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#1681
Folks, we now have six recipes for the third volume including one submission from ChatGPT.

For those who like to make wonders in the kitchen please send a favorite recipe my way by PM or copebh@gmail.com
#1682
Wittenberg / Re: Question
April 07, 2023, 09:36:52 PM
Quote from: mximo on April 07, 2023, 09:35:09 PMCan I have a link to joins Talossa Discord?

Mximo

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#1683
Quote from: mximo on April 07, 2023, 08:39:05 PMWho is my partner?

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Your partner can be any Talossan. It is your choice.
#1684
Quote from: mximo on April 07, 2023, 06:18:57 PMWhen?

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Mximo, the time for your chat can be determined by you and your conversation partner. The programme will continue until the funds are depleted.
#1685
Quote from: Üc R. Tärfă on April 06, 2023, 11:43:10 AM
Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on April 05, 2023, 12:46:15 PMThis ongoing discussion is a part of an open process.

This in an ongoing discussion, not a process.

An open and ongoing discussion about process. I appreciate your participation too.
#1686
Quote from: Ian Plätschisch on April 05, 2023, 12:56:54 PM@Baron Alexandreu Davinescu and I still need to schedule episode 2 of our show.

I recently got a new coffee machine so I will be passing on the reimbursement, though.

Congratulations on the new coffee machine. Reimbursement offer stands, though, for other beverages should you wish. :) And thank you for participating!
#1687
Quote from: Audrada Roibeardet on April 04, 2023, 09:13:37 PMI'm interested.

@Audrada Roibeardet Thank you for being participant #2. Any others interested?
#1688
Quote from: Üc R. Tärfă on April 05, 2023, 12:35:28 PMI agree with you on the desired timetable if we are able to properly address everything.

I'll more properly post the draft bill then with the change you proposed, and I'm still open to Sen. Lenxheir and anyone else as we previously agreed.

Does the Seneschal also agree with me on how openly address, work and set a path forward on "incorporating"?

I agree with the Burgermeister's (apolitical member of the Civil Service) previous statement this should be resolved in the near future. This ongoing discussion is a part of an open process.
#1689
I have asked one person but received no response. So I am announcing publicly that I am definitely interested in personally getting to know my fellow Talossans (outside of political engagements).
#1690
PRÜMĂ MINISTRÀ

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
4 April 2023



As Talossans we persevere to ensure a sense of trust and decorum here on Wittenberg. But the question I keep coming back to is whether we really know one another. For those who answer in the negative I want to help change that. As a part of a Seneschal's Initiative (funded only by the Seneschal himself) I am personally making available $120USD for Talossans who want to have a chat over a cup of coffee, tea, beer, or other beverage.

To participate all you need to do is report back on your chat via Wittenberg (which Talossan did you chat with? In person or online? Anything interesting in your chat worthy of sharing?). Within two weeks of notification, I will then send, electronically, each of you $6 USD for a cup of a beverage of your choice. And if you tape your chat and share then I will double it...$12 USD for you both!

Let's have fun getting to know one another!

Breneir
Seneschal
#1691
Quote from: xpb on April 03, 2023, 10:39:32 AM
Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on April 02, 2023, 05:19:01 PMxpb With respect to the 501c7 you have presented a good framework for action. I am happy to assist with setup costs as well.

Thanks - what we will need initially will be a minimum of 3 directors.  That could be King, Burgermeister, and MinFin with the King as the registered agent, or could be Burgermeister and two others, such as Seneschal and shadow Seneschal or some other mix, with the King remaining as the registered agent.  These directors can change from time to time, such as after a Cosa election, or whenever the Kingdom would see fit.  The number of directors can expand or contract such that there are at least 3 at any given time.

It appears that as long as at least one Director is a USA citizen, along with the registered agent (both are currently the proposed case) then other directors could be of any nationality.  There can be more than 3 directors, all of whom would need to publish their physical address in the filings.  The postal mailing address for the proposed entity will be Post Office Box 3037, High Mar Station, Boulder, CO 80307-3037 USA which my family has held since 1960 when that Post Office opened.  I would likely list +1 303-442-5538 as a phone number as that has been held since 1960 as well but is now directed linked to a mobile phone.  The mailing address and phone number may also be updated periodically as needed by the organizaiton.


This looks like a good plan. As Üc suggested, maybe have at least two of the three being from the civil service for stability and as apolitical influences. A smaller proportion from the more frequently changing cabinet of the day. Outside of the finance reform bill is there anything I can assist with in helping to bring this to fruition, Mr. Burgermeister?
#1692
Quote from: xpb on March 29, 2023, 10:32:33 AM
Quote from: Üc R. Tärfâ on March 29, 2023, 08:02:59 AM
Quote from: xpb on March 26, 2023, 10:18:55 AMThanks to all regarding this discussion.  I am formulating options for consideration on how to make reporting easier, by in turn making future transitions easier -- as well as more compliant to existing banking and organizational laws for the Kingdom of Talossa within the economic system of the United States.  As noted on the first line of Talossa.com

Thanks. However I think that we shouldn't make our laws compliant with U.S. laws and regulations (which will be a difficult task to do) unless and until we will effectively start a path towards "incorporation" or whathever, also because many other changes or parallel legislations will be necessary to be adopted.

Until that time comes, I wrote a draft for a financial reform compliant with what I listed above:

  • keep the Civil Service, the Burgermeister,  (and not the Government) in charghe of Reporting and supervising how money are spent, just like we have the Civil Service, the Secretary of State, (and not the Government) in charge of the elections;
  • detach the final report from the budget (the Government won't have to attach the report to the budget bill);
  • add a compulsory preliminary report at the end of the Cosă term (by the Burgermeister) before the Election to give people voting the opportunity to have a report on how money were or werent' spent by the outgoing Government;
  • the final report will cover the period from one budget to the other as accounting practice requires.

To that list I add the followings (some of this are necessary consequences of the above):

  • clear definition of the financial period
  • in coherence with the structure of the law I moved the Royal Bank & Post under the Treasury (with the Burgermeister ex officio Chairman or a Chairman appointed by the FinMin among the Deputies of the Burgermeister)
  • provided for two other pereptual authorization, similar to that for the webdomains, (a) for the postage and shippings of tokens, stamps and collectable items (b) bewteen the end of a fiscal period and the next budget limited to the budgeted funds non exhausted and under requirements of a 7 days notice of disbursement;
  • as consequence of the detachment of the final report from the budget, the Secretary of State is now authorised to sumbit and clark in the Second Clark a simple Resolution of Approval of the Final Report issued by the Burgermeister;
  • other financial reports different from the preliminary (at dissolution) and final are called "Statements" and can be requested not only by the Minister but upon petition of a 1/3 of MCs.

The amendment is written in order to create a new Title M in el Lexh to put more order in the Lexh.

(later on in this term I'll hopper a bill to make BHAID fully integrated into the system).

The current text and the proposal are here.

DISCLAIMER: You can trust me that the new stuff are those highlighted, the other are simple copy-paste or copy-paste with very limited make-up changes.

Üc Rêntz'ëfiglheu Tärfâ,

Thank you for your due diligence on this topic.  Perhaps certain things need emphasis.

Until such time as the United States recognizes the secession of the Kingdom of Talossa, the banking and organizational structures of the United States apply, if accounts are to be kept within the United States.  Talossa may have its own bylaws as part of its organization, however, there are certain things that have been done ad hoc to date which are not ideal.

Currently, an individual is the owner of the accounts.  In my opinion, this is inappropriate, in part because others than the person designated as the owner are manipulating the accounts, which tie back to the original owner's personal tax identification.

The savings and checking accounts are held by Ally.com bank, which has no physical locations other than links to ATMs.  That bank only has accounts for individuals and does not support organizational or corporation accounts.  There is also a current account at PayPal.com, which is again attributed to the same individual.

There is no appearance of conflict of interest, as the course of events that dictated this process are based upon voluntary assumption of duties.  In the future, there must be a more proper way to provide for these normal transitions.

At a minimum, these accounts need to transition to some type of holding entity that is not an individual, and to a financial institution that can support organizations.  There are a number of banks that have branch locations within the Greater Talossan Area that also have locations in most of the USA.
These include Chase Bank 111 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, PNC Bank 411 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202, and Wells Fargo Bank at 100 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202.   All of these have online banking.  Of these, I would suggest Wells Fargo Bank since it has the most physical branches. 

A couple of options:
1. Place the funds within an account held in an existing non-profit organization
2. Create a new non-profit organization

The King has indicated that he can serve as the registered agent for an organization.  The King could also be one of the directors of that same organization.

My suggested form would be 501(c)7 which in turn will need organizing documents.  It would appear to be under the purview of the Burgermeister and the Civil Service to obtain a US Federal EIN (Employer Identification Number) which is a FEIN (Federal Tax Identification Number) for an organization even if they don't have employees per se and to conduct such business as the organizing documents, however I will seek a directive from the MinFin in this regard such that the Government will be apprised of the situation.

The accounting year typically would be a calendar year which would link to completion of form 990N, whereas the Kingdom could have other reporting periods linked to Cosa sessions, etc.  The first accounting year of the organization could start on some auspicious date, and continue until 31 December 2023, then henceforth entire calendar years. Small tax-exempt organizations generally are eligible to file Form 990-N to satisfy their annual reporting requirement if their annual gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less.  That form would be first be due 15 May 2024 and on or before that date yearly thereafter.

I would suggest that in recognition of your interest in this area that the Crown would consider you to be a director of whatever organization is deemed most appropriate.  My research indicates that as long as that there is at least one director that is also a US Citizen, such as the King or myself as the current Burgermeister, that there could be other directors that are not US Citizens.

An update of your 1.5.7. All accounts and other monies held by the Royal Treasury shall be held in the name of the "organization" where the King and Burgermeister, who would serve as directors, and at least one other person in such a way that the King and the third (or more) of other directors shall be able to perform the functions of the Burgermeister in case of the Burgermeister's absence, on their own initiative or upon request of the Minister of Finance.

As the King and Burgermeister are currently in the State of Colorado, that would be the place to setup a corporate entity, the costs of which are minimal ($50) which I as Burgermeister could contribute to the cause, and there would be an ongoing $10 per year reporting fee to the State of Colorado.  The directors could be in other places, and the corporate entity could migrate in the future to Wisconsin or other states as the then extant civil service officers may determine as useful.


@xpb With respect to the 501c7 you have presented a good framework for action. I am happy to assist with setup costs as well.
#1693
Quote from: Sir Txec dal Nordselvă, UrB on April 02, 2023, 07:20:12 AM
Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on April 01, 2023, 08:22:30 PM
Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on April 01, 2023, 08:17:48 PMQuestion! Some citizens have been disappointed that La C'hronică is no longer being sent out by email. Can the ministry of STUFF please organise this with the Chancery?

Absolutely. @Sir Txec dal Nordselvă, UrB Would you need me to send the text to you via a certain email?

Yes. Chancerycommunications@outlook.com


Thanks Txec, just sent the text to that email.
#1694
Quote from: Miestră Schivă, UrN on April 01, 2023, 08:17:48 PMQuestion! Some citizens have been disappointed that La C'hronică is no longer being sent out by email. Can the ministry of STUFF please organise this with the Chancery?

Absolutely. @Sir Txec dal Nordselvă, UrB Would you need me to send the text to you via a certain email?
#1695


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58th Cosa, First Clark Results
Results of the First Clark: https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2169.0
The Ziu approved humanitarian aid to Türkiye and Syria, approved new official symbols for the Cosa and Senats, and a new registration scheme for dandelions.

2022-2023 TMT20 Special Edition Continuing Results
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2193.0
Ian Plätschisch continues to unveil results in a special edition of the TMT20. Latest results are in the category of Eurovision songs. Estonian group Urban Symphony came in first place with their song Rändajad.

Toxophilite Club Virtual Shoot in May
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2279.0
Audrada Roibeardet, Captain of the Toxophilite (Archery) Club, has announced a possible Virtual Shoot on Saturday, May 6th. Roibeardet has also established a Discord server for the club. Please DM her on Wittenberg for a Discord invite.

Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Whiskey (or Coffee) National Watch Party
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2213.0
TSFFWS member Breneir Tzaracomprada is organizing a national watch party for the MST3K episode which reviews Talossan National Film (Manos and the Hands of Fate). MST3K is Talossa's National Programme as well.

Days of Observance: Eucatastrophe Day (March 25th)
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2246.0
Seneschal Breneir Tzaracomprada has continued a new tradition started by former Seneschal Ian Plätschisch in awarding days of observance to those making twenty edits to TalossaWiki.    Üc R. Tärfâ, the new Deputy Scribe of Abbavilla, requested a day in honor of the word: eucatastrophe. The word was created by famed author J.R.R. Tolkien.
 
Patriot Points: Round Three
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2284.0
The Office of the Seneschal announced the return of the voluntary taxation program, Patriot Points. From the announcement: "Patriot Points are back!  They're a way to recognize those who have contributed to our country in a very particular, monetary sense.  For every $1 USD that you donate to the Kingdom of Talossa, you will earn one Patriot Point -- and you'll go on the leaderboard!  There will be prizes for top competitors, and you'll get the satisfaction of knowing you helped sustain your small, beloved nation."

Local Milwaukee Reporter Looking for Talossans Willing to Chat
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2286.0
James Groh of Milwaukee NBC Affiliate, WTMJ, is looking for area Talossans willing to speak about the Kingdom. Get in touch with Breneir Tzaracomprada for contact information.

Immigration News
March 2023 saw three immigration applications. All were affected by the Wittpocalypse and the Ministry of Immigration reached out to each concerning those events. One applicant, John Oscar Andrews, is in the process of re-applying.