Wheel People—Newsletter of the
Website coming soon: humbike.org
THANKS TO THE NEW AND
RENEWED MEMBERS FOR 2005
The HBBCA thanks the following new members and renewed members for 2005.
New Members:
Ben Henshaw, Arcata
Mary Scoggin, Arcata**
Renewed
Members:
Melanie Williams, Arcata
Bob & Jo Ann Hart, Bayside**
Dick & Lois Wild, Arcata**
Beth Abels, Arcata**
Dave Morrow
& Giny Chandler, Showers Pass Clothing,
Steve Jones, Arcata**
Revolution Bicycles (Sean & Justin), Arcata**
Maggie Kraft,
A special thanks to those who gave a donation to the HBBCA, noted by **.
Those with a *** gave $25 or more.
MAY 2005
NEXT
REGULAR MEETING IN
The next
regular HBBCA meeting will be held at
2nd and C Streets in
May 16th. It will be
a dinner meeting (dinner optional), starting at 6:00 p.m. The meeting itself will begin at 6:30. This is an earlier start than in the past,
but we decided to start earlier, so we can end earlier. The meeting is open to the public. Those who attend help set the agenda. Some items to discuss include the Bike to
Work Day Rallies to be held later in the week; the May 22nd Youth
Bike/Skate Festival; and HBBCA Draft Policies.
BIKE TO
WORK RALLIES TO BE HELD IN
The HBBCA will
be hosting Bike to Work Day rallies in
BIG THINGS IN STORE FOR THE HBBCA
Some 22 years after its creation, big things are just ahead for the HBBCA.
After a thought-provoking meeting with individuals from other bike-related organizations, HBBCA members and local officials, several new ideas were raised. In addition many old ideas were given new life. Already, follow-up actions have taken place on several fronts.
Sherri Dobay of Dobay Designs has volunteered to develop a website for the HBBCA. Sherri previously developed the HBBCA logo. She is designing the site while Board members provide the information to be included on the site. The site, once activated, will be www.humbike.org. The site will include past and present newsletters, event calendar, information and links to other bike organizations, Bike Smart Safety brochure and information on training classes, membership application, information on how to report road hazards, links to legislators and the Governor, and more.
Another idea proposed was establishment of specific policies which would guide the activities and actions of the organization. An initial draft has been developed. Watch for developments in future newsletters.
The BikeSmart safety brochure developed in 1994 will be improved and modernized with the expert touch of Sherri Dobay. The safety brochure will be made available to bike shops, police organizations, public health, and other organizations involved with bike safety work.
All of this work will be likely completed in May and June.
YOUTH BIKE/SKATE SAFETY FESTIVAL TO BE HELD IN
On May 22, at the
HBBCA Board members donated to the HBBCA the amount required for the HBBCA to be able to purchase and donate a Trek 3500, 21 speed, mountain bike, for a grand prize. Will Spurling of Henderson Center Bicycles sold the bike to us at his cost. There will be a free drawing for the bike and many other prizes.
HBBCA ENDORSES CANDIDATES FOR LOCAL/REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
The HBBCA, in order to assure that bicycle needs are better addressed, has endorsed two of its members to serve as representatives of two local/regional organizations:
Mary Scoggin has been recommended for the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Humboldt County Association of Governments.
Steve Jones has been
recommended for membership on the Arcata Transportation Safety Committee.
WALK/BIKE CONFERENCE TO BE HELD
IN SEPTEMBER
September 14-16, the
California Walk/Bike Conference will be held in
WHO TO CALL WHEN YOU SEE A SAFETY
CONCERN (Revised 6/04)
The HBBCA has checked with agencies in the
Of course, if you see a condition that requires
immediate emergency action, call 9-1-1.
For other conditions, the following is provided:
Caltrans
Marty Van Zandt, Deputy District Director
445-6393 Martin.Van.Zandt@dot.ca.gov
Wendy Meeks, Dispatcher
445-7491 wmeeks@co.humboldt.ca.us
City of
Monica Campbell,
Public Works Administrative Assistant
822-5957 pubworks@arcatacityhall.org
City of
Susan Hutchison
Public Works Administrative Assistant
441-4192 shutchison@ci.eureka.ca.gov
President------------------------Scott Kelly
839-3614(h);
839-4336(w)
Vice-President/Treasurer----Rick
Knapp
445-1097(h)
Director of
Publicity-----------Will Dvorak
445-4229(h)-before 8pm;
441-8809(w)
Director of
Planning-----------Jennifer Rice
442-4630(h); 269-2060(w)
JOIN THE HBBCA TODAY OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR
2005
The HBBCA is working to improve and encourage bicycle
commuting. Help make it happen by
joining now or renewing your dues for 2005.
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this newsletter, promotions, postage, etc.
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