Bike Gallery supporting PUMP club
Submitted by MSHguy on Wed, 08/06/2008 - 6:56am.
As has recently been announced the Bike Gallery is going to be supporting PUMP and other bicycle advocacy groups in a more direct manner. Clubs that demonstrate that they have at least two programs in the area of safety education, support new cyclists, advocate for facilities, or encourage children to ride will be eligible to receive a grant of up to $1000 per year. This is actually very good for PUMP as we try to build the club. So, can you think of how we could use a grant of $1000? Let the Board know! Here is the text from a letter received from Barb Grover at the Bike Gallery corporate office. (I have edited two minor areas). Dave
June 27, 2008 Dear Shane and PUMP Members, Bike Gallery's numerous sponsorship programs have always aimed to support the local cycling community; however, with the recent completion of a strategic analysis of these programs, we have identified the need to improve our focus in terms of who we sponsor and how. Together with your valuable insight, we have crafted a new sponsorship philosophy that we feel better supports the efforts that align with our company values and advance our cycling community as a whole. As a result of our more focused strategy, we have created Bike Gallery's Bike Club Grant. Through this program, we are offering the opportunity for a yearly grant to local clubs whose activities reflect our own core values. A club may apply and receive up to $1,000 per year by demonstrating that it meets two or more of our criteria. More specific terms are available on request, but the basic criteria considered when awarding a grant are the club's involvement in:- Providing bicycle safety education to members or through outreach to the public
- Supporting and encouraging new cyclists to start riding / keep riding
- Advocating for bicyclists’ rights / facilities
- Encouraging children through programs / child-friendly events
