RE: [RC] Snacks/drinks at a No Frills ride in the Northeast? Advice needed. - Kristen A Fisher
Sharon - I would explain to her that you'd be happy for the
organization to have a presence at the ride, but they shouldn't consider it the
ideal fund raising opportunity, because 99% of the participants will be there
for the weekend and will have packed food & drink to cover that period of
time. Additionally there are few if any spectators [who may be the best
market for this goods at the events they typically have refreshment
stands].
That being said, I could see myself deciding to buy a
brownie that would contribute to a rescue group. In that case though, I as RM
would want it made very clear by their group that any "donations" to the rescue
group are accepted and welcomed - some in exchange for food - so your
participants don't think it'd the ride trying to offer "frills for a
charge."
Just my 2 cents,
Kristen
PS: Will they be bringing dogs and will they be loose in
camp peeing on hay??? LOL
From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sharon
Levasseur Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2006 5:35 AM To:
ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] Snacks/drinks at a No Frills
ride in the Northeast? Advice needed.
My new ride in August is being
hosted at the barn where I board Zephyr. The barn owner’s sister sent me
the following email.
“I was just thinking.
I belong to the Aussie rescue group here in Maine and we are always looking
for ways to raise money for the group. Will there be a need for a refreshment
stand the day of the ride? Our group has run stands at other events such as
dog expos, sporting events, and other animal related gatherings. We could sell
soda, juice, bottled water ,homemade treats and handout info to people
interested in dog rescue or adoption. The group carries it's own insurance
too. Let me know if this is anything your interested in.”
I do not have the
volunteers to handle meals so I was not planning on including dinner on Friday
or Saturday night in the ride fee, although I may order pizzas for an extra
fee. I asked her if they could provide Friday dinner at an extra fee and
Saturday dinner which I would pay for out of the ride fees, but she said that
was beyond their capabilities.
I don’t want my
riders to have to pay out-of-pocket for things like that at a ride... I’d
rather not offer them at all (which was my plan originally). Then I
thought about paying their group out of ride funds for the kinds of
drinks/snacks she’s offering, but if I’m not having meals I feel funny about
having those types of things... wouldn’t that make it NOT a No Frills
ride?
I’d like to help her out but don’t
want to offend anyone who comes to my ride! Can anyone think of a way I
can help her group? Feel
free to email me privately at sharon1359 at spamcop dot
net.
