I am asking the same question in the same tone.
I know that several other FReepers also tried to contact him to find out what the deal was, but he didn't respond. We did find out that he was bent out of shape when we first announced the cruise becuase we didn't mention it was a fundraiser (we thought it was kinda self evident, but, we discussed it and changed the ad immediately so as not to unknowingly mislead anyone). Chuck, who was originally ON the cruise committee, didn't mention he was so bent out of shape about this simple oversight (which was easily corrected), but, went over to an AF board and made it an issue.
At this point we still don't know where Chuck stands. There are many people who he was friends with that feel betrayed that he left without comment and starting posting over there. Although I doubt Chuck considers himself an AFer, he seems to be taking on some of the characteristics, most recently jumping on the "Why doesn't Jim account TO ME for every penny FR raises" bandwagon. Jeez. Now their making a stink about the cruise..."We demand to know what the money going to be used for!"
Whatever.
BTW - We made a small profit but don't have a final accounting or check from RCCL yet. I'm estimating we made 4-5k and it will be used for start up expenses of the Free Republic Network...COMING VERY SOON!