January 14th, 2010

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Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Arctic Bicycle Club

PO Box 230130, Anchorage, AK 99523-0130 www.arcticbikeclub.org

Dedicated to promoting bicycling safety, education and sporting activities

BOARD MEETING

January 13, 2010

ATTENDANCE:  Ed Sniffen, Janice Tower, Jim Baker, John Lackey, Tim Berntson, Brent Gorman, Christopher Souser, Rose Lahti (guest)

Website:  Christopher will issue an RFP for a web designer to revamp the main club’s website.

Forum:  Ed will look into liability issues of forum moderation.  A link will be added to the club website to the road forum.

Hotline:  The hotline will remain in operation to inform bike club participants of upcoming events and last-minute changes.  The board will reconsider whether to maintain the hotline as technology evolves.

Mailbox:  The road division should open its own post office box.  Other divisions will remain status quo.

Corporate Filings:  Ed will maintain ABC’s corporate biennial filings with the State of Alaska.

Directors and Officers Insurance:  Ed is looking into purchasing D&O insurance to protect ABC board members from liability.

501(c) 4 status:  The ABC was denied 501(c)3 status as a charitable nonprofit.  Ed will fine the necessary paperwork to attain (c)4 tax-exempt status.

Bike Swap:  The ABC Bike Swap will take place on Saturday, April 10th from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. We will get the word out via the Anchorage Daily News, Anchorage Press, Flyers, webpages, email and forums.  Vendors and other cycling related organizations are welcome to sell and distribute information.

Anchorage Bike Plan:  The board voted to support the Anchorage Bike Plan which will go before the Anchorage Assembly for approval at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2nd.  The ABC will need to rally a lot of support from the cycling community to get the plan approved. The board decided that when bicycling advocacy opportunities arise, the board will discuss whether to support the issue.


Title 9 Traffic Code Revisions:  The laws governing bicycles is under review and will be up for Assembly approval this spring.  The Anchorage Police Department has recommend a repeal of a change to the law made 5 years ago which allows cyclists using a side path to proceed across a side street or driveway without stopping, dismounting and walking the bike across.  Repealing the law effectively places liability on the shoulders of the cyclist should he/she be struck by a vehicle when crossing these intersections.  It would essentially force cyclists to use the roadway rather than adjacent side paths.

Membership:  Although participants of bike club events are highly encouraged to become members, we should not turn anyone away from participating.  Membership in 2009 was up slightly over 2008.

Affiliation with Sanctioning Organizations:  The board decided to remain independent from USA Cycling and other sanctioning organizations because our club is small and we organize many cycling events.  The board discussed the administrative requirements involved in being a USAC club and determined that it would overburden the volunteers that keep the club going.  Moreover, the board agreed that we wouldn’t get much value in return for the expense and time commitment involved.

Next Meeting:  Wednesday, February 17th 6:00 at Guido’s


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PSA: Revolutions, Spinning for Health Care

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

PSA:
The first annual fund raiser Revolutions, Spinning for Health Care will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010, at the Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall.It’s a spinning relay in which teams compete to raise awareness and funding for Project Access.  For those of you not familiar with spinning, it sets the ease of stationary bike riding to heart pumping music and motivational instruction.  It’s high energy and lots of FUN!   Riders will solicit donations and spin for an hour in a spirit of both friendly competition and shared commitment to the Project Access mission of increasing availability of health care to low income uninsured patients; funds raised are specifically for medication assistance and case management for enrolled patients.

Spinning Relay
At this afternoon event, each team consisting of four members cycles for just one hour.  Each rider raises at least $250 to participate. Businesses provide event sponsorships and prizes.  Volunteers provide spinning instruction, music and enthusiastic support.  Local media help promote to get the word out.  Project Access patients provide testimonials and inspiration.  Together, this makes a community-wide fundraiser that helps our neighbors in need.  You can help. You can join as a rider (teaming up with friends, family or coworkers), your business can serve as an event sponsor, volunteer or make a donation.  Get involved and help make a difference.

How Can I Help?
Become a Rider
Join a team and become a rider.  Each rider raises $250 ($1,000 per team) or more to cycle.   Deadline for team sign-up is January 20, 2010.

You could qualify as the top fund raiser and receive the grand prize; a team prize is available as well.  Encourage competition with your co-workers or other companies you work with.

Become a Team Captain
Help your team reach its goal.  Get your team organized, come up with team name, help raise and track donations, schedule spinning time, motivate and inspire.

Become a Sponsor
You or your company can become an event sponsor.  Sponsorship levels range from $250 to $5,000.

Be A Volunteer
For more information on serving on a committee or volunteering the day of the event, contact Jane Dial at 907-339-8746 or email jdial@AnchorageProjectAccess.org.  Our organization is based on volunteers and we know the tremendous value of their efforts.

Make A Donation
Your donation makes a difference in our community.  We welcome your support as we strive to provide residents with access to quality health care services during their time of need. Make a donation designating your support for an individual rider or make a general donation.

Make a donation to a designated rider.
Make a general donation online via Paypal:



OR print the donation form, complete, and mail or fax: Click here for form.

Your commitment to this event helps improve the health of our neighbors in need and the quality of our community. Thank you for your support.

Resolutions, Spinning for Health Care Planning Committee:

Jane Hall

Frances Marbarger

Joanna Menaker

Lorrie Horning

Jane Dial

Charlene Vassar

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