Will rescue programs already in existance have to switch to STOLAs forms, regulations and procedures?
In order to come completely under STOLA’s “umbrella”, federal laws for non-profit organizations state that the subsidiary offices have to use the parent organization’s forms, logos, and other documents. So groups that wish to “be” STOLA regional, our own Regional Coordinators and our official STOLA Volunteers will need to adopt the paperwork in order to receive all the benefits. However the format is open enough that we can work alongside other groups as allies, helping and supporting each other in many ways, without those groups fully coming under the STOLA “umbrella”. Each situation can be judged individually, and we can all network together to help each other out. Rescue groups that already have their forms and procedures set and do not wish to use STOLA’s can still be allies with STOLA, and we hope that our paths mix and intermingle in many good ways as we all attempt to do what is best for our Salukis.
