25 miler non-AERCs do pay!

[PLOUGH1@ix.netcom.com (KIMBERLY PRICE)]

>? wrote:
>2. Approx. 60% of the 25 mile entries are non-AERC members.
>
Those folks should be very greatful for us paying AERC members giving 
them a place to ride their horses.
I believe we should charge a non-member fee the same as we do for the 
other rides.

Kimberly writes:
***Sorry, I don't know who wrote the above, but non-AERC members doing 
25 miles pay an extra $10 to ride, so please clarify the above 
statement. Or is this not true in all rides / regions?  Question:  Now 
that I'm a new AERC member, I shouldn't have to pay that extra $10 when 
I do an LD ride...correct?

And then,
From: "Robert J. Morris" <bobmorris@rmci.net>

 Points to consider or comment on:
> 2. Approx. 60% of the 25 mile entries are non-AERC members.
 
Here again very true. If one is not looking for national or regional
recognition or is not completely supportive of the National 
organization,what is the advantage of membership?

***To save $10 per ride and get the magazine!  

***Remember, the gripe is respect, not awards or placings for 25 
milers.  This is reflected in the "flavor" given the ride by RM.  I 
really like rides where the 25ers are encouraged to asked questions, 
etc.  I've been to rides where they are basically ignored and this 
gives a new comer a totally different impression than the other.  Take 
the time to emphasize LDs are for conditioning, training, learning, and 
introduction to distance.  I bet fewer people will overrun their horses 
or gripe about not having top ten placings etc (I hope!).  And 
Bob...its been too long since you were green and shy cause you probably 
NEVER were! <g> But this first impression could change the way you view 
this sport for the rest of your life.

**** ONE more Question:  When you join AERC are they suppose to send 
you a card and a number?

Kimberly (&Mystery the Morab..."I know some top ten arabs...sometimes I 
pass them too...just not at a ride!")
Pt.Reyes