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9/23/09: Vote! 2009 Cascade Bicycle Club Board ElectionsTo cast your vote, read candidates' statements and mail in your ballot (PDF) by Oct. 13, or attend our Annual Membership Meeting. 2009 Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors Committees (Committee Chair):
When I was 14 years old, I took a track class at Marymoor Velodrome with my brother and I’ve been cycling ever since. I retired from the U.S. National Cycling Team in 1992, and in 2000 I turned my attention to giving back to a sport that’s enriched my life; I joined the board of the Marymoor Velodrome Association and started a junior program for kids from 5 to 18 years old. In 2005, I joined the Club’s Education Foundation Committee, and in 2006, I joined the Board. It's been a steep learning curve, but a satisfying one as the Club engages more and more stakeholders in our community. I’m very pleased to be serving on this board, in particular. The staff of the Cascade Bicycle Club is clearly committed to “Creating a better community through bicycling”. This is an exciting time to be a part of the Club, as it continues to gain more credibility in the King County area. As transportation issues only become more challenging, the staff and board are constantly looking for opportunities to present solutions that benefit everyone. In my other life, I’m the Associate Director of Major Gifts at the Institute for Systems Biology and I’m looking forward to another great year of cycling opportunities with the Club in 2009. Since July 2007 Ed Zuckerman has served as the Senior Vice President for State Capacity Building at the National League of Conservation Voters. The division of LCV that Ed manages is responsible for the distribution of over three million dollars in grants to state LCV’s, an annual conference, regional trainings, and on-site mentoring. Prior to serving in this capacity Ed was the Executive Director of the Federation of State Conservation Voter Leagues and before that the Executive Director of Washington Conservation Voters for seven years. Ed is an avid outdoor enthusiast; he commutes by bike from his home on Phinney Ridge to his office downtown and is a regular on Cascade's Sunday Hills of the West Coast ride. He is also on Team HPC, part of Cascade’s High Performance cycling group. He has ridden STP five times, twice as a one-day rider, RSVP and the High Pass Challenge twice. Ed also is a professional x-country ski instructor and citizen racer, and hikes the NW trails often. He is happiest when he can motivate his wife Mary and children Ellie (16) and Ira (12) to join him in the out-of-doors! Ed is excited about serving as Vice President of the CBC Board in the coming year and serving as chair of the Boards advocacy committee. As a dedicated conservationist, Ed sees the programs that Cascade runs and reducing our culture's dependence on oil as integrally connected. I began cycling while attending the University of Montana where we were not allowed to have cars. I purchased my first adult bicycle with tips from my job as a waitperson. I used it for all my commuting needs, even dates. I cycled through my years at the U of M completing my degree in English Literature with a minor in Economics and Sociology. This year, 2005, my husband and I completed our 20th STP. Four of those years we rode the one day ride. It is my favorite event of the year with opportunities for meeting up with friends, great cycling, and challenging weather. My husband and I have cycled almost all of the west coast of the U. S. We cycled the Baja peninsula the year after the highway was paved. I also commuted every day in my years of attending the University of Washington and while working at the University. I commute 22 miles round trip to my present work spring summer and fall two or three days a week. I am currently employed by the Port of Seattle and participated on the Port’s team in the Cascade Commuter Challenge. At the Port of Seattle I am a Facilities Maintenance Manager for the Seaport. I also manage smaller capital improvement construction projects. My volunteer record includes working with the YMCA as a fitness leader, trainer, and fundraiser. I was on the board of the City Cantabile Choir for ten years. I worked with the board to write the 5013C document, fundraised, and served on the Concert Planning Committee. I am a Trustee on the Wedgwood Community Council where we are now working on obtaining our 5013C status. I am also a member of the General Advisory Council for the Seattle School District for the development of a technical training track in the public schools. I was a union carpenter for seventeen years. During that time I worked with some of my union brothers and sisters to develop a Women and Minorities Committee. I also worked with a core group of apprentices to develop an Apprenticeship Committee. I am a 2005 graduate of Seattle Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Tomorrow program. My greatest interest in being involved with Cascade Bicycle Club as a board member would be in the area of political advocacy. With all of the transportation opportunities that are on the horizon for this region, I would like to be an active participant to ensure that cycle commuting is always included and considered. My goal as a cyclist would be to make cycling safer for commuters. I believe that safer cycling would be a great incentive for more people to participate. In 1986, as a new resident to Lake Forest Park/Kenmore, I discovered the Burke Gilman trail to downtown. Biking to work eventually led me to join the Cascade Bicycle Club, where I learned to ride pacelines, stretch my rides into centuries, and appreciate time in the saddle. Over the many commuting miles and thousands of trips along the Burke Gilman Trail, I have grown committed to expanding and protecting our bicycle trail system and to encouraging employers, developers and government to expand bike commuting options. As a retired Cat III road and NORBA mountain bike racer, I value the recreational imperative of safe streets and the organizations that support all levels of cycling, from safety rodeos at local schools, group rides, racing and endurance events, and ensuring that offroad trails are preserved and accessible to multiple users. Seattle is faced with multiple challenges and opportunities. Blessed with our landlocked position between Puget Sound and Lake Washington and our strong economy, we all contribute to vehicle congestion and increasing population densities. We all must address pollution and its impacts on health and productivity. Global warming is here. The Cascade Bicycle Club is an important community group to assist everyone find their legs, places to ride, and advocate for cyclist’s interests. CBC has an increasingly important, and sought-after say in the formulation of transportation and recreational policies of our Region. We are promoting fun today and shaping a cycling legacy for those who will share the road and the trail over the many miles ahead. As an attorney, I have worked on a variety of development and land use issues. My practice also focuses on commercial litigation and products liability law. In my work, I am called upon to analyze complex factual and legal issues, to formulate strategies to resolve disputes, to build consensus, and achieve compromise between parties with divergent interests. I have served on several boards for local non-profit organizations, most recently as a board member and president of Stevens Pass Alpine Club, a youth ski racing organization. I am a member of the Friends of the Burke Gilman Trial. Memorable Rides: My first STP (1990); Ramrod; Seattle to Maine (31 days, unsupported); Markleyville Death Ride; NORBA National Championships; Lake Wenatchee to Lake Chelan (singletrack backcountry route); Seward Park Criterium Series; Ultratours with Elliot Bay Bikes Born and raised in Seattle, Emiko’s interests in politics, social justice, and the environment led her to work with many organizations that are committed to building healthy and livable communities. Most recently, Emiko worked for King County, the City of Seattle, the League of Conservation Voters, the Washington Conservation Voters, and the YWCA. Her work includes experience with fundraising, event management, grants management, and business planning. She has served on the boards of Seattle Works and Friends of Seattle. In addition, she is a second-year graduate student at the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs, pursuing a Masters in Public Administration with an emphasis on community development and non-profit management. She holds of Bachelor of Arts from The Evergreen State College. Emiko is a passionate cyclist and inspired by the work and the mission of CBC. In particular, she is excited about the potential for CBC to create education and advocacy programs in traditionally underserved communities Many people describe Patricia Chase as someone who “thinks out of the box.” She describes herself as someone who doesn’t even know there is a box. More than anything, she loves solving large problems with creative ideas and very smart people. Prior to i-sustain, Patricia was a founder of Chase Bobko, a pre-eminent software development and consulting company in Seattle. She held various roles in the company for 14 years, including CEO and Chairperson of the Board. In 2001, Patricia, her husband Jayson Antonoff, and son, Alexander went on a trip around the world with the excellent academic program, Semester at Sea. It was a life-changing experience for both Patricia and Jayson, who as a result of the experience, shifted their career focus from technology to urban sustainability. In 2003 they moved to Denmark, where Jayson was a renewable energy researcher and Patricia organized the first study tour to Sweden and Denmark, and started International Sustainable Solutions. In addition to being the president of ISS, Patricia is the executive director of the International Sustainability Institute (ISI). This is a non-profit organization that helps implement global best practices through working with public and business leaders. In 2007, Patricia was made an honorary member of the American Institute of Architecture for "creating a uniquely effective program to educate and inspire political and business leaders through international models of sustainable design and development." She has also served on the Advisory Board for the Kaufmann Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence. I have been a member of Cascade Bicycle Club for 14 years and have served on the board of directors since January 2008. Apart from my most recent role as a board member, my leadership roles have included serving as a Group Health Commute Challenge team captain for two years, working in a professional capacity to facilitate the organization’s 2003 strategic and fundraising plans under the auspices of The Collins Group, and riding RAW, STP, Kistap Color Classic, Flying Wheels, and RSVP. Since joining the board, I have contributed my professional experience in nonprofit management, organizational development and fundraising to help position the Cascade Bicycle Club as a leader in the field. I draw on my experiences in the nonprofit and public sector where I have worked in the areas of public health, community and youth development. As a parent of two high school students in the Seattle public schools, I am also committed to cultivating a new generation of young leaders to carry forward the organization’s critical mission of “creating a better world through cycling.” I’ve enjoyed many years of bike commuting and touring and I bring that passion to my work as a board member. My bike touring experience began with a year long solo bike trip to Europe at age 17, and has been followed by touring New England, Canada, and the Pacific Northwest. My bike commuting resume includes riding to high school in San Francisco, to college on the south side of Chicago, to work and graduate school in Boston, and most recently as a year-around commuter to my job at Public Health – Seattle & King County. Michael Lazarus develops and manages research projects that lie at the intersection of energy and the environment. He brings 20 years of professional experience to the analysis of climate policy, sustainable energy strategies, energy modeling, and the environmental impacts of energy use, and has worked widely in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. His current work focuses on facilitating climate change stakeholder processes, conducting and publishing research on climate change mitigation strategies, and advising government agencies, multilateral institutions, and non-governmental organizations. Peter Morgan was an independent health care consultant (with Group Health as a client) before joining the Group Health staff in 1992. He served in several management positions and then became primary care administrator in 2002. He earned a bachelor's degree in history from Colorado College in 1974 and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Denver in 1980. He also rides regularly in the Group Health Seattle to Portland (STP) Bicycle Classic. Dave has worked for King County’s Department of Natural Resources and Parks since 1998, and has held a variety of positions, including Departmental Economist, Parks Finance Manager, Strategic Policy Planner and Government Relations Officer. Prior to that, he spent several years in academia and consulting, and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer. As the son of a Foreign Service officer in India, Iran, and Afghanistan, he spent most of his childhood overseas. Dave has many interests, hobbies and passions. He has served on the Board of Managers of the Downtown Seattle YMCA, as President of the Northwest Fly Anglers, and as a member of many other organizations. He is an avid fly fisher, runner, cross country skier, backpacker, enjoys tennis and classic guitar, and is always trying to become a better swimmer. He is also an avid cyclist. He and his wife have commuted by bicycle for many years, and appreciate the importance of cycling and all that Cascade does to “create a better community through cycling.” He has completed in many casual and organized Cascade rides, including High Pass Challenge, RSVP, STP, and Chilly Hilly, twice each – four of them with his son on the tandem. As a board member, he hopes to give back to the cycling community, support Cascade staff, and contribute to the financial and organizational capacity of the organization, as well as its recreational activities, community building, and political advocacy. |
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