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2008 Club Insurance Information

We are pleased to announce that not only will club insurance rates go down this year, there is also a 5 percent deduction in the per member rate for general liability. Click here for information on a newly added benefit, Director and Officer Liability insurance. Or click here to see a comparison of 2007 and 2008 rates. Coverage is not available to purchase until Friday, January 25, 2008. If you have additional questions, contact Mandy Berghoff at American Specialty at 800-245-2744 or MBerghoff@amerspec.com.

2008 Clubs of the Year!

The League has announced the 2008 Clubs/Advocacy Organizations. There is one award given per region, and the clubs are chosen by the regional board member. Congrats to the winners, and thanks!

Region 1. Granite State Wheelmen (New Hampshire)
This club has been a long-time League supporter with a big, active membership. They very recently spun off a statewide advocacy group that has already introduced legislation.

Region 2. Jersey Shore Touring Society (New Jersey)
This newly incorporated club has 220 members and supports many charity rides and activities.

Region 3. Kickin’ Asphalt Bicycle Club (South Carolina)
This is a new club with 60 members and a very active ride schedule (with a great name) in Hilton Head.

Region 4. Schaumburg Bicycle Club (Illinois)
This group has very active members, a strong embrace of the League's Bicycle Friendly Community program, and often serves as a host for League programs

Region 5. Helena Bicycle Club (Montana)
This club is very active and has been a long-time supporter of the League.

Region 6. Yaquina Wheels Bicycle Club (Oregon)
This club vocally and strongly supports the League on the Oregon coast, and has a busy ride schedule while staying involved in local bicycling issues.

What's New

League Club Survey Results
Click here to see what the League learned in our 2007 Club Survey. Thanks to everyone that responded!

League Membership Ad
A half-page, black-and-white ad is available for publication in your newsletters. We encourage you to let your members know about joining the League. Need a different format; email us.

Awards Certificates Available
The League can provide award certificates signed by our Executive Director for your year-end banquet. Email us to request one.

Traveling Bicycle Museum
This unique exhibit may be available for your club event! Click here to download the form, fax it in, and see if it is available for you!

 

Cue Sheet

2007 Spring Cue Sheet
Ride of Silence, Huge Mechanic's Corner, BikeEd conference, and more!

2006 Report and Club Census
This edition summarizes the League's work on behalf of clubs in 2006, and includes our first club census. The census will be closed on Monday, November 13th in order to begin tabulating results.

2007 Winter Cue Sheet
Club Census review, Top 2006 Accomplishments, National Bike Summit, and more.

Club representative conference calls

July 2006 Club Representative Conference Call Notes

Club Insurance

2008 Insurance Program for League Affiliated Clubs (PDF)

General Liability and Special Event Insurance Application (PDF)

American Specialty Insurance Services

Resources

Sample Waiver for Events (PDF)

Posting Your Event to the Ride Guide

Download the League Membership Brochure (PDF)