barrier use policy

seems to me that I was suppose to write a barrier use policy. in light of the barrier meeting tonight here is what i have come up with so far. please send me your comments and suggestions.

PURPOSE:

The Manitoba Union of Cyclocross Riders (MUCR) has made available a set of portable cyclocross barriers which can be used by Manitoba Cycling Association (MCA) members for the training, practicing, and use in any cyclocross races.

POLICY and PROCEDURES:

1. Purpose: The Manitoba Union of Cyclocross Riders (MUCR) has made available a set of portable cyclocross barriers which can be used by Manitoba Cycling Association (MCA) members for the training, practicing, and use in any cyclocross race.

2. Priority Use: Priority use of the barriers will be given first to individuals, clubs or organizations that are running a MCA sanctioned cyclocross race. If no sanctioned race is being held on a given day, use of the barriers will be given to users on a first come basis

3. Users: Any member in good standing with the Manitoba Cycling Association may use the barriers by booking them through the assigned MUCR representative.

4. Booking: Individuals, clubs and organizations wishing to use the MUCR barriers will contact the appointed MUCR representative to book the barriers. Contact information for the MUCR barrier can be found at the MUCR website: www.mucr.ca.

5. Pickup: Barriers will be picked up at a location and time as determined by the MUCR representative in charge of the barriers (contact information for the MUCR barrier can be found at the MUCR website: www.mucr.ca.). Locations may change several times during a season depending on which MUCR representative is in charge of storing and or transporting the barriers to a training, practice, or race.

6. Return: At the time of the booking, the borrower and the MUCR representative will agree upon time and place where the barriers will be returned. It is the sole responsibility of the borrower to return the barriers to the place at the time agreed upon. Failure to return the barriers to an appointed MUCR representative at the agreed upon time and place may result in the individual, club, or organization from borrowing the barriers in the future.

7. Repair/Replacement: It is expected that the barriers will be returned in the same condition they were received. Individuals, clubs and organizations will be asked to pay for the repair or replacement of the barriers in the event of any damage or loss of the barriers while they are in the possession of the individuals, clubs and organizations.

What do you think?

MUCR is crafting a mission statement.

Because our group is kind of a strange animal, and we need to explain what we are/aren't, and because we don't want to diffuse the good energy of other clubs who are putting on races, etc., we think it would be helpful to be able to define ourselves and our raison d'etre. And it would help keep us focused, which never hurts.

Sample for discussion:

The Manitoba Union of Cyclocross Riders (MUCR) exists to help develop cyclocross riders, events and culture in Manitoba. As a cyclocross umbrella group affiliated with the Manitoba Cycling Association (MCA), MUCR works to support and coordinate the efforts of other MCA clubs for the benefit of the sport of cyclocross.

What do you think? All comments appreciated.

MUCR Meeting Minutes, April 16, 2007

Location: Belgian Club

In attendance: Hal Loewen, Tomek Jasiakiewicz, Allan Robertson,
Chris Huebner, Ian Hall

Regrets: Paddy Humenny, James Dyker

Delegations: Belgian Club (Bernice Spitaels, Lorraine)

1. Kids of Mud:
a. Training sessions planned – 2 so far – Alter Ego and Wolseley Wheels
b. Contact letter for other KoM clubs – Ian to draft blurb for Moni Robertson to distribute to all clubs, offering “cross orientation” night
c. Lesson plan – Allan brought materials for consideration, Tom will develop a lesson plan, including looking for some educational CX games.
d. Logistics – Hal to check with MCA to ensure KoM licenses (which may be mountain only) will work for fall CX races.

2. Race Calendar:
a. Outstanding business from last meeting: general discussion of this year’s full calendar. Tom inquired about possibility of changing date of Sept 9 event due to conflict with SK mountain bike enduro, suggested perhaps moving it to September 29 to make a double cross weekend. For future discussion with Woodcock club. – Tom confirmed this is okay, and will contact MCA to have calendar amended.
b. Altona race venue/date – Chris advised strong interest in Altona. October 7 or 21 identified as preferred dates. Olympia club offered to support FGBC to organize their first MCA race. Chris will follow up with Altona to secure permissions and confirm date.

3. MUCR publicity
a. Logo – discussion. Tom to finalize by April 24.
b. Posters – to be done for fall
c. Postcards – to be done for May 22. Tom to send proof to Ian for printing by April 24.
d. Stickers – After April 24 (Tom will complete proof), ALL to seek estimates for printing stickers.
e. Cowbells – fundraising idea – to be done for Fall
f. T-shirts - fundraising idea – to be done for Fall
g. Winter hats - fundraising idea – to be done for Fall
h. Web Site – Hal and Tom to meet, having shell up by mid/late May
i. Press release – Ian to write for distribution in late May
j. Linking – ALL to blitz shop/club web sites requesting links to MUCR in late May

4. Barriers
a. Site development fund – Ian to develop application prior to April 30
b. Meeting date (Proposed Sat. April 28th @ Karin/Jamie’s garage) – meeting time and location confirmed. ALL invited to attend.

5. Belgian Club
a. Affiliation – confirmed possible, Ian to request necessary forms.
b. Belgian triathlon – proposed for Friday, August 24 in conjunction with BBQ. Ian to contact bowling and archery clubs.
c. Folklorama – MUCR invited to participate in Belgian pavilion, August 5-11. ALL to brainstorm ideas for display/booth.
d. Cross provincials – Nov 4th dates works. November 3rd is annual fall supper – discussion of PowerPoint or video to be shown at supper promoting cyclocross, or other promotion (superfan draw?)
e. Ian reviewed the course condition – what little of the course was above water looked to be recovering well.

6. Sponsors
a. Discussion – would be better to proceed without sponsors until we have some results under our belts. Determined to wait to see if sponsors are needed, and to attempt to cover operating expenses through selling merchandise (t-shirts, cowbells) and perhaps a fall/winter fundraising ride.

7. Mission statement
a. Sample for discussion: The Manitoba Union of Cyclocross Riders (MUCR) exists to help develop cyclocross riders, events and culture in Manitoba. As a cyclocross umbrella group affiliated with the Manitoba Cycling Association (MCA), MUCR works to support and coordinate the efforts of other MCA clubs for the benefit of the sport of cyclocross.
b. Sample to be posted on blog for comment/discussion – agreement it was moving in the right direction.

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Next meeting Saturday, April 28th, 7 p.m., at Jamie and Karin’s garage 448 Goulet.

Next “regular” meeting sometime mid-May, prior to first Kids of Mud session; date to be confirmed at April 28th meeting.