they try to find someone to take over the MDC and TAM. ETA: Doubtful News says Sharon Hill is no longer with JREF. |
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The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.Bertrand Russell Zooterkin is correct Darat Nerd! Hokulele Join the JREF Folders ! Team 13232 Ezekiel 23:20 |
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4th September 2015, 10:22 AM | #18 |
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