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From: Kevin Dekkinga - League of American Bicyclists <kevin@bikeleague.org>
Date: Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Subject: October Club News from the League: leadership survey, new partners, more! 🚲
To: Patrick <treasurer@vbc-usa.com>


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Member Bike Club Leaders:

Thanks so much for supporting the League of American Bicyclists.

You're receiving our monthly Newsletter Notes because you're listed as the contact for your club in the League's records. Feel free to copy and paste any and all content from our linked google doc into your own club newsletter. If there's a better contact at your club for this news rundown, please reply directly.
 
October Club Newsletter Notes - Read Here

 Announcements for Club Leaders:

 
Provide Your Input for our Forthcoming Club Resource Guide


Last week you likely saw our message announcing our forthcoming Club Resource Guide. Please help us make this guide a resource that clubs like yours can rely upon for years to come.

This project begins with our Club Leadership Survey, here!

Next, if you have a resource you'd like to share directly, please reach out to our intern, Lauren Lopez at llopez@bikeleague.org. We're looking for good examples of ride leader training, volunteer recruiting, board governance, and much more. Please consider 'paying it forward' to clubs around the country by sharing resources, collectively.

Stay tuned for more details on this exciting new work with special thanks to SRAM.

I Bike I Vote! Our Fall Member Drive Continues Through Oct 31st!
+Special incentive for bike clubs!

Our Fall Member Drive rolls on through October 31st. This year is absolutely critical for the future of transportation in this country and we need your help now more than ever. The Congress we elect in November will write the next Transportation Bill that will determine our national priorities for the next five years. The League works on both sides of the aisle here in Washington, and we need your support to represent all who ride, regardless of their congressional district.

The League is the 'Big Tent' advocacy group for riders of all types. To maintain a powerful voice for change on Capitol Hill, we need as many riders as possible to take a step forward and claim membership with the League. During this campaign, all new and returning members will ride away with our new 'I Bike I Vote' t-shirt, and one lucky winner will be sent a new Brompton C-Line Folding Bike!

As a special incentive to our member bike clubs, we've added a bike club referral field on the membership form. The club with the most referrals will win two $500 BikeFlights travel vouchers + bike boxes, courtesy of our friends at BikeFlights!

We're including a variety of assets to help you promote the League's Fall Member Drive, including sample social media posts and images. Join us by visiting www.bikeleague.org/memberdrive. If you have questions, please reach out to me at kevin@bikeleague.org



New Member Partner: Grouper!

Did you know: Grouper provides benefits to bike club members aged 65+ for staying active in their communities and these benefits include supporting the costs of your group activities. For bike club members with an eligible Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plan, Grouper will send you a $50 check! In addition, if you continue to stay active in bike club activities - such as group rides and races, or even just socializing at cycling events - Grouper will send you a $20 social wellness payment every three months.

Social connection is critical as we age, and health plans now cover social activities like they cover gym memberships.

To redeem your benefit, visit https://grouper.hellogrouper.com/lab.

Questions? Please contact Grouper’s Member Engagement Team at 833-445-2400 or info@hellogrouper.com.


Member Partner: BikeInsure

BikeInsure is a specialty insurance agency that provides the best and most affordable bicycle insurance to cyclists in the United States. They specialize in providing physical damage insurance for bicycles, including optional bike theft protection, in a streamlined process similar to buying insurance for your smartphone. Signing up for a policy takes just two minutes at the BikeInsure.com website and League members enjoy an exclusive members-only discount!

With BikeInsure, you can receive reimbursement for damages to your bicycle, eBike, and accessories caused by crashes or transit. And if you opt for bicycle theft protection insurance, you'll get comprehensive coverage for any costs associated with stolen bikes or eBikes.
 


You're an Expert with ExpertVoice!
The League has been proud to partner with ExpertVoice for the past several years, through which we offer big discounts on bike apparel, components and accessories to our League Cycling Instructors and Club Leadership.

Visit www.expertvoice.com and search for the group "League of American Bicyclists" and select 'Club/Advocacy Leadership,' entering the name of your club on your application. This is a really fantastic free membership benefit for clubs - please do your best to keep it only to club leaders and board.
See our October Club Notes Here

 

Thanks so much for your club's continued support of Federal Advocacy, Smart Cycling, Bicycle Friendly America and all of our programming.

Know that your backing is what keeps the bicycling movement here in Washington strong and vital. 

If you're no longer the best point of contact for your club, please let me know by replying to me directly here. This is likely your club's main contact channel with the League, of which your org claims membership.
Check Your Membership Status Here
Thank You!
Kevin Dekkinga, Director of Membership & Development
League of American Bicyclists
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