From the President

The early part of December was a wet cycling month but social events were well attended.  Both the annual BIKES holiday party and Willie Weir’s presentation at Everett Library drew crowds.  A late-fall cold kept me from enjoying Willie’s animated show but others say he was at his best.

At the club party members shared a great potluck, chose mileage awards from a grab-bag of goodies and took home unique and varied white elephant gifts.  I walked away with a black satin poker vest – I might have to volunteer to deal at some fun casino event so I can put it to use!

In addition to the party fun, members unanimously accepted the amended club constitution.  It took about half an hour to walk-thru the Power Point presentation that highlighted current versus new content and field a few questions.  Two members and two non-members were recruited to tally the ballots and the meeting portion of the party was concluded.  The changes to the constitution bring it in line with how the club has been operating for a number of years and also move election of officers to the spring, following McClinchy and the opening of bike season in the Northwest for many cyclists.

A special thank you to Warren Bare, Vice President, and Dan Scott, past-President, who along with myself drafted the amended constitution, presented it to the Board for approval and prepared the Power Point document.  The finished product represents quite a few hours of independent and collaborative effort to produce a constitution that is flexible enough to meet current club needs and anticipated future needs. 

The January club meeting is mid-month and a main topic will be McClinchy planning.  Whether you’ve never volunteered for this club event or volunteer every year, come to the meeting to help make sure we have a successful event.  You might offer a unique take on something that wouldn’t otherwise make the cut.  Brooklyn Brothers Pizzeria has one of the best selections of pizza by-the-slice so that alone is reason enough to attend the pre-meeting dinner.  At the meeting you may also pick up printed copies of both the club membership roster and the new constitution.

Don’t forget to check out January’s ride offerings – not too shabby for dead of winter!

Pedals Up,

Debby Grant

January 14, 7:00pm

Snohomish County PUD Bldg   

2320 California Ave. Everett

Everyone’s welcome and if time permits join other club members at 5.30pm for an early dinner at:

Brooklyn Brothers Pizzeria

1919 Hewitt Avenue

Everett

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Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop

Will be collecting bicycles for shipment to Ghana, Africa, on Saturday January 23, 11:00am to 3:00pm.

We are asking for adult sturdy hard tail or mountain bicycles in good condition or requiring light repair. These bikes will serve a population living on limited income in an area where the roads are rough.

With each bicycle we are asking for a $10.00 donation to help defray the cost of shipping and repairs.

Drop off bicycles at the Sharing Wheels Shop, 2525 Broadway, Everett. Parking and entrance is in the back

of the building. For information call 425-252-6952.