In April, Trailnet will start sending membership renewal reminders by email instead of snail mail. For those members who have shared their email with Trailnet, the first reminder will be sent to you just prior to the month of expiration. The notification will include a link to Trailnet’s renewal webpage for easy payment. Second reminders will also be sent via e-mail.
“This new procedure is in response to requests from our members to make it easier and quicker to renew,” says Carol Schmidt, Membership Manager. “It will save paper, postage, and renewal processing time. This procedure is in line with the national trend of online membership donations to nonprofits.”
For members who have not provided an email address or have opted out of Trailnet’s email system, renewal letters will be mailed. Trailnet uses the secure PayPal website to process online donations. A PayPal account is not required to make a membership payment., Members can also mail in checks or call Carol directly to pay via credit card.
Ralph Pfremmer, Executive Director, adds: “ We believe this new system will streamline the process. Membership donations provide vital funds to enhance our vision to make walking and biking a way of life in St. Louis.”
If you have any questions, comments, or need to update your email address contact Carol at 314.436.1324 x103 or carol@trailnet.org.
Trailnet Launches Business Membership Program
Trailnet has launched a new Business Membership Program offering businesses the opportunity to support positive change in their community. The investment Trailnet receives from its business members will lead to innovative partnerships focused on making walking and biking a way of life in the St. Louis region.
Executive Director Ralph Pfremmer says: “In a perfect world, collaboration is abundant, everyone is included and transparency is the standard. The Trailnet Business Member understands that together we can foster a quality of life that supports a prosperous, healthy region.”
Did you know…
“People who bike to businesses tend to spend more per month than those who drive there.”
-Protected Bike Lanes Mean Businesses
“Cites that invest in biking infrastructure are going to win.”
-Jeff Judge, General Manager of Signal Engage in Chicago
“Roadway projects that include walking and biking infrastructure create more jobs every $1 million spent”
-Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure: A National Study of Employment Impacts (2011)
“Higher levels of walkability are often directly linked to higher home values.”
-Walking the Walk: How Walkability Raises Housing Values in U.S. Cities
The Business Membership Program offers several levels of support. Each level receives a broad range of benefits to engage the company and its employees in Trailnet’s mission and programs and provides ongoing recognition of the business and its collaboration with Trailnet.
To view the Business Membership levels and benefits, see the Program Description.
To discuss the program further, to join, or to nominate your company as a potential business member, please contact Kay Barnes, Development Director – 314.436.4324 x104 or kbarnes@trailnet.org.
#GivingTuesday, #GivingTrailnet
[wpch_thermometer id=”4746″ position=”right”] Thanks to all who stepped up to the challenge and donated to Trailnet on #GivingTuesday . Your generosity will help to support Trailnet’s continued work in promoting healthy, active and vibrant communities throughout the St. Louis region. We know that you had many choices of worthy community organizations in which to invest and we greatly appreciate that you chose Trailnet.
Enjoy this unique creation, custom art print by a artist/fisherman from the Bahamas. Take a casting class and head to the water’s edge with your pole and new artistic fishing lures for a relaxing day of fishing.
Let Christine capture the perfect pose of your favorite animal companion. The purchaser is entitle to a one-hour photo session at your home or St. Louis area park and one 8×10 of your favorite doggie, horse, and/or human!
Progressive dinner hosted by three Trailnet members, all residents of The Chase Park Plaza. Enjoy wonderful food and wonderful views overlooking the City and Forest Park. This is an unique opportunity to get a Taste of the Chase!
Donated by: Bradley Minton, Carol Weisman, and John Russell
All Fired Up
Use this lovely blown glass paperweight by Rachel McCalla as the inspiration to take a glass blowing class at Third Degree Glass Factory. Third degree is the St. Louis’ only open-access glass glassblowing studio.
Take your energy and your partner to the dance floor. This certificate will motivate you to get up and dance whatever your skill level. The club has provided dance lessons for more than 20 years, offering classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced dancers.
Stevie Morrison was featured in American Cyclist Magazine this summer, highlighting her bicycle themed artwork. Based in Lexington, KY, she is gaining acclaim for her work. This is a piece from her 2014 “Soaked in Sheep” series of linoleum cuts.
Bicycle-themed t-shirts are a great way to show your love for all things two-wheeled. You can never have too many. Plus, who can pass up on this vintage Trailnet cap?
Donated by: Kay Barnes
Cups o’ Caffeine
Start your day by brewing a fantastic cup of coffee using Mississippi Mud small batch roasted coffee. Sip your java in style with handmade mugs created by Timothy Smith, local pottery artist.
Local artist Tricia Coyle transforms images of local favorite places into wearable art.
Donated by: Pat Talley
GiveSTL Day is May 6th
Thanks to the Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation, Tuesday, May 6 will be the biggest giving day in St. Louis history . . . and with your help, Trailnet will benefit.
Donate to Trailnet during this 24 hour initiative and help raise critical funds so we can continue to . . .
* Improve quality of life and safety by making walking, biking, and taking public transit an easy choice
* Encourage healthy habits and increase economic vibrancy for generations to come
* Help put St. Louis on the list of most livable U.S. cities
Double your donation . . .
* During power hours (8:00 and 10:00 a.m., noon, 2:00, 5:00, and 8:00 p.m.) corporate sponsors will match gifts up to $500 on the first $10,000 raised
* Donate early in the hour for the best chance to double your gift
Prizes for YOU and Trailnet . . .
* Each hour donors will qualify for a drawing for Cardinals tickets
* Each hour we receive a donation, we qualify for a drawing for an additional $500
Share and show you care . . .
* Forward this eBlast
* Share Facebook posts and Tweets
Support Trailnet and the entire St. Louis region by making a gift on May 6 . . .
* Click below, after 12:00 midnight
giveSTLday donations go directly to Trailnet, funding our mission to lead in fostering healthy, active and vibrant communities where walking, bicycling and the use of public transit are a way of life. Your gift will be completely tax deductible and you will receive an acknowledgement directly after you give online.
