In Attendance (via Google Meet):
Mike Hagen
Colin Fingler
Anna Bonga
Vincent Deslauriers
Deirdre Arscott
Peter Stary
Dara Poon
Regrets:
Murray Tough
Agenda:
- Acceptance of agenda: accepted: 1st: Deirdre; 2nd: Vincent
Minutes:
- Approval of March minutes: accepted: 1st: Deirdre; 2nd: Colin
Presidents Update:
- From Mike:
- Dave king has requested funding for Bella Coola 1000 and Cache Creek 600, for a support person. Discussion about how much riders should subsidize the support person’s expenses. Propose: No additional funding for the 1000, could raise entry fee to give subsidy; but $600 for the 600. Accepted.
- Discussion about service provided to the event organizer in a pre-ride, the participants don’t need to volunteer for the event. For a Populaire, can do a pre-ride and then the ride if the rider signs up twice. Cannot do this for a brevet.
- Discussion about control locations. Discussion about information that goes on the control card, to be found at controls.
Financials:
- $9800 in chequing, which is about where we should be. We are staying afloat.
- 198 members. Discussion about membership.
- Insurance has been paid. Have a draft Insurance FAQ for perusal before posting. Thanks to Mike, Deirdre, and Murray to being open to e-transfers.
Fleche:
- Reminder that it is upcoming. Registration deadline is May 11th.
- Regional Co-ordinators
- Nothing to report for Interior or Island
- Chris has concerns about control cards for the Lower Mainland. Mike will forward Chris’s email for the board to see.
Website:
- Still ongoing. Deirdre has a lot on her plate at the moment
- Still need a write-up to thank Eric for his years of service
Awards:
- All the trophies are ready except the Randy Benz award (climbing): Bob Goodison has it, and took care of engraving it. He will bring it to the Fleche.
- If we have some old Fleche and Trace pins, Colin will bring them.
Marketing:
- Nothing to report. Will be able to give it more attention next month.
Cypress:
- As a method of promotion: Attend the Cypress Challenge.
- Cost: come with your own team, at $100 entry each, minimum 10 people, and can have a tent at the top. Cost for tent only is $3500, going as a sponsor.
- Discussion about involving us in events such as this. What is our most cost-effective way to obtain publicity?
Action Item Review:
- Tabled for next month
Round Table:
- Dara produced an impressive video about the upcoming 400.
Next Meeting: 4th June 2026; 7:00 pm.
Adjournment: 8:30 pm