2010 MCBC Board of Directors Election

The Board Development Committee of the Marin County Bicycle Coalition (MCBC) welcomes candidates for election to our Board of Directors. This is a rare opportunity to work with an influential team of community leaders and help shape the future of cycling in Marin.

Maureen Gaffney helping with the live auction at the 2009 Bikers Ball

The Board of Directors is the governing body that provides direction and oversight for the MCBC’s scope of activities and is committed to the MCBC mission statement: “To promote safe bicycling for everyday transportation and recreation.”

Our directors have a variety of professional backgrounds, keeping our perspective fresh and balanced. All candidates are welcome; however the Board Development Committee encourages those who would bring perspective and experience in:

• County government relating to cycling or pedestrian infrastructure
• Government and contract law
• Public works engineering
• Direct marketing
• Finance
• Fundraising
• Parents
• School Administrators

Directors must be current MCBC members as of March 1, 2010. If you are not yet a member of the MCBC, please join now here.

MCBC is in its 12th year and is one of the most influential cycling organizations in the nation. MCBC works closely with members of the greater cycling community, governmental and intra-governmental organizations, and other non-profits focused on cycling related activities.

Scott Klimo and his pennyfarthing at Bike to Work Day 2009

MCBC is an incorporated non-profit membership organization with 11 Directors, each serving a two-year term. Elections are held each year at an annual membership meeting in April.

The MCBC Board of Directors typically meets bimonthly, on the second Monday of each month from 6 to 9 PM. Directors attend the monthly meetings and are involved on MCBC committees and other activities such as fundraising, events, advocacy, share the road, and special projects.

2010 Election Timeline

Friday, February 12	Director Candidate Statements are due (see directions below).
Month of March:	Ballots are sent to members and votes submitted
April 7 (Wednesday):	Each board candidate will have the opportunity to make a threeminute presentation. Final votes will be collected and counted, and winners will be announced at the meeting. The hours and location of this meeting will be posted as the meeting date gets closer.

If you are interested in being a Director Candidate:

1. Review the Director Responsibilities here
2. Review our Bylaws for more info on how the Board of Directors operates here
3. Notify Kim Baenisch, MCBC Executive Director, of your interest at kim@marinbike.org or 415-456- 3469 x 1#. She will schedule a meeting for you with members of the Board Development Committee to further explain the Director’s responsibilities, and provide the Candidate Statement instructions.
4. Submit your Director Candidate Statement by February 12, 2010.

Serving on the MCBC Board of Directors is a rewarding way to share your talents to improve bicycling and the quality of life in Marin County. We look forward to your candidacy.