P.O. Box 7424 ● North Port, FL 34290

Bylaws Revisions to be voted on at the Feb 8 Club meeting.
Review current copy with color-coded changes, click HERE.
Review Final draft, click HERE.

Taylor's Tales
     Since taking office, I and your Board of Directors have been promoting a mission for our Club to “ride and have fun”.  There have been numerous rides and certainly plenty of food and refreshments after rides to include cookouts sponsored by our Club and one by Paul and Robyn Saur.  Most recently a great ride was organized by Hank and Julie Danielson to include parking behind the Lock & Key Restaurant and many of our riders enjoyed lunch outside at this restaurant.  Many thanks to Hank and Julie for organizing and creating something new, different and fun.

   You may have noticed, something is missing here.  We have focused on riding and fun but have yet to mention safety although much is being done to create an atmosphere of safety for all our riders.  On Wednesday, January 27, a Leadership Conference organized by Wanda Short was held at the North Port Library.  As group riders, we sometimes overlook the effort and planning that a ride leader goes through prior to a Club ride.  Our gratitude to Wanda, Jim Jones, Don Slemmer and Tom Brady for the in-depth presentation for ride leaders. 

   We must concentrate more on safety to prevent accidents which unfortunately are more often between riders.  Our riders have been lucky to not be involved with a motor vehicle but statistically, there are numerous such accidents every day in the state of Florida. 

   We are so fortunate to have members that are willing to lead all skill levels on rides so that we may all enjoy our sport in relative safety.  We are always looking for additional ride leaders in order to spread the ride load around to as many members as possible.  Please consider joining our leadership group and above all, please RIDE SAFELY.

 Walter Taylor, President, CCBC
 

Sun., Mar. 21 - 8:00 sharp - Two Century Rides - Meet at Shamrock Park (from the South Venice intersection of US 41 and Shamrock Drive, go 2 miles west on Shamrock Drive. The Park will be on the right). The route will first go south to Rotonda, then travel north to Casey Key area. CCBC will furnish a picnic lunch at Nokomis Beach. There will be several rest stops where riders can either purchase snacks and drinks, or enjoy those provided by the club. Riders may plan to use support vehicle to transport personal riding items. Jack Wallick (413)219-2085 will lead at a steady 15-18 mph or Connie Garrison (937)477-5993 will lead at 14-15 mph. Call leaders for information. Please RSVP for leader and rider preparation and planning.
 

Are you getting your CCBC Bulletin?  if not, look on this list for invalid e-mail addresses.  Click HERE.

Do you have I.C.E. ? Always carry your cell phone on a ride. Make sure you have entered one or more phone numbers under "In Case of Emergency"

Want to try a tandem bike? The Club has one for members to use. Call Gary Bryant, (941) 223-5226, to make arrangements.  It's fun!

Welcome New Members 

Peter McDowell
Nancy Stimson
Joan Flower
Carl Lutzka
David & Sandra Perry
Michael Riley
Robert Hohenshil
William Jeffers
Bob Knock & Margaret Dunlop
Larry & Joy Bunkowske
Dana Neri
Otis Conway
 

CCBC Sunshine
If you are aware of any member who should be remembered with a CCBC card or personal contact, please e-mail Wanda Short at wjs_56@hotmail.com

To report potholes, debris, etc.
State roads:
     (941) 255-7426
Charlotte County:
     (941) 575-3600
Sarasota County:
     (941) 861-5000
City of Venice:
     (941) 486-2422