That is why I suggested the meeting!
On Nov 8, 2010, at 9:39, Smith Doss <[email protected]> wrote: > Hold on here ... the questions Donna is asking are valid questions. A > decision was made to change the Gyro group to be the Gyro Club and to start > Gyro Race team. Now that the steps have started for this transformatioin, > there are questions about what is the driving force behind the Group changing > to a Club. I agree the $$$ is a small amount and that most all of us can > afford the cost, but now the relationship has changed from a group people > interested in the same activity to "soliciting" of funds. > > Maybe I've missed some of the emails, but I've not seen the reason for the > change from a Group to Club. > > In my opinion, if some of the reason and rational where stated why the > change is wanted or needed would help explain a lot of the questions. And > description what the funds will be used for and how it will be distributed? > > Smith > > -- > > Smith Doss and Claude Monnier > > Personal Web Page http://WeTandem.dnsalias.org/ > > > > > On 11/8/2010 08:33, [email protected] wrote: >> Donna >> >> Once we get all 600 members to pay their $20.00 membership fee Tony and I >> were planning on taking the wives on a biking trip through Europe, so >> everyone be sure to get your money in ASAP!!!! >> >> Gyros with all seriousness >> >> As Tony stated we only received the few volunteers for the positions that we >> were trying to fill, so those few people were appointed to those positions. >> And as far as what the money will be going toward well lets see: >> 1. To help fund our charity event next year (food& drinks at rest stops, >> port a-potties, etc.) >> 2. To help fund us a social event next year. >> 3. Possibly absorb a small portion of the cost of jerseys and bibs. >> 4. Cover the cost of membership cards. >> 5. And what ever else the club would like to organize for next year. >> >> If you have any other concerns or questions about where the money will be >> going please send myself and Tony an e-mail and not the entire group and we >> will be happy to answer your questions. And be sure to get your money in >> ASAP I need to book our Europe vacation SOON!!!! >> >> Bert >> >> >> ---- DonnaWebster<[email protected]> wrote: >>> Just a few thoughts . . >>> >>> Any of the clubs that I have been involved with in the past the >>> "officers" were chosen through an election process and not appointed. >>> I didn't realize that when you were asking for help that you were >>> actually appointing officers. >>> >>> Who will be handling the accounting for the club? With so many members >>> this is a large amount of money coming in and like any club the >>> members need to have an acounting of how the monies are spent . . . >>> >>> call me crazy...anyone else asking themselves any of these questions? >>> >>> On Oct 29, 8:21 am, "Roger Lias"<[email protected]> wrote: >>>> Thanks for the update Tony. Exciting times. >>>> >>>> While I haven't yet made it out on a group ride, it's very apparent that >>>> Gyros is an active and enthusiastic club! I'm looking forward to >>>> signing-up for next year; getting to know everyone and working on some >>>> endurance over the winter so that you don't "drop me like a red headed >>>> stepchild" when I make it out! >>>> >>>> Roger >>>> >>>> Roger Lias. Ph.D. >>>> President >>>> Eden Biodesign, Inc. >>>> 2530 Meridian Parkway, Suite 300 >>>> Durham, NC 27713 >>>> >>>> Switchboard: (919) 806-4949 >>>> Direct: (919) 806-4231 >>>> Cell: (919) 349-2770 >>>> >>>> ________________________________ >>>> >>>> From: [email protected] on behalf of Tony >>>> Sent: Thu 28-Oct-10 8:58 PM >>>> To: [email protected] >>>> Cc: [email protected] >>>> Subject: [Gyros: 16734] IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL GYROS1 >>>> >>>> Gyrosians, >>>> >>>> Well, we have taken another step forward in our short history as a club. >>>> Some might consider 2 steps but, whichever way you view it, there are some >>>> major changes on the way that I would like to share with you. >>>> >>>> As you may or may not know, there are over 600 members on our Gyro >>>> googlegroup. I would have never thought, 6 years ago, that I would be >>>> here telling you that. From our humble beginnings with the "Original 7" >>>> to our current state of membership has been an unbelievable journey. For >>>> those of you who are wondering, there are still some of the Original 7 >>>> still with us today. Aside from myself, that would also include Bert, his >>>> wife Lee and Gary Rohlke. The others have relocated and one founder >>>> passed away from an unfortunate accident just last year - our dear friend, >>>> Steve Dickson. >>>> >>>> So, let me give you a brief summary of all that will transpire within the >>>> next few months. >>>> First of all, because this has become larger than what 1 or 2 people can >>>> possibly handle, we have volunteers who have stepped up to the role of >>>> club officers. In doing so, the burden has been taken off my shoulders in >>>> many aspects of running the club. >>>> >>>> I would now like to introduce you to your new officers: >>>> >>>> Tony Santalucia, President, Gyros Cycling Club/Gyros Race Team Email: >>>> [email protected] >>>> >>>> Bert Sellers, Vice President, Gyros Cycling Club and Captain, Gyros Race >>>> Team Email: [email protected] >>>> >>>> Ed Hirsch, Secretary, Gyros Cycling Club >>>> Email: [email protected] >>>> >>>> Eric Rakoske, Membership Director, Gyros Cycling Club >>>> Email: [email protected] >>>> >>>> Derek Bateson, Events Coordinator, Gyros Cycling Club/Gyros Race Team >>>> Email: [email protected] >>>> >>>> I have included their emails so that all questions can be directed to the >>>> appropriate person. Please meet them, congratulate them and, above all, >>>> support them. What they are about to take on is very time consuming and >>>> showing your appreciation will go a long way. Trust me on that one! >>>> >>>> Secondly, Eric Rakoske, our Membership Director, will send out a message >>>> regarding our plan for 2011. This plan will include putting in place >>>> membership dues. It has been put off long enough. The dues will be a >>>> nominal fee and I would hope that all of you who have enjoyed riding with >>>> us over the years will also support us. In doing so, members will enjoy >>>> the benefits of membership through specials and discounts offered by our >>>> sponsors and friends. Please patronize them. Without them, we would not >>>> be where we are today. (Membership cards are in production). >>>> >>>> Look for new website changes to be hitting in the next couple of months. >>>> The goal will be to get people to use the website more often. Our Race >>>> Team is now on Facebook too so check them out. Search - GYROS RACE TEAM. >>>> As the racing season goes full swing next year, the site will be >>>> continually updated with pictures and results. Spread the word. >>>> REMEMBER, the more visibility and awareness we get, both as a club and as >>>> a race team, the more our membership will grow. >>>> >>>> Thirdly, and this one is very important. Beginning February 1st 2011, we >>>> are wiping the googlegroup "clean". No longer will you be able to view >>>> and post to the group without becoming a member. This too has been put >>>> off long enough. Become a member and you'll know exactly what the club >>>> is up too and this will be very important because this leads me to the >>>> next item I want to discuss. >>>> >>>> On Saturday, June 11th, 2011, the Gyros will be hosting our first charity >>>> ride. Although very preliminary, this will NOT be a register fee ride. >>>> It will be a DONATION ride only. All proceeds will benefit the Lance >>>> Armstrong Foundation - LIVESTRONG. We have chosen a ride to help the >>>> fight against cancer because of the proliferation of this disease. So >>>> many of us have been stricken with this disease and so have many of our >>>> friends and family members. We will need everyone's help in making this a >>>> success. The name of this ride will be "Velo4Yellow". Derek Bateson (The >>>> Paddy), our Events Coordinator, will keep everyone posted on our plans as >>>> we get closer to June 11th and details are finalized. Mark your calendars >>>> now! >>>> >>>> We are taking some huge leaps in making the Gyros the best cycling club in >>>> Central North Carolina. Now, with our new Race Team, a charity ride, and >>>> other venues that we are working on such as a club sponsored Time Trial >>>> Series, we will continue on that path. >>>> >>>> As a side note, I personally would like to thank all the ride leaders this >>>> past year. You have helped make everything possible. >>>> >>>> Thanks to all and let's have a wonderful off-season whether it be riding, >>>> running, hitting the gym, crosstraining or just lying on the couch >>>> watching tv and sucking down potato chips and ice cream for the next 4 >>>> months, (only kidding on the last one), be safe and PLEASE do not heistate >>>> to ask any questions. That's what we are all here for. >>>> >>>> 2011 is going to be a great year for cycling and for the club. I hope you >>>> will feel the same. >>>> >>>> See you on the road. >>>> >>>> Best Regards, >>>> Tony Santalucia >>>> President >>>> Gyros Clycing Club >>>> Gyros Racing Team >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. >>>> To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] >>>> To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] >>> -- >>> You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. >>> To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] >>> To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] > > -- > You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. > To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected] -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected]
