IBRA Monthly Board Meeting

The monthly meetings are conducted via conference line and on the internet using GoToMeeting. IBRA is hopeful to expand participation from the Iowa racing community. All are welcome to join the call, either as an active participant or just to listen in.

Note – IBRA meetings are condicted on the 2nd Monday of each month unless otherwise noted.

Date: Monday, May 7th
Time: 7:00 pm (cst)
Online: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/join/5920257022.
Dial: +1 (630) 869-1014
Access Code: 592-025-702
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting

AGENDA
1. Prepare for RFP QA Bidder forum

2. Discuss USAC axction items

3. Update IBRA Action items

IBRA Monthly Board Meeting

The monthly meetings are conducted via conference line and on the internet using GoToMeeting. IBRA is hopeful to expand participation from the Iowa racing community. All are welcome to join the call, either as an active participant or just to listen in.

Note – IBRA meetings are condicted on the 2nd Monday of each month unless otherwise noted.

Date: Monday, April 9th
Time: 6:00 pm (cst)
Online: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/join/5920257022.
Dial: +1 (630) 869-1014
Access Code: 592-025-702
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting

AGENDA
1. Update Action Items from March Meeting.
2. State Championships Request For Proposal Finalization.
3. Finish Line Cameras.

IBRA Monthly Board Meeting

The monthly meetings are conducted via conference line and on the internet using GoToMeeting. IBRA is hopeful to expand participation from the Iowa racing community. All are welcome to join the call, either as an active participant or just to listen in.

Note – IBRA meetings are condicted on the 2nd Monday of each month unless otherwise noted.

Date: Monday, March 12th
Time: 7:00 pm (cst)
Online: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/join/5920257022.
Dial: +1 (630) 869-1014
Access Code: 592-025-702
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting

AGENDA
1. Update Action Items from January Meeting.
2. State Championships Selection.
3. IBRA at Ragbrai.
4. IBRA Race Calendar.

During the January IBRA meeting, the Board of Directors reviewed and approved the following 2012 budget items, with a total budgeted expense of $14,000.

• $2000 – Finish Line Service (race promoters may submit a request for reimbursement of up to $400/day for the hiring of a finish line service, including professional camera services, chip timing, or other hired finish line services)
• $600 – Iowa Bicycle Coalition Donation
• $600 – First Aid Kit Reimbursement (clubs may submit a request for reimbursement of up to $40 for the purchase/restocking of a first aid kit to be present and used at bicycle race events)
• $500 – Meetings
• $500 – Memorials
• $1300 – Officials Fees Reimbursement (Iowa officials working a minimum number of Iowa events may submit a request for reimbursement of their officials license fee)
• $2700 – Officials Training
• $500 – Officials Miscellaneous (classes/travel expense)
• $200 – Awards
• $200 – Website and web presence
• $100 – Miscellaneous
• $500 – USAC Local Association Summit (travel expense)
• $2000 – Junior Development
• $500 – New Rider Development (grassroot programs whose purpose is to develop new riders and increase race participation may submit a grant request of up to $250)
• $1000 – Marketing
• $800 – State Championship Jerseys

February Meeting Minutes HERE:

Votes were solicited from member clubs and elections were recently held for the 2012 IBRA Board of Directors. Below are the directors and roles for the coming season.

• Lou Waugaman – President
• Mark Guthart – Secretary/USAC Liason
• Larry Howe – Treasurer
• Landon Beachy – Upgrades
• Randy Catron – Permits
• Brett Griggs – Officials
• Greg Harper – At Large

  * note - above names linked to email addresses.

With the significant growth of Cyclocross in recent years, and the compressed window for conducting races in the fall, the board determined that a coordinator was needed to serve as liaison for ensure that cyclocross objectives are being addressed. Paul Jensen was appointed as the Cyclocross Coordinator. Please contact Paul with specific questions or comments.

In addition, the Annual Budget was established and approved. The full budget will be posted here. (Please contact us for a detailed description of any budget item). Highlights of the budget are:

• Expanded reimbursement for finish line services.
• Expanded entry fee reimbursement for juniors.
• Expanded support for officials education.
• New marketing budget.

One of our primary goals for 2012 is to increase membership and participation in bike racing in Iowa.  Our present membership is slightly under 500. We want to exceed 600 by year’s end. To that end, a marketing budget of $1000 was established to support this objective.  Below are several actions we plan to take.

• Information Booth/staff at Annual Bike Summit.
• Information Booth/staff at Ragbrai Expo.
• Printed vinyl IBRA marketing banner.
• Welcome letter to 1-day licensees.
• Expanded functionality and content on IBRA website.
• Expanded social networking activity.

As part of a new marketing initiative, the Iowa Bicycle Racing Association is proud to announce a new look with a new logo. A thank you goes out to Lou Waugaman and his efforts to work with a designer and help bring this new logo to life. Also, watch for more enhancements and modifications as we expand on IBRA’s new look.