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January 28, 2019 Dear REER Family: As we enter a new year and a new ride season, I find it a time for reflection and a time to look forward with optimism. I hope that it is for you as well. Looking back at 2018, I came to appreciate the close supportiveness of our community, even more than I had in the past. The tragedy of wildfires brought painful losses to some and close, giving support from many. The same kind of caring that we have on the trail came forward, a willingness to stop even in the midst of competition to assist a fellow rider. I admire the spirit of caring, comradery and mutual support. I believe that we are special, that our values unite us and make us who we are. We ended the year with an enjoyable and warm Christmas party, celebrating our closeness and the sport we love. I wonder, though, who put the white fur-trimmed red teddy into the gift exchange and why I was destined to receive it. Was it to convey some kind of deeper message? It did surprise me, and whoever put it there did an excellent job of keeping a straight face. I tried to model it, but I suspect that other members might have been better suited younger and better looking, for sure. |
I look forward to 2019, as we enter REERs 43rd year. We anticipate three successful rides again this year. Their dates have been set, and AERC has sanctioned them. We enter 2019 with the same board as last year. I am honored to serve again this year as the clubs president. Donna will continue as treasurer, Carol Wooster as Vice-President, Maryanne Riley as secretary, and Berit Meyer as director-at-large. We expect to continue with the same ride management as last year. Maryanne Riley has found her pace as ride manager of the Chalk Rock Ride, and both Kris Wright and Pam Peace seem ready to take next steps as managers-in-training for the Redwood Ride and the Cuneo Creek Ride. Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 12 (6:00 pm potluck, 6:30-8:30 meeting). Joyce and Dennis Sousa have graciously offered their home, which will put us in Hydesville (2694 Johnson Road Hydesville CA 95547, 707-768-3941 for directions) a bit of a drive for us northerners, but much closer for the other side of the hill group (who have to navigate Highway 36 or some challenging county road). We have some usual beginning of the year business on the agenda and need action (motions and votes) on a few. Agenda items include the following:
I wish well for everyone this year and this ride season. Whether you ride, crew or volunteer, we look forward to seeing you on the trail and in ride camp. Please keep in mind that we are a totally volunteer organization. Volunteer jobs are fun, and they offer opportunity to make friends or deepen friendships. Please volunteer, and encourage others. Jim Biteman, President |
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