The Basics:
To run for a Board of Director position or vote in the election you need to be a member that is 19 years or older. A full list of Director positions and responsibilities can be found below.
The cut off date for member registration to vote in the election and submission of applications to run for a position is October 23, 2022.
Election Process:
- Any member that is 19 years or older can nominate themselves for a board member position by October 23, 2022. Email membership@pgcyclingclub.ca with:
- Your full name
- Board position
- Brief bio (max 150 words)
- Bio photo
- The election period will be held from Friday, November 4, 2022 at 8:00am to Friday, November 18, 2022 at 9:00pm
- Members will receive an email and/or text message with a unique link to vote in the election.
- The 2022 Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 27, 2022 from 2:00 to 4:00pm
- The 2023 Board of Directors will be presented at the AGM
- Provides leadership and direction to the board
- Chairs board meetings
- Is the primary spokesperson for the club
- Reviews and recommends policies and insurance requirements
- Prepares the agenda and meeting minutes for board of director, special, and annual general meetings
- Maintains records and documents of the club according to the club’s constitution/bylaws, and Societies Act
- Responsible for keeping financial records and books of account that are necessary to comply with the Societies Act
- Prepares financial statements
- Responsible for researching opportunities for grants and sponsorships
- Receives membership registrations and coordinates membership recruitment
- Is the primary liaison for membership inquiries
- Maintains membership records and provides information to directors and officers
- Carries out the duties of the president during any absences
- Composes and reviews media releases from the club, including the monthly newsletter, social media posts, and opinion polls
- Coordinates updates to the club’s website
- Acts as the club spokesperson in the absence of the President
- Plans and manages road events and programs
- Provides leadership and direction to volunteers
- Communicates current and planned activities to the Board of Directors
- Provides leadership and direction to the Urban Cycling committee, which plans and manages urban biking events and programs, including: Go By Bike Week, Bike Swap, and Bike Force
- Communicates current and planned activities to the Board of Directors
- Plans and manages mountain biking events and programs, including Gals n Gears and Co-ed group rides
- Provides leadership and direction to volunteers
- Communicates current and planned activities to the Board of Directors
- Plans and manages the learn to ride program
- Provides leadership and direction for learn to ride volunteers
- Communicates current and planned activities to the Board of Directors
- Provides leadership and direction to the Pidherny committee
- Correspondence with government agencies
- Planning, fundraising, and execution of new and existing trails
- Winter trail grooming
- Communicates current and planned activities to the Board of Directors