This is an interesting thread. For years various members of our guild have sworn up and down that we are a non-profit organization with the IRS. I have asked to see the 501c3 papers, including the reports that have to be made to the IRS. There aren't any. There is confusion in our group over 501c3 status and the state sale tax exemption that we have. Perhaps that is the case with the poster's guild. In her case, I would ask to see ANY paperwork that states that rule about charity work at one meeting per year. If any document comes forward, then examine it to see what authority it has.