Agenda for the AGM and Jersey Fittings

The Annual General Meeting is just around the corner and we’ve finalized the agenda. We also have in our hot little hands a complete sample set of all jerseys sizes and they’ll be available at the meeting to look, touch, admire, and most importantly try on to select a size. They’ll look even more awesome once we place an order and get our own club design applied to them. Because Louis Garneau has a super special promotion right now, we’ll be able to offer our club jerseys for $65 (including taxes).

If you haven’t already RSVP’d with what you want for dinner, check out the options and let us know.

Agenda:
6:00-6:30 Drinks and mingle (opportunity to try on jerseys for size)
6:30 Dinner
7:30 President’s address (Randy)
7:35 Slideshow (Anita)
7:45 Awards (Vivian and Anita)
8:00 Treasurer’s report (Paul)
8:05 Vote on jersey design (Anita)
8:15 Survey results (Anita)
8:25 **Informal discussion, try on jerseys and renew memberships (All Executive Members)**
9:00 Adjourn meeting (Randy)

About the Jersey “Fit Kit”

The fit kit will be available for the next 10 days. If you want to get ahead of the crowd, or can’t make it to the meeting you are welcome to contact Randy and pop on over this weekend to give them a try at your convenience. Just give us a call and see if we’re home! 905-376-8696.

Sunday, November 13th: Ride from Donegan Park, (10am)

As with Thursday, this ride has plenty of opportunities for shortening the route. If you want to make an adjustment, please print out the map and indicate your intentions below so others may plan too.

Although many like to travel in group fashion, there are a few who have speedier goals and needs. So, if that describes you, and you want to “take off” and travel at your own pace, please indicate that you’ll be doing so below so we don’t wonder where you are.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Donegan Park
Ride leader: Anita Macklin
Route:  “Shelter Valley” Route Map here

Please indicate that you will join us for the ride. (Bundle up warmly!)

Thursday, November 10th: 50km (or 18km) ride from Donegan Park, (10am)

This ride has plenty of opportunities for shortening the route. And hey, if you’re one of the “fasties” and you want to do the route at a quick, uninterrupted pace you’re welcome to break away from the crowd. Perhaps just indicate below that you’re riding on the fast-track and there might be others who want to join you. 🙂 Otherwise, we’ll mainly travel at a moderate pace.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Donegan Park
Route:  “Shelter Valley” Route Map here

Please indicate that you will join us for the ride. (Bundle up warmly!)

2011 NHCC Membership Survey

2011 NHCC membership survey linkIt’s your chance to be heard. In order to help us develop our club programs in a way that is valuable to all members, can you take a couple of minutes to answer our 10 question survey prior to the AGM?
Click here take the survey (By the way, you will be completely anonymous, no names or emails are attached to the survey results)

Nominations for NHCC Board of Directors for 2012

Hello everyone! Although the current Board of Directors have indicated that they are happy to continue their roles for 2012, according to club protocol, (you know…..it’s just the way it’s done!) we are opening up the board of director’s positions for election, or re-election if people so choose. And yes, you can nominate yourself if you so desire! Below are the current positions and their incumbents:

President: Randy Albon
Vice President: Anita Macklin
Secretary: Vivian VandenHazel
Treasurer: Paul Mills

Nominations will be accepted until November 10th. You can nominate simply by commenting below. Voting takes place at the AGM. 

Annual General Meeting, Tuesday Nov. 15th 2011, 6:30pm (RSVP)

It’s that time of the year! Our Annual General Meeting is being held at The Cat and Fiddle here in Cobourg. We’ll have dinner and then take time to reflect on our first season as an “official” bike club, look ahead into the coming year, vote on a cycling jersey design and more. We’ll also offer the opportunity to renew your memberships for the 2012 season. You are welcome to come for either dinner and the meeting, or just the meeting only.Continue reading

Sunday, November 6th: 38km ride from Donegan Park, (10am)

We’ll take the 38km “It’s all downhill from here” route. There’s a shortcut for those who want to take it too. Looks like sunshine is predicted!

Hey, if you have about 20 minutes to spare, take a listen to this funny CBC podcast about cycling……it’ll make you giggle for sure. It’s actually the last half of the podcast, so if you fast forward to the 33 minute mark, you’ll be at the right start point. CBC Podcast link click here (MP3).

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Donegan Park
Route:  “It’s All Downhill from Here” Route Map

Please indicate that you will join us for the ride.

Thursday, November 3rd: 38km ride from Donegan Park, (10am)

The evening rides may be coming to an end, but we still have Thursday and Sunday morning rides. The weather says cloudy for tomorrow, but it doesn’t appear to be predicting rain. We’ll take the 38km “It’s all downhill from here” route.

Soooooooo……….are ya comin’? 🙂

Yeah, it’ll be chilly, but dress in a few layers and you’ll be fine. Jamie shared a link with some useful information, The buyer’s Guide to Winter Layers. 

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Donegan Park
Route:  “It’s All Downhill from Here” Route Map

Please indicate that you will join us for the ride. (Oh, come on! Don’t be scared of the cold…..)

Wednesday, November 2nd: Our LAST Short Evening Ride (5:15pm)

Yep, it’s the last one of the 2011 riding season. Last EVENING ride, that is. The clocks will turn back on the following weekend. So let’s make this ride a good one!

Being our last, it seems fitting that we waddle on into The Mill afterward for a little bit of munching, socializing, and fun. Please mention below if you are interested in going into the restaurant after the ride so that others can also plan accordingly. Hey, you can skip supper to get to the ride early, then eat afterward!

Start time: 5:15
Start location: The Mill Parking Lot
Route: Somewhere local. We’ll take a consensus from the riders who show up.