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=== Bikeology (10 min)===
=== Bikeology (10 min)===
* Karly Coleman will be present to speak on behalf of V.E.L.O. (Velo Edmonton League and Organization) c/o [http://bikeology.ca Bikeology and Bike Month].
* Karly Coleman will be present to speak on behalf of V.E.L.O. (Velo Edmonton League and Organization) c/o [http://bikeology.ca Bikeology and Bike Month].
* Discussion notes: History of Bikeology. Previous involvement from Rainbowbridge communications, MEC, and EBC. Michael K suggested creation of new organization to solidify ongoing festivals. ABA pays $10,000, EBC pays $5,000.00. Request for more funding to balance funders, or volunteers to support. VELO looking at various other sources of funding, but of course this takes time.  
* History of Bikeology. Previous involvement from Rainbow Bridge communications, MEC, and EBC. Michael K suggested creation of new organization to solidify ongoing festivals. ABA pays $10,000, EBC pays $5,000.00.
Annual report from previous events has been given to Neil.  
* Request for more funding to balance funders, or volunteers to support. VELO looking at various other sources of funding, but of course this takes time.  
If funding and volunteer hours stays the way that it currently is, the structure of VELOfest would change to accommodate current resources.  
* Annual report from previous events has been given to Neil.  
Chris: advocacy is looking at "bike a friend to work day". Potentially more funding from corporate challenges, ALberta health, etc.  
* If funding and volunteer hours stays the way that it currently is, the structure of VELOfest would change to accommodate current resources.  
Karly: New projects are always fun. Provisionally it's a yes.  
* Discussion notes:
Caylie: what is 'more'
**Chris: advocacy is looking at "bike a friend to work day". Potentially more funding from corporate challenges, Abberta Health, etc. Karly: New projects are always fun. Provisionally it's a yes. Caylie: what is 'more'? Karly: One year would be nice if additional $5,000, or mechanics at all events, it's negotiable. There are a number of resources. There is a tie between both organizations. Caylie: specialized labour.
Karly: ONe year would be nice if additional $5000, or mechanics at all events, it's negotiable. there are a number of resources. there is a tie between both organizations.  
** Coreen: this past year, events ran a bit differently than in the past. How did sponsorship with restaurants work out? Could EBC sponsor an event? Karly: as example, approximately $300/breakfast. Not necessarily a 'sponsorship'. Business sees no return on 'sponsorship'.  
Caylie: specialized labour
** Steve: the amount of money that EBC has been donating has not changed in the past at all.  
Coreen: this past year, events ran a bit differently than in the past. How did sponsorship with restaurants work out? COuld EBC sponsor an event?  
** Sarah proposes that all board members will read the 2013 Bikeology Annual Report and continue discussion over email. The board will get back to Karly after a decision is made at the next board meeting. Caylie seconds.
Karly: as example: Approximately $300 / breakfast, Not necessarily a 'sponsorship'. Business sees no return on 'sponsorship'.  
 
Steve: the amount of money that EBC has been donating has not changed in the past at all.  
* Action Items: '''Board''' will read the [read the 2013 Bikeology Annual Report 2013 Bikeology Annual Report] and discuss funding in January.
Karly.
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* Action Items: '''Name''' will... by (deadline)
Sarah proposes that all board members will read the 2013 Bikeology Annual Report and continue discussion over email. The board will get back to Karly after a decision is made at the next board meeting. Caylie seconds.


=== Bylaw change proposal (5 min)===
=== Bylaw change proposal (5 min)===

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