KanBikeWalk is a non-profit, statewide organization whose mission is to promote a safe bicycling and walking environment for Kansans through education and advocacy.

KanBikeWalk’s members are working to become Kansas’ center for bicycle and pedestrian issues and advocacy with the goal of making Kansas a premier bicycling and walking state through improved safety/education programs and infrastructure improvements at the local, state and federal level.

As a 100% volunteer organization, KanBikeWalk is reaching out to you as a member of the bicycle and walking community. We all walk and bicycle for transportation, recreation, tourism, sport and/or exercise. We need your help to make Kansas a safer, friendly state to bicycle and walk in. Please join us!

When: Saturday, October 31st, 2009, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Pre-meeting ride at 10:00 am weather permitting.)

Where: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 221 E. Kellogg, Wichita, KS 67202 [map]

Please RSVP to gksport5@yahoo.com so we may best accommodate all attendees.

We also believe in having fun!

Please join us for a Pre-Meeting Bicycle Ride (weather permitting) through Wichita. Start time will be 10:00 a.m., with a route taking us on the Wichita bike paths along the Arkansas River, approximately 15 miles at an easy and comfortable pace.

If you have questions about the Annual Meeting or Pre-Ride, feel free to contact any of the KanBikeWalk officers:

• Gina Poertner, President, gksport@gmail.com, 620-342-2477
• Dale Crawford , Vice President, kanbike@comcast.net, 913-829-6588
• Cecile Kellenbarger, Treasurer, cbkellen@yahoo.com, 316-744-7786

Meeting Agenda:

• Welcome and Introductions
• Orders of Business
• 2009 Year in Review – Our accomplishments this year.
• Open Forum/Roundtable – A discussion of issues affecting Kansas bicyclists and pedestrians
• 2010 Activity Goals
• Summary and Closing

We look forward to seeing you!

We need your help in making this event successful. Saturday’s Expo runs from 11:00a.m. until 6:00p.m. (June 13th) with the race on Sunday. Help spread the word on behalf of cyclists and pedestrians at this fun and inspirational event. Suggested time slots are below, but if you can help any time, please let me know:

Saturday:
10:00-1:00
12:30-3:30
3:00-6:00

Sunday (race start is 6:30a.m. if you’d like to see that):
8:00-11:00
10:30-1:30
1:00-4:00

The awards ceremony starts at 4:00p.m. Sunday, so we can tear down around that time and it shouldn’t take long. Teardown typically goes faster than set-up.

What we’ll do:

• Talk to folks about KanBikeWalk and to find out what is important to them in regards to cycling and walking.
• Offer them memberships – we are having a prize giveaway for members and we’ll be displaying those prizes.
• As KanBikeWalk members, we will also have the chance to get to know each other and meet new members.
• We’ll also get to enjoy the day and watch the race. This is a very spectator-friendly venue. Bring your families and your friends to watch this world class race as we promote safe cycling and walking in Kansas!

Sincerely,
Gina Poertner, President
KanBikeWalk, Inc.
gksport@gmail.com

There are only a few days remaining to take advantage of the generous offer from the Johnson County Bike Club. Along with a generous donation, JCBC has offered to match membership donations* made prior to Dec. 31, 2008. Your donation now will be immediately matched 100%, meaning more funds for KanBikeWalk to promote and advocate for safer roads and infrastructure throughout all of Kansas for you. Please make your donation now to take full advantage of the opportunity to double your donation by mailing your membership donation, postmarked no later than December 31, 2008, to:

KanBikeWalk, Inc.
5932 E 93rd North
Valley Center, KS 67147

KanBikeWalk Membership Levels:

Individual: $25
Family: $40
Club: $50
Business: $50
Corporate Silver: $250
Corporate Gold: $500

All membership fees and donations are tax-deductible

KanBikeWalk is a non-profit, statewide organization whose mission is to promote a safe bicycling and walking environment for Kansans through education and advocacy. KanBikeWalk advocates for bicycle and pedestrian issues with the goal of making Kansas a premier bicycling and walking state through improved safety/education programs and infrastructure improvements at the local and state level.

As a 100% volunteer organization, KanBikeWalk is reaching out to you as a member of the bicycle and walking community. We all walk and bicycle for transportation, recreation, tourism, sport and/or exercise. We need your help to make Kansas a safe and friendly state to bicycle and walk in. Please join us!

KanBikeWalk would like to thank the Johnson County Bicycle Club for its generous donation/challenge grant and take this opportunity to challenge all bicycle, walking and running clubs and businesses within Kansas to consider supporting KanBikeWalk through your membership, donation and involvement. The sooner we all speak with one united voice, the sooner we can all make Kansas a truly great bicycling, walking and running place to live and visit.

Sincerely,
Gina Poertner, President
KanBikeWalk

* Total matching contribution of $1,000.

KanBikeWalk, your statewide bicycling, walking and running advocacy organization, has been notified of a special year-end opportunity. Along with a generous donation, The Johnson County Bicycle Club has offered to match membership donations between now and the end of the year. Your donation now will be immediately matched 100% (up to $1000 total), meaning more funds for KanBikeWalk to promote and advocate for safer roads and infrastructure throughout all of Kansas for you. Please respond soon to take full advantage of the opportunity to double your donation by mailing your membership donation before December 31, 2008 to:

KanBikeWalk, Inc.
5932 E 93rd North
Valley Center, KS 67147

KanBikeWalk Membership Levels: Individual: $25, Family: $40, Club: $50, Business: $50, Corporate Silver: $250, Corporate Gold: $500. All membership fees and donations are tax-deductible

KanBikeWalk is a non-profit, statewide organization whose mission is to promote a safe bicycling and walking environment for Kansans through education and advocacy. KanBikeWalk advocates for bicycle and pedestrian issues with the goal of making Kansas a premier bicycling and walking state through improved safety/education programs and infrastructure improvements at the local and state level.

As a 100% volunteer organization, KanBikeWalk is reaching out to you as a member of the bicycle and walking community. We all walk and bicycle for transportation, recreation, tourism, sport and/or exercise. We need your help to make Kansas a safe and friendly state to bicycle and walk in. Please join us!

KanBikeWalk would like to thank the Johnson County Bicycle Club for its generous donation/challenge grant and take this opportunity to challenge all bicycle, walking and running clubs and businesses within Kansas to consider supporting KanBikeWalk through your membership, donation and involvement. The sooner we all speak with one united voice, the sooner we can all make Kansas at truly great bicycling, walking and running place to live and visit.

Sincerely,
Gina Poertner, President
KanBikeWalk
www.kanbikewalk.com

Highlights of the ride included the Shunga trail and Kansas’ first bicycle roundabout, passing by the Governor’s mansion, state capitol building, and a trek over the cobblestones in a beautiful old Topeka neighborhood.

Dale Crawford, Mark Rainey, Alan Apel, Ron Johnson, Gina Poertner, Randy Rasa, Diane Novak (L-to-R)

KanBikeWalk is a non-profit, statewide organization whose mission is to promote a safe bicycling and walking environment for Kansans through education and advocacy. KanBikeWalk advocates for bicycle and pedestrian issues with the goal of making Kansas a premier bicycling and walking state through improved safety/education programs and infrastructure improvements at the local and state level.

As a 100% volunteer organization, KanBikeWalk is reaching out to you as a member of the bicycle and walking community. We all walk and bicycle for transportation, recreation, tourism, sport and/or exercise. We need your help to make Kansas a safe and friendly state to bicycle and walk in. Please join us!

KanBikeWalk Annual Meeting
Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
1:00-4:00 p.m. (or as long as you can stay)

Location:
Clubhouse Inn
924 SW Henderson Rd.
Topeka, Kansas 66615
(see map)

Please RSVP to Gina at gksport@gmail.com so we can plan set-up for the room.

We also believe in having fun! So please join us for a Pre-Meeting Bicycle Ride (weather permitting) through Topeka:

KanBikeWalk Pre-Meeting Bicycle Ride
Saturday, November 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Starting at the Clubhouse Inn (see above)
Length: 18-20 miles (see route map).

Board members Alan Apel and Randy Rasa will be our ride leaders. To check the status of the ride in regards to weather, see KanBikeWalk.com.

If you have questions about the Annual Meeting or Pre-Ride, feel free to contact any of the KBW officers.

Meeting Agenda:

• Welcome and Introductions
• Orders of Business
• 2008 Year in Review- Our accomplishments this year.
• Open Forum/Roundtable – A discussion of issues affecting Kansas bicyclists and pedestrians
• 2009 Activity Goals
• Summary and Closing

For more information about KanBikeWalk, see our website at KanBikeWalk.com.

We look forward to seeing you!