Fundraiser, memberships and donations
We’re super excited the launch of our new website vanislandbikepack.com as a one stop shop for all information for VIBC bikepacking events. Here you can learn more about the board of directors, review our mission, constitution and bylaws, stay up to date about upcoming events, and support us in hosting affordable and accessible events.
Over the last few years, many people have always how they can support the VIBC. Obviously, the best way of supporting us is to continue coming out to events; this collective wouldn’t be as successful as it has been without all the amazing people that show up to every event!
But now that we have incorporated as a society, we are also in a better position to raise revenue to further our efforts, to cover operational costs so we can continue to keep the price of events low, and to have a large enough float at the start of each year to book sites for events.
There are a few fun ways to support us:
Become a Voting Member
Consider purchasing an annual membership for $20. A membership is not required to join an event, rather it allows you to be a “voting member” to have a say in the future of the VIBC by voting in our AGM or running for a position on the board of directors. It’s a fun way to support us and annual members will also have access to fun perks, such as discounts from cool local companies, for example a 10% discount on custom handmade bikepacking bags from Field and Forest.
Join the Spoke Club
We are officially launching our first limited edition fundraiser: the Spoke Club. It’s limited to a run of 40. For $100, you get a wicked VIBC hat, a custom holographic spoke card with your name and number, a voting membership (see above), 10% off at Robinson’s Outdoor Store and other fun goodies such as stickers and a shout out on our website. The hats are super cool, are SPF 50 to keep your dome cool, and come in four colourways! Note that we will try and give you your preference for a colour, but can’t guarantee it.
Make a One Time Donation
On the site you can make a one time donation of your choice. Better yet, in order to avoid credit card fees, feel free to just send an e-transfer to us ride@vanislandbikepack.com. Note that we are not a registered charity so there are no tax benefits for donating.
Newsletter re-subscribe
I’ve you’ve signed up to our newsletter through the Google form in the last couple of weeks, please use our website to re-subscribe. We’ve switched platforms. While we were working on things in the background last month we weren’t able to capture new sign-ups.
We have a few more things planned for the next few months to raise funds, but for now we’re super grateful for all your support.
Hopefully we see you this year at an event!