BOARD MEETING MINUTES

FFBC MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Date:   June 6, 2007
Time:    7:30 pm
Location:  REI

Call to Order, Minutes
Karen White called the meeting to order; the May minutes published in the FFBC Newsletter were approved.  Guests (Ralph and Pat) were introduced.

Membership Report
Dave Ransom reported that the club had close to 400 paid members.

Ride Coordinator
Jim Herman reported that the June Ride Calendar filled out well and he has started on the July Calendar.  Leaders are needed for the Calaveras Clockwise and Welcome rides and for July, August and September Pizza Rides.  He reminded everyone to keep an eye on the Yahoo List for his reports on open calendar dates.

Mike Williams won the ride leader drawing and was awarded a sweatband and socks.

Treasurer’s Report
Sydney reported on the club’s account balances:

• Checking:  $26.190.82
• CDs:  $10,251.05 and $10,278.81

Member Outreach
Molly was not in attendance.  Members reported two cycling accidents with injuries to Jeff Gerard and Keith Jordon.

Race Team
Jason Sage and Gary Birch (honored by the Race Team as most consistent and most top 10’s), with the use of a well-drawn layout, described the Crit’s race route, race schedule and the need for volunteer assistance throughout race day (June 30).  There are many volunteer positions available.  Contact him a gbirch@irelandeng.com.

Clothing Sales
Ed Tanaka was not in attendance.

New Business
Karen told the members about Cyclepath’s grand opening on June 24 and the owner’s offer to let FFBC have a table to advertise the Club.  If anyone is interested, please contact Karen White.

Scott Regan presented the Sports Basement’s offer for a shopping/social evening with drinks and snacks at their new Sunnyvale store.  They offer a 20% discount on all purchases, even bikes, for that evening.  If accepted, the Club can set it’s own date (ex. Thurs.  6-9 pm).  Scott said the store puts on a very nice spread. 

The Sports Basement currently offers FFBC members a regular 10% discount to their already lower than usual prices.

Scott also presented FitnessJournal.org, an on-line subscription training journal, which has been offered free for 30 days to all members.  Log in as FFBC. 

The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.
 

Call to Order, Minutes
Karen White called the meeting to order; the May minutes were approved. 

Karen relayed Cyclepath’s invitation for FFBC to host a table at it’s grand opening on June 24 in Pleasanton.  The Board discussed possible handouts and programs.  This offer will be presented at the members meeting to see if anyone is interested in pursuing it.

Karen updated the Board that per an email from Mark Birnbaum, the BABC board decided to discontinue Bay in a Day.  Reasons given were “lack of adequate infrastructure to coordinate everything, and lack of faith in the route itself.  Perhaps at some point in the future, some other organization will elect to bring BIAD back.”

Ride Coordinator
Jim Herman located and updated some web page items, including the ride sheet that contained old paces for the ride categories. He asked if anyone knew who had the current membership list, Yahoo List roster, and the old route sheet binder.
Deadline for July Ride Calendar is (approx.) June 25.

Treasurer’s Report

• Checking:  $26,190.82
• CDs:  $10,251.05 and $10,278.81

Race Team
Jason Sage reported that planning for June 30th’s Criterium Race is coming together.   Jason will schedule an extra Board meeting in July to address the new race team constitution and bylaws.   He mentioned that the Team has a possible title sponsor and this prompted discussion on what to charge a sponsor, should sponsor applications be open to all and how to use the money.  The most popular idea was to use the sponsor’s fees to subsidize the club jersey.  Jason will discuss this with the Jersey Committee. 

Scott Regan, of the Race Team Sponsorship Committee, extended The Sports Basement’s invitation for a Shopping Night at their new store in Sunnyvale, including drinks, substantial snacks and 20% discounts on all purchases made that night.  The Board discussed making this a club social event, perhaps renting a bus for the trip, and decided to present it at the members’ meeting.

Elections
Karen asked for suggestions for the Nominating Committee for next year’s Board members.  The President and Treasurer positions are currently open.

The meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm.

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