| Inside Bicycle NSW |
CEO Alex Unwin resigns |
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It is with great regret that we advise our CEO, Alex Unwin has tendered his resignation. After five very rewarding years at the helm of the organisation Alex is keen to take the opportunity to travel and ride his bike in other parts of the world....more |
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News from the Board – December 2009 |
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The new Board team met in December to start a review of the existing Bicycle NSW strategy in the light of the many changes occurring in our external environment....more |
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2009 AGM Report |
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The Bicycle NSW 2009 AGM was held on Wednesday 11 November 2009 and was notable for two firsts. ...more |
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Ordinary people EXTRAordinary deeds. |
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Bicycle NSW Volunteers celebrated 2009 in style at the annual Volunteer Gala Awards dinner at stunning City Tattersalls Club, Sydney on Saturday 7 November.
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2009 Annual General Meeting |
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This year’s Annual General Meeting is being held on Wednesday 11th November from 6pm at the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts (SMSA) 280 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. ...more |
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News from the Board – September 2009 |
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This year the Bicycle NSW Annual General Meeting is being held on Wednesday 11th November from 6pm at the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts (SMSA) 280 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 ...more |
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A new home for Bicycle NSW |
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The last month has been a very busy one for the team at Bicycle NSW: not only is the City of Sydney Spring Cycle just around the corner, but they have also had an office move to contend with. They are now happy settled in their new home at Sydney Olympic Park and boy, what offices they are! Situated in a beautiful heritage building and surrounded by rose gardens, the new premises are a far cry from 822 George Street. ...more |
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2009 AGM – now with Online Voting! |
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This edition of News from the Board is not as exciting as a trip report but it does outline some important information for members leading up to the Bicycle NSW Annual General Meeting scheduled for 6pm, Wednesday 11th November at the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts (SMSA) 280 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 ...more |
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Why do I volunteer? |
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"Being a serious bike rider myself, competing at state and nationals. It dawned on me that I should try and put something back into an industry which I love and given me so much." Bicycle NSW Intern, John Davis, explains his involvement in cycling activities.
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News from the Board - July 2009 |
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This year’s AGM and Board election is the first that will be held according to the constitution adopted by the members at our 2008 AGM. ...more |
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News from the Board – June 2009 |
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The hardworking events team at Bicycle NSW are doing a fantastic job, preparing and planning for the City of Sydney Spring Cycle. The date moved to Sunday 27th September to coincide with NSW Bike Week....more |
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News from the Board – May 2009 |
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This year’s AGM and Board election is the first that will be held according to the constitution adopted by the members at our 2008 AGM. ...more |
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News from the Board – February 2009 |
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A regular report from Jenny Burn, President...more |
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News from the Board, December |
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Wishing all of you the very best for the festive season and best wishes for some great riding in the New Year!...more |
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Those who can do more, volunteer. |
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Bicycle NSW Volunteers celebrated International Volunteers Day (December 5) in style at the inaugural Volunteer Gala Awards dinner at St George Motor Boat Club San Souci....more |
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Bicycle NSW Annual General Meeting |
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Firstly the Board would like to say a big thank you to all our members who attended the AGM on November 1, and to those who submitted a proxy vote. The strength of community organisations like ours is based on member participation so it is always encouraging to see people getting involved.
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Advocacy News, October |
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Hopefully some cycling friendly councillors were elected in your local area, at the local government elections, and its now time to get to know your new councillors and work with them on improving cycling facilities....more |
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News from the Board – October 2008 |
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Jenny Burn, President of Bicycle NSW, gives her regular update of news from the Board...more |
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News from the Board, September |
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NSW Bike Plan Announcement | Bicycle NSW Annual General Meeting - 1 November 2008 | Board Nominations – Ride with the Board! | Board Nominations from Regional NSW encouraged | Bicycle NSW Strategy Update | Bicycle NSW Constitutional Review | ...more |
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BUGs and Insurance, some questions answered |
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The insurance area is fraught with complexity and we need to be very clear about what we publish to avoid the risk of rendering any of the cover we provide to members with their membership invalid....more |
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News from the Board |
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On Your Bike – Active Transport Conferences
Thank you to all our local BUGs and individual members who attended the conferences.
Board member Greg Krix, was on the spot and provided the feedback that appears on the front page of this edition of PushOn....more |
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Bicycle advocacy gaining momentum |
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Cycling advocacy is comprised of activities that defend the rights of cyclists to use the public right-of-way roads for travel, to improve the conditions for cycling, and to make cycling more popular.
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News from the Board – July 2008 |
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Bicycle NSW AGM, Strategy Update, On Your Bike, Constitutional Review... ...more |
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Bicycle NSW AGM and Constitutional Review |
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Notice is given that the Annual General Meeting of Bicycle NSW is to be held at 1.00pm on Saturday 1 November 2008 at Sydney Mechanics School of Arts (SMSA) 280Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000....more |
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Michelle Herbert – Volunteer & Operations Coordina |
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As the volunteer & operations coordinator for Bicycle NSW Michelle Herbert is responsible for the human resource, planning, recruiting, selection, training and recognition of Bicycle NSW volunteers. She also assist the Operations Manager with the operational side of all Bicycle NSW events.
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News from the Board – June 2008 |
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Resignation of Andrew Dodds, Tour de France breakfasts, The Bicycle Coalition – Board Engagment : keep up-to-date with the latest from the Baord of Bicycle NSW...more |
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Constitutional Review -- tell us what you think |
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Bicycle NSW is undertaking a review of the organisations's Constitution and we want to hear what our members think of the proposed changes....more |
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News from the Board – May 2008 |
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We were outraged by the Road Rage incident last week, and also by some of the commentary in the media in the days that followed. Thank you to the many members who responded to our calls for action......more |
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News from the Board – April 2008 |
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Earlier this month Bicycle NSW Treasurer Greg Krix joined over 1200 riders on the Great Escapade over 12 days from Lithgow to Newcastle. President Jenny Burn was there to see the riders off on the first few days of the ride, featuring hilly days and cool nights......more |
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News from the board |
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A regular monthly update from board chair, Jenny Burn...more |
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BUG Council update |
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The BUG Council had their second meeting Wednesday 30th January, and it was great to see quite a few BUGs represented in person and to have 5 more on the conference call....more |
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Staff Update: Meet Mark Pullen |
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Mark is our new Member Customer Service & Receptionist. ...more |
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News from the board - February 2008 |
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At last years Bicycle NSW AGM, one such issue was a desire for better communication between the board and Bicycle NSW members.
This column is part of our response to that issue. It will appear each month in PushOn and will also be placed on the Bicycle NSW website....more |
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We couldn't have done it without you! |
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With the City of Sydney Spring Cycle all over for another year and the festive season starting to hit full swing, Bicycle NSW would like to once again take the time recognise the tremendous hard work put in by our dedicated volunteers on the 2007 City of Sydney Spring Cycle. ...more |
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TEAM – Together Everyone Achieves More! |
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Alex Unwin, Bicycle NSW CEO, sums up the achievements of 2007 and looks foward to some great opportunities ahead in 2008....more |
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October Team Member of the Month |
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Assistant Accountant Brian Fong has been chosen as October's Team Member of the Month for all his hard work on our new computer system. Brian has worked long hours in very difficult circumstances to ensure that Bicycle NSW is in a position to serve its members better and to promote cycling more effectively....more |
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Are you well covered? |
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Balancing on two wheels can be a dangerous activity. We constantly need to be on the alert (while never alarmed of course), watching for obstacles on the road, other riders and those dreaded motor vehicles. ...more |
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Farewell Kate |
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Sadly, our lovely Head of Advocacy Kate Marley has been forced unexpectedly to return to England. She will be sorely missed. Kate has been doing a remarkable job in her time with Bicycle NSW. But her strong public advocacy for cycling will continue... Kate has promised PushOn that she will keep in touch and keep us informed about cycling overseas....more |
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Wheels are in motion! (Dec 2006) |
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There's been a lot of good things happening in the world of Bicycle NSW and there's still a lot more to come! New…this column will endeavour to be a brief review from the Editor, Jenni Gormley and/or KateMarley, Bicycle NSW....more |
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