[RC] Snacks/drinks at a No Frills ride in the Northeast? Advice needed. - Sharon Levasseur
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.
