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Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform => Straight, Inc. and Derivatives => Topic started by: ajax13 on February 09, 2009, 11:40:19 AM
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I have seen contradictory evidence as to the amount of AARC fees generally paid by clients. AARC themselves claim that most client families are subsidized in some way, whereas most of the former inmates to whom I have spoken have families that footed the bill.
80% of AARC's funding is derived through government grants and charitable donations. If the client families do indeed pay most the $150 per day, then AARC is taking in an additional $300 to $600 per day per individual client on top of fees paid by the clients. Again, with a staff of amateur Clinicals and Peer Counselors, where is this money going?
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A single mother called AARC not too long ago to inquire about the program for one of her children. When she expressed concern about turning her home into a prison and the time commitment required, she was told that if she really loved her child, she would find a way to make it work. (By the way, consent is worthless in the court of law if obtained under duress)
When she informed the AARC staffer that she could not possibly afford the $50,000/year fee, she was informed that AARC would graciously allow her to pay off her debt over a number of years, and even offered to let her work it off by helping out on weekends. How nice.
If I was that AARC donor shown on the Fifth Estate, I'd really like to know where my $100,000 went. Somehow I doubt it was used to get "two miracles" through the program.
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I have mentioned this several times - I know several families who were made to bring in their financial information - investments, home equity assessment, tax returns etc. It is only after resources are exhausted, that donated money flows. SO WHERE ARE THE MILLIONS GOING????
Staff salaries are mostly very low. Families house and feed clients (seven nights a week, all day sunday and holidays), labour is done by clients and families. Vehicles are donated. Food is donated on special occaissions, prepared by "volunteers".
In a recent tax return posted here a million $s went to miscelaneous - thats a lot of unexplained cash disappearing....
If I was a donor or parent, I would demand to see AARC's financials. Nothing to hide?
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$$$ Donations are given to the Swift Current Broncos to use for their PR
When you think you're helping create a Miracle at AARC you're funding a hockey team
SUCKER
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A single mother called AARC not too long ago to inquire about the program for one of her children. When she expressed concern about turning her home into a prison and the time commitment required, she was told that if she really loved her child, she would find a way to make it work. (By the way, consent is worthless in the court of law if obtained under duress)
When she informed the AARC staffer that she could not possibly afford the $50,000/year fee, she was informed that AARC would graciously allow her to pay off her debt over a number of years, and even offered to let her work it off by helping out on weekends. How nice.
If I was that AARC donor shown on the Fifth Estate, I'd really like to know where my $100,000 went. Somehow I doubt it was used to get "two miracles" through the program.
Troll
alert !!!
I doubt an inquiring mother is going to refer to her own home as a "prison". Nice try, though !!
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AARC told this woman that she would be required to take clients home when her child progressed to the second phase, and that staff would come to her home to fit bars on her windows and make sure everything was secure. In her own words, yes, AARC made her feel as though they would turn her home into a prison. She chose not to put her child in AARC. (For that, and other reasons)
People are really paranoid around here. I am so not a troll. :seg:
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Well, I am sure Dean is pocketing the majority of it - it is the way I remember it being.
My father was pressured to make corporate donations even years after I was no longer part of the cult.
Thankfully, he woke up and stopped making contributions and stopped sponsoring the golf tournament...
What's Dean driving this week? The Saab or the Audi?
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In all likelihood the money is off-shored. The Caribbean is my best for the final destination of the "Miracle". The Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda or the Caymans seem likeliest. Any AARColytes travelling to Vanuatu recently?
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In all likelihood the money is off-shored. The Caribbean is my best for the final destination of the "Miracle". The Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda or the Caymans seem likeliest. Any AARColytes travelling to Vanuatu recently?
Nah, he can keep all of it he likes. There is no law against getting rich off of a company you started. The donors dont care because they get their tax cut no matter what is done with the money. Take a look at the drug companies (or drug dealers!!) and what they are putting in their pocket or the oil companies. The Wiz doesnt even come close to their profit margin.
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What is the wiz? AARColytes I understand. They are followers or supporters of AARC similar to Barackolytes are to Obama. But who is the wiz?
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AARC is not a company that the Wiz started. He is not entitled to take whatever lucre he can from the organization. It is a registered charity, originally funded by the Rotary Club and the Provincial Government of Alberta. AARC operates in an industrial park out of a former warehouse joined to a former seismic shop. The facility does not operate specialized medical equipment, nor does it have residential services. It keeps between thirty and sixty people during daylight hours. The staff, aside from the two nurses, are not professionals. There are teachers, paid for by the Calgary Board of Education. Thus, in a setting equivalent to a school with sixty students, AARC takes in six or so million dollars a year, but unlike a school, AARC does not have to pay the salaries of professional staff. Millions upon millions of dollars are disappearing into this black hole every year. This money is, as stated above, likely ending up in an offshore tax haven.
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AARC is not a company that the Wiz started. He is not entitled to take whatever lucre he can from the organization. It is a registered charity, originally funded by the Rotary Club and the Provincial Government of Alberta. AARC operates in an industrial park out of a former warehouse joined to a former seismic shop. The facility does not operate specialized medical equipment, nor does it have residential services. It keeps between thirty and sixty people during daylight hours. The staff, aside from the two nurses, are not professionals. There are teachers, paid for by the Calgary Board of Education. Thus, in a setting equivalent to a school with sixty students, AARC takes in six or so million dollars a year, but unlike a school, AARC does not have to pay the salaries of professional staff. Millions upon millions of dollars are disappearing into this black hole every year. This money is, as stated above, likely ending up in an offshore tax haven.
No, I am sure it goes to the board members. They are the ones running the place, after expenses they are entitled to their share. Look at the bonuses the banks in the states are giving out. A few million a year isnt much compared to what most other places are getting.
Salaries before bonuses.
Charities:
World Vision
http://www.worldvision.org (http://www.worldvision.org)
Richard Stearns, President: $407,799
Children International
http://www.Children.org (http://www.Children.org)
Jim Cook CEO: $365,700
Save The Children
http://www.savethechildren.org (http://www.savethechildren.org)
Charles MacCormack, President: $336,335
Christian's Children's Fund
http://www.ChristianChildrensFund.org (http://www.ChristianChildrensFund.org)
John Shultz President: $290,799
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What is the wiz? AARColytes I understand. They are followers or supporters of AARC similar to Barackolytes are to Obama. But who is the wiz?
The wiz is short for the “wizard of oz”. As the story goes those who were lost went to see him for help i.e. courage, a heart or a way home. But it turned out that they already had these things inside of them but it took the “wizard of oz” to help them to discover their own strengths. This is similar to what the wiz (Dr. Vause) does. He doesn’t give the kids anything that they don’t already have but he is more the catalyst in helping the kids discover what they have inside of themselves and helps them to help themselves. Not sure who coined the phrase but it is a very accurate comparison.
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Not sure who coined the phrase but it is a very accurate comparison.
It was one of the staff at AARC. This guy use to talk about the kids taking a journey of self discovery similar to the story of the wizard of oz. Also that the kids already had the ability to live a clean and sober life and all they needed was someone to help them discover this in themselves. Does anyone remember who this guy was? Ernast or Ernie? It was like 4 years ago.
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They money is very likely being offshored. AARC wages to employees account for less than two million per year, out of the six million taken in by AARC each year. The original Forge Rd building was paid off long ago, and the expansion into the digs formerly occupied by AARC parent Peter Boyd's AARCIS was entirely funded over two years ago. Thus, each year, millions of dollars are vanishing through AARC.
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They money is very likely being offshored. AARC wages to employees account for less than two million per year, out of the six million taken in by AARC each year. The original Forge Rd building was paid off long ago, and the expansion into the digs formerly occupied by AARC parent Peter Boyd's AARCIS was entirely funded over two years ago. Thus, each year, millions of dollars are vanishing through AARC.
It could be going off shored if the board members felt more comfortable with that, but after all expenses, expansions etc. the remaining money goes to the board members to do with as they please. Some may send it off shore (as was suggested). Others may choose to invest it in the market or summer/ investment property, upgrade their existing residence etc.
Check some of the leading charities' financial reports and compare them to AARC. You will see they keep the books pretty much the same. Charity or non profit doesnt mean the employees and board members dont make a profit. It means the company (or entity) doesnt grow thru increased profit each year. The money gets spent.
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A nonprofit organization is an organization that does not distribute its surplus funds to owners or shareholders, but instead uses them only to help pursue its goals. If an organization is to qualify for tax exempt status, the organization must specify that no part of its assets shall benefit any of it's members, directors, officers or agents (its principals). Misappropriation of funds is a.) fraud, and b.) a felony.
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A nonprofit organization is an organization that does not distribute its surplus funds to owners or shareholders, but instead uses them only to help pursue its goals. If an organization is to qualify for tax exempt status, the organization must specify that no part of its assets shall benefit any of it's members, directors, officers or agents (its principals). Misappropriation of funds is a.) fraud, and b.) a felony.
Sure, but if the nonprofit is nearing the end of the fiscal year and see that they are in a strong financial position for that year then they can distribute funds in the form or bonuses or "one-time wage adjustment" to employees of that nonprofit, but they need to avoid the term bonus when recording these into the books. This is legal as long as the employees of the nonprofit are motivated by the pleasure of their work and not the money.
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Not that I am defending AARC but in all fairness there isnt an easy way to determine how much money you will use in any given year (only estimates). Some years AARC may sponsor many kids and others less. The surplus cash doesn’t necessarily get rolled over to the next year and can be distributed among employees as bonuses.
The problem isn’t with the IRS. They will only give these places a tongue lashing , if they go too far with cash distributions, which forces them to be more careful in how they distribute and record the surplus. What Charities need to be careful of is pissing off the donors. If donors dont like the bonuses or “salary adjustments” then they will not donate the following year and this becomes a major problem for the nonprofit org.
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Nah, he can keep all of it he likes. There is no law against getting rich off of a company you started. The donors dont care because they get their tax cut no matter what is done with the money.
Last Year's AARC gala sponsors (who, according to the AARC spokesperson here, don't care where their donations go as long as they get their tax cut):
Remington Development Corp
Vermilion Energy Trust
Bantrel
Nexen
E Provident Energy Ltd.
Arcis
Hampson-Russell
Mawer Investment Management Ltd.
Scotia Capital
First Energy Capital
GLJ Petroleum Consultants
Meillennium Geomatics Ltd.
Rolex
J.Vair Anderson Jewellers
Ultimate Dental Wellness
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
McKesson Canada
Loney Financial Corporation
McElhanney
Rundle Energy Partners
Superior Propane
Way to bite the hand that feeds you, AARColytes. :tup:
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Nah, he can keep all of it he likes. There is no law against getting rich off of a company you started. The donors dont care because they get their tax cut no matter what is done with the money.
Last Year's AARC gala sponsors (who, according to the AARC spokesperson here, don't care where their donations go as long as they get their tax cut):
Remington Development Corp
Vermilion Energy Trust
Bantrel
Nexen
E Provident Energy Ltd.
Arcis
Hampson-Russell
Mawer Investment Management Ltd.
Scotia Capital
First Energy Capital
GLJ Petroleum Consultants
Meillennium Geomatics Ltd.
Rolex
J.Vair Anderson Jewellers
Ultimate Dental Wellness
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
McKesson Canada
Loney Financial Corporation
McElhanney
Rundle Energy Partners
Superior Propane
Way to bite the hand that feeds you, AARColytes. :tup:
You are a little naive if you think Rolex (as well as the rest) are going to send people over to look at AARC's books. They probably dont even remember donating anything. Its a write off for them. Who gives a shit. Rolex doantes to thousands of causes each year. If you give the guy on the street $5 do you care if he buys booze with it or not? or do you think he gets himself a good meal.
AARC throws a nice Gala each year and makes everyone feel good about themselves. Maybe a special surprise awaits them in their hotel room at the end of the night for being generous. Whether they are 80% effective or 40% effective doesnt really effect the bottom line. Its good PR though.
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Nah, he can keep all of it he likes. There is no law against getting rich off of a company you started. The donors dont care because they get their tax cut no matter what is done with the money.
Well, I am sure Dean is pocketing the majority of it - it is the way I remember it being... What's Dean driving this week? The Saab or the Audi?
An independent study would be better but many places just cant afford it so they hire professionals to oversee their own study to add credibility. This is not uncommon.
When it comes to budgeting, it's not hard to see what AARC's priorities are.
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I have seen contradictory evidence as to the amount of AARC fees generally paid by clients. AARC themselves claim that most client families are subsidized in some way, whereas most of the former inmates to whom I have spoken have families that footed the bill.
80% of AARC's funding is derived through government grants and charitable donations. If the client families do indeed pay most the $150 per day, then AARC is taking in an additional $300 to $600 per day per individual client on top of fees paid by the clients. Again, with a staff of amateur Clinicals and Peer Counselors, where is this money going?