Special Events Reimbursement Fund (SERF)
and Race Rewards Programs
The Special Events Reimbursement
Fund (SERF) and Race Rewards programs
are funds allocated by the Board of Directors
(BOD) to assist club members in meeting
their individual racing goals. The Race
Rewards program is designed to provide
partial reimbursement for every race entered.
The SERF program is targeted towards larger
out-of-district events which require travel
and overnight stays. Both programs are
open to all club
members who meet eligibility
requirements including volunteering
for club events and wear an up
to date complete LGBRC kit (jersey
and shorts) while racing. The
season for both programs runs from
December 1 to November 30 and
all racing disciplines (road, track, cross,
mountain) are eligible.
To participate in the Race Rewards program,
submit a bio (it's
mandatory), then record your race results
on the LGBRC website. Instructions are provided
there. A password, which can be obtained
from the webmaster or myself,
is required to enter results. All results
must be entered by December 1, 2012. The
final amount you are reimbursed depends on
the total budget allocated by the BOD, the
number of people participating in the program,
and the number of points you accrue during
the year. Points are awarded every time you
race (finishing a race is not a condition),
and bonuses are given for particularly good
performances. All categories are treated
the same; upper categories do not receive
preferential treatment. If you wish to record
your results on the website but do not wish
to participate in the Rewards program, please
let me know.
The SERF program can provide up to $50 per
day up to $150 per event to cover the costs
of travel, lodging and entry fees for out-of-district
events. The actual amount you receive will
depend on the total budget allocated by the
BOD and the total number of requests received
throughout the year. Qualifying events are
out-of-district races, with the exception
of in-district championship events such as
the Sattley time trial which are sufficiently
far from the Bay Area to require overnight
stays. You are encouraged to participate
in the program, and you can apply as often
as you like. To participate in the SERF program,
please send me an email at least two weeks
before the event. Describe the event, where
it is located, how much you expect it to
cost, and why you want to do the event. After
the event you must send me your receipts
and provide a race report for the newsletter.
Reimbursements are calculated in December
with the goal of distributing Race Reward
and SERF checks early the following year.