January 4, 2008

IRS

EO Classification

MC 4910 Dallas

1100 Commerce St

Dallas TX 75242

 

Re Glendale Rose float Association, Inc. (GRFA) (501(c)4) 95-4207754 and

Dreaming of Roses, Inc. (DoR) 95-4207754

 

In September 2005 Dreaming of Roses Inc became a California Corporation – See attached. Coincidentally, the Glendale Rose Float Association had a fund raising committee under the direction of David G. Weaver a Glendale City Council member. The DoR committee created its own bank account separate from and not under the control of the GRFA. The Bank of America account number was 21313-08722.

 

I came across Dreaming of Roses Inc when I was checking for the current 990 form for GRFA on Guidestar. Both organizations were under the same EIN. Guidestar indicated that the information came from the IRS

 

I spoke to officers of GRFA that were holding office in 2005 and they had no recollection of a new corporation. I spoke to Michael Stafford (818-247-4730) listed as the agent for process for Dreaming of Roses Inc. He indicated that 1) David Weaver, City Council member was the CEO; 2) They had filed a 1023 form 3) He could not provide Bylaws or a copy of the 1023 or 1024 form.

 

Mr. Weaver is currently under investigation by the Los Angeles County District Attorney (case being handled by ADA Max Huntsman) and the CA Fair Political Practices Commission for various violations of the Political Reform Act.

 

As there has been no oversight by the GRFA, questions have been raised by the local public as to the possibility of money laundering and hiding political contributions. These issues have been brought to the attention of City officials and they refuse to be involved.

 

Thank you for your attention,