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 continuing club
members (members who race
for LGBRC in the ensuing year) who meet
eligibility requirements including volunteering
for club events and
wear an up to date complete
LGBRC kit (jersey and shorts) while
racing. The 2008 season for both programs
runs from December 1, 2007 to November
30, 2008 and all racing disciplines (road,
track, cross, mountain) are eligible.
To participate in the Race Rewards
program, simply
record your race results on the LGBRC website.
Instructions are provided there. A password, which
can be obtained from webmaster Aldene
Gordon or myself,
is required to enter results. All results must
be entered by December 1, 2007. 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. 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.
-Jon
Erskine
