PGCC Election

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.

Election Process: 

  1. Any member that is 19 years or older can nominate themselves for a board member position. Email communications@pgcyclingclub.ca with:
    • Your full name
    • Board position
    • Brief bio (max 200 words)
    • Bio photo
  2. Members will receive an email and/or text message with a unique link to vote in the election.
  3. The 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
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  • 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