BAC January 2005 News & Digest

THANK YOU for supporting the Bicycle Access Council with your recent membership. Below is the latest message just sent to all members at the beginning of January.

Hello Bicycle Access Council members,

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2004 was a busy and productive year for BAC. Through the year, there were many opportunities to represent Pennsylvania bicyclists' interests and keep updated of the current political and economic trends. This is why the Bicycle Access Council is the "Go To" information source in Pennsylvania.

Here's just a short list of events and meetings which BAC attended or hosted:

Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Annual Meeting (Philadelphia); Hosted Pennsylvania Bicycle Club Conference (York); Pennsylvania Legislative Bicycle Caucus (Harrisburg); National Bike Summit (Washington, DC); Thunderhead Alliance North East Regional training seminar (Albany, NY); PennDOT Bike/Ped Master Plan public meeting (Harrisburg); Hosted PennDOT Bike/Ped Checklist training seminar (Lewisburg); Hosted Pennsylvania Bicycle Rally (Lewisburg); National Bicycle Tour Directors annual meeting (Des Moines, IA) PennDOT Bike/Ped District Coordinators meeting (State College).

Not listed separately are numerous meetings attended around the state:

Bike Club meetings and special events, quarterly PA Pedalcycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PPAC), South East Bicycle Task Force, and many more.

Other bicycle advocacy events where BAC Executive Director, Joe Stafford was able to attend while representing the League of American Bicyclists as Region 2 Director was:

LAB Strategic Planning Meeting, Safe Harbor Florida; LAB BikeFest and national rally, Jasper, Indiana; InterBike trade show, Las Vegas, NV.

SAVE THE DATES

The following dates have been set for upcoming BAC events.

March 26--Pennsylvania Bike Club Conference, York, PA

Information is being mailed today to all Pennsylvania bike clubs. If you would like to have a copy to share with your bike club, here it is now using these tinyURL links:

Conference Registration  and http://Conference Leter 

You may also find the same links on the BAC website under the NEWS tab.

July 8-10--Pennsylvania Bicycle Rally, Gettysburg, PA

Registration information is not finalized yet with pricing and options, but it will be soon.

LIST YOUR BICYCLE CLUB EVENTS

All non-profit bicycle clubs and organizations may list their special events on the Bicycle Access Council website at no charge. Send them to: webmaster@bicycleaccess-pa.org

WHETHER CLICKS OR BRICKS...

Be sure to update BAC with your e-mail and USPS mailing address. As Bike Clubs change officers and operations and individuals change ISPs, be sure BAC has the latest information. Not sure? Send us an e-mail to verify how to contact you.

Bike Club members should check the listing of their club on the BAC website.

TAX DONATION DOCUMENTATION

The Bicycle Access Council is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. Letters verifying substantial donations to BAC will be mailed shortly as required by the Internal Revenue Service. Membership dues and any additional donations, if paid directly to BAC by the member, are deductible as a charitable contribution as allowed by law. All BAC members are entitled to request verification for their tax records.

Contact the Bicycle Access Council by phone, e-mail, or letter to request your verification letter.

So here's hoping all BAC members have a safe and happy new year bicycling throughout the Commonwealth.

Joe Stafford, Executive Director

Bicycle Access Council

Dallastown, PA

www.BicycleAccess-PA.org