Gamehenge Tapers Co-op is a not-for-profit organization that was created to serve the Portland tapers community. The tapers community is a hobby based community that trades live recordings for personal use, never for commercial gain. The Co-op will provide the equipment required to tap these shows, which in turn supports the trade community (people who only trade these live shows). The Co-op sells recording equipment wholesale at a low overhead. It encourages active tapers to be more active by offering members heavily discounted rates. Because the organization operates as a non-profit cooperative, members will volunteer their time in order to help it succeed. The organization exists to support the trading community.
The organization will be able to pay membership dues as well as a small overhead charge to cover its costs and allow it to grow slowly. Gamehenge Tapers Co-op plans to increase their membership by at least 20% each year.
1.1 Objectives
The following objectives are set for the initial three years of operation
To establish a co-op with the primary goal of serving its members.
To increase the membership base annually by 20%
To offer Portland traders cost plus overhead deals on CD/R media, microphones CD/RWs and DAT recordsers.
To develop a sustainable co-op.
1.2 Mission
Gamehenge Tapers Co-op’ s mission is to serve the Portland tapers community. Our mission is to maintain and attract customers. This maxim will guide everything else. Our services will surpass the expectations of customers.
A recent report by the State University entitled Richmond’s Youth Sport Assessment found that 25 percent of Richmond Metro youth participated last year in organized sport, as compared to 85-90 percent in suburbs. Current estimates show that there are approximately 40,000 children living in Richmond Metro between the ages 6 and 14. Contrary the metro area, there are many options for youth sports in the suburbs. These include strong financial support and a wide variety. Urban girls are less likely to get involved in organized sports because they have not had the chance to be physically active, coach, or part of a team. They also don’t have access to ‘#8220 negative recreation (drugs, violence, or sexual activities) until a later time.
Clinical studies also show that sports and recreation programs can help youth establish lifelong, healthy, physical activity patterns. According to President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Prevention, regular physical activity can help with life-threatening illnesses, anxiety, weight control, and building and maintaining healthy bones, muscles and joints.
No matter their race, gender, income, income, or age, the children of the city’s core need to have an opportunity to succeed in education and sport. YouthSports is being created to help Richmond children have the same opportunity to play organized sports.
YouthSports was awarded a three year matching grant from the John Ford Stevenson Foundation (JFSF) to help them and their corporate partners use organized sports and exercise programs to promote healthy growth in youth.
JFSF is the largest philanthropy in America devoted to health and care. It is based in San Francisco. Its grantmaking is focused on three goals: to ensure that all Americans have access at affordable cost to basic health care; to improve care for those with chronic illnesses; and to reduce the economic, personal and social harm that substance abuse, including tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs, causes.
Schools and health care centers will host sport registration. The JFSF renewable matching grant is based on the concept that local funding sources have the clearest understanding of their communities’ needs. With the help of local partners, substantial funding will be available for the project.
Collaboration partners include:
BlueCross/BlueShield.
Mayor Linda Hargrove, City of Richmond
Parks & Recreation Department.
Richmond Unified School District.
Templex Corporation.
A.I. Kaufman and Sons.
PriceRight Supermarkets.
Avion Computers.
The Richmond Mall
Richmond Bank.
Rider Corporation
YouthSports will continue to grow its support base by securing additional funding from program sponsors.
1.1 Objectives
To increase participation in youth sports and recreation programs in the Richmond Metro area.
To increase youth access and healthy development.
1.2 Mission
YouthSports’ mission it to create a youth program in Richmond Metro that increases both the number of people who participate in sport and the healthy development of the youth.
Success keys 1.3
To promote and recruit team coaches, use the school system.
Reduce costs associated with maintenance of the field and facilities by using the school or city park system.
Supporting the City Council in providing scholarship funds for those youth who are financially disadvantaged and want to engage in sport.
Recruiting more corporate support for the sports program.
Maintaining a high rate of approval from the area’s parents and youth.
The Connecticut Motorsports Business Association (CMBA) is a non-profit trade association for motorsports businesses in Connecticut. CMBA works with businesses to increase and improve motorsports business in Connecticut.
Organization
CMBA was established in 1974 by the Connecticut Motorcycle Dealers Association. In 1992 the association expanded to allow motorcycle accessory shops full participation in the Association. The name was changed in 1995 to the Connecticut Motorsports Business Association in recognition of the other motorsports products, such as personal watercraft and ski mobiles, that our members sell and service.
Our management team consists mainly from the officers and board of directors of CMBA, who work closely together with the executive director. A professional lobbyist assists us in achieving desired outcomes and keeps us informed about legislative activity. The work will be split among committees, and the executive director may have to add staff to the Association’s management team.
Services
The CMBA offers a range of services for motorsport businesses, including the coordination and scheduling of a variety activities and events. These include monthly dinner meetings to share information, a spring bike show, the winter conference, seminars, an awards banquet and an annual Connecticut SuperRide.
In addition we provide direct services to motorsport businesses that include professional lobbyist services to represent our members with government agencies, communications in the form of a monthly newsletter and regular monthly meetings as well as special bulletins, and group benefits such as coordinating our members’ dealings with insurance companies and distributors for rates and discounts.
Among the services that are planned for the future include a group medical plan for all members, a buying plan, bringing CMBA members onto Internet for consumer sales, inter-member product distribution and permanent rider education, and the development a Connecticut Motorsport Park.
The Market
Research shows that the motorcycle market has seen a seven-year increase. This includes all types of motorcycles. Today’s retail sales make more than 3.5x the amount of money that was produced in 1983. Powersports research showed that 56% of motorsports customer turn to their local dealer for their routine service work. If they have the right tools, this creates tremendous opportunities for small businesses. Our potential members are small businesses that have limited marketing and training resources. With sales and management training, as well as marketing information or marketing aids, we can help them increase their earnings and maximize the return on their investment.
Connecticut has over 100 businesses involved in motorsports. In addition, there are potential associate members outside the state, such as manufacturers, distributors, insurance companies, and others who service and sell to our members.
Since CMBA’s goal is to bring together all interested parties in the motorsport industry, the company plans to have a broad target market with management focusing on franchised dealers, independent accessory and repair outlets, insurance companies, distributors/manufacturers, and other interested parties.
Financial Considerations
Our main strategy focuses on the growth and expansion of our membership. A large membership base generates revenue through dues, and also positions CMBA to be the true representative for Connecticut’s motorsports industry.
We want to fund growth only through cash flow. We recognize that this means we will have to grow more slowly than we might like but that no assessment of members or borrowing is necessary.
Our funding on membership and other services is expected to increase from more than $195,000 the first year to more than $263,000 the third. In the next three year, our net surplus will rise slowly but steady. Cash flow is expected to remain healthy. We will use any surplus for legislative activities or marketing activities.
1.1 Objectives
Fivety members for year one and sixty for year two
To support full-time employees and expenses, the net annual income must exceed $60,000
1.2 Mission
The Connecticut Motorsports Business Association serves as a trade organisation for motorsports business in Connecticut. The CMBA is committed to improving the motorsports industry climate in Connecticut. It is an industry representative and advocate that is well-respected.
1.3 Keys to Success
Connecticut motorsports industry trade association has been around for over 25 years.
One of the few state motorsports organisations with a paid executive director/association manager firm.
Connecticut is a small country, making it ideal for member visits and meetings.
Advocates For Legal Equal Access is an independent public interest law firm providing civil rights legal representation for Portland citizens. Advocates’ provides legal aid to those that cannot afford it and those that are not serviced through other organizations. America is litigious by nature. Attorneys are required to enforce and assert legal rights. This isn’t a problem for people who have money. However, it can be a problem for those without. Civil rights are often compromised. Advocates of Legal Equal Access will reverse the trend by offering legal help to those who could not afford it.
Advocates for Legal Equal Access was founded by Al Rand and is led by him. Al Rand will use his marketing and networking skills to increase visibility and raise donations for the organization. Advocates For Legal Equal Access will depend on law firms and corporate donations as well as pro bono contributions from other attorneys. Advocates for Legal Equal Access is funded by Al’s donation of time, money and other donations.
1.1 Objectives
These are the objectives for the first three year of operation:
To create a service-based organization whose primary goal is to exceed customer’s expectations.
To serve the Portland community with legal representation for societal members who could not otherwise afford representation.
To increase donations by 20% each year.
1.2 Mission
Advocates of Legal Equal Access’s mission is to provide legal assistance for civil rights issues to Portland’s indigent. We exist to maintain and attract customers. If we follow this maxim, all else will fall into place. Our services will meet or exceed customer expectations.
Unite for Youth provides mentoring programs for middle- and high-school youth in the Greater Claremont. Unite for Youth’s goal, is to promote positive friendships and strong interpersonal skills among youth, and to reaffirm hope for the future.
In Brief
Unite for Youth, a non-profit agency that provides mentoring programs for high school and middle school students in the Greater Claremont region, is called Unite for Youth. The program will create partnerships with local school districts, the juvenile court system, and other organizations. Unite for Youth’s mission is to create a community of young people who will foster pro-social friendships and strong interpersonal skills. They also hope to reaffirm their faith in the future. A sense of individual responsibility can only be restored through interpersonal relationships. This will allow youth to take ownership of their future and feel proud of what they have accomplished.
After repeated failures at school and the development of harmful habits, at-risk teens have lost faith that they can achieve their goals if they succeed in putting their lives back together. In order to achieve this goal, young adults must be in a nurturing, inclusive learning environment where they can give their best effort and show respect.
Unite for Youth, a program designed to help young people who are either not able to attend school or have been involved with the juvenile courts system, is an initiative. The program’s goal is to identify young people who will face a difficult transition into adulthood and provide positive support to help them avoid any pitfalls. The focus is slightly different at each level but the goal remains the same; empower the young person to make positive changes in his/her life.
Unite for Youth will primarily focus on middle school youths. The system expects that half of its students will be in middle schools within three years. This age group is especially problematic and provides the perfect opportunity for mentoring to be successful.
Unite for Youth’s mentoring programs will pair a youth with mentor for 12 months. They will then participate in weekly planned activities designed to strengthen their relationship and boost the young person’s hopefulness and confidence. Mentors will be provided with ongoing training and will report on the progress of the young person at a monthly meeting.
Unite for Youth, over time, will become a resource for young people as well as mentors and the larger community.
Why Us
Unite for Youth, a program designed to help young people who are either not able to attend school or have been involved in juvenile court. The program’s goal is to identify young people who will face a difficult transition into adulthood and provide positive support to help them avoid any pitfalls. While each level may have a different focus, the goal remains the similar: empower the young person in order to make positive improvements in his/her lives.
Expectations
Forecast
We expect to raise enough funds through ongoing donations to pay for the work we do.
Our projections project that total donations will average approximately half a billion dollars annually
Financial Highlights by Year
Finance is required
To get us going, we’re accepting a $25K grant by the city.
And regular ongoing donations which are the equivalent to our revenue line for the financials.
