Subsidies

Scouting Subsidy: Leaders that scout hikes are eligible for a gas reimbursement of 10 cents per mile driven from their house to the trail head. Send an email after scouting to Mike Gingerich the Treasurer at: mgingerich@gmail.com and specify the destination and the miles driven.

First Aid Training Subsidy: Leaders that take “reasonable” first aid training courses are eligible for 50% of the training expenses to be reimbursed. Check first with treasurer to ensure the reasonableness of the training course. Once you take the course, email a copy of your receipt to Mike Gingerich the Treasurer at: mgingerich@gmail.com.

Two-way Radio Subsidy: Leaders that purchase two-way radios are eligible for a subsidy of $50. If you have led six hikes in the past year you are eligible to apply for the $50 after you purchase your two-way radios. This will be limited to the first 10 hike leaders that apply, as $500 has been allocated for this. Just email a copy of your receipt to Mike Gingerich the Treasurer at: mgingerich@gmail.com. Please copy Ed Brimberg on the e-mail to let him know that you applied for the subsidy so that he can keep track of who has filed. Here is one on Amazon that received good ratings and is in our price range: Motorola T260 Talkabout Radio, 2 Pack

Map and Book Purchase Subsidy: Leaders that purchase maps or books related to the hikes they plan to lead are eligible for a refund of up to $20 per calendar year. The club supports up to $200 a year for these subsidies. Hike leaders request approval from the Director of Trails (currently Ed Brimberg) for specific maps and books purchases. If purchase is approved by Director of Trails, hike leaders will buy items and submit receipt to Treasurer (currently Mike Gingerich) for reimbursement and copy Director of Trails. Director of Trails will request voluntary return of maps and books if hike leader stops leading.