| CAMBr NEWS for the week of July 7, 2003 |  | ||||||
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TRAIL WORK: ** Palos/Willow Springs - Sunday, July 20 (Check the CAMBr website Bulletin Board for possible pre-workday ride information) and Deer Grove is July 27. Dress for the weather, bring workgloves, hydration and insect repellent. Starting time is 9:00am SHARP at the Staging Area. Depending on the conditions a ride usually follows the workday.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER(s)! Barry Krikau (Supporting Member); Tim Granger;
CAMBr SUPPORTING BIKE SHOP OF THE WEEK: There are only 6 shops within 100 miles of Palos! Spend your hard cash here, and tell them thanks.
This week it's -
Bicycles Etc. 6460 College Rd Lisle 60532 630-369-2453 and 567 S Route 59 Aurora 60504 630-585-9240 www.bicyclesetc-il.com
The Millers, sponsor the DORC, provide us with much needed schwag and additional support for our picnics, outings and special events.
SOME OTHER INTERESTING EVENTS: "Many people pursue endeavors to promote awareness of issues and cajole people into donating to certain causes, but few provide an opportunity for a hands-on experience of what they are supporting," says Neal Levin. "Our goal is to give people the up close and personal experience of the inhumane treatment of wildlife as well as agricultural and domesticated animals while taking in the beauty that is an inherent part of the journey. The overall goal is to promote change in the way we treat the animals and their habitat." Exposure about the issues takes on many forms during the ride. While raising awareness through their own web site (goyar2003.com), Neal and Mick have recruited several partner organizations including the Humane Society of the United States, the American Society for the Prevention of the Cruelty to Animals, the City of Chicago's Animal Care and Control Commission and the City of Chicago itself whom are not only endorsing the ride and the cause, but facilitating raising awareness about animal welfare as well. The expenses for the ride are being covered strictly through sponsorships and from the personal funds of Levin and Compisi. "We approached a number of manufacturers of top of the line equipment to support us through gear contributions which were very graciously accepted. We found many organizations very supportive of our cause. We feel that we have been outfitted with the best gear available to get us through our ride." Sponsors include Seven Cycles, Marzocchi, SRAM, Easton, GIRO, Kenda, BOB Trailers and Mountain Safety Research/Cascade Design. Higher Gear Bike Shop in Chicago has been instrumental in supporting Neal and Mick through consultation, assembly and service preparing them for the ride. Additional sponsors are welcome. People who are interested in donating money to the cause are asked to donate directly to the not-for profit Partners of their choice through the GOYAR website. . "We feel strongly about our cause and want to ensure that all donated funds go directly to our Partner organizations who each work endlessly to promote awareness of animal welfare. This way, we can ensure the greatest impact," Compisi said. Another important Partner is the Adventure Cycling Association, which developed the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route in 1998. ACA's mission is to inspire people of all ages to travel by bicycle and explore the landscape and history of America for fitness, fun and self-discovery (www.adventurecycling.org). GOYAR will also be the special guest host of the AMBC Fall Classic being produced by MavSports, September 5-7 in Breckenridge, Colorado. MavSports is Colorado's premier mountain bike event promoter. Everyone is welcome to attend. Racers or racer wannabes can register at www.mavsports.com Fun for the kids too! Neal Levin is a principal of Neal H. Levin & Associates, a Chicago-based law firm, and the CEO of the Skan Project, which finds profitable solutions for businesses choosing to embrace sustainability and the humane treatment of animals. Neal is also an adjunct professor at
DePaul University College of Law teaching Animal Law. | | ||||||