Maryben:
The numbers are important to the office - if they do not appear the person
entering the ride result must look each person and horse up separately in
the computer. It is a huge time saver for us to have the numbers.
In the long run, it makes it easier for the ride manager and ride secretary
as well. When the numbers do not appear and we look things up, the margin
for error does rise. You would not believe how many members we have by the
same name, also have duplicate names for horses. When we see the dupes, we
cannot choose one, we have to leave it blank or call the ride manager or
ride secretary for extra help.
Maybe an extra few words on the entry about properly filling out the form
would help - no number means miles might be missed!
Judy will probably also answer this question - she is taking over the ride
result area and has learned very quickly how important the numbers are to
correct entry.
Have a super weekend. See you soon in Texas.
Kathleen
----- Original Message -----
From: <Merryben@aol.com>
To: <kathleen@foothill.net>; <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2000 5:10 PM
Subject: AERC Ride Results
> Hi Kathleen:
>
> I am wondering about the importance of complete and accurate records in
the
> ride results. What I am asking is whether it makes a big difference to
you
> if the numbers are all filled in. I am so tired of asking the riders for
> their numbers because they are too lazy to fill them in. Some of them act
> all mad because you asked them. They also don't fill out their weight
> divisions a lot of the time. I always hold out the packets that are not
> complete and ask before giving out rider cards. However, from my results
you
> can see that a lot just don't bring them. Then they grudgingly say they
will
> call and let you know. I have decided that I am not their mother. If
their
> records are screwed up, tough. However, if it is a hassle and problem for
> you, I will continue to ask.
>
> I am going to go strictly by the book from now on, however. I will not
let
> someone vet the horse in because the rider is not there yet and trust that
> the rider will pay, will sign the entry, etc. Also, I am going to have to
> start asking for rider membership cards because we are getting stiffed too
> many times and having to pay because they are not up to date members.
>
> Now that I have vented, I think I will copy this to ridecamp as fair
warning
> for the Quicksilver ride. See the above. Also, if your entry is not
> postmarked on time, you will pay the late fee.....no excuses. It is not
the
> ride's responsibility to get the entry in on time.
>
> Let me know about the numbers and such though. Because if it is not a
> problem for you, I will just quit asking and assume that the rider doesn't
> care either....
>
> See you.
>
> Maryben
>