[Bent] MARS finances

[Rich Sadler]

I agree, let's get the League of American Bicyclists insurance back, & 
get up to date with Warren.
Rich Sadler
Carole & Dick Ludwig wrote:
> *Subject:* [Bent] MARS finances
>  
> My 2 cents on finances:
>  
> I think we should use the money to keep the website/email active.
> We may have had a free ride for a while but it's unlikely that will 
> continue forever.
> I also think that we should keep up the insurance.
> If memory serves it was about $50 a year. (I was unaware that the 
> insurance was no longer in place.)
>  
> Steve could you check to see if it is still available and at what cost 
> and whether MARS still qualifies?
>  
> I know we don't do a lot of rides but I'm sure whoever is leading a 
> ride would feel more comfortable if there was insurance in place.
> Rich has led the majority of rides lately- What's your feeling about 
> insurance?
>  
> The Murphy Factor:
> The moment we get rid of the money we'll wish we had it for some need 
> we don't envision right now.
>  
> IMO if we get rid of the money we're saying MARS is no longer a viable 
> club :-(
>  
> Like I said just my 2 cents, at today's exchange rate worth about a 
> penny :-)
>  
> Dick
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>     Shelly asked about our finances. The MARS treasury still has about
>     $2100 - money left over from about 5 years ago when we used to
>     collect dues ($10/person) and had a few expenses. Since then,
>     there hasn't been any financial activity - we haven't collected
>     dues, our insurance policy lapsed, and our website is dormant.
>      
>     Any suggestions what to do with the money?
>     Shelly, are you still the president of MARS?
>      
>     Steve Friedlander
>     MARS Treasurer (as far as I know)
>      
>      
>     Shelly
>     PS; how are our finances?
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