Citizens for Safe Cycling's 2011 Annual General Meeting attracted more than 100 cyclists on a pleasant (for November 1) evening. The bike parking outside the Tom Brown Arena was filled to capacity.

Members socialized, they enjoyed sandwiches and salads, they visited the booths from community organizations, they provided ideas for the Initiatives wall, they listened to speakers, and they participated in the actual AGM.

All positions were acclaimed. President Hans Moor, secretary Alayne McGregor, and director Paul Clarke were re-elected. New directors Schuyler Playford and Simone Rivers joined the Board. Vice-president Alex deVries, treasurer Terry Evans, and directors Risa Sargent and Nancy Biggs started the second year of their two-year terms. Outgoing board members Rob Brooks and Tom Trottier were thanked for their work.

Hayley Richardson from the City of Bellevue gave an inspiring talk on how to use innovative ideas including social media, in order to encourage cycling for less cost than bike facilities. Other speakers included city cycling staff Colin Simpson and Zlatko Krstulich, and Charles Akben-Marchand on the RescueBronson initiative. Ottawa Centre MPP Paul Dewar introduced the evening, urging cyclists present to join and support CfSC.

(All photos by Paul Clarke)

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