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'''''These minutes are not yet approved. They are scheduled for review and approval at the upcoming board meeting.'''''
'''''These minutes were approved at the [[Board Minutes November 2016|November 2016]] board meeting.'''''


== EBC Board Meeting Minutes for October 17, 2016 ==
== EBC Board Meeting Minutes for October 17, 2016 ==
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{{Motion
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   |motion= board grants hiring committee (Jonathan, Seraphim, Geoff) the responsibility to hire a bookkeeper prior to next board meeting if possible.
   |motion=Board grants hiring committee (Jonathan, Seraphim, Geoff) the responsibility to hire a bookkeeper prior to next board meeting if possible.
   |first= Geoff
   |first= Geoff
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* What were the successful parts? What are improvements that we can make for 2017?
* What were the successful parts? What are improvements that we can make for 2017?
* Discussion:
* Discussion:
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** Successes: Derek: venue
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** Nancy: efficient
** Karl: good environment
** Michael: good participation
** Improvements:
** Seraphim: a few members got off topic, should stick to agenda; volunteer awards were a bit long
** Derek: printed version of volunteer awards available (maybe in annual report?)
** Nancy: move volunteer awards to a specific volunteer appreciation award night?
** Adrian: bike parking a problem, not enough, should have brought our racks in.
** Geoff: how to get more people out?
** Jon: at retreat, discuss quality and value of AGM. 
** Michael: Molly wasn't able to attend, would have been valuable.  Overall needs bigger link to YCR2.
** Nancy: is there a way to push AGM back to better prepare reports?


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* <span style="background: lime;">Action Items:</span> '''name''' will ____ by (date).
* <span style="background: lime;">Action Items:</span> '''Retreat coordinator''' will add discussion of AGM to planning retreat.


=== Alberta Bikes Conference Highlights (10 min) Karl ===
=== Alberta Bikes Conference Highlights (10 min) Karl ===
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* 4th annual conference occurred [http://albertabikes.ca/program/ Sept 17-18 in Canmore] this year. Edmonton speakers included Karly Coleman, MLA David Sheperd.
* 4th annual conference occurred [http://albertabikes.ca/program/ Sept 17-18 in Canmore] this year. Edmonton speakers included Karly Coleman, MLA David Sheperd.
* EBC sponsored 4 participamt registrations (or whatever $600 would buy) in our Aug in camera minutes. Did these get used?
* EBC sponsored 4 participamt registrations (or whatever $600 would buy) in our Aug in camera minutes. Did these get used?
* Discussion notes:
* Discussion notes: Karl notes 100 attendees; great success with good breadth of speakers.  Theme on cycle tourism.  Sustainability of the conference is important; next year's focus may be on advocacy.  Karl is looking to EBC board members or volunteers to contribute to the conference organization next year.
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** Anna: prior EBC board members have contributed to conference organization and even started the whole thing (Thanks Bernadette!)
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=== Business Item 3 (__ min)===
=== Business Item 3 (__ min)===
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=== Getting Things Done! Committees ===
=== Getting Things Done! Committees ===
* EBC board currently has 4 committees:
* EBC board currently has 4 committees:
** Executive = President Jon, VP Nancy, Treasurer Geoff, Secretary Anna/Derek
** Executive = President Jon, VP Nancy, Treasurer Geoff, Secretary Derek
** Human Resources Committee = Nancy, Geoff,
** Human Resources Committee = Nancy, Geoff,  
** Policy Committee = Dan, Anna, Rachel,  
** Policy Committee = Dan, Jasmine,  
** Strategic Committee = Derek, Karl,  
** Strategic Committee = Derek, Karl, Adrian.
 
== Approval of Agenda, Minutes, Reports (5 min) ==
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  |motion=To appoint the following board members to the executive positions President: Jonathan Woelber; VP Nancy Milakovic; Secretary: Derek Pluim; Treasurer: Geoff Hansen
  |first= Jon
  |second= Anna
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=== Scheduling Monthly Board Meetings ===
=== Scheduling Monthly Board Meetings ===
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=== Logistics for Nov Board Retreat (15 min) Anna and Jonathan===
=== Logistics for Nov Board Retreat (15 min) Anna and Jonathan===
* Background: Each year, the board has a longer planning session over the course of one weekend to have an in-depth conversation about the coming year's priorities/goals and identify action plans for each priority. In the past, this has been 10am to 4pm on Sat and/or Sunday.
 
* Dates:
* Dates: Friday 18th evening & Sun Nov 20 afternoon
** [https://docs.google.com/a/edmontonbikes.ca/forms/d/1-9Znt0fmwUftRYtsiyG9hy_QRfxP3nlokusucH_RhU0/edit?usp=drive_web results of board availability poll]
** [https://docs.google.com/a/edmontonbikes.ca/forms/d/1-9Znt0fmwUftRYtsiyG9hy_QRfxP3nlokusucH_RhU0/edit?usp=drive_web results of board availability poll]
** Regular monthly meeting date is Mon Nov 14 (UofA is booked) but can be cancelled...
** Sat Nov 19 & Sun Nov 20 also options for retreat
* Time:
* Location:
** U of A?
** NAIT?
** Other free space?
* Agenda: TBD by Exec committee with your input tonight :)
* Discussion notes:
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* <span style="background: lime;">Action Items:</span> '''name''' will ____ by (date).
* Time: Fri 6:30-9:30 Friday; Sunday 1pm-4pm
* Location: NAIT (Nancy to book)
* Agenda: TBD by Exec committee at next board meeting (14th)
 
* <span style="background: lime;">Action Items:</span> '''Nancy''' to book NAIT rooms for 18th and 20th for board retreat.


=== Sharing Round Table ===
=== Sharing Round Table ===
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{{Motion
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   |motion=To go <i>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_camera in camera]</i>.
   |motion=To go <i>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_camera in camera]</i>.
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* Please list how long you believe your topic will take to discuss:
 
** Name (___ min)
** Name (___ min)


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   |motion=To close the <i>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_camera in camera]</i> discussion.
   |motion=To close the <i>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_camera in camera]</i> discussion.
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== Adjournment ==
== Adjournment ==
{{Motion
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   |motion=To adjourn the meeting at __pm.
   |motion=To adjourn the meeting at 9:38pm.
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