Meeting Minutes

Download the minutes for April 10, 2008.

Pella Cycling Club Meeting Minutes
April 10, 2008
Submitted by Corrine Verschuure, Secretary/Treasurer

  1. 1. The meeting was held in Central College's Vermeer Science Center in Room 166, as 7:00 p.m.
  2. New members were welcomed.
  3. Club Business:
    • Show n' Go rides will be every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. from April 22 to Oct. 6, and Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. from April 26 to Oct. 11.
    • A discussion was held in regard to distribution of our Spoke 'n Cable newsletter. It was voted on and approved that we send a copy through the mail in addition to notification by e-mail and posting it on the website.
    • The following motion was presented by the Executive Team:
      "In recognition of the extraordinary commitment to, and the demands of, the Sea to Sea Charity Ride, the Executive Team recommends that on a one-time basis, the Pella Cycling Club support our club members Rick Gritters and Lynn Verros with $100 each." After discussion the motion was approved.
  4. Rick Gritters and Lynn Verros gave a presentation on the Sea to Sea Bike Tour. The dates are June 28 - August 31. Each participant is asked to raise $10,000. They will ride approximately 70 miles per day, six days a week. Rick and Lynn both have a website on which they are currently posting updates, and will be posting throughout their ride. http://www.rickgritters.blogspot.com for Rick, and http://www.iowanonabike.blogspot.com for Lynn. You can go to the Sea to Sea website at http://www.seatosea.org .
  5. Discussed RAGBRAI 2008
    • Dates: July 19-July 26
    • Support crew is still needed - Gary and Corinne following up on some leads
    • Housing is still needed in the following towns:
      * July 19 - Missouri Valley
      * July 20 - Harlan
      * July 21 - Jefferson
      * July 24 - North Liberty
      * July 26 - Le Claire (usually find a church parking lot, but are open to other options)
    • Our team this year consists of members from 12 towns in Iowa, nine different states, and 16 new riders. The average age of our team is 50. We have 46 registered riders, with 32 week-long.
    • Transportation plans were discussed as well as future plans for our blue team bus. Bikes will be put on top and inside the bus. Help will be needed in remodeling the inside of the bus. Seats will be taken out and bike tights put in. Anyone willing to help should contact Gary Verhoef (pellabiker@juno.com).
  6. Tim Carlo gave a presentation on the new PCC Blog. Go to http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/pellacycling. A contributing member must sign in with a Yahoo ID.
  7. Tour de Rock was discussed. Tim Carlo is the coordinator. He needs volunteers to help on various committees. Please contact Tim if you are willing to help (tcarlo@ppipella.com). He will also be calling those who volunteered on their contributions form to help with that event.

    Promotion Director - promotes the ride, send brochures to public places
    Food Director - coordinate food donations, lunch, and rest stops
    Registrar - record registration info
    Volunteer Director - get volunteers and place them
    Supplies and Route Coordinator - signage
    Sponsorship Director - make contacts to businesses, collect donations
  8. June 5 is the Families First Thursday Night in Pella. We are joining with Pella Corporation, Vermeer Mfg., Van Wyk State Farm Agency and Iowa Bike and Fitness again in promoting the Bike Safety Rodeo. Corrine Verschuure will be asking for volunteers to help that evening from 5-8. Duties will include registration, helmet fitting, and bike inspections.
  9. Note on an upcoming ride - the Memorial Day Pancake Ride starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Volksweg Trailhead. We ride to Sully for a pancake breakfast, and back to Pella.
  10. Meeting was adjourned.