Black Rock Mountain Bike Association Members,

What can you do for local mountain biking?

International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) has been in the process of developing a Regional Leadership Advisory Council (RLAC) for the northwest area.   I am part of the committee development team for the NW RLAC.

If you would like to become more involved at a regional level with mountain biking and trail advocacy this is your opportunity!

The NW RLAC will be made up of 10-15 people from the Northwest (OR, WA, ID, NV) who are well connected to the mountain bike community.  We will need leadership from individuals that are adept in at least one of a variety of fields, including but not limited to accounting, finance, graphic design, community-based fund raising, grant-based fund raising, business technology, marketing/PR, law, leadership development, advocacy leadership, political advocacy, events-based advocacy, and project management.

We are looking for men, women, land managers, bike industry folk, advocates, weekend warriors, you name it...  The goal is to create a diverse group both regionally and experientially.

Specific goals will be set by the RLAC in facilitated planning sessions, but there are three broad goals:
o       Build Club Capacity
o       Create Critical Mass
o       Expand Mountain Bikers' influence on public policy

Steps taken to achieve these goals may include club training sessions, the creation of a regional information clearinghouse, events, marketing, hiring paid staff, or a variety of other resources, as determined by the RLAC.

BRMBA as well as other regional clubs will benefit from this program by having a more readily available advisor and group of resources to help us achieve our goals and ultimately build more trails.  Having someone from our club and/or our region will ensure that our concerns, and unique challenges are brought forward to a broader audience.  Also having our club represented in this group will bring an additional level of legitimacy to our efforts.  Can you help?

Council members will largely develop their own time commitments and responsibilities. Council members may be asked to commit a few hours a week to their role. There will be one yearly in-person meeting supported by IMBA, ideally based around a summit, festival, or riding opportunity that would make the experience as entertaining as it is productive. There will also be regularly scheduled facilitated one- hour conference calls per year.

For more information go here:  RLAC Info

If you would like to apply go here: RLAC Application

If you know someone who should be on this committee you can nominate them here: RLAC Nomination

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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