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
   • He mentioned as an example the both bridges brewery tour at 2:30 p.m. on 27 June

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)