The acusations of criminal activity continue today. In a shocking announcement, the members of the CRNC Executive Board (except the Chairman) today accused CRNC Chairman Paul Gourley of awarding himself and former CRNC Executive Director Amanda Hydro Christmas bonuses of 14,408.32 each.
The Executive Board stated, "This expenditure was neither outlined in the approved budget for salaries, nor was it approved by the National Officers." The CRNC Constitution requires that expenditures over $5,000 and not in the yearly budget be approved by the CRNC Executive Board.
Rumors had circulated for weeks that former CRNC Executive Director and NewCRNC Campaign Manager had uncovered something drastic at the CRNC headquarters. However, he had refused to comment on the matter.
One CRNC observer noted, "This undoubtedly helps the NewCRNC Campaign shift the focus away from the Mississippi matter. One has to wonder if NewCRNC new about this and was sitting on it until the right time."
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Dear Members of the National Board,
According to our current CRNC staff, led by Ethan Eilon, it has come to our attention on the balance sheets that Amanda Hydro gave both herself and Paul Gourley Christmas bonuses valuing $14,408.32 each.This expenditure was neither outlined in the approved budget for salaries, nor was it approved by the National Officers.
We are disappointed that this decision was made without our knowledge. We will continue to look into this matter, particularly Hydro’s term, and we do not condone these actions.
In an effort to be completely transparent about the CRNC’s finances, we will continue to update you on our findings.
Sincerely
Jess Beeson, National Co-Chairman
Nat Harding, First Vice Chairman
Britton Alexander, Second Vice Chairman
Dan Schuberth, Secretary
Tom Robins, Treasurer
