I received my 1996 AERC Membership Application last night, which reminded
me to drop a line to y'all to see how everyone feels about the increase
in the yearly membership rates. Start some dialog.
Last year, the rate for a Single Renewal was $45, and this year it's $65.
A significant increase.
$65 is a lot of money for folks like me to spend for an AERC membership.
Endurance is far from the only sport/activity that I have. Currently I
do a few limited distance rides a year, and, although I have great plans
for doing Tevis, Swanton, Outlaw Trail and a few other multi-day rides, I
rarely ride more than one or two 50's a year. I spend more time planning,
training and dreaming than competing.
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Linda
Gilroy California
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I also think it was a significant increase.
ONe thing really bugged me last year. The
Endurance News subscription was what, $25. Membership was $45.
Non-member fees at rides were $5 per ride. I figured if I did
4 rides (which I planned to do) I would could come out even
by joining (than spending the extra $20 in non-member fees)
But guess what? None of the ride managers at rides I have been
at have collected the non-member $5! They refund it every time.
So as far as attending rides, there is no benefit to being an
AERC member. I would really like to know what gives, why aren't
ride managers charging the extra $5?
Now I rationalized it by thinking, "well, I am supporting the
organization."
But at the same time, seems Endurance News is getting thinner
and thinner with fewer articles (while Trail Blazer gets better!)
Don't know what I am going to do.
Karen
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