We're launching the GFR Pledge Program. The Grass Roots Freedom Ride is offering a Pledge Program for all State and Local FairTax Groups to raise funds. Not only can your group raise needed funds, our Pledge Program offers a way to introduce FairTax to your community in a low key manner! The cost of an event and materials may be prohibitive. With this program, every individual in your group can introduce FairTax and collect funds at work, school, other events and meetings... any where there are people!
Our program is set up like a walkathon. We'll send you a sign up sheet and information on the Grass Roots Freedom Ride to distribute in your community. Pledges vary with each ride depending on distance and amount pledged per mile. No matter where the ride is taking place, your group can raise funds for that event. Here's how it works -
1. Sign up for the Pledge Program at
www.grassrootsfreedomride.com/pledgeprogram and choose a specific ride your group wants to sponsor.
2. You'll receive an electronic sign up sheet and information to distribute.
3. As you collect pledges, enter them at
http://www.grassrootsfreedomride.com/grassrootsfreedomridepledges
4. Collect cash and check pledges - most donors will pay when they pledge. Send checks to : Russell Sockwell, NC FairTax, PO Box 669, McLeansville, NC 27301 Direct credit card and Paypal pledgers to
www.grassrootsfreedomride.com to complete their pledge.
5. We'll send out a thank you letter for you when the pledge is received.
6. 2 - 3 weeks after the ride, you will receive 25% of the funds you raised. We are in the process of forming a supply shop to buy materials in bulk for the best price around. If you would like to receive supplies, you can use your funds towards materials. Contact us at that time for a list of available materials and prices.
Where does the rest of your pledge money go? As explained on our website, our organization's goal is to fund the entire grass roots movement - not just at the individual local level, but nation wide. GFR funds are held in NC, but through a consortium of State Directors, these funds will go towards individual FT groups and projects that will move the entire movement forward, as well as establishing a supply center where even small groups can purchase their promotional materials at bulk prices. Your fund raising effort benefits not just your group, or your state, but the entire movement. Every FairTax supporter with vision can see the benefit of this program for everyone.
Other reasons to support GFR!
* Bike rallies are visible and audible!
* Bike rallies are fun!
* Event support -What we learn, we will pass on to you
* Help create a central supply store for FairTax materials
* Bulk prices for supplies - Make your funds go further by getting bulk pricing, even for small orders
* Fund raising without the expense of an event - even when the bike rally is in another state, you can raise local funds!
* Intrinsic community Outreach - As you ask for a pledge, you promote FairTax!
* Support for the FairTax Grass Roots Movement nationwide
* No calendars, magazines, wrapping paper, no inventory
* Receive a GFR die cast pin for your donation over $25; a FairTax die cast Pin is offered for donations over $50 (at this time, only applies to pledges collected through the Pledge Program to motivate your group and your pledgers!)
This program is subject to change based on success - we want to increase the amount that returns to your group. Let's get this launched!