SVMBA News - December 2007

2007.12.31 - I trust everyone had a safe and happy holiday. I wanted to throw some dates out there and try to put together our Annual board meeting. The January meeting, as you all know, is important in the sense that we discuss what successes (or non successes) we had in the previous year. Also, more importantly, what we can do to keep the club progressing in 2008. For me, 2007 was a good year and we had many new members come on. That was my wish for 2007 and I believe we did well.

Also, I would like to schedule a trailwork day for Saturday, January 13th. I'd like to groom the new extension of 'Crooked Stick'. I've seen some interest from new members who are eager to build some trail.

Thanks and Happy New Year,

Scott

2007.12.21 - It's nearing the end of the year and that means your Treasurer (i.e. Me) is working overtime to make sure all contributions are deposited and accounted for. The IRS allows us to provide a tax receipt to all contributors minus anything you received in return (i.e. FREE STUFF). It is extremely important that we get this information correct if we were to receive an audit by the IRS. Our 501(c)3 status is very important, for obvious reasons.

So . . . I need YOUR help ! ! !

Two new pages have been added to our website that I would really appreciate you taking a look at. http://www.svmba.org/current%20members.htm

If any of the columns to the left of your name are in orange, it means one of two things.

#1: We either know or don't know what you want in terms of stickers and free gifts; and

#2: We either have or have not delivered your items to you.

This is the most accurate information we have on file at this time. Please help me by verifying that the information pertaining to you is correct. The second page we've added is to be used by the general public to identify YOU as a monetary contributor to SVMBA. Please note that a future page will be added to recognize member's volunteer efforts at trailwork and race events. Those contributions are also greatly appreciated and will be recognized.

For now check out the member list via the following link . . .

http://www.svmba.org/member%20recognition.htm

It should be noted that SVMBA has a total of 61 members. In 2007, 23 new members joined SVMBA. To everyone who has encouraged a new member to join this year . . . THANK YOU ! ! !

Thanks everyone,

Chris Tompkins

Secretary - Treasurer

SVMBA

2007.12.19 - Merry Christmas! We will be giving our Christmas bike away this coming Saturday, December 22nd at 1:00 at Anglers Park. The lucky 14 year old's name is Bradley and his mother is ecstatic and humbled by our generosity. We were able to purchase a Raleigh hardtail mountain bike from O.F. Newman for a reasonable price. So far we have raised $120 for the bike so thanks goes out to everyone who has donated so far. Another $140 dollars will pay for the bike without having to extract any money from the club account. If we don't meet that quota that's quite alright because your membership dues are represented in a positive way when giving this time of year to someone less fortunate. I've contacted someone from the Danville Register and Bee about possibly doing a small story on the donation. Haven't heard back yet but that would be nice P.R. for the club and everyone involved in making Bradley's Christmas one to remember!

I thought that after we present the bike to Bradley we could have a Holiday Club Ride!! Anyone interested in joining me it would be shortly after presenting the bike and we could ride for a couple hours after give or take. Next year we hope to promote the bike giveaway a little sooner than this year and hope to give 3-5 bikes away and really trump it up!! We believe getting kids on bikes secures the future of our sport and more importantly gets kids from behind the video games and t.v. and out into our world of cycling and fitness. A win win situation!!

I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season! Please try and make it out to the bike giveaway on Saturday if you don't already have plans.

Thank you,

Scott Buckner -president SVMBA-

2007.12.14 - Well, it's that time of year again. A time of giving and a time for cheer! I thought that it would be a good gesture if SVMBA donated a mountain bike to a less fortunate kid during this holiday season. I called Habitat for Humanity yesterday and was able to get it all set up. They were able to determine who would need the bike the most out of the kids in the community. There is a 14 year old boy who wants a bike for Christmas but his mother isn't able to afford it this year so that's where we come in. Anyway, if you would like to donate to the bike giveaway you can either send a check to my address: Scott Buckner (SVMBA)/ 455 Woodlawn Dr./ Danville, Va. 24541. Make sure that you write the check out to SVMBA. Or, you could drop it off at Hams next week on Tues., Wed., or Thursday after 5:00. If we don't raise enough through donations we will use funds out of the club account to meet the cost of the bike.

We will be purchasing the bike through O.F. Newman. I will actually pick up the bike towards the end of next week so if anyone is interested in donating let's try and get it in before next Friday, Dec. 21st.

Thanks and God Bless,

Scott Buckner -president SVMBA-

2007.12.14 - Just wanted to pass along the news that our website has a refreshed new look. We want to say thanks to Chris Wiles for our initial website up and now Chris Tompkins is taking on the job of adding additional content.