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Board and Officer Positions

Board Candidates

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Jen Edwards

Jen Edwards

I’ve called Harrisonburg home for over 9 years, and have enjoyed watching it grow from simply a town with great mountain biking nearby to a bicycle-friendly-town that has commuter routes and great mountain biking within its borders. Now I want to be more active in creating and expanding cycling opportunities in the area so that it’s safer, easier, and more fun for my family (and others) to use our bikes on a day-to-day basis.

In a previous life I was a more active mountain biker and commuter. My husband, Rich, and I were an IMBA Trail Care Crew for almost 3 years, traveling the country, learning and teaching about sustainable trails. Prior to that, we lived a car-free lifestyle in Washington DC, using our bikes to commute, shop, work and play. Here in Harrisonburg, I’ve held several technology positions at JMU and am now the owner of Dragonflies Toys downtown. I’ve been a member of the Coalition and the bike community, but now I’d like to help the Coalition gain even more momentum in the effort to make Harrisonburg a truly great town for cycling.

Rich Harris

Rich Harris

Bicycling of all forms adds to the quality of life in any community. SVBC is a vital part of advocating and growing bicycle usage in ours. I feel SVBC can build on our current work by further refining our vision and becoming an even stronger voice for promoting and organizing bicycling in our community. I have served on many boards and currently serve as the President of the Ten Thousand Villages board. I am the Director of the JMU Community Service-Learning office and as such work with over 75 local nonprofits, schools and governmental organizations. I teach in the JMU Nonprofit Studies program. I also serve on the Rockingham County Bicycle Advisory Committee. I have been a member of SVBC (or its former organizations) since 1996 and have led the Bridgewater Sunday road ride for the past 15 years.

Travis Layman

Travis Layman

I grew up in Harrisonburg and now my wife, Celia, and I and our 2 children (Erin – 12 years old, Nathaniel – 10 years old) live in Rockingham County. Over the last 4 years I have been inspired to become actively involved in advocacy as I have realized the importance of cycling to every community and the need for leadership in the County. After a short run as the Chair of the new SVBC Rockingham County Advocacy Committee this past year I worked with fellow committee members to approach the County about bicycle planning. As a result we became founding members of the Rockingham County Bicycle Advisory Committee. I believe the SVBC has been the hub of bicycle friendly initiatives which has put this area on the bicycle map and I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve on the SVBC board and see the Coalition continue on the path of making Harrisonburg and Rockingham County the "Bicycle Capital of the East."

Ben Sandel

Ben Sandel

I'm Ben Sandel and I'd like to run for the board. I live in Harrisonburg, ride on the road mostly, have three kids who ride to school most days and I Fargo. I've served on the boards of the Friendly City Food Co-op and Washington Area Bicyclist Association. I think SVBC is a great force for cyclists in our region and I'd like to work on strengthening the governance side so it can do even more and maintain its strength and influence for the long haul.

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Board and Officer Elections Q & A

When are the elections?
Elections will take place during the month of November.
When does the new term begin?
The new SVBC Board will begin February 1st following the December elections.
How will people vote?
Ballots will be available through the web as well as through the mail and November newsletter.
Who can vote?
Any current SVBC member 12 years or older.
What if there is a tie?
We will go to the old reliable coin toss.
How many Board Members will be elected?
The SVBC board consists of seven members. Three members will serve for 1 year and the other 4 will serve for two years.
Are there term limits?
Yes, a Board member is limited to two consecutive terms with no limit on the total number terms.
Are there elections for Officers?
No. The mandatory officer positions are President, Treasurer and Secretary. To be one of these officers you must sit on the SVBC Board. The positions will be appointed by the new Board.
How long will the officers serve?
All officers will serve a one year term.
Are there other Officer positions?
Yes, there will be other officer positions and they will be posted. Persons filling the additional positions need only be approved by the board, but are not required to be a current board member.

Duties and Responsibilities

Board Members
  • Meet as a full Board quarterly to discuss, review and approve club business and activities.
  • Budget approval responsibility. Board members approval is required for club expenses over $100.
  • Organization and advancement of the Coalition mission. Promotion of Coalition membership. Strategic planning.
  • Input and attendance at monthly Coalition meetings. Possibly preside over monthly Coalition meeting when officers are not present.
  • Input to the SVBC newsletter and web content.
  • Participation in Coalition events
  • Maintain and advance relationships with local governments and management agencies to promote the mission of the Coalition.
  • Facilitate communication with Coalition members and partners via email, website, and other media.
  • Appoint officers annually.
Officers
(In addition to duties and responsibilites of Board Members)
President
  • Preside over monthly Coalition meetings.
  • Preside over quarterly Board meetings.
  • General promotion of Coalition
  • Recruitment of future board and officers
Secratary
  • Maintain and post to appropriate minutes from Board meetings and monthly club meetings.
  • Support the Coalition communication processes.
Treasurer
  • Oversee finances of SVBC.
  • Reconciling accounts and spending
  • Manage SVBC budget and internal event budgets
  • Provide financial reporting for Board
  • Support membership processes.

Current Board

Please feel free to contact any member of the board with questions, concerns, suggestions, etc.

  • Mike Carpenter - President - carpenmc@jmu.edu - 540-578-2259
  • Marcia Lamphier - Treasurer - (540) 432-3312
  • Kyle Lawrence - lawrence.kyle.d@gmail.com 571-277-8121
  • Jason Burch - burch1428@gmail.com 540-746-1428
  • Basil Hangemanole - bhangy41@comcast.net - 540-908-1845
  • Marty Neary - outdoorspecialties@gmail.com
  • Mark Veerman - mark@veerman.com

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