July 2026 HBC President’s Letter

Ride Hiawatha is now only days away. I want to extend another thank you to Alan Wichman, the planning team, and all of our volunteers for their hard work. I will share a full post-ride update in my next President’s Letter, and I will highlight a few other items today.

First, a reminder that this month’s Birthday Bash is on July 10th at Davanni’s in Edina. In August, we will move the event to Malcolm Yards to try out a new venue. While we won't have a reserved space, there are plenty of areas for us to gather and enjoy the wide variety of food and beer available. Please let the Board know what you think of the new location. We are still looking for other restaurant suggestions for future gatherings. I appreciate those of you who have already provided alternatives.

Second, our website renovation is nearly complete, and the Board invites you to share your feedback on the new look and layout. We have hired an outside webmaster, Anne, who specializes in nonprofit websites. Our goal is to ensure all information remains current and accessible. Additionally, if you have information you would like to see added to the site, please contact the Board for review.

Lastly, the Board has decided to keep the jersey store open year-round rather than using limited-time windows. Ordering information will be available on the website. Please note that Borah requires a minimum of five orders before moving into production, so there may be a delay in receiving your merchandise. Please factor this into your timing when placing an order.

Respectfully,

Lisa Soldat
HBC Board President