Meeting Summary: May 14, 2015

1. Attendance: Colin, Peter, Tony, Mark, Dennis, Dianne, Nelson, Don, Rob, Erika, Giacomo, Martyn, Fiona, Nick, Mike O'Connor
2. Special guest, Colin Stein, HUB Director of Marketing, Communications & Campaigns
   • he briefly explained his duties, including providing guidance and support to regional committees such as ours
   • he talked about HUB's involvement in support of a yes vote in the transportation plebiscite and said that advocacy efforts have tapered off as we approach the end of the voting period on the 29th of this month
   • he was very impressed with the turnout at our meeting and the results of our efforts
3. Velopalooza Cycling Festival 12-28 June
   • Mark explained how organization operates and referred to the website (http://velopalooza.ca/)where cyclists are encouraged to suggest rides and routes that could take place during the 12-28 June period of the festival
   • There are currently 73 events planned and he encourAged us to add more fun events

1. Results of group bike ride in Lynn Valley on 22 April (Erika 10 min)
2. Chesterfield bike route update (Heather 10 min)
3. Report of 4 May meeting of HUB committee chairs (Peter 5 min)
4. Election of new HUB North Shore Committee chair and an events coordinator
5. Bike to Work Week (BTWW), 25-31 May (Peter 10 min)
6. Bike Day in Canada, 25 May (Fiona 10 min)
7. West Vancouver community day, 6 June (Dianne 10 min)
8. Blueridge Community Day 7 June (Dianne 5 min).
9. MEC Bikefest 6-7 June (Peter 5 min)