FREEWHEELERS’ MINUTES
Marly opened the meeting at 7:15 PM. Meeting minutes from last month was approved.

Jeff Cook-gave an update on the Bike Club discounts from Bike On. You will only get a 10% discount with cash or check. If you use a credit card the discount will not apply. No changes in discounts from the other Bike Stores. He also has Freewheelers Hats if you have one contact him for pick up.
Jim Brown - Gave an updated Treasure's report. At this time there are no outstanding bills.
Greg Kyzer - Absent
Shawn Howland - Absent
Andrew Danfy - Reported on Bike Town Events. Noted some streets would be closing at 12 noon. First race will be at 5 PM. They will continue throughout the evening with the Pro starts set for 8 PM
Richard Dillard - Commented on what a great PR Bike Town has been. Also Greenville will be hosting the Pro Championships. The Ride of Silence will be ay 17th at 6 PM.
Rick Darwin - Asked that anyone wanting to send in articles to please do so by May 14th deadline.
Paul LeFrancois - Need riders for the May 12th ride. An e-mail will be sent with more information. It will be a short 2-3 mile ride. Mayor will be signing proclamation for Spartanburg being a Bike Town. There are currently 4 major cities promoting Bike to Work.
Ken Drescher - absent
Steve Yetman - Absent
John gave an update on Mt. Mitchell. Packet stuffing will be May 15th 5-10PM. It will be at Skylyn United Methodist Church -Drayton, next to Houston elementary. There will be an e-mail sent with directions later. The Ride on Marion is up to 300 - also noted that walk-ins on Friday will not be guaranteed a T-shirt. The Park Way is now open. Registration on Friday will begin at 2PM.
Marly also noted that nominations for officers will be open until May 20th. The list will then be sent via e-mail so everyone will see ballot for June Meeting and elections.
The current list is as follows at this time:
Andrew Danfy - Pres
Anna Blestel - Vice pres
Layne Simpson - Touring
Mt. Biking - open
Secretary - Orville Harris
Jim Brown - Treasurer
Jeff Cook - Bike Shop/Insurance
Paul LeFrancois - PCC
Steve Yetman - Web Master
John Bryan - Mt. Mitchell Race Director/Manager
If there is someone you would like to nominate please contact Marly Divver or Patti Moran.
Richard Dillard also reported touring the Glendale community for a study to turn the church/buildings into an athletic complex. More details to follow. It was also discussed about changing the meeting place due to noise/interuptions. There were numerous e-mail complaints. Next meeting will be determined. It was suggested to try Bronco's on Reidville Road. Details for the place in June to follow up by e-mail after Patti can get confirmation.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM