If you are a business owner who wishes to become a GORBA Corporate Sponsor for 2010, please email us . It is not necessary for your business to be bicycle related. You will be provided with some of the excellent benefits of being a corporate sponsor and the positive exposure your business will receive. Click here for more information
After the AGM we will be showing KRANKED - REVOLVE.
A high definition tribute to the coolest human-powered adrenaline tool ever invented and a look at the riders who push these bikes to their limits. Shot on location in France, Switzerland, Germany, South Africa, Italy, Canada and the USA
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The Toronto International Bicycle Show is the best place to shop for bicycles and accessories, preview the newest trends in cycling from the top manufacturers and distributors plus enjoy thrilling action-packed events. The show is celebrating its 24th year in production and is one of the largest exclusive bicycle consumer shows in North America.
Big for this year is the exhausting 24 hour spin, starting at noon Saturday.
Some of the events will include the exhilarating Toronto BMX Jam contest. This exciting Pro/Am Street contest series returns to Toronto for the 11th year, featuring many of the world’s biggest names in BMX Street Course pulling unbelievable tricks on an indoor street course. Add the CFO Pro/Am BMX Flatland Freestyle Competition and theMeta Bike TrialsContest, and you get lots of value for your admission. The show also provides valuable cycling information such as where, when and how, club enrollment opportunities, Extreme Theatre, Roller Races, and much more - plus the all new Stadium 4 Cross Mountain Bike Races.
GORBA is required to hold Executive elections every two years. All Executive positions are up for election for 2010-2012. Here is a list of all the open positions:
Mandatory Positions
President
Financial Officer
Secretary
Communications Officer
Trail Supervisor
Webmaster
Discretionary Positions
Women's Events Coordinator
Youth Events Coordinator
Special Events Coordinator
The descriptions of each position are listed in the GORBA by-laws (starting on page 4). Please note that these are volunteer positions.
How do I nominate someone or myself? - Nominations must be received no later than March 7, 2010. They can be emailed to
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. You can nominate yourself or someone else.
If you are nominated for a position, you must attend the 2010 AGM. The term is for two years
What is expected of me? As an executive member, you are required to attend no less than five GORBA meetings a year and one Executive meeting. GORBA meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month. If you are interested in a position, please read the minimum requirements for that position in the GORBA by-laws. Personal time spent varies from each position, but is generally only a couple of hours a month. If you are interested in taking an assisting role to an executive position, please email Brad Hull, GORBA Financial Officer to see if there can be an accommodation made.
We are always looking for volunteers. We are a very busy club and are asked to participate in many bike related projects in our area, as well as our own club needs, we can always use a hand. It is a very rewarding and satisfying experience and we encourage every club member to participate in some capacity.
2010 GORBA Applications are now available on line. Click Membership Information for more information and to download your application. Hard copies of the application form will be available from our sponsors later this month. Please support our club and trails by becoming a member.
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO INSURANCE WAIVER REQUIREMENTS, A SEPARATE MEMBERSHIP FORM IS REQUIRED FOR EACH FAMILY MEMBER.
