Friday, September 10, 2010
WABA annual membership meeting
Dorcas, Chantal, and Jenn gave a loving tribute to Eve DeCoursey, WABA's former membership and development director. Eve is critically ill and no longer able to work. Dorca's filled us in on Eve's impressive history as an advocate and athlete. In 1975 she helped found the Hawaii Bicycling League and served as their Executive Director from 1986 - 2002. From the Hawaii Bicycling League website:
Eve was several times the Hawaii Woman's State Road Racing Champion. She then used her longtime experience as a road cyclist and coach to teach and inspire new cyclists. Eve had that special spark of friendship that always made other cyclists feel at home, welcomed, valued and among friends. She was the heart of cycling in Honolulu. Many people owe their start in cycling to Eve’s positive encouragement.
As you ride the 2010 Century, honor Eve by being kind to all cyclists, pedestrians and motorists. Remember that in our rides, large and small, we are all connected by care and respect for each other. Ride safe! Be like Eve and Ride Aloha!
Advocacy Awards were given to Jack Cochrane, Chair of Montgomery County Bike Advocates (MoBike) for everything he does to make Montgomery County more bicycle-friendly, and Heather Deutsch, Bicycle Program Specialist, District Department of Transportation (DDOT) for championing the Metropolitan Branch Trail. A Volunteer Award was given to Jason Clock, WABA bike valet and events volunteer, and the first annual Pierre Summerville Education Award was given to Christine Gilliard, physical education teacher at Gladys Noon Spellman Elementary School in Prince George's County.As you ride the 2010 Century, honor Eve by being kind to all cyclists, pedestrians and motorists. Remember that in our rides, large and small, we are all connected by care and respect for each other. Ride safe! Be like Eve and Ride Aloha!
The WABA board election was held, with four new members joining the board: Eric Fingerhut, Emily Littleton, Philip Lyon, and Mark Blacknell. In the photo on the left board members include, from the left: (a partial) Randall Myers (Sec), Philip Lyon, Mark Blacknell, Dana Wolfe, Bruce Wright, Barbara Kleiforth (Pres), Paul D'Eustachio (Treas), Casey Anderson, Emily Littleton (sorry about the lens flare), Martin Moulton (VP), Eric Fingerhut, and Jim Titus. See the WABA website for more info on WABA board members.Labels: waba
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