Save the Dates!
- December 7, 2023
- February 1, 2024
Save those dates.
What’s that? Why save those dates? Don’t you trust me?
Alright… December 7, 2023, is our usual club member meeting, 7:00 PM. Remember, we are at a new location, St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, 11100 NE Skidmore Street in Portland. December’s meeting has some unique components for the holiday season… ✎
1. GEAR SWAP: Members are encouraged to bring in cycling gear that you no longer want or use to trade/give/sell to fellow club members. It’s very informal.
- Items can be anything from a bicycle to a pair of socks.
- If you are a buyer, bring cash so you can make change and/or purchase items
- If you are a seller, find a table and lay out your items there for members to come and browse through; mark your items with a price/size etc. to help buyers decide.
2. TREATS: Members are also encouraged to bring in a holiday treat for the enjoyment of all.
- Treats may be sweet or savory. No rules.
- There will be a table for shared refreshments. PBC will provide plates, napkins, cups, and beverages.
3. CHARITY GIVING: Finally, Joan Cullen & Dave Ek have, for the past many years, organized a charitable contribution drive for SnowCap to allow PBC members to easily share food, clothing (coats, gloves, socks are popular) or simply donate cash/check. Seek them out at the meeting to give what you can.
All of this makes for a fun and social evening. Come and join in!
The other date, February 1, 2024 (yikes, 2024!), is our annual club banquet. This is an event that celebrates the previous year of club activities and special members. So, we are reminiscing about 2023 in February.
The evening begins with a no-host bar and socializing. Dinner will be served, not a buffet, again this year. The banquet provides another chance to meet and talk to whomever else is at your table. Then, awards and raffle prizes are handed out and kind words said about many of our friends. If you are new to the club, it’s a great way to get to know people a bit better.
Dress as you please. Some people love to dress up. Others may want to ride their bikes to the banquet and so will be dressed in cycling attire. Anything is acceptable. This is the Northwest, it’s a bicycle club; we just want you to come, and we don’t care what clothes you have on!
The banquet will be at the Monarch Hotel again, near Clackamas Town Center. Members pay for their own meals but at a reduced rate because PBC will subsidize part of each meal. More information will be forthcoming.
Of importance right now is to send in award nominations so the evening is truly a recognition of all our friends who serve our club so diligently. See Corey’s article Send in Your Nominations for Awards for criteria and where and when to send your nominations.
Ann Morrow, Vice President