Spokesperson October 2012

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View the newsletter on-line: http://www.ottawabicycleclub.ca/newsletter-20121001

In this issue:

OBC Annual General Meeting Wednesday October 24, 2012

Festival Control Room, Main Floor near Laurier Street entrance, Ottawa City Hall.

AGM Package available : 2012AGMPackage.pdf

Socialize 6.30pm and refreshments, meeting starts 7.00pm

All OBC members are encouraged to attend the AGM. It is an important opportunity to hear what the Club has accomplished during the year and also nominate your Directors

The following positions are for election:

Executive - 2 year term

  • Treasurer
  • Vice President

 Director positions - 2 year term

  • Rideau Lakes Chair
  • Racing Events Director
  • Marketing and Communications Director

 2 Director at Large positions - 1 year term

If you are interested in volunteering for one of these positions please contact Peter Tregunno or the Club Office

The RLCT committee is looking for a new motif/ logo to use on the various marketing and promotion items. We are asking that you submit your ideas by November 1st to the Club Office.  All designs must be in two colours only (black plus one colour) and should be gender neutral.  Designs should include the text Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour or RLCT, as well as Ottawa Bicycle Club or OBC and the dates June 8th and 9th 2013. While hand drawn submissions are acceptable, a vector file is preferred. 

The designer of the selected concept will receive a free application or equivalent value, to the RLCT 2013 .




Club Office Information

Office Location

170a Booth Street (Downtown Ottawa at the corner of Booth and Albert)

Office Hours

Mon - 3 PM to 8 PM
Wed - 3 PM to 8 PM
Sat - 9 AM to 12 Noon

Mailing Address

Ottawa Bicycle Club
Post Office Box 4298 Station E
Ottawa, ON K1S 5B3

Office Administrator

Andrew Hind
http://www.ottawabicycleclub.ca/contact/Office+Admin

OBC Contact Information

Telephone 613-230-1064
Fax 613-230-9504
E-mail http://www.ottawabicycleclub.ca/contact/contactus

Find us On-line

Club website http://www.ottawabicycleclub.ca
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Newsletter

E-Mail http://www.ottawabicycleclub.ca/contact/Newsletter+Editor
Editor - André Gauthier

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Member Services

Club Clothing Boutique

http://www.ottawabicycleclub.ca/boutique

Bike Shop Discounts

http://www.ottawabicycleclub.ca/bikeshops

Classy Ads

http://www.ottawabicycleclub.ca/classyads.php

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the de facto management body of the OBC, with powers defined by the Ottawa Bicycle Club Constitution. Directors of the Board are mandated by club members to conduct club business on their behalf through elections held at the Club's Fall Annual General Meeting.

2012 Board of Directors

President : Peter Tregunno 613 798-0911
Vice President : Peter Schattmann 613 841 3439
Treasurer : Dan Roach 613 255 7964
Secretary : Louise McLaren 613 841 8935
Social Events : George Gonis 613 680-3776
Touring : Doug MacDonald 613 725 9474
Touring Events : Bob Hicks 613 233 1024
Rideau Lakes : Tom Stratton 613 831 3047
Racing : Steven Morris 613 834 6396
Racing Events : Peter Tregunno 613 798-0911
Marketing Director : Scott McDougall 613 702 6021
Director at Large : Larry Sargent 613 798 0265
Director at Large : Graham Page 613 722 8744
Newsletter Director : André Gauthier 613-590 2094

http://www.ottawabicycleclub.ca/board

Directors' Meetings

Meetings are held on the first (non-holiday) Monday of each month to discuss Club business in an organized manner.

Committees

Committees may be established by the Directors to support the activities of the Board and activities relating to specific events, such as racing, socials and the Rideau Lakes Tour.

Club Members

Members are welcome to attend Board meetings and find out more about how the club is managed. Members are also welcome and encouraged to assist with specific portfolios or events by approaching a director.

How to Become a Member

Membership application forms are available at the Club office, local bicycle stores and the OBC website. Send your completed application form with the appropriate membership fee to the Club office

http://www.ottawabicycleclub.ca/membership

Ottawa Bicycle Club Objectives

To conduct, encourage and promote cycle racing, cycle touring and recreational cycling;

To assist the cycling community at large in the promotion, encouragement and understanding of all aspects of cycling and related activities;

To ascertain, defend and pursue the rights of cyclists;

To promote youth cycling;

To carry on the above objectives in affiliation with the Canadian Cycling Association

http://www.ottawabicycleclub.ca/constitution