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The Huntington Bicycle Club, NY

Date: 8/31/2022
Subject: Folks on Spokes, August, 2022
From: Huntington Bicycle Club


            A Message From the President
                  August greetings to all!
      Hoping that all of you have been taking advantage of summer cycling opportunities.
As the season comes to a close, there are still many local events members can take advantage of:
     Massapequa Park's Tour of the Hamptons, on Sunday, Sept. 18. There are already "teams" from HBC going. When you sign up, indicate that you're an HBC member. There is a release that needs to be notarized, so keep that in mind when registering.
     The Stony Brookside Bed and Bike Inn is holding their annual event to sponsor CycleNY on October 9. This is always a great ride, using the bike trails through Setauket as well as the scenic routes around Stony Brook. The food at the end is worth the ride!
     New options on membership renewals: If you wish to renew at an earlier time than your annual deadline, there is that option now on the website. Just go to your profile and follow the renewal cues.
    HBC notes the passing of Nicky Giordano. He was a dedicated cyclist and a true mensch (great guy). His wife, Eileen sent an email thanking us for the post about his passing, see below. Thank you Andy and Malachy for that.
      The online vote was taken, and the results are that the amendment to the By-laws was approved:  adding a non-voting member to the Board, if necessary. This enables the new and current Treasurers to work together insuring a smooth transition. Gregg, we will so miss you!
     Safety issues: Beware of those water caps (usually highlighted in blue). If they are loose, they pose a great hazard for cyclists.
    The September 13 meeting will feature a slide show and presentation of the recent bike trip from Northport to Burlington, VT by John Greene and John Siedlecki. The Strava of them going across LI Sound is quite impressive. At the 9/13 meeting, we will discuss plans for a swap meet in order to buy/sell cycling equipment. Another item will be setting up a Bicycle Rodeo sponsored by AAA, where we show young riders how to ride safely and also check their bikes. When that is set up, volunteers will be needed.
     Speaking of the meeting, please sign up for it, so we know how much pizza to order.
      See you on the road!
  Karen
Kids Need More's John Ray, accepting HBC donation
What happens in Quogue, stays in Quogue!
     The following is a letter from his Nick Giordano's wife, Eileen
Dear Members,
I cannot tell you how wonderful your eulogy of my Nick was. He would be so very, very happy to see how the Huntington club sent him off on his ride in heaven. 
Next year some of Nick‘s ashes will be spread at the Statue of Liberty, the first thing he saw when he came to this country, Some will be spread in Italy where he was born.  
We will be having a celebration of his life next year. I will definitely let the club know when, and anyone who would like to come is more than welcome.
 I want to thank you so much for what a beautiful eulogy you gave him!
Fondly, Eileen Giordano
C+ Ride to Crab Meadow
Gregg's last club ride!
It is because of wonderful folks like you, that we are able to serve our families.

We are so grateful for the support of the club.
John Ray
Water caps in Jericho Water district, Muttontown Road
Paul recovering from hitting the water cap
Keep your eyes open for these hazards!
Gregg gets the police involved

              Minutes from the August 8, 2022 meeting

                   of the Huntington Bicycle Club

 
              Call to order: 7:30 PM

 1) New Members: Joe Pusfahl 

           28 members were present at the meeting

2) President-Karen:

      a) A vote will be taken at the next meeting concerning

    an addendum to section VIII of the Club By-laws:

The Executive Board has the authority to install additional "Members at large"- with no voting privileges, when deemed necessary.

        b) First aid kits-their composition, and who should have them (definetely ride leaders)

    Gloves, id, different size bandages, tape, blood clotting agent, antiseptic wipes, advil or tylenol, Diphen pills, antacids

        c) 6 Gold Coast jerseys in men’s and women’s sizes to sell

3) VP-Ride Chairman-John: ride leader points posted

Following rules are important. No one should go in front of the ride leader at anytime.

For Ride leaders, there are Jerseys (vintage) to be taken for free

August 21, 2022 John Greene and John Siedlecki will be riding up to Montreal, Canada and will talk about it at the next meeting

4) Sec-Pat: all is well

5) Treasurer-Gregg: As of August 1st-Gold Coast was very successful. Money will be adequate for emergency funding of the club

6) Membership-Sal: no report

7) Webmaster-Malachy: New way to renew memberships earlier and the new Trial memberships (free for 30 days)

8) Gold Coast-Steve:  donation made to John Ray of Kids Need More -given by Steve Labiner ($2500)

Told about charity - provide everything for children with cancer while spending a great week in camps.

Passed out Scott's Balls protein material

Showed a slide show of the Gold Coast Ride

90 riders responded to the survey - liked the group led rides

9) Social Media-Barry: no report

Featured speaker-Harvey told about his trip on the Erie Canal Bikeway

50/50 $42

Joe picked: Frank Van Brunt who added money for a Gold Coast Jersey

John Ray for a Gold Coast bag and shirt

Bob McCloughlin - Gold Coast Bag and shirt

Maria Basile’farash - Gold Coast Bag and Shirt

Steve Siegal - Gold Coast Bag and Shirt

 

8:50 PM Called to adjourn, Karen/second-Scott

Next meeting: September 13

Respectfully,

Patricia Kalvar, HBC Secretary

 

 

 
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