December 13 Meeting Minutes

Submitted by imelda on Tue, 12/20/2005 - 12:56pm.

MINUTES
Northbrook Cycle Committee
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Northbrook Sports Center

ATTENDANCE:
Present: Aram Bayzaee, Marc Colbert, Chris Henning, Peter Janunas, Mark Harris, Chris Mailing, Imelda March, Marcus Moore, Franco Panveno, Jim Weaver.

GENERAL:

  • Election of officers for 2005: President Position was only one contested
  • Chris Henning and Aram Bayzaee were contestants
  • Aram Bayzaee was elected for next term; 2005-2006
              

REPORTS OF OFFICERS:

A.         Presidents Report - Peter Janunas
            None

B.         V.P. of Rider Development - Chris Mailing

5/8/06 looks first tentative training program date as requested and has to be approved by NPD; working out details with NPD relative to soccer schedule. Stacy Marx is the new NPD representative, also in charge of soccer program; this puts her in a position to make final decisions regarding the use of the Velodrome relative to soccer needs and those of our own.


Chris Vogel is now running all High School cycling programs; generally little Chicago representation due to transportation and time logistics. Program may expand to 7th and 8th grades.

David Fowkes (Chief Referee/USCF) suggested:
Chris agreed to Thursday upgrade of category to be monitored by “signature cards” of all participants and signed off by the trainer of record; this will administer the program more efficiently and honestly. Onus is on rider to remember their “card”.

Better coordinate NCC and ICA “Riders of the Year”; there were overlapping winners; not extensive communication of winner personalities

C. Race Director - Marcus Moore

Marcus will be spearheading communication with other tracks, Kenosha, Indy, etc.
D. Government Relations Director’s Report - Mark Harris
    none   
                         
E. Treasurer & Finance Director - Marco Colbert

He reported that NCC excess funds were invested in C.D. per November meetings voting and agreement.

Board agreed to two additional signers on bank account: Aram and Chris Mailing will have responsibility. Both will be going to Northbrook Bank to complete signature cards.

F. Communications Director - Imelda March

Moderated meetings beginning; introduced some issues; race schedules decided on in advance and posted likewise, on the Web site; emphasized by David Fowkes. Imelda requested completion of draft schedule date; Chris Mailing then asked Marcus when he would be able to come up with a draft and Marcus replied the second week of January 2006 (see below for input deadline).


Requested more marketing of women’s racing, along with money for winnings; 2CC and Alberto’s Sport representatives settled that by restating that sponsorship is made with the understanding that all distribution of funds, between women’s and men’s racing, as-well-as the general classes and categories, was decided upon by the NCC Board.

Women’s Ridership Program; the long race is substituted on particular nights, with women’s events. It was suggested that additional women’s races be added to schedule.

Deciding on a name for race; possibly branding it in the vein of “Roger Delaney”.
Chris Mailing suggested Marcus spearhead this by taking ideas from the Board and membership, putting a proposal in front of the Board for a final vote.

Deadline to communicate with Marcus is 1/6/06. Imelda brought issue of eliminating women from the RDL race and a suggestion was made to evaluate the viability of having a women’s trophy race to parallel RDL; suggested was the Mrs. Delaney Trophy, Imelda thought better of naming a women who is/was a cyclist; State Representative Elaine Nekritz was mentioned as idea; input should be sent to Marcus by 1/6/06 deadline too.                                                             

G. Public Relations Director - no report

H. Sponsorship Director - Chris Henning

Northbrook Park District is in talks with Evanston Bike Club concerning financial help with funding of foam barriers on Velodrome track.

I. Secretary - Jim Weaver

Moderated voting details, balloting, collecting and counting; Peter Janunas confirmed.

OLD BUSINESS:  n/a

NEW BUSINESS:
           
Until further notice, all NCC Board Meetings will be held the second Thursday of each month at ; until race season begins, then as notified.
Jason Garner donated his $400 ‘05 ROTY winnings to NCC, for its general use
Steve Goldberg threw his hat into the nomination ring for Public Relations, was immediately nominated by Chris Mailing, seconded by many and voted in unanimously.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm.

NEXT MEETING:
Thursday, January 12, 2006 – 7:00 p.m.
Northbrook Sports Center
1730 Pfingsten Rd
Northbrook, Illinois  60062
                                               
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Weaver
Secretary