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Michigan Mountain Biking Association

2010 Annual Meeting & Expo - January 31

 
This year's MMBA Annual Meeting & Expo will feature guest speaker Dave Wiens.  Wiens is a retired pro mountain biker and six-time Leadville 100 champion.  He beat Lance Armstrong in the 2008 Leadville 100 mountain bike race.  He placed second in the 2009 Leadville 100 which was the subject of the Race Across the Sky documentary.  Wiens is a trail builder and mountain biking advocate.

Expo visitors are invited to bring their bikes for a chance to ride indoors.  The MMBA Western Chapter is gathering volunteers to build an indoor bike park at the MSU pavilion.

The state board meeting will be held in the afternoon.  Members and visitors are encouraged to attend the meeting to voice concerns and ask questions.  This is an opportunity to meet the 2010 MMBA State Board.

Trail volunteers are welcome to attend a breakfast prior to the Annual Meeting & Expo.  The silent auction will return for a third year.  Many vendors will also be present at the expo and will offer opportunities to see the latest and greatest bikes and purchase clothing and other great equipment.

The Annual Meeting & Expo will be held on January 31, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m at the Michigan State University Pavilion.  

Click here for a map to the MSU Pavilion. 

Click here for the Annual Meeting & Expo Schedule.

There will be a meet and greet at Harper's Brew Pub in East Lansing from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.  Click here for details.

The Mid-State Chapter will hold a short track race in conjunction with the expo. Race day registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and the race will start at 8:30 a.m at the Old Waverly Hills Golf Course. 

Click here for volunteer opportunities at the expo!

 

Fall 2009 BRB - Last Printed Issue!

Fall 2009 Bent Rim BugleThe latest Bent Rim Bugle (BRB) is online and can be viewed by clicking here!  This issue has also been printed and mailed to current MMBA members.  It is the last printed issue, and news of subsequent issues will be sent to member email addresses.  Please update your information at membership.mmba.org to receive future BRBs and other electronic communications from the MMBA.

Article Submissions

Article submissions for the next BRB will be accepted until February 5, 2010 and can be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  When sending photos, please include the name of the photographer and a caption for the photo.

Join the MMBA

Interested in joining the MMBA?  Click here for a quick and easy online sign-up.

 

Important Changes in Voting for State Board At-Large Member

Some important changes regarding the timing and process of voting for the State Board At-Large Members are now in effect. The following is a guide to familiarize you with the new changes and to tell you how you can update your information with the MMBA.

Topics Covered in this Article
  • Nominations Are Being Accepted until December 12
  • New Electronic Voting
  • New Two-Year Terms for State Board At-Large Members
  • Annual Meeting and Introduction of the State Board
  • Update Your Information with the MMBA :idea:
Nominations Are Being Accepted until December 12

Nominations for the State Board At-Large Members are now being accepted. You can request to be placed on the ballot by submitting a "Bio" with the following information to the nomination committee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
  • Applicant’s history and accomplishments with the MMBA.
  • What the applicant would like the MMBA to achieve in the following year and how the applicant will help the MMBA to achieve that goal.
  • Other MMBA members who are familiar with the applicant’s work, preferably a chapter officer or trail coordinator.
Any active and respected candidates will then be placed on the ballot and the bios will be placed on the MMBA website. Any questions should be directed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

New Electronic Voting

The process for elections has also changed. Members will be able to vote online from December 15 until December 20. Members may vote for candidates using one of three methods:
  • The MMBA will send each member an email with a unique link to the voting ballot. This will allow each member to vote only once. Each link will be associated with an email address, so member email addresses must be updated in the system (see the last section of this article, Update Your Information with the MMBA).
  • MMBA members who cannot vote online have the option of voting by proxy. Members may fax their ballots to (248)488-3908. When faxing, please send an e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to indicate that a fax has been sent. Members may also vote by proxy by sending their ballots to Emil Sims, 15563 Merion Ct., Northville, MI 48168.
The ballot must contain the following items:
  • Names of up to four (4) candidates
  • Your name, printed
  • Your name, signed.
New Two-Year Terms for State Board At-Large Members

Four (4) candidates will be appointed as the State Board At-Large Members for 2010. The two candidates with the most votes will be elected for two-year terms. The two candidates with the lowest number of votes will be elected for one-year terms. Starting with the December 2010 election, only two candidates will be elected to fill the expired terms, and all At-Large positions will be for alternating two-year terms.

Annual Meeting and Introduction of the State Board

The earlier election allows the new board directors to take their seat at the January meeting, elect a new executive committee, and to familiarize themselves with the process and current policies. The new voting method will also allow more members to vote for the state board members.

These new changes have been implemented for a couple of important reasons. With the new election process in place, the new MMBA State Board will be introduced at the annual meeting. This meeting will also be an opportunity for the membership to discuss important issues with the board at a scheduled annual meeting with the membership.

Update Your Information with the MMBA

It is important to update your information with the MMBA to ensure that you will receive important communications such as your voting link, the monthly e-newsletter, and the e-BRB that will be unveiled in 2010. Follow these steps to view the information you have on file with us and to make any corrections:
  • Go to http://membership.mmba.org/member.php – Windows users can right click on this link and choose "Open Link in New Window" or a similar option so you can continue to follow these instructions.
  • Type in your username and password (should be the same as your forum login) and click "Login." If you have problems logging in, send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
  • In the right-hand column, under the heading of "Useful Links," click on "Change Password/Edit Profile."
  • Verify that the information provided is correct. The email address must be correct in order for you to receive important communications from the MMBA. If any changes are made, click the "Save Profile" button at the bottom of the page.
While you are logged into your account, you can see when your membership is up for renewal, renew that membership, and view previous newsletters.
 

Recreation Passport Passes in the Senate

Big News. The Recreation Passport legislation, Senate Bills 388 & 389, were adopted by the full Senate this morning with a vote of 24-11 and  23-12, respectively. Now, the bills will go to the full House for a vote when they convene in the near future.

For more information on the recreational passport, go to the Citizens Committee website

If you have yet to write your House member in support of Senate Bills 388 & 389, now is a good time.  The MMBA has provided a form letter for your use.  Contact information for your Senator can be found here.

Thank you, everyone!

 

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