ridecamp@endurance.net: RE: RE: Refunds

RE: RE: Refunds

Mike Sofen (a-miksof@MICROSOFT.com)
Wed, 28 May 1997 08:59:03 -0700

It IS a business, unless ride organizers are not charging entry fees and
paying for the entire event out of their own pockets. That doesn't
discount the altruistic activities of everyone involved, but it
distinguishes between doing things for free and doing things for money.

I think a policy of letting juniors ride free is a great idea as is lots
of awards. However, that implies an encouragement in the growth of the
sport - exactly how will that be funded...?

Actually this raises a very good question - would endurance riders like
to see their sport expand, contract, or stay the same?

If I spent my life being afraid of being bad-mouthed, I'd be meek,
quiet, non-opinionated, and...probably be bad-mouthed for being meek,
quiet and non-opinionated. <vbg>

Mike Sofen
Seattle, WA

> -----Original Message-----
> From: XXDU78A@prodigy.com [SMTP:XXDU78A@prodigy.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 1997 5:00 PM
> To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: Re: RE: Refunds
>
> I'm sorry but I totally disagree! There is A LOT to be said for good
> PR!
> I had this happen once and I debated on giving a refund. I did,
> entirely,
> and I have never been more glad. This person has nothing to say but
> good
> things about the ride, and had I, however, not refunded her money, she
> would have badmouthed my ride, and...well it isn't worth it. If you
> worry
> people will start "chickening out" well, that is not the personality
> of
> endurance riders! I have had one instance (she got bucked off at the
> trailer) in 9 years of about 600 riders! Even when it was TWO DEGREES
> one
> morning, all 75 riders rode!
>
> I also let juniors ride free, as do many other managers in this
> region, and
> it makes nothing but...MORE RIDERS and MORE HAPPY CAMPERS! After all,
> you
> have already paid for vets, etc, one more rider doesn't really
> increase
> costs except maybe $5. I also give as many awards to different riders
> as I
> can think of.
>
> This is not about a business. It is about BEING A HOST
> and it is MY DUES for riding the rest of the year!
> Louise Burton
> Manager of Okmulgee Cougar Prowl
> OK

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