Bicycle Coalition of New Mexico

Meeting called to order at 4:05 pm. Board members present on the call were Keith Ashmore, Diane Albert, Wes Young, Tim Rogers, Chris Tough, Tom Grober, and Jacobo de la Serna. Not present was Stephen Newhall, excused. Also on the call was Chris Marsh.

Secretary's Report – Minutes from October meeting were submitted by Tim Rogers. Jacobo moved to approve, Tom seconded and all were in favor.

Treasurer's Report – Stephen Newhall submitted a written report. Diane explained statements. We will invoice NMDOT while Richardson is still Governor.

President's Report – Diane Albert submitted a written report.

Election of Officers – Is there interest in serving as President? Vice-President? Diane will call Board members to discuss. We need to fill out the Board. We may vote on officers via Doodle poll.

Old Business: Committee Reports

Education Committee – Wes Young submitted a Specialized dealer grant. LCI conference today presented Chuck M with first NM bike education award. Discussion of Gail Ryba Memorial Scholarship fund, Board can help identify candidates. Description of League program with Safe Routes to School (SRTS) component, SRTS work in Socorro, proposed bike trailer for central NM. LCIs described activities at the conference and Tammy discussed web site. Members of Velos de Animas came to the conference from Farmington
NM Bike education summit will be the new name of the LCI conference. There will be no education committee meeting until 2011. The BPE Advisory Committee is meeting in Socorro on Thurs.

Engineering Committee – Tim Rogers described latest efforts including e-mail response to NMDOT from Diane and proposed communication with Governor's office asking for intervention. Tom moved to send communication to Governor's Office, Wes seconded, passed unanimous.

Enforcement Committee (Tom Grover) – No report.
Encouragement Committee (Keith Ashmore) – No report; discussion below.
Evaluation and Planning – No report.
Equality (Diane Albert) – No report.
Fundraising (Diane Albert) – no report; discussion below.

New Business (These items discussed ahead of above items.)
What is a BCNM Coalition Member? Discussion of MVBC's e-mail.
Strategic Planning retreat for BCNM.
Next steps for hiring an ED: need more money in bank. DA should focus on fundraising only
Membership drive – do we need one? Yes says Keith Ashmore. Chris Marsh says deal with NMTS to get membership to us. Discussion: Newsletter can be supported by bike shop donations. Website. We have 126 paid members. Goal of 1000 in 2011.
Annual Report is needed: Can be part of end-of-year fundraising appeal.
Discussion of request for Donation to Duke City Wheelmen Foundation / Paula Higgins Foundation to place a HYPERLINK "http://paulahigginsfoundation.org/default.htm"memorial sculpture just off the Bosque multi-use path. Discussion: BCNM may want to avoid funding memorials for specific persons only. No motion to support. Tabled. Will vote later on.

Next Board Meeting: No meeting in December.

Meeting adjourned at 5:37 pm.