Fair enough, although it will probably be clear from the rides
calendar that we're not just doing easy rides.
Nick

--- In cyclecardiff@..., "sheila johnson"
<s.johnson543@...> wrote:
>
> I think this is a pretty good summary of the meeting - though I
wonder if it implies we will only do easy rides during winter? Or is
this pedantic??
> Sheila
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Nicholas Canham
> To: cyclecardiff@...
> Sent: Friday, October 05, 2007 5:04 PM
> Subject: [cyclecardiff] CYCLE CARDIFF
>
>
>
> Hello
>
>
> This email is going to everyone who made it along on Monday and to
the forum. Can I say a huge thank you for the various gifts. I have
enough cable ties to last a lifetime, so please come to me first if
you run out.
>
> Here are a few things to pick up on items from the meeting.
>
> Report
> There's now a meeting report online at:
> http://www.cyclecardiff.org.uk/downloads/ccfreport011007.pdf
> Please let me know if you think it's wildly inaccurate.
>
> Constitution
> There's a proposed constitution at the bottom of this email. I'll
be putting it up on the website shortly, and mentioning it in the next
newsletter. Please take a look and get back to me if you've got any
thoughts. It's a real thriller.
>
> Roles
> Here is a basic list of regular tasks that probably need to be
covered:
>
> 1.. general coordination/chairing meetings (Coordinator/Chair)
>
> 2.. money stuff (Treasurer)
>
> 3.. keeping records of decisions (Secretary)
>
> 4.. dealing with 'ride group' membership and its insurance
> 5.. planning the regular rides calendar
>
> 6.. maintaining the email list
> 7.. composing a regular monthly e-newsletter
> 8.. maintaining the website
>
> So far, Alastair has volunteered to do task 2. I'd like to
volunteer to continue doing tasks 1 and 8 (although I think it's
useful if someone else is familiar with the website too). I'd also
like to nominate Germaine to continue doing task 4. Any volunteers to
pick up the others would be appreciated.
>
> I think we should view the roles as fairly fluid. We're not going
to end up having procedural meetings. We may also have separate
'working groups' to deal with particular tasks, such as Bike Week.
>
> If people volunteer to take some of these on, I can't see any
reason why they can't start immediately on a provisional basis pending
approval when we confirm the constitution.
>
> That's it for now.
> Best wishes
> Nick
>
>
>
>
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>
> Rules of CYCLE CARDIFF
>
>
> GENERAL
>
> 1 The name of the group shall be 'Cycle Cardiff' (or such
other name as the group may decide at an Annual Meeting). This
document is the governing document of Cycle Cardiff.
>
> 2 Cycle Cardiff is established for the objectives of
>
> <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->organizing
informative and sociable events for cyclists
>
> <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->getting more people
on bikes
>
> <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->raising awareness of
cycling
>
> <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->improving facilities
for cyclists.
>
> 3 Cycle Cardiff hereby has the power to do any such thing
that may reasonably and legally further the pursuit of its objectives.
Those powers will include, but are not limited to, fund-raising,
fund-holding, the holding of assets, the employment of staff and
contractors.
>
>
>
> MEMBERSHIP
>
> 4 Standard membership of Cycle Cardiff is open to anyone
who shares the aims of Cycle Cardiff. The fee for standard membership
is set at an Annual or General Meeting.
>
> 5 Ride Group membership is open to all standard members
on condition that they pay an annual ride group membership fee. This
fee is set at an Annual or General Meeting.
>
> 6 Cycle Cardiff regular rides are open to all ride group
members. Standard members or members of the public who are not listed
as ride group members are permitted to attend a maximum of three
regular rides.
>
>
>
> MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
>
> 7 Cycle Cardiff shall be governed by a management
committee comprising not less than five members who shall each be
appointed by a simple majority of members attending and voting at the
Annual Meeting. This group shall be known as the 'Management committee':
>
> 8 The 'Management committee' shall comprise the following
roles:
>
> <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Coordinator (chair)
>
> <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Treasurer
>
> <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Secretary
>
> <!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Two or more other
members
>
> 9 Management committee members shall be elected for a
period of one year at the Annual Meeting. Candidates will nominate
themselves (or be nominated by another member) and be seconded by at
least one other person. In the event of more than one person being
proposed the matter shall be resolved by a simple majority of those
voting in an immediate secret ballot. If the result of the secret
ballot does not result in a simple majority, a second secret ballot
may take place.
>
> 10 The Management committee may temporarily fill any
vacancy arising in their group until the next Annual Meeting.
>
> 11 The Management Committee may refer any part of its
business to such sub Committees or working parties deemed necessary.
>
> 12 The Management committee members may not benefit
financially or in any similar way from those positions.
>
>
>
> MEETINGS
>
> 13 The Cycle Cardiff Management committee shall meet not
less than once a month. All meetings will be publicized and will be
open to all members of Cycle Cardiff. All members of Cycle Cardiff are
encouraged to attend meetings to take part in decisions.
>
> 14 An Annual Meeting shall be held once a year. All members
may attend and vote on decisions and elections of the Management
committee. The Secretary must give notice of 21 days.
>
> 15 An extraordinary General Meeting may be held at the the
request in writing of not fewer than ten members. A notice period of
21 days is required.
>
> 16 Cycle Cardiff can only be dissolved at an Annual Meeting
or General Meeting. On dissolution any assets will be transferred to
Pedal Power Project. Any unspent grant money will first be offered
back to the grant-making body.
>
>
>
> AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION
>
> 17 Amendments to this Constitution may only be approved at
an Annual or General Meeting. Notice of proposed amendments must be
given 21 days before the meeting.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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