HBC President’s Letter
January 2025
The HBC Board of Directors met on January 20, 2025. The board meeting minutes for this, and for all previous meetings, are posted at this link as they are approved.
One focus of the meeting was to approve the 2025 operating budget. The other focus was on continued efforts to our market our club to the community. We are fortunate that Nancy Ellis has volunteered to lead both our Marketing and Ride Hiawatha committees. Members interested in joining Nancy in her efforts are always welcome. The more, the merrier!
This year, HBC is trying out a new format for Smart Cycling. For those who have joined the club since Covid, Smart Cycling was organized many years ago to provide bicycle-related educational activities in the winter months. It’s a great way to beat the winter chill with your fellow bike lovers.
Regular Smart Cycling events took a hiatus during Covid, and now it is time to make it an HBC fixture again. We are trying a new organizational format this year. Club members are welcome to organize a bicycle-related topic after submitting and receiving approval from the Board.
On February 21st, Alan Wichman and Rita Wilczek are hosting the first Smart Cycling of 2025. The topic is Bicycle Fitting, and the presenter is Mike Dzubay, master fit technician at Freewheel Bikes. This event is being held at the Davanni’s in Edina. Plan to order food online rather than on arrival. Further details to follow.
On March 12th, Ann Bodensteiner has volunteered to host a presentation on e-bikes. John Brown (Brown’s Cyclery) has agreed to give a presentation on e-bikes. Given the recent interest in e-bikes expressed by HBC members, this will be a great opportunity to continue the discussion. Further details will follow closer to the event.
Alan, Rita and Ann are great examples of the importance of volunteerism in our club. HBC survives, and thrives, because many members volunteer in a myriad of ways. We always need folks willing to help increase membership, maintain the website, organize rides and bake cookies. I know you’ve all heard the call for volunteers many times, but honestly, this club could not exist without lots of people helping in both small and big ways.
The next HBC board meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2025.
Respectfully,
Lisa Soldat
