In addition to the things Bert listed it was my understanding someone has been paying the expenses associated with maintaining the website. So I would assume the dues will be used offset those costs.
Courtney On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 9:45 AM, Shane Bowers <[email protected]> wrote: > 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] > -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. 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