Why don't we ask Bill about the logo? If he "gave" it to the Club and if so, was it in writing. If not and his intention was in fact to "donate" it to the Club, have him do so in writing now. Then the Club NEEDS to have the logo trademarked and authorize it's use following the Logo Usage Guidelines, with approval of the Board of Directors, as called for in the bylaws.
If Bill does not give his "written grant", commission a New Logo, have IT trademarked and follow the same procedures! Seems simply enough!
Regardless of what it looks like now or in the future, the use of the Casino Chips and Gaming Tokens Collectors Club, Inc. (the correct legal wording) name MUST be protected by the elected officials against any and all liability.
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