Arlington Heights Bicycle Club

Board Meeting Minutes from September 22, 2010

The meeting was called to order at 6:31 PM by President Al Gibbs. Board members in attendance were Al Gibbs, President; Christine Van Dornick, Co-Ride Chair; Paula Matzek, Membership Chair and board member at large; Scott Schadel, board member at large; and Debra Watson, board member at large elect.

Paula gave the member ship report. There are currently 139 households and 183 individual members that include 28 new households. This compares with 2009 at 128 households and 167 individuals.

Al gave the Treasurers report. There is a current total balance of $36,754 of which the checking account has approximately $2500 and the money market account with $34,260. There is $2,000 that is budgeted for expenses related to the upcoming Awards Banquet.

A nominating committee was formed at the May 2010 board meeting consisting of Gary Gilbert, Vince Kelley and Christine Van Dornick. The committee met and discussed potential changes to the upcoming board. Al Gibbs is not returning as President and Ron McPheron has indicated that he would not continue as the Treasurer. Vince Kelley volunteered for the nomination for President and Al Gibbs volunteered to be the Treasurer. The slate of officers for 2011 is: Vince Kelley for President, David and Christine Van Dornick for Vice-Presidents and Ride Chairs, Ford Sakata for Secretary, and Al Gibbs for Treasurer. The Board Member at Large on the slate: Paula Matzek, Debra Watson, and Scott Schadel. Nominations can be made to the existing Board Members until the next meeting (October 2010) when the General Membership will be asked to vote to approve the slate above. Any existing member can be nominated for the Board.

Paula updated the board on the Awards Banquet. The date is November 6, 2010, at La Tapas in Arlington Heights. The Board discussed the proposed menu for the banquet and the cost to members and non-members. The board decided on a cost of $15.00 for members and $35.00 for non-members. Paula will distribute details to the membership via the website.

The board discussed the current amount of donations that had been made. The AHBC had donated $2,300 to five organizations for 2010 and donated $2,200 to the Arlington Heights Senior Center for the purchase of an exercise bicycle. A donation of $250 was made to defray costs for the Ride of Silence. The board approved an additional amount to be donated of $1,500 for the 2010 year.

The board meeting adjourned at 7:23 PM. The General Membership meeting followed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Christine Van Dornick

Acting Secretary