AUGUST 2002 BOARD MINUTES

Attending: George Plumb, Bunky Bernstein, Dave Jacobowitz, Kathy Davidow, Jan McCleery, Bruce Cunningham, Len Lamoureux, Rich Warren, Bob Atchinson, Bud Haas
Guests: Rick Good, Becka Roolf, Melanie Grubman, Amy Bell-VAOT
Absent: Connie Livingston, Dale Critchlow.

Meeting called to order by President, Bunky at 6:10 pm

Minutes for June 10, 2002, Board Meeting: Approved.

Introductions made and agenda reviewed.

Old Executive DirectorÎs Report: George reported attending interview with Becka for the VT SafeKids Training Grant.(rodeos). Also the VAOT Bicycle Safety Coordination and Education Grant was submitted on time. George thanked Len for his help in getting the grant together.

New Executive Directory’s Contract: MOTION: To authorize Bunky to sign Becka RoolfÎs Contract for the term August 16, 2002 to Feb. 15, 2003. Motion Approved.

New Executive Director’s Report and Proposals:

America Bikes: MOTION to øsign onÓ as a supporter of the America Bikes National Agenda, which includes a) Provide Safe Routes to School, b) Create Bicycle Friendly Transportation System, and c) Strengthen Enhancements, CMAQ, and other TEA-21 Programs. Motion Approved.
E.D.Îs Work Details: (Office Space and Hours) MOTION to accept BeckaÎs proposal. Shared space with Local Motion-contingent on approval of their Board. Motion Approved.
Dues Structure: MOTION: To adjust the Dues Structure as follows: Basic-$15.
Family Dues-$25. List higher levels of $25, $50, $100, $250. Quarterly expiration dates.
Motion Approved.
Newsletter: MOTION to establish and publish a hard copy newsletter 3 to 4 times a year. Estimated cost $3 per year per membership. Motion Approved.
Promotional  Materials: Waterbottles: MOTION: To purchase approx. 300 waterbottles with VBPC logo-Cost estimated at $300. Concern expressed that bottles be of reasonable good quality. Motion Approved.
Bumper Stickers: MOTION: To purchase 1000 bumper stickers. Est. cost $500. Board asked ED to research new design for bumper stickers, run design by the Board. Motion Approved. Waterbottle and Bumper Stickers purchases contingent of receipt of grant monies. Motion Approved.
Cycle and Recycle Calendar. MOTION: To authorize Becka to purchase VBPC as a Copublisher. Becka will front $150 cost, and asks Board Members to advise her how many calendars they want at $3.00 each. Motion Approved.

2002 Budget: Becka proposed 2002 Budget showing Actual YTD, Revised Anticipated, Revised Budget Total, and Interim budget (pending receipt of Grant moneys). Amy and Board Members cautioned that grant money was only to be counted on when grant actually granted. MOTION: To Accept BeckaÎs proposed Budget. Motion Approved.

Workplan: For August-September 2002 and ensuing 12 months. MOTION: To accept the proposed Workplan for August-September 2002. Motion Approved.

BOARD APPOINTMENT: MOTION: To elect Rick Good as a returned member of the Board of Directors, with Term Expiring October 2002. Motion Approved.  Board Membership now stands at 13.

L.A.B. Road 1 Safe Training: Set for Sat Sep 7 at Catamount Family Center, Williston, for last springÎs LAB trained trainers. George reported 4 or 5 open slots. $30 if you will be a trainer in the schools, $60 no commitment. Write-call Becka if interested.

ANNUAL MEETING: Board agreed to hold the Annual Meeting of the Corporation following the 2nd Annual Bike Ride and Potluck in Roxbury. Bunky agreed to organize Annual Meeting. Becka to advertise as required by the Bylaws.

MEMBERSHIP: As part of the approved Workplan, Becka distributed Membership Lists to assist Board Members in getting 5 new members each.

Workplan Development List (cumulative):

1. National Walk to School Day, September-October 2003.
2. Annual VBPC Bike Ride, Summer or Fall 2003.
3. National Bike Month: 2003.
4. Legislative Action Plan for 2004.
5. DriverÎs Ed Curriculum.
6. National Bike to Work Day/Week 2003

NEXT MEETING:
Board of Directors: 6 PM, Monday September 23, 2002 at Stanley Hall, Waterbury Complex, Waterbury, VT

ADJOURNED: 8:10 pm

Respectfully Submitted
Bud Haas, Secretary