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News from National…

Changing Our Focus for 2009

I believe each of us has been affected in some way by the downturn in our economy.Some of us have been hit hard: losing our jobs, our retirement, and even our homes. At the very least, we can all say we know someone that has been hurt by the recession to some degree.

So this year we need to change our focus back to riding and having fun and getting away from the fundraising. There has been a lot of criticism from Members who say their

Chapters always need money for something, be it a charity, a rally or some event that is going to cost them money out of their pockets. Even just a dinner ride can cost money that some may not have.

GWRRA is trying to assist Members in every way we can. We have implemented a splitpayment plan for membership renewal. A Member can now make two payments, one each month, instead of paying the entire amount at one time. We’ve also added some very nice discount programs with Avis/Budget Car Rental and Office Max, and we are continuing to look for discount insurance and health programs. We have continued to give a $15 discount for three year renewal with Rescue Plus and our new recruiting program is giving $5 gift certificates for every two new recruits. We know that Chapters need money to operate. But let’s look at some other ways we can raise money without cost to Members.

1. Go to local businesses and get them to advertise in Newsletters.

2. Cut back on dinner rides and do a picnic or potluck ride instead.

3. Join forces with another Chapter or organization to help your Chapter charities so

it is not solely out of one Chapter’s pocket.

4. Have bike washes and/or windshield washes at rest stops.

5. Have 50/50 drawings every other month instead of every month.

6. Use Office Max for your supplies and receive the GWRRA discount.

7. Stop mailing the newsletters to everyone. Only mail to those who do not have access to a computer. This will not only save on postage but on ink and printing.

There are lots of other ways to raise funds that are not even listed here. Send me your ideas and I’ll get them posted so we can share them with everyone.  We need to change our mind-set and get back to the FUN of GWRRA.

Thanks for your usual and welcomed support.

Ed