Re: [RC] Snacks/drinks at a No Frills ride in the Northeast? Advice needed. - Barbara McCrary
In the early years of our Swanton Pacific
ride, there was a lovely older woman living near the first vet
check who baked cinnamon rolls and sold them to the riders. I never
heard a complaint or criticism about that. It's rider's choice, I
should think, whether they want to buy or not.
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.
