An image from the May 15, 2010 inaugural meeting of the League of Bike Voters Los Angeles.
Minutes from the First Meeting of the League of Bicycling Voters Los Angeles
Taken by Carter Rubin
Meeting commenced on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 11:30AM
Minutes:
-Group introductions; Ted Rogers acted as meeting facilitator
-Independent Congressional candidate BenjaminDeGroot addresses the group
-Vote to accept simple majority for adoption of a motion – passed
-Adopt Roberts Rules of Order – passed
-Motion to Adopt preliminary agenda – passed
-Motion to adopt the name League of Bicycling Voters Los Angeles, abbreviated as LBVLA – passed
-Motion to proceed to incorporate as a 501c4 – passed
-Motion to have Ted Rogers contact an attorney who volunteered to assist with incorporation process – passed
-Discussion of membership requirements, and the possibility of collecting dues
Ted emphatic on one person one vote
Patrick: consult other groups for best practices
501c4 status helps distinguish us from other advocacy groups in LA
-Motion to defer issue of dues to relevant committee – passed; discussed need to keep base dues low to encourage membership
-Discussed drafting of the Acting Mission Statement; motion to adopt the following as written – passed
Mission Statement:
The League of Bicycling Voters LA promotes active transportation issues in the political arena by supporting candidates, lobbying legislators, and educating voters in order to create a safe and welcoming environment for bicyclists in LA.
-Motions made and adopted to select a steering committee and committee chair persons to serve in place of a board of directors and elected officers until formal elections can be held at the next meeting. The following were elected to serve through the next meeting:
Steering Committee:
Carter Rubin
Marco Leal
Anya van Leeuwen
George Wolfberg
Eric Bruins
Patrick Pascal
Michael Cahn
Ted Rogers
Dan Mick
Josef Bray-Ali
James Haygood
Roadblock
Committee chairs were selected from the members of the Steering Committee:
Bylaws – George Wolfberg
Communications – Anya van Leeuwen
Political Outreach – Carter Rubin
Technology – Dan Mick
Policy – Eric Bruins
Fund Raising – Josef Bray-Ali
Nominations and Elections – Ted Rogers
Membership – Patrick Pascal
In addition, Patrick volunteered to look into dues paid at similar non-profits organizations, and Josef will work with Dan to develop a secure online meeting and voting system to minimize the need for onsite meetings.
-Motion to co-sponsor a campaign to increase penalties for hit-and-run – passed
-Decided to elect officers at the next board meeting, to be held at a date to be determined in the second half of June
-Outreach and Policy Committees to review upcoming ballot measures
Minutes of May 15, 2010 Organizational Meeting
An image from the May 15, 2010 inaugural meeting of the League of Bike Voters Los Angeles.
Minutes from the First Meeting of the League of Bicycling Voters Los Angeles
Taken by Carter Rubin
Meeting commenced on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 11:30AM
Minutes:
-Group introductions; Ted Rogers acted as meeting facilitator
-Independent Congressional candidate Benjamin DeGroot addresses the group
-Vote to accept simple majority for adoption of a motion – passed
-Adopt Roberts Rules of Order – passed
-Motion to Adopt preliminary agenda – passed
-Motion to adopt the name League of Bicycling Voters Los Angeles, abbreviated as LBVLA – passed
-Motion to proceed to incorporate as a 501c4 – passed
-Motion to have Ted Rogers contact an attorney who volunteered to assist with incorporation process – passed
-Discussion of membership requirements, and the possibility of collecting dues
-Motion to defer issue of dues to relevant committee – passed; discussed need to keep base dues low to encourage membership
-Discussed drafting of the Acting Mission Statement; motion to adopt the following as written – passed
-Motions made and adopted to select a steering committee and committee chair persons to serve in place of a board of directors and elected officers until formal elections can be held at the next meeting. The following were elected to serve through the next meeting:
Steering Committee:
Committee chairs were selected from the members of the Steering Committee:
In addition, Patrick volunteered to look into dues paid at similar non-profits organizations, and Josef will work with Dan to develop a secure online meeting and voting system to minimize the need for onsite meetings.
-Motion to co-sponsor a campaign to increase penalties for hit-and-run – passed
-Decided to elect officers at the next board meeting, to be held at a date to be determined in the second half of June
-Outreach and Policy Committees to review upcoming ballot measures
Meeting adjourned at 1:30PM