Aiken Bicycle Club Meeting -- January 9, 2012

The meeting was held on January 9, 2012.

Attendees: Ron Grooms, David Kjellquist, Tony Rickard, Elaine Kjellquist, Chuck Foster, Kirk Davis, Bill Matheson, Hank Cook

Treasurer, Secretary - no update

Tom Lex reported on the Bike/Ped initiative still in development stage, Greenway trust looking into the abandon rail lines as possible trails.We received acknowledgement and thanks from Randy DuTeau of Wheel Movement. There will be a PCC/Georgia Bikes summit in October.

Web Site Updates

David Kjellquist reported that the access has been changed to current administrator, and the host account and domain registration is set to automatically update when due. The routing lists for mail generated on the site to the club were updated to current officers and appropriate members. The web site ‘news’ sidebar on the home page now accommodates seven news items.

Aiken to Ride Century –

Should be listed in American Bicyclist – check with Jay?

An updated task list was provided with 3 open items to be completed in Feb.

Ride is registered on Active.com – can we add a photo (Mo)

Flyers and posters for bike shops/businesses – nlt 2/6 (Ron)

Mailings – snail mail and email to past riders and shops – nlt 2/13 (Mo)

Sponsor – mailings to past sponsors and ABC members – nlt 2/13 (Mo)

Other items of interest –

on all info about the ride – be sure to BOLD the statement about State Park Road being repaved and smooth.

Contact ‘Katie’ (as per Chuck Foster) re T-Shirt design and T-Shirt prices

Motion was made and passed by the group to add the Scott Richardson Children’s fund to the ‘for the benefit of’

Membership Renewals

Memberships are due for renewal. It was agreed to do a mailing to current members. Chuck Foster offered the use of his postage meter. Approximately 35 reminders are to be sent.

Cycling Kits

The club is planning on putting in a new order for Jerseys. Bibs and Shorts will also be available. We are required to purchase a minimum number(6) – however the sizes can be mixed to meet the minimum. More detailed information will be forthcoming in an email.