[Gretl-devel] gretl Club

Hi, this is just to let you know that one month ago Artur and I have founded the "gretl Club". Right now this just means that he and I have agreed on some written bylaws (if that's the correct corresponding term). This association exists under German law, of course. AFAIK there is no possibility to found a club or association under some EU legal framework, unfortunately (and strangely enough, given the legal reach of the EU). One of the medium-term aims is to collect member contributions and possibly donations to finance all sorts of activities related to scientific software. We also want to become recognized as an association "for the common good" under German tax law, so that members and donors can get tax reductions. However, we're not at that stage yet, and also I'm afraid that that would only apply to taxpayers in Germany. (If anybody has some additional information about this or alternative suggestions, you're welcome to share your knowledge!) In a couple of weeks or months we might be asking around who wants to join the club, but right now I'd say we (Artur and I) should rather clarify some more of the legal stuff first. So much for that, for today. Cheers, sven