Tuesday, February 20,
2007
Present: Simon Myatt, Friedemann Brauer, Rob Klue, Suzanne Lamb, Eric Weaver, Ed Rushton, Bob White, Ron L’Esperance, Ike Whitehead
Guests: Blaise Landry, Laurie Cook
1. Funding
Review - Blaise Landry,
Sport Consultant
N.S. Department of Health
Promotion and Protection
Mr. Landry was invited to the meeting to discuss provincial government funding options for BNS, particularly the application form for funding assessment as a Sport organization (rather than as a Recreation organization). Copies of the assessment form were distributed for review. Mr. Landry noted that BNS currently has a strong recreational component, as well as a sport component, which may affect funding options. The assessment form is based on three main criteria: athlete development, leadership development and organizational effectiveness. The criteria are assessed, and an overall score is determined. Scoring is out of 1000 points. The amount of funding for the organization is then based on the score it achieves in the funding assessment form.
Mr. Landry suggested that BNS review the process. He will also provide information as to the funding assessment form scoring by other sport groups and what funding they receive.
2. Strategic
Planning Session
BNS Board members completed the planning session that had been started at the January Board meeting. Laurie Cook facilitated the planning session. This session focussed on long term goals for BNS. The creation of long term goals is the third of the three objectives for the strategy. Laurie will prepare a summary report on the strategic planning session.
Action:
Laurie
3. New Business
N.S.
Cycling Summit: April 21, 2007
Bob reported that the Nova Scotia Cycling Summit meeting will be held on April 21, 2007 in Eureka, Pictou County. The theme is “Celebration of Cycling”. One of the objectives of the summit will be to develop a document with ideas on how cycling can influence the health and welfare of Nova Scotians.
N.S. Bike Week: June 2 – 10, 2007
BNS will be involved in Bike Week and will hold a touring demonstration at the Halifax Forum on Saturday, June 2, 2007. BNS will be advertising for new bike clubs and new members. There will be 60 events affiliated with bike week, including a number of organized rides.
BNS “Tuesday Trail Teasers” – June 5th. These rides will start from 15 various locations within HRM.
There also will be rides throughout the province, including:
Velo Halifax Ride: “Historical Halifax”– June 6th.
Velo Halifax Fitness Ride: June 7th, starting at Grahams Grove, Dartmouth
Summer Rides:
July 7-8: BNS Ride, Graves Island, (family) car camping
August 19-25: Tour of PEI (Suds ’n Spuds) - starts and ends in Pictou.
Unsupported ride
September 29: Craig’s Cause, Charity Ride
Porter’s Lake
Media Package
Gavin and Suzanne have been gathering information together for a media package, which would be accessible through the BNS website. They hope to have a sample to present for the next BNS board meeting.
Action: Gavin, Suzanne
Timing and Results
System
Ed discussed a proposal from a race organizer that BNS look into a timing and results system for downhill MTB racing. Ed has been in contact with various race organizers and commissaires concerning this request and to see if the system would also be beneficial for road and cross-country MTB races. The Board was not willing to accept the initial proposal due to its cost, and Ed has asked the MTB commissaires to look into less expensive approaches for downhill race timing and results.
Action: Ed
Registrar
Eric reported that there have been approximately 20 race licenses issued to date. Ike is handling the General Memberships and will let the Board know how many have been issued at the next Board meeting.
Action: Ike
Events Coordinator
Rob is planning a race organizers meeting. Rob inquired about the MTB race plates and the company that makes them. Ike will talk with Peter Mushkat, who looked after them last year, to get the information.
Action: Ike
4. Subsequent
Business
Subsequent to the Board Meeting, the following items were discussed on the forum and/or by email:
1. The Board has decided to apply for funding to hire a summer student. A job description for the student will be required.
2. The Board has established rules and enabled web forum based committee meetings.
3. Jim Trussler has agreed to represent BNS in the discussions on compensation for the BNS staff member.
4. A vote will be taken on whether or not to offer BNS General Non-Insured memberships at a reduced membership fee.
5. A draft updated BNS membership application has been circulated for review by the Board.
5. Next Board Meeting:
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 7:00 pm.
Submitted by: Suzanne Lamb, Secretary