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President's Letter

14 Jan 2024 7:55 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    January 2024 HBC President’s Letter


Winter Greetings to the HBC Community!

Here is a summary of recent club activity and plans for the future.

    Annual Member Meeting

On November 12th we held our annual member meeting at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Plymouth.  52 members attended and enjoyed an abundant potluck dinner.   Here are key points from the business component of the annual meeting.  


Highlights

o   Membership level down a bit to about 220 members
o   In-person rides, birthday bashes and smart cycling events were well attended in 2023
o   We had popular and well attended spring kick-off and (soggy) Independence Day rides and picnics
o   HBC runs on volunteers as seen through our members who support Free Bikes 4 KIDZ and the St. Paul Classic


Election of Board Members

Sharon Berlin, Connie Dickson, Lee Rosenberg and Lisa Soldat were elected to the Board positions vacated by the retirement of Mike Becker, Shelli Hesselroth, Ron Jensen and Carmen Price.  

Many thanks to Mike, Shelli, Ron and Carmen for their contributions.


Board of Directors

In December, the Board of Directors kicked off the new operating year by selecting club officers:

Alan Wichman – President

Mary Buss – Vice President

Connie Dickson – Treasurer

Gregor Matthews – Secretary

Rounding out the board are: 

Sharon Berlin

Lee Rosenberg

Lisa Soldat

This is an excellent board with deep bicycling experience as well as experience serving on other non-profit boards.   Give your recommendations and feedback to any of the board members.

What is Happening in 2024? 

Tour D'Amico will return in 2024.  After HBC board reps met with key D'Amico management several times in late 2023, D'Amico enthusiastically agreed to partner with HBC to restart this popular community bike event.  

I'd like to introduce you to Nancy Ellis who is HBC's TDA director.  Nancy, an HBC member, brings a wealth of leadership experience throughout her career to her post as TDA director.  Nancy has met with board members and has engaged D'Amico in multiple communications.  She has also begun planning for the event.  Stay tuned for more information about how you can volunteer to help TDA. 

I wish you Happy New Year 2024.  I am grateful to all the volunteers who help HBC move forward.  

Be safe, be well and all the best,

Alan Wichman, HBC President



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