Jay Rideout
Candi,
I would not consider it unreasonable to add one-time surcharges to cover specific capital cost, especially to meet those requirements that are mandated by the State or local government. But they need to be very visible so we, the membership, know where to point the finger (you figure out which one).
Unfortunately, the insurance increases will be ongoing so I don't think OBRA will have any choice but to increase the membership fee across the board.
Jay
----- Original Message ----
From: Rick Johnson
To: cmurray@obra.org
Cc: obra
Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2007 1:17:25 PM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] 2007 OBRA Registration Donations
Candi,
You just told me all I need to know, thanks for stating the specifics of the costs OBRA is obligated to cover.
Also, since there has been no increase in membership fees for 5-10 years I think it's very reasonable to consider an increase. Looking back on all the things that have increased in cost over that period - some by tremendous amounts - I find it amazing that OBRA is even coming close to getting by on that amount. Wow!
If there is a concern over hindering participation then I'd support tiered pricing. For instance beginners, juniors, and/or students could enjoy a discount. The rest of us - with our thousands in hardware - should be very reasonably be able to afford another $5-10 a year to race it. With the majority of the membership being Masters aged I'd have a lot of trouble believing the cost of one decent lunch an undue burden.
My check is in the mail. OBRA is too good of an organization to have to beg for money.
Rick
Candi Murray wrote:
Somewhere between 5-10 years. It used to be $15
Candi
-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Johnson [mailto:RCJohnson1@attglobal.net]
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 12:49 PM
To: cmurray@obra.org
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] 2007 OBRA Registration Donations and Signmeup.com
Just out of curiosity -
How long has it been since there was an increase in the membership fee?
Rick
Candi Murray wrote:
Thanks for noticing that Todd, it was something that we had no control
over.
Speaking of the donation program. The number of people who have sent in
donations has dropped considerably.
I would really like to encourage everyone just to contribute at least $5.
We
have had some huge expenses that is really sticking it to our financial
bottom line
1. We have been required to replace our traffic signs with the new ODOT
specific ones - our cost for 60 signs is $14,000.
2. Our insurance premium went up 368 % and we were required to pay $11,000
in order for the policy to go in force for 2007.
3. Like always we have had to purchase the road and mtn bike numbers and
the total cost for that is over $20,000.
I really argued that we not increase our membership fees. I felt that it
would hinder participation. But if everyone gave $5 more then we would
raise
almost $15,000.
C
-----Original Message-----
From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of Todd.Dye@CH2M.com
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 12:30 PM
To: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: [OBRA Chat] 2007 OBRA Registration Donations and Signmeup.com
Hey OBRAland,
I noticed today that if you do the online registration through
Signmeup.com and put in an OBRA donation the processing fee goes up.
Obviously, Signmeup.com is a business and need to take their cut to
cover expenses and profit, but if you're going to make a sizable
donation to OBRA and want to see all that money go to OBRA, you might
want to do it the old fashioned way with a check/letter.
The % that Signmeup charges decreases the more you pay. Playing around
with their site I came up with the following:
$10 donation = $1.65 charge
$100 donation = $7.50 charge
$500 donation = $33.00 charge
$1000 donation = $66.00 charge
-Todd
-----Original Message-----
From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of Candi Murray
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 12:04 PM
To: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: [OBRA Chat] 2007 road numbers
We have had 624 join for 2007 so far. As you know, we will hold your
2006 number until Jan 15, after that date we will issue numbers in
numerical order according to category. This will mean that there will be
no 300 numbers available after 1/15 and very few 500 numbers. If you
want to retain your 300 or 500 series number please join asap.
Candi
Ps Happy New Year, only 46 days until the first event
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