[Bent] MARS finances

[Sfriedlander2 at aol.com]

Bikers from MARS:
 
It looks like my e-mail about MARS finances triggered a flurry of replies  
and suggestions. Based on your input, I propose the following:
 
1. I will look into renewing our insurance policy, which was obtained  
through the LAB (League of American Bicyclists). This will also involve renewing 
 our LAB membership. Total cost should be under $100 per year. 
 
2. I would also like to update the MARS flyer that's on our website and  
give copies of it to the local bent shop, Economy Bikes in Hamilton, NJ (the  
areas largest recumbent dealer). Copies could also be given to other shops 
that  occasionally sell recumbents. Andy, could you send me the file (word  
document?) for the flyer so I can do some editing? 
 
3. The website needs to be updated. I thought Joao was going to do it???  
For one thing, my address and e-mail, which appear in the "About" and 
"Members"  sections of the website should be updated to:
    24 Weyburne Rd.
    Hamilton, NJ 08690
    _sfriedlander2 at aol.com_ (mailto:sfriedlander2 at aol.com) 
 
Steve Friedlander
 
 
 
 
In a message dated 12/4/2009 7:10:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
richsadler at comcast.net writes:

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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>   
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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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