If you plan to attend the 2010 National Bike Summit your Alliance membership will save you $80 off the regular registration cost. The National Bike Summit, hosted by the League of American Bicyclists, is an annual conference that brings together bicycle advocates and professionals from across the U.S. to further their knowledge of the issues, network, and make an impact in federal transportation policy. According to the League, "At past Summits, we have established the Senate Bike Caucus and encouraged more than 200 House members to join the Congressional Bike Caucus. We have visited more than 350 House offices and more than 90 Senate offices annually, and introduced laws such as the Bicycle Commuter Act.

In 2010, Congress and our Federal agencies will be setting national targets and goals for 2020. They will be writing transportation, climate, health care, natural resources and other critical pieces of legislation that will shape our future. Bicycling must be prominently featured in these important pieces of legislation, documents, funding streams and programs.

Ten years ago, the first National Bike Summit brought just over 100 advocates and industry leaders to Washington, D.C. - this year we need to be closer to 1,000 participants to make a strong impact. Join us and speak up for bicycling; discover how your voice can truly be heard."
 
Alliance members who register receive the League member discount of $80 off the regular rate. Register by February 4th to receive the early registration rate. Be sure to indicate you are an Alliance member with your registration in order to receive the discount.

This past fall, the Alliance hosted Jessica Weber as Member Services Intern. Jessica brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Alliance and talked with many of you during her time with us. Her upbeat attitude, organizational skills, and willingness to tackle various projects around our office were an inspiration to all. In addition to helping with database development, member outreach, and training coordination, Jessica also attended the Richmond Winning Campaigns Training where she reported being inspired by the work Alliance leaders are doing in their communities.
 
Upon her return to complete a master's degree at West Virginia University, she hopes to assist Positive Spin, an Alliance organization, in growing their capacity. The Alliance is very grateful for all of Jessica's contributions and wishes her the best in her next endeavors.