2008 DFAC Core Group Rider Disclosure

 Who and What is Divas For A Cure "DFAC"?

Divas For A Cure "DFAC" is a non-profit public benefit corporation established in 2005 to promote Breast Cancer Awareness and to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research.

• DFAC is a California Corporation and is not a motorcycle club.
• DFAC is a qualified 501(c)3 and carries all required and necessary licenses and insurances as a California Corporation
• DFAC is governed and acts under the direction of a five member Board of Directors

 Who are the Core Group of riders?

• The Core Group of Riders are the Sponsored Riders/Participants, Road Captain and the Chase Vehicle Driver, who commit to the entire DFAC Motorcycle Run.

• Core Group Rider, Road Captain, Tailgunner & Chase Vehicle Driver:
  (By Invitation and/or Nomination, along with a Letter of Commitment and a Required Deposit of $350 - Potential Core Group Riders must submit a letter or email of interest). DFAC reserves the right to refuse rider participation to any rider and to dismiss any rider/participant who fails to adhere to the explicit instructions of the DFAC Organizers and the Road Captain. The established Rules of the Road will be enforced by the Road Captain.
• Each Core Group Rider will be screened. Core Group Riders will maintain the Official Published Route & Itinerary and will share hotel accommodations.
  • Total Required Registration Fees: $1,350.00
    • $350 - Core Group Rider Registration Only
    • $1,000 - Core Group Rider's Required Tax Deductible Contribution (Can be raised on Pledge Page or Lump Sum Donation)
• Core Group Rider must commit to ride the entire route:
  • (TRAVEL FROM NEW JERSEY TO ATLANTA, GEORGIA TO LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, TO COLUMBUS, OHIO TO MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS TO DETROIT, MICHIGAN TO ONTARIO PROVINCE, CANADA TO NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA/ NEW YORK TO BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS TO NEW JERSEY TO THE NATIONAL BIKERS ROUND-UP IN GREENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA TO ATLANTA AND BACK TO NEW JERSEY)
• Core Group Rider must be the Motorcycle Driver
  (Does not include Passengers - additional rider/passenger will be required to raise $1,000.00 for the DFAC Breast Cancer Research Fund and must provide their own expenses and accommodations)
• Your motorcycle must have a tank capacity that will allow you 125 miles per stop
• Signed Waiver & Release required for each Core Group Rider & Passenger and all participants of DFAC Event
• Each participant must be licensed to operate vehicle and/or motorcycle
• All riders/participants are responsible for the safe operation of their vehicle/motorcycle
• Shared hotel accommodations will be arranged by DFAC along the route and at the Roundup. Each rider is responsible for his/her pro rata share of the lodging, which will be secured by Rider's individual credit card confirmation for double occupancy
• Core Group Rider must participate in DFAC Launch Party, Fundraising and Media Stops along route, Photo Shoots, Press Interviews & designated Breast Cancer Presentations along the route
• Meals, Lodging, Tolls & Gas are Riders Expense
• Each Core Group Rider will receive a Custom 2008 DFAC Run Patch, Harley-Davidson/DFAC Bandana, Rider Patch & Lapel Pin
• Each Core Group Rider will be featured on the Rider Profile Page on the DFAC website with an Online Pledge Page for fundraising on behalf of DFAC
• Core Group Rider Profiles will also be included and/or featured in Marketing Materials, on Advertisements and as a part of DFAC Corporate Sponsorship Media Kit

 What are the Core Group Riders/Participants Responsibilities?

2008 DFAC Ride Committee

• Jan Emanuel-Costley, DFAC - Founder & President
  • DFAC CEO & Spokesperson
    • Responsibilities for coordinating with Corporate Sponsors, Marketing Agencies & Media Personnel
    • Responsible for all DFAC Corporate and/or Legal documentation and requirements (i.e. Corporate Sponsorships, Licenses, Insurance and other Corporate Documentation)
    • Setup DFAC Booth at Dealership Meet & Greets and at the National Bikers Round-up
    • Promote & distribute DFAC Breast Cancer Brochures
    • Promote & sell DFAC Breast Cancer Lapel Pins & Patches
      
      
• Aj Coffee, DFAC Vice-President
  • Logistics Coordinator
    • Responsible for all Logistics Coordination of Ride (i.e. Route, Lodging, coordination and/or organization of Meet & Greets)
    • Liaison to the Members of the NABSTMC & Chapter Escorts
    • Also responsible for coordinating media at H-D Meet & Greet locations
    • Official Tailgunner for the Road Captain
    • Monitor/Timekeeper for Pit Stops, Gas and Rest Stop
      
      
• Thomas "TC" Costley, National President of National Association of Buffalo Soldiers & Troopers Motorcycle Club
• Road Captain
  • Provide Escort for the 2008 DFAC Breast Cancer Motorcycle Run
    • Provide daily ride instructions to Core Group Riders
    • Determine the appropriate routes, set pace/speed, identify gas and rest stops
    • Ride Advisor/Consultant to DFAC Organizers (Jan Emanuel-Costley & Aj Coffee)
    • Liaison to the Members of the NABSTMC & Chapter Escorts with DFAC Organizers
      
      

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• Les Thomas, 2008 Core Group Participant
  • Chase Vehicle Driver
    • Drive support vehicle while towing DFAC Trailer (Toyota SUV & Pace Trailer provided by DFAC)
    • Fuel DFAC Chase Vehicle (Funds to be provided by DFAC Organizers)
    • Perform Safety Check on Chase Vehicle (Monitor mechanical/fluids of SUV, tires and trailer at gas and rest stops to ensure operating safety)
    • Log mileage & gas receipts
    • Monitor Core Group Riders and act as a secondary Tailgunner to the Road Captain
    • Maintain contact with Road Captain to ensure safe distance, speed and equipment monitoring
    • Assist with daily booth setup at "Meet & Greet" locations
    • Assist Core Group Riders with equipment and/or motorcycles in the event of an Rider/Participant Emergency
      
      
• Cynthia Marcy, 2008 Core Rider
• Elaine Thomas, 2008 Core Rider
• Ride under the strict direction and guidance of the Road Captain
• Maintain rider position, distance, speed and operate vehicle and/or motorcycle safely at all times
• Be familiar with and utilize Motorcycle Hand Signals
• Assist with daily setup of the DFAC Booth at Dealership Meet & Greets and at the National Bikers Round-up "NBR"
• Promote & distribute DFAC Breast Cancer Brochures
• Promote & sell DFAC Breast Cancer Lapel Pins & Patches at each designated stop throughout the route and at the NBR
• Review and have knowledge of DFAC Mission, History and Purpose in preparation for possible interview
• Be available and prepared to interview with media (Television, Radio, & Newspaper when requested or designated by DFAC)
• Monitor and report any riding issues (fatigue and/or illness, operational and/or mechanical problems that could result in accident and/or injury)
• Adequate rest, keeping properly hydrated
• Refrain from over-eating during the heat of the day when en route during travel hours
• Refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages while riding at ALL times
  

 Fundraising Requirements & IRS Regulations

• Every Core Group Rider/Participants must meet their fundraising obligation of $1,000.00 (No Exceptions) in order to participate in this event.
  • Food, lodging, gas and tolls are the sole responsibilities of each individual rider
  • The Riders are not allowed to collect funds to finance personal expenses for the 2008 DFAC Breast Cancer Motorcycle Run
  • Core Group Riders and/or participants are not allowed to solicit cash tender
  • Cash tender can only be received at a designated fundraising stop
  • All (cash) donations must be in the form of a check, cashiers check and/or money order made payable to: Divas For A Cure (Memo Line should include the Core Group Rider's Name)
  • All cash receipts must be issued by a designated Officer of the DFAC Board of Directors
  • Only receipts issued by DFAC Officers will qualify the donor for a tax deduction 
  • A receipt must be issued for any donation of $250.00 or more
  • All DFAC Online Donations must be made through the authorized DFAC First Giving Online Secured Website at the following link: https://www.firstgiving.com/divasforacure
  • All DFAC Core Group Riders must adhere to these polices in order to protect the DFAC 501(c) (3) Tax Exempt Status. For more information, please review the Non-Profit Integrity Act of 2004, which outlines Non-Profit Fundraising
    

 Advertisement, Media & Marketing Materials

• To ensure that we are consistent with information distributed to the general public and/or media, all Advertisement, Media & Marketing Material must be reviewed and approved by the DFAC Ride Committee and/or DFAC Board of Directors before distribution.

I have read and reviewed the 2008 Divas For A Cure "DFAC" Website at www.DivasForACure.org. I have read and understand the DFAC Ride information, the established 2008 Route/Itinerary and DFAC Rules of the Road which has been provided to me. I have read and signed the Waiver & Release provided by DFAC.

I agree to adhere to those requirements:

Signed:____________________________ Dated:___________

Witnessed:__________________________________________