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April 4, 2006 Meeting Summary
Attendance
David Baumbauer
(chair)
X Jon Henderson X Matt Rognlie X
Jeff Ball
X Emily Harrington Matt Jennings
Dave Kunkle X Chad Bailey X
Jason Delmue
Guests: Cathy Costakis, MT Nutrition and Physical Activity Program, MSU
Old and New Business
(1) Cathy Costakis updated the board on activities in the MSU Department Health and
Human Development relevant to Board interests. The department recently received an
obesity prevention grant. Core to their program is the idea that if the physical
environment of kids doesn’t promote activity, then the effectiveness of other measures
is lessened. Cathy has organized a kickoff for Montana’s Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S)
planning on June 1 & 2 in Helena. The RFP for an SR2S coordinator is out. Also, the
Thunderhead Alliance (http://www.thunderheadalliance.org) is coming to Montana to
help start an advocacy group.
(2) Bike to Work and School Week is the week of May 15th. The Bike Rodeo and
Safety Fair will be May 13th in the Bozeman Deaconess parking lot. Volunteers from
BABAB will help with helmet sales and fitting. The group also discussed a
breakfast/snack stop during the week for bike commuters; this has been successful in
the past. David will talk with the Community Food Co-op and find out if they are
interested in hosting.
(3) The Critical Mass concept is gaining momentum in Bozeman. The last Friday of
every month will be a ride. Organizers are insisting on helmets, safe riding, and the
following of all traffic rules.
(4) Emily announced the beginning of the Bozeman Bike Kitchen
(www.bozemanbikekitchen.org). Plans for the future include riding advocacy and bike
maintenance.
Next Meeting:
May 2, 2006, 6:00 pm, Alfred Stiff Professional Building.