November 1, 2004

Board members present:
Marly Divver, Betty Campbell, Andrew Danfy, John Bryan, Paul LeFrancois, Steve Yetman, Richard Dillard

1. Marly Divver called the meeting to order and welcomed those present.
2. Emily Neeley from Upstate Forever was introduced and gave a program about the organization, its mission and goals. Upstate Forever is a nonprofit organization that promotes sensible growth and strives to protect special places. They actively encourage alternative transportation.
3. The minutes for the last meeting were approved as distributed.
4. Betty Campbell reported on the current state of our bank accounts. She read a list of outstanding checks – some from 2002 – and asked that these checks be located.
5. Marly passed around a ride calendar for November. She is leading a "So What's The Hurry" ride on November 20^th from North Greenville College.
6. Steve, Ken and Marly rode part of the new bike lane on Highway 11 and reported that it was quite nice riding with very little trash. Discussion followed.
7. Andrew Danfy talked about the bike clothing order for winter. He has all sizes available. Other than the renewal of the racing license, he had no racing report.
8. John Bryan reported that she should have some news at the next meeting about the 2005 Assaults and the current road conditions.
9. Paul Lefrancois discussed the Festivalo in December and the Share the Road ribbon magnets which can still be ordered. He reminded everyone that PCC membership runs January through December so renewal time is approaching. Paul touched upon the plans to create a new week-long festival during the week before Mt. Mitchell. Several grants have been applied for that would promote biking in the area – we are awaiting word on approval. The reward fund to help find answers when a cyclist is struck by a car is growing. More clubs are participating.
10. Steve Yetman has added the minutes of past meetings to the website. He also sent out a new list of club members. Jeff Howland made the suggestion to flag the new members in some way.
11. Dave Proctor reported that all is in place for the Christmas party on December 6^th. The doors open at 6:30 and dinner is at 7:00. A map and the menu are on the website. Please bring unwrapped gift for a child to the party.
12. Jeff Howland discussed the ID card for the cyclists. It would include things like blood type, allergies, any emergency information. These would be offered to the club members at a nominal cost. If interested contact Jeff. He will put his contact information on the website.
13. Marly Divver reported on the SPATS Committee meeting she attended. She said that the committee wants to reissue the bike route map. They have requested that the Freewheelers ride the existing routes, evaluate them and submit new ones as well. Then the committee will choose some for the updated map. Also, the committee is bringing in an outside group to hold meetings about a walkable/bikeable community. There will be 8 meetings in the county, probably four in Spartanburg. Volunteers will be needed to help with that.
14. There was some discussion on the high mileage plaques. This year we will start using a multi-year plaque to curb costs.
15. Mark Kyzer gave us a card from his wife thanking the club for the plants sent while she was having radiation therapy. He also announced a sale this week to celebrate that Bike On has been operating one year.
16. Marly Divver noted that the Freewheelers had received a request for a letter of support. Spartanburg Regional Medical Center wants to build a Hospice House in Spartanburg and needs support letters from organizations and businesses in the area. She will write the letter and send it off.
17. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

    In the absence of our Secretary, Gloria Anderson, these minutes were taken by Emily Cohen and keyboarded by Marly Divver.