Dear Virginia Cyclist:
Member support and engagement is key to the success of the Virginia Bicycling Federation (VBF) as a non-profit advocacy and education organization working for a more bicycling-friendly Virginia for riders of all ages, abilities, and preferences.
As a result of our collective efforts, the League of American Bicyclists currently ranks Virginia as our nation’s 7th most “Bicycle Friendly State” (and #1 out of 13 southeastern U.S. states).
As VBF prepares for an exciting year of new opportunities and successes in 2024, we invite you to join (or rejoin) VBF with our latest discounted membership offer: Now through December 31, receive a 50% discount on your first year of VBF membership at any membership category. VBF welcomes support from individuals, families, businesses, sponsors, patrons, and all bicycling-related organizations.
VBF’s present focus includes:
- Achieving legislative progress during the Virginia General Assembly’s 60-day 2024 legislative session (January 10-March 9), by instigating bills for better bicycling laws, actively supporting other traffic-safety legislation, and winning increased state funding for bikeways, trails, and road-safety retrofits.
- Cooperating with the new State Trails Office, within the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), to influence the development of Virginia’s first Statewide Trails Plan and State Trails Information Clearinghouse in 2024, advancing a connected statewide network of long-distance multiuse trails.
- Promoting improvements in the planned update of VDOT’s 2011 State Bicycle Policy Plan.
- Collaborating with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to better educate new and existing motorists on how to safely share the road with people riding bicycles.
- Leading Virginia’s delegation at the National Bike Summit, March 19-21 in Washington DC, by, once again, arranging and attending face-to-face meetings on Capitol Hill to discuss federal bike-related legislation and appropriations and to foster on-going relationships with key congressional staff.
As a VBF member, you will:
- Receive notices, updates, and action alerts on pending legislation, policy development, and other opportunities being championed or offered by VBF and/or our many statewide, regional, or local partners.
- Be invited to participate in the annual election of the VBF Board of Directors and to serve on the VBF Board and its active committees.
- Contribute financially to the success of our ongoing advocacy and outreach initiatives that are achieving a more bicycling-friendly Virginia for everyone.
Because the depth and diversity of VBF’s grassroots support is so critical to the success of our mission, we are offering a special 50% discount through the end of 2023 on the first year of any category of VBF membership.
To obtain your 50% discount instantly, click on the link below for your desired membership category:
- Individuals (includes business owners), regularly $30/year–discounted to $15 for your first year!
- Family or Business, regularly $45/year–discounted to $22.50 for your first year!
- Sponsor, regularly $100/year–discounted to $50 for your first year!
- Patron, regularly $250/year–discounted to $125 for your first year!
- Very Small Organization (<25 members), regularly $30/year–discounted to $15 for your first year!
- Small Organization (25-99 members), regularly $50/year–discounted to $25 for your first year!
- Mid-Sized Organization (100-299 members), regularly $100/year–discounted to $50 for your first year!
- Large Organization (300-999 members), regularly $150/year–discounted to $75 for your first year!
- Very Large Organization (>1000 members), regularly $200/year–discounted to $100 for your first year!
Alternatively, go to VBF’s membership page and select your desired membership category. On the subsequent “MEMBER INFORMATION” page, which displays a membership price, click on the blue “Enter Discount Code” hyperlink, enter the discount code “YearEnd2023” in the resulting discount code box, click on “APPLY DISCOUNT”, and the discounted membership price will appear. Then, supply your member information in the section below and click on “PROCEED TO PAYMENT” at the bottom of the page.
If you would prefer to make a one-time or recurring monetary donation to VBF without becoming a member, you may do so at our PayPal donation page.
In addition–as an alternative to payment via credit card–dues and/or donations may be paid via personal check mailed to Virginia Bicycling Federation, PO Box 7282, Richmond, VA 23221. Please include a note with (or on) your check, stating your email address and membership type (if any) and whether it’s a dues payment or a special donation.
On behalf of the VBF Board, I sincerely wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season and a productive and healthy new year.
Brantley,
Brantley Tyndall
President, Virginia Bicycling Federation
Cell: (804) 625-8126
P.S. After joining VBF, please encourage other Virginia bike riders to follow your example.
NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS: Your gift is very much appreciated and is deductible for federal income tax purposes. The Virginia Bicycling Federation’s financial statement for the most recent fiscal year is available upon request from the Virginia Division of Consumer Affairs, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 1163, Richmond VA 23218; 1-804-786-1343. REGISTRATION WITH A STATE AGENCY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THAT STATE.
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