Re: [RC] Director at Large - Klc5355
In a message dated 10/1/02 8:49:25 PM Pacific Daylight Time, jlong@xxxxxxxx writes:
But the AERC doesn't even "own" the rides! Rides are put on by ride
managers, private individuals and clubs. The AERC only sanctions them
and keeps the records (and has awards programs FOR MEMBERS ONLY).
The AERC also keeps records and tracks mileage for non-members for later incorporation into thier member record if they join at a later date, so they can be eligible for awards if they decide to join. For this they deserve compensation, and I dont think the paying members should be burdened with this cost. I believe one of the intents behind the non-member fee was to encourage people to join our organization and further it membership roles. This is a benefit to our strength as an organization. If a rider only does one or two rides a year it really isnt a financial burden to pay this fee, but if a rider should do say four or five rides a year the fee encourages them to join and be a paticipating member, maybe even vote, be a ride manager or DAL. I dont think it was imposed to be a punitive fee, but rather as an encouragement to join and be a participating member so that they can have awards. This benefits us all in the added strength of our sport.
Ken Cook, AERC WEST
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