Attendance: 17 people from 11 cities
Minutes taken by Amy Bolger, transcribed by Seng Chen
What are the levels of responsibility; to what degree does the Council have power to
decide on messenger issues.
Examples were made of Sydneyıs three-strike policy. Breakdown of communication
with Sydney. Should Council step in on other cityıs issues.
Council/IFBMA duties:
-Mailings
-Postcards for CMWCıs
-Sanctioning letters for Championships
These are two different examples of non-profit titles in the U.S.
501C3 = Non Profit Charitable organization. Tax deductible/ tax-exempt
Jean Vallery is in the process of getting a 501C3 for the emergency fund.
-NYC is in the process of getting 501C3 status for the Foundation.
501C6- Industry/Trade Status
DCBMA has this status. No tax exemption.
747 people (distinct email addresses) are signed up on this list.
It was suggested that more/different people should voice opinions on controversial
issues to prevent the same people from always responding.
Can local issues be fought by an International Forum?
How can the IFBMA help with other cities BMAıs?
Every year starting last year (2003). New IFBMA Council members will be elected. Last yearıs members may also stay on board if they wish. This year four people need to be replaced. Someone needs to announce that the IFBMA is looking for a new Council. Anyone want to be in? SEE PAGE TWO!!!!!! These people have expressed interest so far:
Joel Metz from SF
Steve from Zurich
Mason from Seattle
Scooter from Sydney
You have to be at the Current Championships to be elected. Council members are preferably, though not limited to, active messengers.
Vancouver? Sydney? Amsterdam? Take a year off?
Some discussion on what it means to skip a year.
Some oppose skipping a year (should continue every year as currently).
Cities are encouraged to throw a worldwide event before bidding for the Champs, That way they are more prepared.
Elect a new council
Parameters to be defined for the council acting w/o objectives(Example: ³We are going to do this..anyone object?² This way it is easier to get issues resolved/ things accomplished.)
What to do about 2006? Accept new/ late bids. OR no CMWC2006 : (
Officially Confirm CMWC NYC 2005YEE HAW! : )
Thank you!
Ride Safe!
One Love.
Open Forum, second session (voting takes place)
Monday at City Hall, 100 St and 102A Ave, Heritage Room
10:00 am..be there!! free donuts!!!!!!