Freewheelers Board Meeting
Meeting Minutes for 03/22/05
Spartanburg Technical College
7-8:45 PM

Presiding: Marly Divver

Board members in attendance:
John Bryan, Marly Divver, Patti Moran, Paul LeFrancois, Andrew Danfy, Shawn Howland, Greg Kyzer

Members in attendance:
Jeff Howland, Chris Anderson, Tim St.Clair, Tom Divver (late)

Guest:
Jean Crow

Bike Town - Yon Lambert
Yon gave us an update on Bike Town. He asked if the Freewheelers could confirm the $5,000 commitment made to support the bike criterium. John Bryan made a motion and it was 2nd by Greg Kyzer and was approved by vote. First Baptist Church will be ground central, donating use of the Hanger. The City of Spartanburg will begin closing off street starting at 8 AM Saturday and will close Main St. at noon. There will be a climbing wall, skate board ramp as well as food vendors. Vic Bailey will be a featured sponsor hence the name Vic Bailey Volkswagen Classic Outdoor Sports Festival. They have offered us use of a pace car for the Assault. John Bryan will further investigate that offer. Question was also raised about sponsor banners at the Hanger as well as at the start line for the Assault. Concerns were raised concerning First Baptist’s offer to provide a VIP dinner Friday night. John Bryan needs a list from Yon of each sponsor that wants to setup in the auditorium for Assault registration. Marly asked Yon if Vic Bailey would consider providing a sweep vehicle for the Assault. The bike giveaway has had 30 applications to date. More exposure is needed. Jean Crow, Bike Town Coordinator, was introduced.

Club Budget
This item was postponed until the end of April.

Registration of Trademark - Tim St. Clair
Tim handed out a trademark primer which outlined the definition of a trademark, trademark protection, benefits of federal registration, enforcement … Through trademark registration we would have more of a deterrent for someone not to use our protected Assault trademark. We would then have the authority to license the trademark. Paul LeFrancois made the motion that we pursue the Federal Registration of the Assault on Mt. Mitchell Trademark. John Bryan 2nd it and the motion passed with a vote. Marly questioned if we wanted to file the trademark overseas and this request was denied. A standing committee consisting of one board member and four other members will be formed to address the parameters of the trademark and investigate any infringements. Five names were presented to be on this committee and they will be asked if they want to serve with staggered terms.

Statement to Dave and the Great Escape.
This matter will be handled privately by Marly.

Editorial Discretion.
The web site was discussed and it was agreed that rides will be announced on the web which are sponsored by the Escape Cycling Club or any of our local bike shops. Newsletter editor has the discretion to hold an article up to 3 days while he/she consults the board. Webmaster also has the same discretion and should consult the board given any problems. Secretary will email to the board minutes for meetings for approval. After 3 days if no corrections are returned, the minutes will be approved for the website. If there is a concern in any of these cases, consult the board. We will look at eride guidelines at the next board meeting to use as guidance.

Paul LeFrancois shared with us a clock plaque which was presented to the State of SC on March 17th for State Bicycle Leadership Award at the National Bike Summit held in Washington DC.

Adjourned 8:45

Respectfully submitted,
Patti Moran
Secretary