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December 1, 2014by Liz MurphyThe League’s Board of Directors serves a critical role in guiding the organization to a sustainable and vibrant future. The Board is made up of both board-appointed and member-elected seats — and currently, there are three open seats and four candidates for those member-elected spots. We need YOUR votes to determine who will join the board for the next three years. You can read more about all of...
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August 13, 2014by Liz MurphyThe League’s Board of Directors serves a critical role in guiding the organization to a sustainable and vibrant future. The Board is made up of both board-appointed and member-elected seats — and currently, the board is taking self nominations for three open member-elected positions. Interested in sharing your passion for bicycling? Here’s how to apply.
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May 3, 2014by Andy ClarkeWe are terribly sad to learn of the passing of Jim Oberstar -- our extended League family expresses deepest condolences to Jim's family and enormous gratitude for his extraordinary life and service. Jim Oberstar has been a friend, adviser and mentor to the entire bicycling community...
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January 17, 2014by Andy ClarkeBicycling brings people together. When more people ride, individual lives are better; communities are stronger and better connected; our nation is healthier, happier and environmentally and economically stronger. After a day and a half of discussing, brainstorming, and parsing, these simple and powerful beliefs emerged from the League Board of Directors’ strategic planning retreat.
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November 18, 2013by Liz MurphyThe League’s Board of Directors serves a critical role in guiding the organization to a sustainable and vibrant future. Kenneth Podziba is the president and CEO of Bike New York, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing free bike education classes for kids and adults throughout New York City; last year, his organization taught 15,000 students how to ride safely and confidently.
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November 14, 2013by Liz MurphyThe League’s Board of Directors serves a critical role in guiding the organization to a sustainable and vibrant future. Ann Rivers Mack has spent the last six years serving as CEO of one of the largest bicycle/pedestrian organizations in the country, having led a strategic shift from trail building and capital projects to a focus in policy, planning and programming.
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November 13, 2013by Liz MurphyThe League’s Board of Directors serves a critical role in guiding the organization. Candidate David Madson has, as a current board member, used his professional expertise in fundraising to provide counsel in launching a major gifts initiative, which has resulted in the LAB receiving new gifts ranging from $10,000-$400,000. Read more...
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November 11, 2013by Liz MurphyThe League’s Board of Directors serves a critical role in guiding the organization to a sustainable and vibrant future. You can read more about all of the candidates and how to vote at bikeleague.org/vote. We are also highlighting each of our nine candidates on the blog this week and next. Today's candidate spotlight is Alison Hill Graves, a current board member who is up for reelection.
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November 11, 2013by Liz MurphyThe League’s Board of Directors serves a critical role in guiding the organization to a sustainable and vibrant future. The Board is made up of both board-appointed and member-elected seats — and currently, there are five open seats and nine candidates for those member-elected spots. We need YOUR votes to determine who will join the board for the next three years. You can read more about all of...
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November 6, 2013by Liz MurphyThe League’s Board of Directors serves a critical role in guiding the organization to a sustainable and vibrant future. The Board is made up of both board-appointed and member-elected seats — and currently, there are five open seats and nine candidates for those member-elected spots. We need YOUR votes to determine who will join the board for the next three years. You can read more about the...