Fundraiser for new trail signs - Stay off that mud!!

[Juggernaut]

I believe the authorities have been engaged.

 

[Juggernaut]

I guess I'm really not understanding the concept here. I pay state taxes, six mile is a state owned park correct? So explain why we need a GoFundMe page? Shouldn't the state be providing signage?

There’s scores of pages covering this topic dispersed throughout the forum. Here’s the cliff notes:

Access to trails is not a protected inalienable right and of the user food chain, MTB is NOT on the top of the list.

As demonstrated many times and in many places around the country, the Powers that be will ban access if they feel pressure to do so.

So what can we do?

We can be good (in fact we are better) stewards for the trails we do have access to.

We can educate others so that they can also be good ambassadors for the MTB community.

We can grow our user group in order to have a more influential voice.

We can elect representatives who recognize the sport and the value it can add to the community.

We can support those individuals/ organizations that advocate for shared responsible usage.

 

[GHM73]

Yes, this project was initiated by @jdog with NJDEP, park and JORBA support/endorsement. I designed the signs, and am arranging the production.

 

[soulfly26]

There’s scores of pages covering this topic dispersed throughout the forum. Here’s the cliff notes:

Access to trails is not a protected inalienable right and of the user food chain, MTB is on the top of the list.

As demonstrated many times and in many places around the country, the Powers that be will ban access if they feel pressure to do so.

So what can we do?

We can be good (in fact we are better) stewards for the trails we do have access to.

We can educate others so that they can also be good ambassadors for the MTB community.

We can grow our user group in order to have a more influential voice.

We can elect representatives who recognize the sport and the value it can add to the community.

We can support those individuals/ organizations that advocate for shared responsible usage.

My point wasn't misunderstanding the topic, my point was approval from the state. You can't just go around closing parks and putting up signs if the states not in on it. Glad to hear JDog got the appropriate approval.

 

[TheGerd]

Done, and shared on the Book of Faces

 

[jdog]

I'm in, but can you just post these signs with out state/county/town approval. I'd hate to ruffle the feathers of bureaucracy
Also, did we get every org at the bottom to endorse such as the NJ DEP?

I’ve gotten official approval from the state on this format. They do not however have funds to pay for these signs.

That said, it shows great commitment within our group at large that we are making efforts to self police and educate.

 

[jdog]

I guess I'm really not understanding the concept here. I pay state taxes, six mile is a state owned park correct? So explain why we need a GoFundMe page? Shouldn't the state be providing signage?

They should be paying for signage.

They should also be paying for a full time trail crew.

For some reason, there is no money left for this type of stuff in our state.

It’s pretty disturbing

 

[MissJR]

Late to the game... but donated!

 

[ilnadi]

done and shared on FB.
ideas for left-overs:
- keep money in reserve to replace damaged signs (or make extra signs if cheaper in volume)
- make windshield cards

 

[Steve Vai]

For some reason, there is no money left for this type of stuff in our state.

It’s pretty disturbing

As someone that rides past Christie's house on a somewhat regular basis, I know where that money is going.

 

[clarkenstein]

@GHM73 - since this broke $600, are you gonna get 1099'd on this? I've never used GoFundMe, not sure how it's set up. Sorry - just thinking ahead if you end up with taxable income here. PM me so we can take it offline but you may want to set aside something if they took your SS# to set this up.

 

[JimN]

@GHM73 - since this broke $600, are you gonna get 1099'd on this? I've never used GoFundMe, not sure how it's set up. Sorry - just thinking ahead if you end up with taxable income here. PM me so we can take it offline but you may want to set aside something if they took your SS# to set this up.

This is why we can't have nice things

 

[clarkenstein]

i did a google and it looks like its just personal gifts, so no taxes in most cases. that's a win. play on.

 

[stb222]

i did a google and it looks like its just personal gifts, so no taxes in most cases. that's a win. play on.

until a certain value....

 

[thegock]

i did a google and it looks like its just personal gifts, so no taxes in most cases. that's a win. play on.

@clarkenstein

"Is there a compliance tax accountant in the house?"

 

[ekuhn]

done. I know I dropped off some 4x4s last year that should be long enough for posts. Let me know when they come in and we'll install em.

 

[Patrick]

I was going to call the phone number, but figured I'd ask first.

Is the design set? Could add a QR code.

 

[Magic]

Since the GoFundMe is now almost double, can we also invest in some game cameras and start a public shaming website?

 

[Mathers]

Done. The least i can do for the good times!

 

[MissJR]

Since the GoFundMe is now almost double, can we also invest in some game cameras and start a public shaming website?

some of the extra money should go to buying supplies to fix the trails... like wood for the bridges and tools (or at least tool rentals)