Transition Time

I can't believe people are asking for my opinion on the forum versus actually contacting me individually!?!?!? Thanks go to those who have written regarding the ACA, including the recently resigned president. Fran, just like Beth, Margaret and Mark have all done an immense amount of work for the Colorado bicycle racing community. While it is hard to imagine local racing without them there looks to be an exciting time ahead for the ACA and the racing community in general.

I have managed to keep in touch with many of the board members. They are ALL hard at work to ensure a smooth transition when the new ED starts around the 22nd. For those of you who didn't notice, there was a meeting on Monday for input on the 2008 budget. If you have any comments on the posted material at the ACA website please let the new treasurer know, he is very open to any ideas that members have for him. The ED position has been posted and I hope that the board receives many candidates for the position. The forum has brought up the crux of the issue in hiring someone. Those who are professionally qualified for the position will most likely not find the salary adequate for the hours required. Those applicants who have the passion for local racing and are willing to sacrifice pay in order to do the job will most likely lack previous experience in similar positions. Selecting the right person for the job will be difficult and I encourage everyone to talk to board members about what qualities they would like to see in the new ED.

Finally, the packets for the 2007 annual meeting will be mailed soon. I have submitted several pieces of legislation based on topics discussed at the promoters meeting. Please make sure your club takes the time to read over ALL of the information and vote. The voice of the clubs is essential to the continued success of the ACA.