Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Meeting was called to order at 4:59:01 pm.

Board Members Present: Will Benedict, Dave Abrecht, Gary Havas, Larry Rutter, Susan McTaggart, Dale Sutliff, Ken Price, Bill Martin, Barry Rands, and Harvey Cohon.

Minutes from the July Board Meeting were approved (MSC Abrecht/Cohon).

Treasurer's Report. Bill Martin offered a brief update including that all Wildflower expenses have been paid.

Board Candidates. Dave Abrecht relayed that Frank Mullin and the Past President crew have been meeting and that Vice President, Secretary, Ride Coordinator, Director at Large, and Program Chair are still need filled.

Announcement was made by Secretary Gary Havas that he will not offer another year as Secretary or as Wildflower Chair.

Advocate Dale Sutliff announced the County Bikeways Plan would be addressed with a vote Tuesday, August 9 at 1:30pm in the San Luis Obispo County Building. He suggested supporters show in bicycling supportive clothing. Dale also advised the Board that the owner of the Hula Hut (where is placed the memorial bike corral) was displeased with one placement of a bike rack, and that absent successful conversation, the rack might need to be moved.

Business:

Financial Reviewer Job. Board members agreed that staying with the current wording of the Financial Reviewer position would remain unchanged.

Standing Jobs. Volunteer Coordinator Larry Rutter expressed misgivings about Club volunteers in positions that could influence Club stability, and that volunteers should be made aware they act on behalf of the Club and its leadership. Further conversation examined ways to attract volunteers and reward them appropriately.

2017 General Meeting Calendar. Vice President Dave Abrecht noted the current successes of this year's calendar. He offered that the Super Committee seeks an every other month schedule with two potlucks, two social functions, and two presentations. Discussion ensued settling on fewer that twelve meetings would be OK.

2017 Wildflower Schedule. President Will Benedict has begun planning with April 8, 2017 now having been chosen for the Wildflower. Conversations with the organizers of the Eroica have begun and will continue collaboratively. Will also suggested that Bike SLO County (BSC) be publicized as a key donation recipient with a focus on collaborative efforts to leverage resources of BSC. Board discussion included acceptance of aspects of this collaboration to expression of fears this might be off-putting to the membership. More investigation and examination was the final theme, taking into account that BSC currently has no Executive Director (BSC Board Member Tyler Wertenbruch is interim Director). BSC is scheduled to make a Board presentation next month.

Printed Newsletter. Will Benedict submitted the cost of this service was no longer supportable by the Club. Motion to discontinue (MSC Abrecht/Price)

SLOBC Phone. Will Benedict observed that the use of the Club's phone line has greatly diminished and that having the phone number on each webpage caused people to call as opposed to using email links on the pages. He proposed that the phone number be removed from the bottom of web pages. The Board was in agreement.

Final notes. Dave Abrecht suggested the Club consider a donation to the Measure J campaign. Dale Sutliff announced that the County Bicycle Advocacy Committee would be discussing rumble strips. Programs Director Barry Rands called out for October and November meeting presentation ideas.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:32:45 pm.