December 2020 Meeting Minutes

Dec 14, 2020

  • Welcome
ATTENDEES;
Ed Jenkins
Jeam Beemis
Cecily Zhu
Trish Meek
Denise & Brian Bortree
Kelly Davidson
Gordy Kauffman
Paul Rito
Michele Chernega

• Treasurer’s Report : Balance: $16,630.11
• Stakeholder Reports
• PSU Entities

Cecily reported on: 

Proposal writing for Bicycle Master Plan for campus + Operating plan for Bike Den, Waiting to hear back RE: Bike Friendly Uni app, Still looking for new bike share (possibly scooters) vendor

• Municipalities/CRCOG/Boro
Kelly reports that she & Jasmine are working on:
Bike rack requirements ordinance
Bicycle Ambassador program
Bicycle Friendly Community news coming soon
Trish added businesses are best bet to improve status for community
Valleyview bike corridor almost complete (Ribbon cutting in new year)
        • New Business
• 12/10-12/20 – Bicycle Film Festival

Gordie K. reported on this as well as local content that was in it

                • 2/8 – Winter Biking 101
• 2/12 – Winter Bike Anywhere Friday – Gift Card

• 3/13 – Biking in the Centre Region 101 (Trish doing)
• 3/20 – Bike Commuting 101 (Matt will be doing)

                • 5/11 – Biking in the Centre Region 101

• Biking for Boomers – TBD Date
• Bike Touring 101 – TBD Date
• Bike Lights

Matt researhing bike light prices for Light Up the Night giveaways
• BFB Application Fees
Paul made motion that we allocate money to assist Bicycle Friendly Businesses w/ their application fee. Plan to reserve $500
• Summer Family Night Ride

Trish asked if CB was intersted in helping with this.

                • Cranksgiving 2020 (2nd Annual)
89 people participated over $2500 raised in foodstuffs
Jean Beemis requested CB reimburse Matt Cox with personal expenses to run Cranksgivig
• Open Floor
Ed Jenkins updated some legislative affairs re: letter writing campaign for bike commuting fringe benefit
• Adjournment
Nov
3
Mon
5:30 pm Light Up The Night
Light Up The Night
Nov 3 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Light Up The Night
Come celebrate the start of daylight savings time and grab a free bicycle light at Light Up The Night to keep you safe during travels this winter! 🚲☀💡 Monday November 3, 2025, from 5:30-7pm at[…]
Nov
18
Tue
6:15 pm Winter Riding 101 @ Schlow Centre Region Library
Winter Riding 101 @ Schlow Centre Region Library
Nov 18 @ 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Winter Riding 101 @ Schlow Centre Region Library
Ride your bike even after the temperatures drop! Winter Riding 101 is a free class that offers tips and tricks to help you extend your cycling season for a few weeks in the fall or[…]
Jan
8
Thu
5:30 pm General Meeting
General Meeting
Jan 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
October 9, 2025 Meeting is at Centre Region Council of Governments, Planning Room, on the 2nd floor. Our general meeting will be on the 2nd Thursday of January, March, April, June, August, and October Zoom:[…]