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SEPTEMBER 2002 BOARD MINUTES

Waterbury: Monday, September 23, 2002

Attending: Board Members: George Plumb, Bunky Bernstein, Dave Jacobowitz, Kathy Davidow, Len Lamoureux, Bob Atchinson, Dale Critchlow, Bud Haas
Guests: Jon Kaplan-VAOT.
Exec Director: Becka Roolf
Absent: Connie Livingston, Jan McCleery, Bruce Cunningham, Rich Warren

Meeting called to order by President, Bunky at 6:05 pm

Minutes for August 23, 2002, Board Meeting: Approved.

Introductions made and agenda reviewed.

President's Report: Received notice of a $1000 grant from MVP Insurance re: Helmet Education.

Executive Director's Report:

Written Report: Incorporated as part of these minutes.

America Bikes: Becka emphasized the VBPC role:
  1. Getting other Vermont Organizations øsigned-onÓ.
  2. Endorse the AB campaign on our Website.
  3. Emphasizing that Vermont is not alone on these issues.
  4. Pursuing a Safe Routes to School Program.

Treasurer's Report: Written financial report from Becka YTD balance: $3,579.88; DaveÎs written report: YTD balance: $4,169.73; Dave verbal check book balance: $8428.78.

GovernorÎs Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: Dave and Bunky will apply for the latest annual grant from them. $1,000.

Work Plan: Discussion: MOTION: To include Repeal of the SidePath Law in the current Workplan, for the upcoming Legislative Session. Motion Approved. More discussion.
MOTION: To add Safe Routes to School to the Work Plan, and authorize Becka to work with other organizations and apply for appropriate grants. Motion Approved. Discussion: Re: Candidates for Elective Office. The Board authorized Bud to develop a set of questions for Candidates for Governor. Discussion.

Retreat: MOTION: To have a Board Retreat in November 2002 to complete a Work Plan, Budget, and Fundraising Plan for the ensuing year. Discussion: Motion withdrawn. The Board DECIDED to discuss and prioritize the Work Plan and Budget at an extended October Board Meeeting, including the role of Board Members for each item in the Work Plan and budget. Other items discussed during the meeting to be included in the Work Plan Meeting were Amtrak services, watch-dogging state transportation and related projects, and a legislative agenda.

Annual Meeting: Following the 2nd Annual Bike Ride at Roxbury. Discussion about potential new board members. Bunky to follow up on names.

VBPC 2nd Annual Bike Ride and Potluck: Kathy, project manager, reported.

Bumper Stickers: Discussion and suggestions to Becka. She will develop final design.

Memberships: Each Board Member reported on their membership building activities and plans.

Vermont Safekids Grant: Becka followed up on email report of the VBPC receiving the SafeKids Grant. Discussion. The Board voted to accept the grant with the understanding that some adjustments were being made to the dollar amount, and that Becka would be able to do the current administrative part of the grant within her 20 hours VBPC contract.

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: (1) following the Annual Meeting, October 5, 2002 at Congregational Church in Roxbury.  (2) The next Board Meeting is set for 5:30 PM, October 22, 2002 at Stanley Hall, Waterbury Complex, Waterbury, VT

ADJOURNED: 8:10 pm

Respectfully Submitted
Bud Haas, Secretary