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June 5, 2007
Lisa Madigan
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The financial reports filed with this office indicate that you have made one or more variable rate
loans to the Save A Life Foundation. Please provide us any and all information respecting said loan(s)
including the following: w
2. A schedule of all said loan(s) for each year and the current balance of each loan;
3. A schedule of all accrued interest payable on said loan(s) for each year;
4. A schedule of all interest and or principle payments made to you on said loan(s);
5. The IRS Code Section and a description of the IRS Applicable Federal Rates used to
determine the interest accrued annually on said loan(s); and
Please provide all of the above addressed to my attention at Illinois Attorney General's Office 100
West Randolph Street, 11* Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60601-3175 by June 27, 2007. Thank you for'your
assistance; if you have any questions, please contact me at (312) 814-3849.
Sincerely,
EMJ/erv.
One South Wacker Drive, Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60606
Ph: 312.602.6800 ■ F: 312.602.6950
June 27,2007
On behalf of the above-named organization and its President, Carol Spizzirri, we as the
accountants are responding to your letter dated June 5, 2007 (photocopy enclosed). Your letter
requests certain information concerning loan transactions between this organization and its
founder, Ms. Spizzirri.
Please be advised that Ms. Spizzirri began lending operating funds to Save A Life Foundation
(SALF) since its inception in 1993. Since that time, the outstanding loan balance and accrued
interest have been recorded on the organization's books with adjustments for reimbursements.
In response to each of the points mentioned in your letter, please be advised of the following:
2-4. See attached Exhibit A which reflects the loan activity since 2000.
5. This loan originated in February 1993 as it was memorialized in the board minutes
attached. Since there is no formal loan agreement, it could be characterized as a
demand note. As such, the Internal Revenue Code Section 1274 applicable federal
short term rate was 4.23%. ,"77 (~~-
The enclosed Exhibit B presents the organization's accrued interest calculation for the
years 2000-2006. jrj £?
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If you have further questions concerning this matter, you may contact the undersigned.
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OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
STATE OF ILLINOIS
The financial reports filed with this office indicate that you have made one or more variable rate
S4fFoundation-Please I-* " ■* -* *iaf0nnation
1. Each loan agreement, loan note and any amendments! thereto; !t ' '
2. A schedule ofallsaidloan(s) for each year and the'current balance of each loan;
3. A schedule of all accrued interest payable on said loan(s) for each year;
4. A schedule of all interest and or principle payments made to you on said loan(s);
5. The IR5 Code Section and a description of the IRS Applicable Federal Rates used to
determine the interest accrued annually on said laan(s); and
Please provide all of the above addressed to my attention at Illinois Attorney General's Office 100
West Randolph Street, 11* Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60601-3175 by June 27, 2007. Thank youXyour
assistance; if you have any questions, please contact me at (312) 814-3849.
Sincerely,
yjf^UT^^
Elaine M. Johnson, (J
Assistant Attorney General
Charitable Trust Bureau
EMJ/erv.
Save A Life Foundation
Due to Carol Spizzirri • Acct # 2999
06/30/06
Loan from founder to start org. 1992 through 1398 (61,495.79) (61,495.79)
12/31/99 interest accrual (3,978.78) (65,474.57)
2/1/2000 interest payment made 3,978.78 (61,495.79)
12/31/2000 interest accrual (3,953.92) (65.449.71)
12/31/2001 interest accrual (3.305.21) (68,754.92)
12731/2002 interest accrual (3,472.12) (72.227.04)
12/5/2003 Operating Loan from Carol (20.000.00) (92.227.04)
12/29/2003 Operating Loan from Carol (15,000.00) (107,227.04)
11/14/2003 Operating Loan from Carol (554.36) (107,781.40)
11/18/2003 Operating Loan from Carol (12.00) (107,793.40)
11/15/2003 Operating Loan from Carol (14.04) (107.807.44)
(107.807.44)
11/11/2003 Operating Loan from Carol (98.00) (107,905.44)
3/9/2003 Operating Loan from Carol (59.95) (107.965.39)
12/15/2003 Operating Loan from Carol (15.00) (107,980.39)
11/15/2003 Operating Loan from Carol (15.00) (107,995.39)
9/30/2003 Payroll owed to Carol (3,750.00) (111.745.39)
10/30/2003 Payroll owed to Carol (7.500.00) (119,245.39)
11/30/2003 Payroll owed to Carol (7,500.00) (126,745.39)
12/30/2003 Payroll owed to Carol (7.500.00) (134,245.39)
11/22/2003 Operating Loan from Carol (10.85) (134,256.24)
11/24/2003 Operating Loan from Carol (12.45) (134.268.69)
11/29/2003 Operating Loan from Carol (11.66) (134.280.35)
2/2/2003 Operating Loan from Carol (12.45) (134,292.80)
12/5/2003 Operating Loan from Carol (4.10) (134.296.90)
12/31/2003 interest accrual (5,350.63) (139,647.53)
1/15/2004 Operating Loan from Carol (15.000.00) (154.647.53)
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Save A Life Foundation, Inc.
Accrual Basis Transaction Detail by Account
All Transactions
Date Name
Memo
Split
2901 • Interest Payable Amount Balance
GeneralJoumal 12731/2000
General Journal 12/31/2001 LaSalle Checking
General Journal annual loan tnt
12/31/2002 7705 • Interest Expense
General Journal annual loan Interest (5.05% catc)
12/31/2003 2003 fnt on due to C.Spfezirrl 7705 • Inleiest Expense
General Journal 6/30/2004 7705 - Interest Expense
General Journal accrue interest on loan
8/30/20Q5 7705 Interest Expense
General Journal Accrue Interest due to C JS
2/2 B/2008 Sptairri, CamlJ. Accrue Interest to June 2006
7705 • Interest Expense
Total 2901 • Interest Payable 7705 • Interest Expense
TOTAL
33.48IU* 33,480-44
Attendees: Carol Spizani, President, Doug Browne, Treasurer, Rita Wlullins, Secretary
Reports by. Dane Neal. Director of Policy, Vince Davis. Director of Operations. Linda Redey, Accountant
Recorder: Rita MuHins Secretary
Topic Discussion Action
Calltoorder-2:00PM Welcomed and thanked all
Carol Splzzirri, Pres. attendees for participating.
Minutes Secretary Mullins read Board Approved as read
Rita Muffins Secretary minutes of January 26,2007
Treasurer's Report Treasurer report was
approved as read
Doug Browne, Treasurer
Treasurer Browne noted Spizzirri's Mullins motioned that
organization start up loan and loan Spizzirri's start up loan and
to SALF in 2004 to maintain the 2004 loan be returned to
organization during a financial Spizzirri with interest no later
shortage is still out standing and then September 1,2008.
needs to be reimbursed to her Motion was seconded by
with the agreed upon interest of Browne and motion carried.
5% to clear SALF's books no later
then next FY08. Spizzirri has not
requested funds in order to
conduct business, such as this
past year when a marketing
campaign un-expectedly lost
funding sponsors. Spizzirri stated
that there was no rush to return
funds until SALF was financially
sound, that training the children
was more important Browne
stated that SALF books must be
clear of all outstanding debts to
demonstrate the organization is
sound, if that means not
conducting special activities.
Spizzirri agreed only if SALF is
financially capable to reimburse
the outstanding balance.
SALF's Bylaws allows for Mullins motioned to
Executive Board
compensation to Executive Board compensate Executive
Compensation
members for time consideration. Board President for her
Secretary Mullins
Sec Mullins purposes SALF duties at $75,500. Motion '
considers compensating those was seconded by Treasurer
Executive Board members with Browne and carried. Motion
Board leadership responsibilities was made by Spizzirri to
i.e. President, Vice President, compensate Treasurer for
Treasurer. Secretary, Chairman his duties at $40,000 a year.
Co-Chairman based on their Motion was seconded by
service requirements. She further Secretary Mullins and
purposed, that a sum be based on carriBd. Motion was made
the amount of time spent in doing by Treasurer Browne to
SALF business for various SALF compensate Secretary
related meetings, paperwork and Munins for Secretary duties
special events Ex. Members need at $40,000 per year. Motion
to attend of which Ex, Members was seconded by President
have to pay. Spizzirri purposed to Spizzirri and carried.
post-pond this compensation until Treasurer Browne motioned
mid September 2007 when SALF that compensation for all
would be financially sound to existing Executive positions
afford this compensation. It was would begin September 1,
further purposed by Browne that 2007, or as soon as
compensation should be reviewed Foundation was financially
yearly based on the increased sound to execute these
demands and out of pocket compensations (what ever
expenses of that appointment. comes first). Motion was
Spizzirri purposed a special seconded by Secretary
Executive Board meeting between Mullins and carried. Mullins
Treasurer, Secretary and motioned that all Executive
President should be held August board members would be
2007, to purpose graduating reviewed yearly and by
retirement benefit options for Board approval could qualify
those Executive Board members for increase compensation
who've been on the Board for up to 10%. Browne
three or more years. seconded the motion. Motion
carried. Treasurer Browne
motioned that a retirement
plan be established for
existing Executive members
only after serving no less
then five years. Mullins
seconded the motioned and
motion carried. Spizzirri
motioned that Treasurer
Browne create Executive
Board member's level of
compensation for all new
Executive member, i.e.
Chairman, Vice Chairman,
for approval at the June,
2007 meeting. Mullins
seconded the motion, motion
carried,
Participants: President/Founder Carol J. Spizzirri, Chairman Walter Dudycz. SetfTreasurer Alan Tbavisouk,
Board Member John Donleavy . .
Absent Board Member Dr. Mark MitcheU, Board Member Richard Snpber
Recorder Secretary Alan Tbavisouk
Guests: Irv Bock, Dane Neal
Walter Dudycz requested a briefing on the status Alan Thavisouk made a motion to
terminate me contract of Bennett Krause
of Bennett Krause, Contractor. Spizzirri
presented a summary report drafted by Bennett effective immediately and that Irv Bock
Krause showing his work activities (attachment draft a letter informing Krause of the
Board's decision and for the immediate
#2). Spizziiri cited concerns about the
inconsistencies of report and of work return of all properties belonging to SALF.
relationship with Bennett Krause including and Motion was seconded by Spizzirri. Vote 4
not limited to insubordination. yes 0 no.
Motion accepted by Walter Dudycz
Walter Dudycz introduced the names of several
potential lobbing candidates for future
Walter Dudycz agreed to head the search
consideration by the Board. Board has to for a new lobbyist
approve new contracts for lobbyist on a 1-year
contract with renewable clause.
Project Reports
IL State
IL Senate President Emil Jones to received
Funds
SALF's Award for saving the life of a woman
the Heimlich maneuver either January 14-
FIRST REGULAR MEETING OP THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SAVE A LIFE FOUNDATION, INC.
FEBRUARY 2,1993 - 7:15 P.M.
17479 WEST DARTMOOR DRIVE
GRAYSLAKE, ILLINOIS 60030
MINUTES
Attendees:
Carol J. Spizzirri President/Founder
Lee Jungkans: Vice President
Scott Anderson: Treasurer
Sandra Engberg: Secretary
Steve Cole
Recorder. Engberg ~ ,, « w
Meeting was called to order by Carol I Spizzim at 7:15 P.M.
Founder's report was read by Carol Spizziiri explaining the reasons why
committees must be form to create legislation, programs and fundnusing events to
promote this most life saving cause.
Finance Report: _ -» . «
Anderson was unable to give a report on previous funds since this was tforfirst^official
Annual Meeting. Jungkans stated that Carol Spizzim had already invested $2,300 mto
the organization for travel, office supplies, postage, phone and equipment to start ttie
oreanSation's efforts. Jungkans made a motion mat all Foundation startup funds be
reimbursed to Spizzim. Anderson seconded the motion, motion carried. Lee Xunfifcms
made a motion mat funds used to start up this organization by Carol J. Spizzim would be
considered a loaned at a interest rate of 10% and reimbursed as contributions and
donations came into the organization. Sandy Engberg seconded the motion.
Anderson motioned that Jungkans help him prepare a budget for the year of 1993,
motion was seconded by Sandy Engberg, motion carried.
New Business;
Lee Jungkans motioned that members contact Atty. A. Raucd in Chicago to draw up
coiporate papers, by-laws, not for profit status, and copyright for the Save A Life
Foundation logo. Motion was seconded by Sandy Engberg, motion earned.
Snizzirri suggested that a committee be formed to develop a CPR and First Aid
community fining event. Sandy Engberg suggested that we call it Save A Life Day and
diiectmetniinmgtowanlcomniunityhosphals. Lee Jungkans than suggested that a
Governor's Proclamation be prepared. Sandy Engberg made a motion to develop a Save
A Life Day Committee; Lee Jungkans seconded it.
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First Annual Board Meeting
FEBRUARY 2,1993 - 7:15 P.M.
Spizzini stated she was approached by Dr. Peter Safar, Father of CPR, and Dr. Heimlich '
(Hdmlich maneuver) to expand Dr. Sa&r's Life Supporting First Aid (LSFA) message to
the masses. She and Dr. Safar discussed starting this message with school children which
he stated has never been done, because other organizations i.e. Red Cross, American
Heart, etc., didn't see funds connected with this children training. Both Dr. Safer and Dr.
Heimlich asked to serve on SALF's Medical Board if we would establish one. Jungkans
motioned that a Medical Advisory Board be established and that both Dr. Peter Safer and
Dr. Henry Heimlich serve as Founding Members on the Board Anderson seconded the
motion, motion earned. j,
Spizzini called for any other new business. No new business. >
i
Spizzirri made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Jungkans seconded the motion, motion
carried.
MINUTES
President's Report was read by C. J. Spizzirri explaining that success of the past year
activities reflected tbe need of continuing the Save A life Foundation mission.
Treasurer's Report: Approved as read. Anderson stated that he and Jungkans prepared a
budget for the FY1994. Anderson stated that it had been reviewed by SALFs Outside
Accountant Steve Cole for accuracy. Anderson motioned that the board approval the
budget Engberg seconded me motion, motion carried.
Old Business
Spizztoi gave a report that the corporation papers, SALF logo, not-for-profit status, and
by-laws had been completed and registered at the state and federal levels. Since the by
laws have been registered at the state and non-for-profit status filed and approved at
federal level an UNANIMOUS WRITTEN CONSENT OF DIRECTORS would no
Spizziiri recounted report on the Save A life Day event participates: Woodland School -
Jachers training was canceled by Dr. Conti - Supert of Woodland Schools -Games Fire
Department- American Red Cross - Mundelcin, IL, St Therese Hospital -Waukegan-
State wide training for public: IL and WI Governor's Proclamation - received and read at
XI Illinois Hospitals - member of Illinois Hospital Assoc., of which 67 in attendance
Spizzirri made a motion to accept Jungkan's previous suggestion to expand the Save A
Life Day fiorn a day to a week and call it Save A Life Week. Anderson seconded the
motion, motion carried. Engberg made a motion that the Governor should proclaim the
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October 12,1993
week as Save A Life Week. Jungkans seconded the motion, motion carried S. Engberg
made a motion that a committee should be formed for SALW and include the Illinois
Hospital Assoc, EMP America, American Red Cross and Safe Kids of Illinois. Jungkans
seconded the motion, motion carried.
New business
Spizzirri reported that she had developed two new curriculurasin order to traib^children
Zm K-12 Spizzirri presented both for review to the board. One being called Save A
Schfldren, forK-7*
forK7 grade and the
t other ^gcafledBys^C^culin^or
gy^^^
stadents 8.12thth grade. It was suggested
td by
b Anderson to call the Save A Life for Children,
Childre
Save A Life for Kids (SALF Kids) and Bystander Cumculum - Bystandar Basics.
Jungkans motioned for the two new courses be called Save A Life For Kids (SALF Kids)
and Bystander Basics. Motion was seconded by Anderson and carried.
Spizzim called for a motion to adjourn meeting. A motion was called by Jungkans and
seconded by Engberg.
AGENDA
Carol J. Sptezini
I. Call to Order
Pamela R.Webar
•executive Director's Revised Written Report
III.
NextMeetlnfl: Regular Meeting of the Executive Committee Tuesday July 30th. 1996
VII. Next M8™onQapM^befty^l|a Flre Department, Lower level meeting room
VIII. Adjournment
LIMIT: 1HOUR
•Written
REGULAR MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
R SAVE A UFE FOUNDATION. INC.
Tuesday, July 2nd, 1996,7:00 PM at
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Libortyville Fire Department
1551 North Milwaukee Ave., Ubertyville, Illinois
Lower Meeting-room
W FKancMRaport-Tney^n^^^^^
Acceptance of this report, subject to ^f^^^^SVSSft"er personal SALF Startup-Loan was on
finances were likewise deterred. Anjtersontfated %£*^1£&PZ£lr more Important at this point
recort^afhehadspoken^ Anderson
and agreed to delay reimbursement unffl SALP was «»"«»» m ^,s Board approved Interest of
stated that it was Imparrative to clear "***£^££% ]ZL motioned thatSptzzirrfs SALF
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Jeff Floyd,
on
a
Lorenzo
Total Learning Concepis Publishers, in Boston, Massachusetts, is expected to meet with Charlie Sopto, Jeff Floyd
and Carol Spizzim the week of July 15th. It was suggested by Lorenzo Littles that we check with other publishers
end get their response to publishing the program in bid form, bo we could compare with TLC's offer.
The next meeting of the committee is scheduled for the week of July 11th at Lorenzo Little's office In Chicago.
E.) Save A Life Week; No written report was submitted by Chair. Ralph Senefelt.
All reports were accepted as presented.
D) Other; Dan Rodriguez proposal to modify the present by-laws to reflect a Nattonal, State, and District
representation was placed on hold do to his computer deleting all the date. Carol proposed that Dan give the
Information to her so she can have SALF volunteer retype the by-laws. It was accepted,
miormawon "J"^ ^ ^^ ^ ^^ g^ posffi<jn of acflng secnJtary untf| subsequent secretay
VII.) Ar^oun^ments^^ ^ ^ ^^ Comm[ttea W||J teke p|ace on Tue | July 3^ 199e at 7:00 PM.
B.) The next meeting ofthe Board of Directors wHI take place on: October 5; 1996 *
- 3400 W. Euclid Ave. Arlington Heights. Illinois, at 5:00 P.M.. prior to the Awards of Excellence
VIII.) Adjournment There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
Recorded by:_ — _— ■
Carol J. Spizzirri President/Founder
Submitted by:_
Scott Anderson, acting Secretary
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.OCalltoordenbyCaroU.Spizzini^^
recording secretary in thB absence of an acting Secretary. Roll call taken.
on
.« soon as funds become
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January, 1997
Spizzirri.
grants
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■I Board meeting scheduled February 18th.
VIII
.) Adjournment: There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
VOTE TO APPROVE ■ i
I the undersigned, being a Director of the Save A Life Foundation, Inc. due hereby cast my vote to
approve all the board meeting minute* to date, ail amendments to the Foundation's by-laws, all
financial reports, for Save A Life Foundation. Inc. to reimburse Carol J. SptezM the sum of
$126,147.15 for the start up funds advanced Save A Ufe Foundation to keep It solvent since
January 1993 to December, 1995.
In addition I vote all the provisions set forth in the by-laws addressing this position.
Notary Public