Re: cash prizes
Allen Xrealname Linda Eisele (linda@ghostridr.reno.nv.us)
Tue, 3 Dec 1996 22:59:23 -0800 (PST)
>This is just my opinion...I think that NO money should be awarded for
>>finishing placement. If any cash prizes are ever awarded, they should
>>only go for BC and they should be fairly minimal amounts, too small to
>>attract the "professionals". Maybe $250? If large value items, like
>>trailers, are awarded, it should be done to attract more overall riders
>>and completers, not just racers---as was earlier described, you become
>>eligible for a drawing for a trailer by completing, regardless of
>>placement.
>>
>>I strongly oppose any kind of award for placement beyond what we already
>>award---that is, points, glory, maybe a blanket or jacket. I think
>>value of this placement award shouldn't exceed $100, unless it's a free
>>entry for next year's ride. And absolutely no cash for placements,
>>period.
>>
>>I think if corporate sponsors want to be involved in a ride, they should
>>be allowed to do so by donating to an appropriate charity/trail fund, or
>>by doing something that equally benefits all the riders---for example,
>>instead of handing a big check to the winner, how about lots of little
>>checks to all the completers? It'll have the effect of saying "you
>>complete the ride in good shape, and we'll reimburse your entry fee".
>>
>>Thanks for passing on the comments, Linda.
>>
>>Susan Evans, #6747
Boy, everytime I fire up my fingers and go to the keyboard someone else
steals my thunder. Susan, you took the words out of my mouth. I too agree
there should be NO large cash awards and if any to BC! You all have my
permission to forward any of my comments. Linda Eisele
Here's lookin back atya.......()()
Linda Eisele & Sareei and ('')\
hubby, Allen and the General (* *)\\_______~~~~~~~
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