Membership
In 2016, Bike Mansfield became a registered non-profit corporation in Connecticut and in January 2017, the organization received approval as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization from the Internal Revenue Service. This designation enables us to raise funds within the community through tax deductible donations — a benefit to all that will enable us to grow. In our first year of existence personal contributions from members and directors have covered more than $600 in filing fees and expenses.
While Bike Mansfield is an all-volunteer organization, we need support to cover ongoing costs associated with running the organization and for helping to maintain the high level of bicycle friendliness the Town’s 2017 designation as a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists recognizes. Our current advocacy activities include mapping the Town bike routes and points of interest and helping to start a bike education program in the 4th grades of the Mansfield schools. Donations over and above your annual membership fee are most welcome to further these causes (and are fully tax deductible).
What’s in it for you?
Please join us in representing the interests of bicycle enthusiasts for as little as $15 per year. This is one small investment that will have a big impact on the quality of life and health of our community. Read about the membership structure below and join us now!
| Annual Membership (After you click the Join/Renew button you will have the option of paying either with a PayPal account or any credit card.) |
Membership Structure
Individual Member (Fee $15 per year)
- Entitled to attend regular, monthly and special meetings of Bike Mansfield
- Receive electronic notifications and minutes of meetings
- Participation in select Bike Mansfield activities
- Receive a window sticker for display
Business/Organization Member (Fee $30 per year)
- Entitled to attend regular, monthly and special meetings of Bike Mansfield
- Receive electronic notifications and the minutes of meetings
- Have your business listed on the Mansfield Bike Routes and Points of Interest folding map
- Participation in select Bike Mansfield activities
- Receive a window sticker for display indicating the business or organization is a Business/Organization Member of Bike Mansfield
- Inclusion on list of Business/Organization Members featured on Bike Mansfield website, in newsletters, minutes and other Bike Mansfield publications or displays
Membership Term
Memberships shall be annual, expiring and renewing on the 1st of January each year.