CAzbike Officers

The (new) Board of Directors elected the following slate of officers at their first meeting which was held October 17, 2010:

• Bob Beane - President 
• Bob Jenson - Vice President 
• Kathy Mills - Vice President of Education 
• Gail Hildebrandt - Treasurer 
• Sheila Foraker - Secretary

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Results of elections for Board of Director seats at the 2011 Annual meeting held Oct 10:

Gene Holmerud, and Alison Van Uum will be stepping down as board members -- the Coalition would like to thank them for all their hard work over the years. Alison will stay on as Membership Chair, and Gene will continue to monitor Rail safety issues relating to bicyclists.

The following board members will retain their seats:

• Sterling Baer, 
• Bob Beane, 
• Sheila Foraker, 
• Bob Jenson, 
• Mike Kitchen, 
• Kathy Mills.

New board members include:

• Ed Beighe; Ed is currently the Coalition's webmaster.
• Mary Kaye Black; Mary Kaye is the Coalitions Eastern Arizona Representative.
• Wayne Churchman; Wayne is also PBAA's event director for El Tour de Mesa.
• Gail Hildebrandt; Gail formerly served as Coalition president.
• Sheryl Keeme; Sheryl is the founder of Girls Gone Riding., and organization to help and encourage women to participate in bicycling.

Officers will be elected at the next board meeting.
For those of you who plan in advance: the Coalition's 2012 Annual Membership Meeting will be held Monday September 10, 2012.

Coalition Board of Directors changes

Thanks to those who came out for our 2011 Annual meeting. An election was held for board of directors positions.
Gene Holmerud, and Alison Van Uum will be stepping down as board members -- the Coalition would like to thank them for all their hard work over the years. Alison will stay on as Membership Chair.

The following board members will retain their seats:

• Sterling Baer, 
• Bob Beane, 
• Sheila Foraker, 
• Bob Jenson, 
• Mike Kitchen, 
• Kathy Mills.

New board members include:

• Ed Beighe; Ed is currently the Coalition's webmaster.
• Mary Kaye Black; Mary Kaye is the Coalitions Eastern Arizona Representative.
• Wayne Churchman; Wayne is also PBAA's event director for El Tour de Mesa.
• Gail Hildebrandt; Gail formerly served as Coalition president.
• Sheryl Keeme; Sheryl is the founder of Girls Gone Riding., and organization to help and encourage women to participate in bicycling.

Officers will be elected at the next board meeting.
For those of you who plan in advance: the Coalition's 2012 Annual Membership Meeting will be held Monday September 10, 2012.

President’s Report – 2011 Annual Meeting

CAzB President’s Report – 2011 Annual Membership Meeting

• Meeting/Committee Participation – e.g. MAG Bicycle Pedestrian Committee, Glendale Bicycle Advisory Committee
• Phoenix Bicycle Summit participation
• Cover Article for League of American Bicyclists Mar/Apr Magazine – Red Rock Road Extreme Road Makeover (Sedona/VOC Hwy 179 Project)
• Executive Director Hired 
• Clear Channel radio interviews – safe cycling, 3-foot safe passing distance, etc. 
•  Meeting with Verde Valley advocates and Yavapai County transportation staff to improve plans for paved shoulders on Cornville Road 
• LAB “Bicycle Friendly State” evaluation LAB “Bicycle Friendly Community” evaluations – Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix 
• Alliance for Biking & Walking Workshop – Tucson (participated and connected with Tucson advocates, ADOT representatives, Tucson Transportation staff and public officials) 
• ADOT Bicycle Safety Action Plan (input) and Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update Committee (participation and input) - ongoing 
• Submitting programs to MAG for funding: (1) Law Enforcement Officer Training, (2) Adult/Teen “Ready to Ride” program – in progress 
• Active Lifestyle Vehicle competition/fund-raising event (October 22) 

Robert A. Beane  President
Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists

CA 3-foot passing bill vetoed

The Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists supports the passage of California's Senate Bill 910

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Two ADOT Planning Projects

...that Arizona Bicyclists Should Follow

By Bob Beane, President, Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists

Until about two years ago, when I became president of the Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists, the portions of ADOT activity that affected bicyclists were a mystery to me. Well, at times, they are still a mystery. But, I can honestly say that the CAzB has been invited to the table to provide input in several meaningful efforts in the last few years. And, that participation has lifted the curtain on some aspects of how things happen in our state. What I have found is that, if we stay engaged and active, we can make a difference.

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Eric Post Law Named Bicyclist Friendly Business

Eric Post serves the Coalition's Legal Advisor:

The League of American Bicyclists announced the Law Office of Eric Post is a Silver Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB), in a diverse and groundbreaking number of 111 new BFBs across the United States. The variety in the type and size of businesses applying for the BFB award shows the many different ways to create a Bicycle Friendly Business. The Law Office of Eric Post has worked hard to increase bicycle friendliness in the workplace... read more from Tucson Endurance Sports | Examiner.com

BFC: Scottsdale gets gold; Tempe renews silver; Phx gets honorable mention

League Announces Fall 2011 Bicycle Friendly Communities

Scottsdale was awarded Gold level, up from Silver. Tempe renewed their Silver level. And Phoenix for the first time received Honorable Mention.

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CAzBike Membership ANNUAL Meeting: Monday October 10

Notices: Our regular September meeting has been cancelled; and our regular October meeting will be held one week earlier than usual.

Our next scheduled meeting will be our ANNUAL meeting:
Monday October 10, 2011. 6:00PM. Location: Boulders on Broadway Bar and Grill (map) 530 W. Broadway in Tempe AZ 85282, 480.921.9431

Annual elections for board seats will be held.

Sedona Metric Centuries: Oct 15 and 16

Sedona Metric Centuries: Oct 15 & 16, 2011 TWO DAYS – FOUR ROUTES. All rides will stage from the Big Park Community School... visit www.sedonacentury.com for full info and registration.