2027 Elections

By Ann Morrow

The December 3rd club meeting will include the election of PBC’s 2027 Executive Board. Some current board members have expressed a desire to serve another term or move to another position and others would like to step down. However, this does not mean an incumbent can’t be challenged. 

All positions are available with the exception of the Member-at-Large seats held by Bob Glascock and Martha Munoz and the Road Captain slot held by Rob Schroeder. Those positions will be filled in June. This little tactic prevents an entirely new board from stepping in on January 1; there will be at least 3 experienced board members still remaining.

As noted, some of our board members are willing to serve again. We have a good solid board and they are serving the club well. New ideas, fresh approaches, higher energy levels are always appreciated when other members want to assist. Discussions are civil and respectful as information is shared and decisions made. It’s a team effort.

Most board position job descriptions are self-explanatory by the title. If you have a question about the job duties ask the incumbent and read up here: https://portlandbicyclingclub.com/about/executive-board/

Being a board member will not be burdensome. As a bonus, the board determined that Zoom for the monthly board meetings was the way to go and so you don’t even need to leave home on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. You can do this!

Serving on the board is a great way to get involved with the club and help steer the ship or bike, as the case may be. You will get a better perspective of how the club operates, get to know many more club members and come to appreciate some of the behind the scenes activity that moves the club along.

Please demonstrate your confidence in PBC by taking on a board position.

If it’s any incentive, as a board member you will be the recipient of a coveted PBC perk: a free annual PBC membership!   Value: $35.00. 

Thank you for your consideration.