The U.S. Cycling Hall of Fame (part 2)

I had little idea how unautomatic it was through the years to keep the museum cared for and here in Somerville; or all its homes. I too commend the Board and everyone that has had a role in the Hall. As for your opinion Glenn Cole of Bridgewater (replying to part 1), yours is the healthier one for the sake of the Hall and cycling, at this time. But it ain't easy to hear as a hometown boy.

When it was conceived, the Board had Rutgers Business Management students give a presentation on its founding and the first thing they said was, "Museums are a hard sell." It's about someone coming up with a good plan, one based on the health of cycling; most people own a bike.

Trexlertown, PA, home of the Lehigh Valley velodrome has expressed interest, among others. If I was on the Board and not a Somerville resident, my choice for its best interest might be in relocation, but if say, donations came in, I would volunteer to help write and design the necessary fund-raising materials.

The reality is the County has offered space in a yet-to-be-constructed building on East Main St. but it must prove its sustainability before they will act. In order to keep the Hall of Fame in Somerville, seed money needs to be raised to produce fund-raising materials and someone is needed to initiate contact with potential sponsers and follow-up with them. I'm willing to do what I can but is there someone in Somerville willing to donate 5K to the cause for the necessary literature? Does anyone have ideas or contacts for potential sponsership? M'all ears and hands.