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EBC Board of Directors – Meeting Minutes
Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Society<br />
Date: Thursday, November 5th, 2009
[[Board_of_Director's_Minutes|Board Meeting Minutes]]<br />
Time: 7:00 PM
[[Board_Meeting_November_2009|Thursday, November 5, 2009]]<br />
Time: 7:00 PM<br />
Place: BikeWorks
Place: BikeWorks
==Attendance==
Voting:
*CHRIS CHAN, President
*NEIL CAREY, Treasurer
*ERICH WELZ, BikeWorks Director
*KEEGAN McEVOY, Communications Director
*DEREK PLUIM, Office/Sponsorship Director
*JASON PONTO, Policy Director
*SHARON BARKER
Non-Voting:
*JIM STORRIE, Project Coordinator (non-voting)
   
   
Attendees:
Regrets:
*MICHAEL JANZ, Vice-President
              CHRIS CHAN, President
*BILL SELLERS, Secretary
              NEIL CAREY, Treasurer
*LAUREN PRICE, Volunteer Director
              ERICH WELZ, BikeWorks Director
*KEITH HALLGREN, Membership Director
              KEEGAN McEVOY, Communications Director
 
              DEREK PLUIM, Office/Sponsorship Director
==Summary of Action Items==
              JASON PONTO, Policy Director
*'''Keegan''' will contact a locksmith and determine if his could be used by Bikeworks.
              SHARON BARKER
 
              JIM STORRIE, Project Coordinator (non-voting)
==Minutes==
<ol>           
Absent:
===<li>Call to Order</li>===
              MICHAEL JANZ, Vice-President
Keegan calls meeting to order.
              BILL SELLERS, Secretary
===<li>Approval of agenda</li>===
              LAUREN PRICE, Volunteer Director
Jim requests additions to agenda:
              KEITH HALLGREN, Membership Director
*7-b: Spokesperson Policy
*7-c: Document Storage Policy
 
Keegan requests addition to agenda:
*7-e: Report from VELO Board Meeting
 
Chris requests additions to agenda:
*7-f: The Way We Live
*7-g: Shop Discounts
*7-h: Changes to Membership Fee Levels
              
              
1. Approval of agenda
Erich requests addition to agenda:
*7-i: APIRG Training
   
   
              Keegan calls meeting to order.
All agenda additions are accepted. Chris moves to accept agenda, Derek seconds.
   
   
              Jim requests additions to agenda:
===<li>Introductions</li>===
              6-b: Spokesperson Policy
              6-c: Document Storage Policy
   
   
              Keegan requests addition to agenda:
===<li>Approval of last meeting's and AGM minutes</li>===
              6-e: Report from VELO Board Meeting
 
The minutes from the AGM have not yet been compiled and cannot be approved.
              Chris requests additions to agenda:
              6-f: The Way We Live
              6-g: Shop Discounts
              6-h: Changes to Membership Fee Levels
           
              Erich requests addition to agenda:
              6-i: APIRG Training
              All agenda additions are accepted. Chris moves to accept agenda, Derek seconds.
2. Introductions
3. Approval of last meeting's and AGM minutes
              The minutes from the AGM have not yet been compiled and cannot be approved.
   
   
The minutes from the last board meeting are not complete, missing an in camera item which is not available to to the project coordinator. Jim will get in touch with Lauren and Bill to remind them to pass on the minutes they took at these past two meetings. Board decides to table both approvals until the board retreat, passed by consensus.
The minutes from the last board meeting are not complete, missing an in camera item which is not available to to the project coordinator. Jim will get in touch with Lauren and Bill to remind them to pass on the minutes they took at these past two meetings. Board decides to table both approvals until the board retreat, passed by consensus.
   
   
4. Volunteer appreciation event
===<li>Volunteer appreciation event</li>===
Jim requests a budget of $100 to organize a pizza-party/movie-night near the end of November.
Jim requests a budget of $100 to organize a pizza-party/movie-night near the end of November. Derek moves to approve, Keegan seconds. Jim will plan and host a volunteer appreciation event in the Bikeworks facility at the end of the month.
 
Derek/Keegan move to approve.
5. Old business
Carried.
 
              a) In-camera item from October board meeting
Jim will plan and host a volunteer appreciation event in the Bikeworks facility at the end of the month.
   
   
===<li>Old business</li>===
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
====<li>In-camera item from October board meeting</li>====
Chris reports that this issue is still being dealt with, moves to table it. Passed by consensus.
Chris reports that this issue is still being dealt with, moves to table it. Passed by consensus.
   
   
              b) Issues regarding neighbour girl
====<li>Issues regarding neighbour girl</li>====
Erich reports that there have been no further incidents related to our young neighbour.
Erich reports that there have been no further incidents related to our young neighbour.
   
   
c) Safe purchase
====<li>Safe purchase</li>====
Chris reports that he and Alex Hindle went to a government surplus auction to purchase a safe, but found that the one available was both too expensive and unfeasible to transport.
Chris reports that he and Alex Hindle went to a government surplus auction to purchase a safe, but found that the one available was both too expensive and unfeasible to transport.
   
   
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Keegan says he owns a safe, but has lost the keys. He will contact a locksmith and determine if the safe is usable.
Keegan says he owns a safe, but has lost the keys. He will contact a locksmith and determine if the safe is usable.
   
   
d) Retro-reflective-wear workshop
====<li>Retro-reflective-wear workshop</li>====
Chris reports that Corinne's retro-reflective-wear workshop was highly successful. It was well-attended and received good publicity, including a segment on the local evening news. Sharon suggests taking pictures at these events for promotional use on the EBC website. Corinne is planning another workshop for the near future.
Chris reports that Corinne's retro-reflective-wear workshop was highly successful. It was well-attended and received good publicity, including a segment on the local evening news. Sharon suggests taking pictures at these events for promotional use on the EBC website. Corinne is planning another workshop for the near future.
   
   
e) Sustainability Awareness Week
====<li>Sustainability Awareness Week</li>====
Chris reports that this event was not a large success, due largely to mistakes in organizing. Jim took responsibility for organizing this event, as no one else was available, but did not do well with it. There were no notable difficulties on-site, and both ECOS and the Office of Sustainability at the University of Alberta welcome EBC participation at future campus events.
Chris reports that this event was not a large success, due largely to mistakes in organizing. Jim took responsibility for organizing this event, as no one else was available, but did not do well with it. There were no notable difficulties on-site, and both ECOS and the Office of Sustainability at the University of Alberta welcome EBC participation at future campus events.
   
   
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Keegan will form and chair a new volunteer committee in order to develop more effective event-related policy and procedure.
Keegan will form and chair a new volunteer committee in order to develop more effective event-related policy and procedure.
   
   
f) Trick or treat event
====<li>Trick or (Tr)eat event</li>====
Chris reports that he and several others took part in a charitable Halloween event for the Campus Food Bank, on behalf of the EBC, which was a success. Between all the volunteers there were six operational trailers. Chris reports that there was a shortage of Rubbermaid tubs for transporting materials, and advises that EBC be on the lookout for a sale on these containers. Chris has photos from this event, and will post them on the EBC website.
Chris reports that he and several others took part in a charitable Halloween event for the Campus Food Bank, on behalf of the EBC, which was a success. Between all the volunteers there were six operational trailers. Chris reports that there was a shortage of Rubbermaid tubs for transporting materials, and advises that EBC be on the lookout for a sale on these containers. Chris has photos from this event, and will post them on the EBC website.
   
   
g) Bikebuilding worksho
====<li>Bike Building Workshop</li>====
Erich reports that while the weekend bike building 'workshops' have been successful, there has been some issue with completed bikes being dismantled later for parts. Erich has taken this concern to the Bikeworks committee, who are working to address it.
Erich reports that while the weekend bikebuilding 'workshops' have been successful, there has been some issue with completed bikes being dismantled later for parts. Erich has taken this concern to the Bikeworks committee, who are working to address it.
</ol>
===<li>New business</li>===
6. New business
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
====<li>Policy Policy</li>====
Jim suggests the board strike away all prior official EBC policy, as the board does not have access to old policy documents. If there was currently standing policy, the board was unsure what that policy would be.
 
Sharon/Derek move the above.


a) Policy Policy
The board votes and agrees unanimously.
   
   
Jim suggests the board strike away all prior official EBC policy, as the board does not have access to old policy documents–if there was currently standing policy, the board was unsure what that policy would be. Sharon moves in favor, Derek seconds. The board votes and agrees unanimously.
Jason proposes [[Policy Content Policy|Policy Policy 1.1: Policy Content]] and [[Policy Procedure Policy|Policy Policy 1.2: Policy Creation]].
   
   
Jason proposes Policy Policy 1.1: Policy Content and Policy Policy 1.2: Policy Creation.
Chris suggests amending 1.2 such that a simple majority, rather than a super majority, is needed for the board to approve policies.
Chris suggests amending 1.2 such that a simple majority, rather than a supermajority, is needed for the board to approve policies.
   
   
Chris reports that Michael Janz has suggested developing a careful naming convention before developing too many policies, for maintenance's sake.
Chris reports that Michael Janz has suggested developing a careful naming convention before developing too many policies, for maintenance's sake.
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The board is unsatisfied with these policies as presented and requests they be returned to the policy committee. Jim will amend them as requested and pass them through the policy committee before next weekend's board retreat.
The board is unsatisfied with these policies as presented and requests they be returned to the policy committee. Jim will amend them as requested and pass them through the policy committee before next weekend's board retreat.
   
   
b) Communications Policy
====<li>Communications Policy</li>====
   
   
Jim proposes Communications Policy 1.1: Official Spokespeople.
Jim proposes [[Official Spokesperson Policy|Communications Policy 1.1: Official Spokespeople]].
   
   
Chris suggests amending 1.1 such that only the president is an assumed spokesperson, with the vice-president or a chosen delegate filling in in his absence. The board agrees unanimously.
Chris suggests amending 1.1 such that only the president is an assumed spokesperson, with the vice-president or a chosen delegate filling in in his absence. The board agrees unanimously.
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The board is unsatisfied with this policy as presented and requests it be returned to the policy committee. Jim will it them as requested and pass it through the policy committee before next weekend's board retreat.
The board is unsatisfied with this policy as presented and requests it be returned to the policy committee. Jim will it them as requested and pass it through the policy committee before next weekend's board retreat.
   
   
c) Office Policy
====<li>Office Policy</li>====
   
   
Jim proposes Office Policy 1.1: Electronic Document Storage.
Jim proposes [[Document Storage Policy|Office Policy 1.1: Electronic Document Storage]].
   
   
Neil suggests amending this document to remove its procedural aspects, as it is more procedure than policy. Erich suggests that the actual (digital) location of the document archive be specified not in the policy document, but only its attached procedure, so that changing the location of the archive will not require board approval.
Neil suggests amending this document to remove its procedural aspects, as it is more procedure than policy. Erich suggests that the actual (digital) location of the document archive be specified not in the policy document, but only its attached procedure, so that changing the location of the archive will not require board approval.
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The board is unsatisfied with this policy as presented and requests it be returned to the policy committee. Jim will it them as requested and pass it through the policy committee before next weekend's board retreat.
The board is unsatisfied with this policy as presented and requests it be returned to the policy committee. Jim will it them as requested and pass it through the policy committee before next weekend's board retreat.
   
   
d) Sensitivity workshops
====<li>Sensitivity workshops</li>====
   
   
Chris reports that Corinne has been working with Ariel Bowering to develop volunteer sensitivity issues for EBC, to deal with questions such as inclusivity, gender issues, etc. The intention of the board is that such workshops will be mandatory for all Bikeworks keyholders, and optional for others. The current plan for the workshop is for ten hours; Chris suggests this may be excessive, or likely to drive away volunteers.
Chris reports that Corinne has been working with Ariel Bowering to develop volunteer sensitivity issues for EBC, to deal with questions such as inclusivity, gender issues, etc. The intention of the board is that such workshops will be mandatory for all Bikeworks keyholders, and optional for others. The current plan for the workshop is for ten hours; Chris suggests this may be excessive, or likely to drive away volunteers.
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The board refers this issue to the Bikeworks and policy committees. Chris will maintain contact with Corinne and report on further developments.
The board refers this issue to the Bikeworks and policy committees. Chris will maintain contact with Corinne and report on further developments.
   
   
e) The Way We Live
====<li>The Way We Live</li>====
   
   
Chris reports that EBC has been approached by affiliates of the City of Edmonton interested in having EBC host one of their community discussion panels.
Chris reports that EBC has been approached by affiliates of the City of Edmonton interested in having EBC host one of their community discussion panels.
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Chris requests that we host one of these panels and direct it towards our concerns. Jim and Keegan will organize this.
Chris requests that we host one of these panels and direct it towards our concerns. Jim and Keegan will organize this.
   
   
f) VELO board meeting
====<li>VELO board meeting</li>====
   
   
Keegan reports that he has taken part in the latest VELO board meeting (as he sits on their board). VELO is interested in organizing a photo show during next year's Bike Month/Bikeology event. Keegan will meet with Derek to discuss outstanding Bikeology concerns, and how they should not stand in the way of MEC sponsorship.
Keegan reports that he has taken part in the latest VELO board meeting (as he sits on their board). VELO is interested in organizing a photo show during next year's Bike Month/Bikeology event. Keegan will meet with Derek to discuss outstanding Bikeology concerns, and how they should not stand in the way of MEC sponsorship.
   
   
g) Discounts
====<li>Discounts</li>====
   
   
Chris suggests he would like to set up a discount scheme for members, managed automatically by the point-of-sale system in development. Chris will bring a proposal to the board after developing it with the Bikeworks committee.
Chris suggests he would like to set up a discount scheme for members, managed automatically by the point-of-sale system in development. Chris will bring a proposal to the board after developing it with the Bikeworks committee.
   
   
h) Membership fees
====<li>Membership fees</li>====
   
   
Chris moves to reduce EBC membership fees to the following levels: low income $15, standard $20, family $40, supporting $50. Derek seconds. The board votes and unanimously approves the proposal, effective immediately.
Chris moves to set EBC membership fees to the following levels: low income $15, standard $20, family $40, supporting $50. Derek seconds. The board votes and unanimously approves the proposal, effective immediately.
   
   
i) APIRG volunteer coordinator workshop
====<li>APIRG volunteer coordinator workshop</li>====
   
   
Erich reports that APIRG has offered to teach volunteer recruitment & retention workshops for us.
Erich reports that APIRG has offered to teach volunteer recruitment & retention workshops for us.
   
   
Keegan suggests not only participating in this, but encouraging volunteers to participate as well. Keegan will follow up with Erich and APIRG.
Keegan suggests not only participating in this, but encouraging volunteers to participate as well. Keegan will follow up with Erich and APIRG.
</ol>
7. Committee reports
===<li>Committee reports</li>===
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
a) Advocacy committee
====<li>Advocacy committee</li>====
The advocacy committee is now operational. Its meetings are 6:30pm, the third Monday of each month, at Remedy cafe. Its chair is Michael Janz.
The advocacy committee is now operational. Its meetings are 6:30pm, the third Monday of each month, at Remedy cafe. Its chair is Michael Janz.
   
   
Michael Janz is chair of this committee but absent, so discussion of his committee is tabled until the board retreat.
Michael Janz is chair of this committee but absent, so discussion of his committee is tabled until the board retreat.
   
   
b) Bikeworks committee
====<li>Bikeworks committee</li>====
   
   
The Bikeworks committee is now operational. Its next meeting is 6:30pm, November 18th, at Bikeworks. Its chair is Erich.
The Bikeworks committee is now operational. Its next meeting is 6:30pm, November 18th, at Bikeworks. Its chair is Erich.
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Erich reports that while the Bikeworks committee has so far been very active, none of its activities require being brought to the board's attention.
Erich reports that while the Bikeworks committee has so far been very active, none of its activities require being brought to the board's attention.
   
   
c) Communications committee
====<li>Communications committee</li>====
   
   
              This committee has yet to meet. Its chair is currently Keegan.
This committee has yet to meet. Its chair is currently Keegan.
   
   
d) Community events committee
====<li>Community events committee</li>====
   
   
This committee has yet to meet. Keegan assumes the chair position of this committee with the board's approval.
This committee has yet to meet. Keegan assumes the chair position of this committee with the board's approval.
   
   
e) HR committee
====<li>HR committee</li>====
   
   
This committee has yet to meet and is not likely to meet before Spring, as its main activity is interviewing and hiring new employees.
This committee has yet to meet and is not likely to meet before Spring, as its main activity is interviewing and hiring new employees.
   
   
f) Membership committee
====<li>Membership committee</li>====
   
   
              This committee has yet to meet. Its chair is Keith Hallgren.
This committee has yet to meet. Its chair is Keith Hallgren.
   
   
g) Sponsorship and fundraising committee
====<li>Sponsorship and fundraising committee</li>====
   
   
The sponsorship and fundraising committee is now operational and meets 6:30pm, the second Tuesday of each month, at Bikeworks. Its chair is Derek.
The sponsorship and fundraising committee is now operational and meets 6:30pm, the second Tuesday of each month, at Bikeworks. Its chair is Derek.
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Derek reports that his committee has examined EBC's budget and concluded that EBC should seek to increase both the magnitude and diversity of its funding sources in able to ensure self-sustainability in the case that our casino funding ever stops. Derek will follow up with Karly Coleman for information on EBC's funding in the past. Keegan will inquire with United Cycle about discounts for volunteers or other possible sponsor perks. Jim will propose a non-compete policy to the policy committee, in order to help woo local bike shops as sponsors. Derek will inquire with local shop-owners as to what they would like to see in a non-compete. Keegan will coordinate supplying local shops with Momentum magazines (with EBC inserts).
Derek reports that his committee has examined EBC's budget and concluded that EBC should seek to increase both the magnitude and diversity of its funding sources in able to ensure self-sustainability in the case that our casino funding ever stops. Derek will follow up with Karly Coleman for information on EBC's funding in the past. Keegan will inquire with United Cycle about discounts for volunteers or other possible sponsor perks. Jim will propose a non-compete policy to the policy committee, in order to help woo local bike shops as sponsors. Derek will inquire with local shop-owners as to what they would like to see in a non-compete. Keegan will coordinate supplying local shops with Momentum magazines (with EBC inserts).
   
   
h) Volunteer committee
====<li>Volunteer committee</li>====
   
   
This committees has yet to meet. Chris and Keegan assume co-chairing of this committee, with the board's approval.
This committees has yet to meet. Chris and Keegan assume co-chairing of this committee, with the board's approval.
</ol>
8. Additions
===<li>Additions</li>===
<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
a) Bike manufacturers & trade associations
====<li>Bike manufacturers & trade associations</li>====
 
Chris reports that national and North American manufacturers have been increasing their support to non-profits. Chris and Jim will meet with Gary Beaton, the president of Calgary's Tour de Nuit Society, for more information.
Chris reports that national and North American manufacturers have been increasing their support to non-profits. Chris and Jim will meet with Gary Beaton, the president of Calgary's Tour de Nuit Society, for more information.
   
   
b) Momentum magazine profit-sharing
====<li>Momentum magazine profit-sharing</li>====
   
   
Keegan reports that Momentum magazine offers a sort of profit-sharing scheme with bike shops who sell subscriptions to their members.
Keegan reports that Momentum magazine offers a sort of profit-sharing scheme with bike shops who sell subscriptions to their members.
   
   
c) National lobbying organization
====<li>National lobbying organization</li>====
 
Chris reports that Gary Beaton of Calgary is also looking to develop a national, or at least regional, umbrella cycling advocacy organization. Chris and Jim will also meet with him to discuss this.
Chris reports that Gary Beaton of Calgary is also looking to develop a national, or at least regional, umbrella cycling advocacy organization. Chris and Jim will also meet with him to discuss this.
</ol>
Keegan moves to adjourn. Erich seconds.
===<li>Adjournment</li>===
Keegan/Erich move to adjourn.
</ol>
 
 
 
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Latest revision as of 23:45, 24 November 2010

Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Society
Board Meeting Minutes
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: BikeWorks

Attendance

Voting:

  • CHRIS CHAN, President
  • NEIL CAREY, Treasurer
  • ERICH WELZ, BikeWorks Director
  • KEEGAN McEVOY, Communications Director
  • DEREK PLUIM, Office/Sponsorship Director
  • JASON PONTO, Policy Director
  • SHARON BARKER

Non-Voting:

  • JIM STORRIE, Project Coordinator (non-voting)

Regrets:

  • MICHAEL JANZ, Vice-President
  • BILL SELLERS, Secretary
  • LAUREN PRICE, Volunteer Director
  • KEITH HALLGREN, Membership Director

Summary of Action Items

  • Keegan will contact a locksmith and determine if his could be used by Bikeworks.

Minutes

  1. Call to Order

    2. Keegan calls meeting to order.

  2. Approval of agenda

    3. Jim requests additions to agenda:

    • 7-b: Spokesperson Policy
    • 7-c: Document Storage Policy

    Keegan requests addition to agenda:

    • 7-e: Report from VELO Board Meeting

    Chris requests additions to agenda:

    • 7-f: The Way We Live
    • 7-g: Shop Discounts
    • 7-h: Changes to Membership Fee Levels

    Erich requests addition to agenda:

    • 7-i: APIRG Training

    All agenda additions are accepted. Chris moves to accept agenda, Derek seconds.

  3. Introductions

  4. Approval of last meeting's and AGM minutes

    5. The minutes from the AGM have not yet been compiled and cannot be approved.

    The minutes from the last board meeting are not complete, missing an in camera item which is not available to to the project coordinator. Jim will get in touch with Lauren and Bill to remind them to pass on the minutes they took at these past two meetings. Board decides to table both approvals until the board retreat, passed by consensus.

  5. Volunteer appreciation event

    6. Jim requests a budget of $100 to organize a pizza-party/movie-night near the end of November.

    Derek/Keegan move to approve. Carried.

    Jim will plan and host a volunteer appreciation event in the Bikeworks facility at the end of the month.

  6. Old business

    1. In-camera item from October board meeting

      2. Chris reports that this issue is still being dealt with, moves to table it. Passed by consensus.

    2. Issues regarding neighbour girl

      3. Erich reports that there have been no further incidents related to our young neighbour.

    3. Safe purchase

      4. Chris reports that he and Alex Hindle went to a government surplus auction to purchase a safe, but found that the one available was both too expensive and unfeasible to transport.

      Sharon suggests contacting the Edmonton police and requesting a donation.

      Keegan says he owns a safe, but has lost the keys. He will contact a locksmith and determine if the safe is usable.

    4. Retro-reflective-wear workshop

      5. Chris reports that Corinne's retro-reflective-wear workshop was highly successful. It was well-attended and received good publicity, including a segment on the local evening news. Sharon suggests taking pictures at these events for promotional use on the EBC website. Corinne is planning another workshop for the near future.

    5. Sustainability Awareness Week

      6. Chris reports that this event was not a large success, due largely to mistakes in organizing. Jim took responsibility for organizing this event, as no one else was available, but did not do well with it. There were no notable difficulties on-site, and both ECOS and the Office of Sustainability at the University of Alberta welcome EBC participation at future campus events.

      Keegan will be assuming more volunteer and event-related duties to fill in for Sharon, who would prefer a different portfolio, and Lauren who has been unavailable.

      Keegan will form and chair a new volunteer committee in order to develop more effective event-related policy and procedure.

    6. Trick or (Tr)eat event

      7. Chris reports that he and several others took part in a charitable Halloween event for the Campus Food Bank, on behalf of the EBC, which was a success. Between all the volunteers there were six operational trailers. Chris reports that there was a shortage of Rubbermaid tubs for transporting materials, and advises that EBC be on the lookout for a sale on these containers. Chris has photos from this event, and will post them on the EBC website.

    7. Bike Building Workshop

      8. Erich reports that while the weekend bike building 'workshops' have been successful, there has been some issue with completed bikes being dismantled later for parts. Erich has taken this concern to the Bikeworks committee, who are working to address it.

  7. New business

    1. Policy Policy

      2. Jim suggests the board strike away all prior official EBC policy, as the board does not have access to old policy documents. If there was currently standing policy, the board was unsure what that policy would be.

      Sharon/Derek move the above.

      The board votes and agrees unanimously.

      Jason proposes Policy Policy 1.1: Policy Content and Policy Policy 1.2: Policy Creation.

      Chris suggests amending 1.2 such that a simple majority, rather than a super majority, is needed for the board to approve policies.

      Chris reports that Michael Janz has suggested developing a careful naming convention before developing too many policies, for maintenance's sake.

      The board is unsatisfied with these policies as presented and requests they be returned to the policy committee. Jim will amend them as requested and pass them through the policy committee before next weekend's board retreat.

    2. Communications Policy

      3. Jim proposes Communications Policy 1.1: Official Spokespeople.

      Chris suggests amending 1.1 such that only the president is an assumed spokesperson, with the vice-president or a chosen delegate filling in in his absence. The board agrees unanimously.

      The board is unsatisfied with this policy as presented and requests it be returned to the policy committee. Jim will it them as requested and pass it through the policy committee before next weekend's board retreat.

    3. Office Policy

      4. Jim proposes Office Policy 1.1: Electronic Document Storage.

      Neil suggests amending this document to remove its procedural aspects, as it is more procedure than policy. Erich suggests that the actual (digital) location of the document archive be specified not in the policy document, but only its attached procedure, so that changing the location of the archive will not require board approval.

      The board is unsatisfied with this policy as presented and requests it be returned to the policy committee. Jim will it them as requested and pass it through the policy committee before next weekend's board retreat.

    4. Sensitivity workshops

      5. Chris reports that Corinne has been working with Ariel Bowering to develop volunteer sensitivity issues for EBC, to deal with questions such as inclusivity, gender issues, etc. The intention of the board is that such workshops will be mandatory for all Bikeworks keyholders, and optional for others. The current plan for the workshop is for ten hours; Chris suggests this may be excessive, or likely to drive away volunteers.

      The board refers this issue to the Bikeworks and policy committees. Chris will maintain contact with Corinne and report on further developments.

    5. The Way We Live

      6. Chris reports that EBC has been approached by affiliates of the City of Edmonton interested in having EBC host one of their community discussion panels.

      Jim and Keegan report that they attended the first The Way We Live session and found it not entirely connected to cycling issues.

      Chris requests that we host one of these panels and direct it towards our concerns. Jim and Keegan will organize this.

    6. VELO board meeting

      7. Keegan reports that he has taken part in the latest VELO board meeting (as he sits on their board). VELO is interested in organizing a photo show during next year's Bike Month/Bikeology event. Keegan will meet with Derek to discuss outstanding Bikeology concerns, and how they should not stand in the way of MEC sponsorship.

    7. Discounts

      8. Chris suggests he would like to set up a discount scheme for members, managed automatically by the point-of-sale system in development. Chris will bring a proposal to the board after developing it with the Bikeworks committee.

    8. Membership fees

      9. Chris moves to set EBC membership fees to the following levels: low income $15, standard $20, family $40, supporting $50. Derek seconds. The board votes and unanimously approves the proposal, effective immediately.

    9. APIRG volunteer coordinator workshop

      10. Erich reports that APIRG has offered to teach volunteer recruitment & retention workshops for us.

      Keegan suggests not only participating in this, but encouraging volunteers to participate as well. Keegan will follow up with Erich and APIRG.

  8. Committee reports

    1. Advocacy committee

      2. The advocacy committee is now operational. Its meetings are 6:30pm, the third Monday of each month, at Remedy cafe. Its chair is Michael Janz.

      Michael Janz is chair of this committee but absent, so discussion of his committee is tabled until the board retreat.

    2. Bikeworks committee

      3. The Bikeworks committee is now operational. Its next meeting is 6:30pm, November 18th, at Bikeworks. Its chair is Erich.

      Erich reports that while the Bikeworks committee has so far been very active, none of its activities require being brought to the board's attention.

    3. Communications committee

      4. This committee has yet to meet. Its chair is currently Keegan.

    4. Community events committee

      5. This committee has yet to meet. Keegan assumes the chair position of this committee with the board's approval.

    5. HR committee

      6. This committee has yet to meet and is not likely to meet before Spring, as its main activity is interviewing and hiring new employees.

    6. Membership committee

      7. This committee has yet to meet. Its chair is Keith Hallgren.

    7. Sponsorship and fundraising committee

      8. The sponsorship and fundraising committee is now operational and meets 6:30pm, the second Tuesday of each month, at Bikeworks. Its chair is Derek.

      Derek reports that his committee has examined EBC's budget and concluded that EBC should seek to increase both the magnitude and diversity of its funding sources in able to ensure self-sustainability in the case that our casino funding ever stops. Derek will follow up with Karly Coleman for information on EBC's funding in the past. Keegan will inquire with United Cycle about discounts for volunteers or other possible sponsor perks. Jim will propose a non-compete policy to the policy committee, in order to help woo local bike shops as sponsors. Derek will inquire with local shop-owners as to what they would like to see in a non-compete. Keegan will coordinate supplying local shops with Momentum magazines (with EBC inserts).

    8. Volunteer committee

      9. This committees has yet to meet. Chris and Keegan assume co-chairing of this committee, with the board's approval.

  9. Additions

    1. Bike manufacturers & trade associations

      2. Chris reports that national and North American manufacturers have been increasing their support to non-profits. Chris and Jim will meet with Gary Beaton, the president of Calgary's Tour de Nuit Society, for more information.

    2. Momentum magazine profit-sharing

      3. Keegan reports that Momentum magazine offers a sort of profit-sharing scheme with bike shops who sell subscriptions to their members.

    3. National lobbying organization

      4. Chris reports that Gary Beaton of Calgary is also looking to develop a national, or at least regional, umbrella cycling advocacy organization. Chris and Jim will also meet with him to discuss this.

  10. Adjournment

    11. Keegan/Erich move to adjourn.

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