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The draft 2010 Ride & Race Schedules are starting to be posted for the various divisions.
Find them at the following links:
2010 Touring & Recreation Schedule: http://reccal.arcticbikeclub.org/
2010 Road Schedule: http://roadcal.arcticbikeclub.org/
2010 Mountain Schedule: http://mtncal.arcticbikeclub.org/
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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)
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
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:
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Jane Hall |
Frances Marbarger |
Joanna Menaker |
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Lorrie Horning |
Jane Dial |
Charlene Vassar |
December 10, 2009 19:00
Approximately 18 in attendance.
Arctic Bike Club “Big Board” Officers:
President: Ed Sniffen
Vice-President: Christopher Souser
Secretary & Treasurer = Janice Tower
Board Reps:
Road: Ed Sniffen & Tom Peichel
Touring: Christopher Souser & Jim Baker
Mt. Bike Div =
Tim Bernston, Brent Gorman, & John Lackey (Two people share 1 board spot)
Member at Large: Janice Tower
Board Proposed by Ed, Seconded by Tom P.
Tim B. & Brent G. : Mt. Bike race season went pretty well. Kepler Bradley course had positive response. Races were well attended and it picked up as the year went on. Finances still to be reconciled for the year. 2010 Schedule outlined already, to be finalized by end of the year.
Rose L: Touring/Recreation Division Season went well, including a good turnout at our Women’s Mt. Bike Clinic. No Permitting issues. To meet mid-January to work out the schedule for 2010. Core members were once again ride leaders/volunteers for the the CAC / Special Olympics ride from Houston to Talkeetna and the MS-150 ride from Hope to Seward. Our rides are still 100% free, though general club membership is still encouraged. IMBA insurance greatly increased from $3 per member to about $8 per member as a trail building clause, so Touring/Recreation division did not choose to renew for the entire club membership again, but did get other insurance for the division.
Tom P. : Road Race attendance was up and down depending on the race. Tour of Anchorage went really well, but we lost money.
Women’s Alison Dunlap road racing camp was held and was very successful with approximately 45 attendee. In 2010 talking about bringing in women’s Cyclo-Cross professional Katie Compton for a clinic.. Final road race schedule expected soon.
Financially doing well, lost a little bit of money, but still doing well.
Bruce R: Cyclocross season was awesome with attendance increasing every race, and 75 attendees at the last race. Financially did ok, but unsure of covering Katie Compton clinic.. though Road Division was planning to cover. Possibly have an extra race at the end of the clinic prior to the cyclocross season beginning.
Tom P. : ABC main club is doing ok, just over 300 memberships in 2009. Net Income is expected to be a little bit over $1000 for the year.
Tom P. Revised membership form, simpler, faster completion at the races.
Ed S. : Fireweed 400 is seeking 501 ( c ) 3 status and disaffliate from ABC for insurance and liability purposes. Fireweed 400 money split 4 ways between 3 divisions and the junior division.
Misc Website Discussion , specifically adding a site for the CycloCross.
Christopher S. : Club has a Twitter, Facebook, and the Chainletter is now a blog format that can be easily updated. Though almost not content was received over the last season.
Divisions need to add Chainletter@arcticbikeclub.org to their notification lists so that the information can make these lists.
Ed S. : Directors and Officers Liability Insurance in process. General Insurance costs are going to be going up a little bit because of inflation, despite no claims.
Ed/Bruce/Tom P. Discussion of being a USCF/USAC club, just to be a registered club.
You would not need a USCF licenses unless we conducted USCF races, you only need a license if you get insurance through USCF; which is very expensive.
It was discussed that you can’t gain points for races in Alaska.
501© 3 status cannot be gained because we are membership driven. So large organizations cannot donate to us for a tax deduction.
501© 4 we did qualify for, which can then be used for businesses for advertising
Application for 501©4 is still on Ed’s desk.
Next Board Meeting:
January 13th, Guidos Pizza, 6:30 pm
Webpage, Hotline, ORBRA Information, Jerseys
Additional Dates to Add to Website Calendar of Major Cycling Events:
Tour of Fairbanks June 10-13th
Fireweed July 9-11th
State Mt. Bike Championships August 20-22nd
Anchorage Seward Relay 5th Sept
Arctic Bicycle Club Members,
You are cordially invited to attend the
2009 Arctic Bicycle Club General Meeting
Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 7:00pm
Guido’s Pizza
549 W Intl Airport Rd # 14 Anchorage, AK 99518-1182 - (907) 563-2222)
The Arctic Bike Club will be ordering Pizza and Non-Alcoholic beverages
Agenda
-Year End Wrap Up of Club Activities with Division Reports
-Confirmation of the 2010 Arctic Bicycle Club Board of Directors
-2010 Calender of Events and dates to denote
-Open Discussion
-Wrap Up
December 7, 2009
Alaska Guard transporting bicycles to Afghanistan
Guard and community members work together to help Afghan youth
KULIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Alaska - More than 20 disadvantaged
children in Afghanistan will get new bikes this month thanks to a
groupof Anchorage volunteers and an assist from the Alaska Air
NationalGuard.
The bicycles, together with parts and tools, were donated by the
Anchorage Community YMCA, The Bicycle Shop, Paramount Cycles, Chain
Reactions and REI, Inc. They were then refurbished by Off the Chain, a
non-profit, all-volunteer bicycle collective in Anchorage. Funded
purelythrough donations and grants, Off the Chain offers bicycle
education and maintenance to the community of Anchorage. Their
services are aimed at providing mobility to those whose only
transportation are their bikes and who cannot afford maintenance
elsewhere.
A group of Off the Chain volunteers came up with the idea of giving
bicycles to underprivileged Afghan children. The big obstacle was
getting them there. A couple of months ago, organizers approached Lt.
Col. David Glick, a pilot with the Alaska Air National Guard’s 144th
Airlift Squadron. The squadron routinely flies personnel, equipment
and supplies into the remote, war-torn country.
Chris Himes, a long-term Off the Chain volunteer, said “I can’t
imagineany other way it could have happened. It’s a perfect confluence
of interests and abilities … the Air Guard being on the way anyway
and being able to distribute the bikes, which we would never be able
to do.”
On Dec. 5, a group of Air Guard members arrived at Off the Chain with
a flatbed truck to pick up the bikes. On Dec. 8, Guard members at
Kulis Air National Guard Base, deploying to Afghanistan in support of
Operation Enduring Freedom, will load them onto a C-130 tactical
airliftplane for the three-day flight. Once there, they will be handed
over to a local U.S. military unit at Bagram Airfield for distribution
to Afghanchildren.
“With our Guardsmen rotating in and out of Afghanistan throughout the
holiday season, it was the perfect opportunity to support a worthy
causeand provide a little cheer for Afghan youth,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Katkus,
adjutant general of the Alaska National Guard.
Alaska Air Guardsman Master Sgt. Tess Walsh hands Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Martin a bicycle from the truck bed on December 5, 2009
Media: For more information or to request interviews, contact 1st Lt.
John Callahan at 306-8665 or Maj. Guy Hayes at 382-5189. Hi-res photos
are available for download via the web at www.176wg.ang.af.mil
<http://www.176wg.ang.af.mil> .
The following are the 2010 Alaska Cycling dates the Arctic Bicycle Club are currently aware of as of 11/24/2009.
This list includes events not associated with the Arctic Bicycle Club (unless noted), and all dates are subject to possible change by the respective party.
Dec 10, 2009 Arctic Bicycle Club 2009 General Meeting / Election - Guido’s Pizza 7pm
Apr 10, 2010 ABC 2010 Bike Swap @ O’Malley Sports Complex (AT&T Behind Alaska Club South) Noon to 4pm.
May 8-9th, 2010 Alaska Lung Association - Clean Air Challenge
May 16th,2010 Gold Nugget Triatholon
Jun 26th-27,2010 24 Hour ABC Mountain Bike Race
Jul 28-30th, 2010 ABC Tour of Anchorage Road Race Series
August 7th,2010 Soggy Bottom Mountain Bike Race
August 8th,2010 State Triatholon Championships
Note: Fireweed , MS150, etcetera have not been made available yet.
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Mayor and the Director of Parks and Recreation will officially close Mellen’s Way / Rover’s Run tomorrow 5/29 due to the returning salmon run and the associated high bear risk. Trail barricades will be placed at the east end of Rovers at the Gas Line, the Moose Meadow Connector at Black Bear Trail intersection and the west end of Rovers at the Viewpoint intersection. The closure will be for the summer months with the reopening in October.
National Trails Day
Join your neighbors, fellow trail users and parks volunteers to Inaugurate New Singletrack Trails in
Far North Bicentennial Park our neighbors National Trails Day
Singletrack Trails Ribbon-Cutting and Work Day
Saturday, June 6
Hilltop Ski Area South Parking Lot
Schedule of Events
8:30 a.m. Coffee and Pastries
9:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting and remarks
9:15 a.m. National Trails Day volunteer work
(If you have them, bring work gloves, water,
loppers, hand saws, shovels, rakes, brushcutters,
etc.)
12:00 p.m. Pizza party
Campbell Creek
Science Center
2:00 p.m. Go ride the trails!
A few photos taken during the Alison Dunlap & Greg Frozley Road Racing Clinic have been posted here.
A few photos by Christopher Souser of the ABC Women’s Allison Dunlap Women’s Road Racing Clinic
http://crsouser.smugmug.com/gallery/8359015_y46Wc#548252328_Ri2mz
Photos by Christopher Souser of ABC Allison Dunlap Women's Road Racing Clinic