Dear QCBC Members,

As we head into our 61st year, the Quad Cities Bicycle Club continues to thrive thanks to the energy, ideas, and dedication of our 500+ members. To keep our mission alive and moving forward, we’re looking for volunteers to fill four board vacancies in the upcoming October elections.

If you’ve never served on the board, now’s your chance to take a turn. If you know someone who would be a great fit, please encourage them to step up. No experience? No problem! We have many past board members ready to mentor new volunteers.

Director of Community Outreach

• Liaison for transport and repair of donated bikes. Coordination involves pick up/drop off of donated bikes and communication with club member who has volunteered to repair the bikes.
• Reviews applications and makes recommendations for award of QCBC grants to QC non-profits
• Coordinates requests for club attendance at community events
• Manages marketing materials and club visibility

Director of History and Awards

• Oversees club history and awards program (with support)
• Collects members’ annual mileage and maintains the club member mileage database; runs the program piece of the March meeting to present mileage and first century awards
• Coordinates with persons responsible for identifying recipients of various club awards; runs the meeting portion with recognitions at the Fall meeting chili ride

Vice President

• Monitors membership
• Conducts club surveys
• Supports the President
• Audits Calendar that events are listed in a timely manner.

Director of Ride Support  (New Role)

• Formerly Director of Racing
• “Go-to” Resource for Ride Directors of events including TOMRV, Heartland Tour, Tailwind Centuries
• Actively recruits and helps support a succession plan as Ride Directors transition
• Assists with setting up budgets, marketing, and may possibly fill in for interviews regarding the events