Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Attending: Al Gibbs, Don and Kris Ami, Scott Schaedel, Dave Martin
 
President
Would like to revive the newsletter; 3-4 volumes per year. An editor would be needed as well as volunteers. Anyone interested should contact Al Gibbs (president@cyclearlington.com).
 
The 2008 budget needs to be submitted and approved by the Board.
 
Secretary/Webmaster
Don Ami will contact Meg Ewen (Northwest Nordic) for advice on an upgrade to the website, either a customizable template or development services. Budget availability needs to be determined.
 
Arlington 500. Don has a volunteer signup sheet. The Barrington HS is booked; insurance is still being arranged. The broker has submitted our application to a new insurance company and we are awaiting a price quote. We need a rider for the HS. Getting special use for rest stops at Lakewood, etc. Route sheets are being updated. Brochures have been delivered to LIB for mass distribution throughout the area. Contact list information has been received from Greg so that local authorities can be contacted in advance. Additional flyers for mail distribution and bike stores need to be printed, either as a separate run or as an addition to those already printed for the LIB mailing.
 
Bike Swap. Working Bikes will set up a stand at the swap to accept bike donations. They will also accept bikes that do not sell and are not claimed at the end of the day. There will also be an awareness building demo/attraction using attention getting displays.
 
Club meetings. Gary will devise a survey to members to solicit interest and ideas for future meetings.
 
Ride related matters.
A new sign-in sheet has been posted on the web. Queue sheets will be posted in Excel or PDF format. Cap’n Tom has accepted the post of Intermediate Ride Leader. Still need to verify that Laurie will be the scheduler for Tuesday night rides. There will be newcomer leisure rides on a schedule TBA, led by Jim Shoemaker.
 
Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.