2010-11 Inclusion Committee

Terms of Reference

General Purpose

• EBC seeks to promote cycling within Edmonton. BikeWorks is an important public face of this mission. We seek to increase the accessibility of Bikeworks by reaching out to individuals who may feel less comfortable in this space.
• We recognize that differences in gender, sexuality, language, ethnicity, income level, or physical difference or disability may discourage people from making use of this resource.
• Creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment is an important preliminary step to supporting all cyclists. Beyond this, we recognize that these populations may have experienced structural barriers to participating in a cycling community and need to be reintroduced to the sport.
• Our purpose is thus two-fold:
  • education of BikeWorks volunteers,and
  • outreach to under-served populations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• to identify under-served groups
• to identify measures to promote inclusion
• to actively reach out to populations that are under-served

Level of Authority

Reporting Relationship

The Committee will report to the Board at Board Meetings.

Composition and Appointments

• Membership will include members of the EBC Board and EBC members. A Chair or Co-chairs will be selected by EBC Board Members for a one-year term during a Board Meeting.
• The positions will be filled on a voluntary basis.
• General EBC members will be notified of this volunteer opportunity by group e-mail and will be asked to commit to a one-year term.
• Current composition:
  • Chair: Alex C
  • Stephanie G
  • Brett R
  • Bernadette B
  • Leila S

Meetings

• The Committee will meet ever other month during the winter and every month during the summer beginning in March.
• Communication between meetings will occur on a monthly basis or as needed via e-mail or skype.

Resources

Financial

• None. The committee will pursue grants as appropriate.

Staff

• 5 volunteers

Specific Annual Objectives

1. Research and pursue an appropriate sensitivity training program for BikeWorks mechanics.
2. Developing and posting a BikeWorks code of conduct
3. Work with Coreen and Leila to identify on-going needs of the Women and Transgendered Only Sundays
4. Coordinate with the Outreach Committee to identify public venues through which to promote EBC to under-served groups, for example, womens’ groups,

the Mustard Seed, foreign exchange students through University of Alberta, newcomer groups, cultural centers.

Reports and Target Dates

• Progress will be reported monthly or as needed.
• 3-month goals:
  • having research done and sensitivity training for Spring;
  • collaborate with BikeWorks committee and staff to formulate and post code of conduct;
  • create list of organization for outreach.

Review and Evaluation Process

Completed projects will be discussed and evaluated at scheduled committee meetings.