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RE: [RC] Snacks/drinks at a No Frills ride in the Northeast? Advice needed. - Sharon Levasseur"PS: Will they be bringing dogs and will they be loose in camp peeing on hay??? LOL" You thought you were kidding... but did you see my second topic this morning?? They won't pee on the hay, but yes, there are loose dogs living on the farm. *collective groan* Thanks, Sharon L. Quoting Kristen A Fisher <kskf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>: 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. Thanks, Sharon Levasseur Manager of the Hot Toddy Hustle (Maine) www.zegifts.com/HTH/hot-toddy-hustle.htm =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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