Elections are held each year
for the 9 officers of BCI

Attention: The nomination period closed on September 1, 2025.

Voting will begin on October 1, 2025

The term of office lasts from October 30, 2025 - October 30, 2026

Voting for the candidates

This year votes will be done via Google Forms on member’s smart phone, computer, or tablet. An on-line Electronic Ballot will be sent out in a special email alert to current members on October 1st. Voting will be available up until the night of the Annual Meeting, October 30th. Those without these devices will be able to download a paper ballot to cast their votes - but mailed paper ballots must be RECEIVED prior to the October 30th Annual Meeting in order to be counted.

The Nominating Committee will count all votes at the Annual Meeting and immediately ‘seat’ the winning officers for the next term.

The 9 elected Officers will select 2 additional members to serve on the Board as Directors at Large. NOTE: If interested in serving as an Director at Large, please submit your name for consideration to BoD@BikeIrvine.org BEFORE the October 30th Annual Meeting.

LIST OF NOMINEES:

(* = incumbents willing to continue)

Nominee for President:
* Bev Plass 
Candidate’s Statement: I love riding with all of you and like organizing events. I’ve ridden with the club for 39 years, was president in 1987-88 and 2025. I’d be happy to continue giving back to this club.

Nominee for Vice President:
* Frank Conner
Candidate’s Statement: I am currently the Vice President of BCI, stepping into that position mid year. While a fairly new member of BCI, I have been very active in rides and have made many friends. I am a resident of Woodbridge and have access to those facilities. Being retired, I have time to devote to the Club needs.

Nominee for Ride Coordinator: 
* Bill Sellin
Candidate’s Statement: I believe I am qualified given my knowledge of the club’s extensive Ride Bank, and use of RideWithGPS to generate routes, format them into BCI style cue sheets and update and improve them as ongoing maintenance, as well as posting the rides as events to the Club’s web site. As a founding member I have been involved in the club since its inception and am proud to serve this important if not primary club function. I would welcome assistance and offer training to members who want to come up with routes, ideally to assist me and at some time, take over / continue our legacy of safe and interesting routes.

Nominee for Membership Director:
* Shawn Andrews
Candidate’s Statement: While I only joined the club in 2023, I’ve been very active and have made many friends. In general, I'm friendly and outgoing, love meeting new people, am good with numbers and computers, and love everything that BCI does and stands for. I'm happy to continue to contribute to the club as the Membership Director.

Nominee for Hospitality Director:
* Penny Poorman
I joined BCI in January 2000 and instantly fell in love with this organization. I want to do all I can to give back and as well as promote this friendly club that is dear to my heart. My background is in the restaurant business so it’s a natural to help with the hospitality needs of BCI.  I am happy to continue in this role and always appreciate all the help I get from other members.

Nominee for Treasurer:
* Ed Rubinstein
Candidate’s Statement: I have been a member of BCI for about 40 years and with member number 206. I have been BCI’s Treasurer for the past 3 years and I am seeking to continue. As your Treasurer I corrected an error in our original corporate status that threatened BCI’s existence. After and 18-month effort I got us into compliance and convinced the State to waive over 10 years of penalties.  I initiated investing BCI’s savings into income generating CD’s that bring us $750 per year, the equivalent of the dues of 30 members. Financially BCI is in great shape and with the Board’s approval we are now actively subsidizing various benefits for our members such as jersey sales, the annual picnic and Cycling Savvy classes.

Nominee for Statistician:
* Rob Oglesby
Rob Oglesby is a BCI member and our current statistician who monitors the club members’ mileage.

Nominee for Communications Director:
* Kim Gerrard
Candidate’s Statement: I spent a number of years working at UCI as part of a web development team so I’m pretty comfortable doing website design and maintenance for BCI. Over the past two years I’ve enjoyed working with other volunteer Board members and disseminating information to our nearly 300 members via the web and our regular email News Alerts.

Nominee for Secretary:
John Altenberg
Candidate’s Statement: I joined BCI in 2023 as a means to connect with fellow cyclists in Orange County. The club provided me growth in riding techniques, variety of routes and excellent speakers at club meetings. The club has provided new friendships and it remains the best place for many riders. I wish to support and expand the growth of BCI for existing and new members.

Ballot

Relevant ByLaws: ARTICLE VIII: ELECTION OF OFFICERS

SECTION 1: Nominations
a. The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee at least sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting. The committee shall consist of no less than three (3) Active Members, at least one of whom shall be an officer. The Nominating Committee shall submit the slate of nominees of Active Members to be posted or announced by whatever communication methods the club uses.
b. Nomination from the membership shall be accepted until the first day of the month prior to the month of the annual meeting. (September 1)
c. Candidates are encouraged to present their qualifications in a statement published with their names posted or announced by whatever communication methods the club uses, by the first day of the month prior to the month of the annual meeting.
(September 1)
d. Nominees must have attained legal majority and be an Active Member. Nominees are eligible to hold office regardless of their tenure as an Active Member.
SECTION 2: Ballots
a. Ballots: each voting member is entitled to one vote, either by mail or in person at the annual meeting. A copy of the ballot will be posted or announced by whatever communication methods the club uses, by the last day of the month prior to the month of the annual meeting. (September 30)
b. Absentee Ballots: all absentee ballots must be received prior to the annual meeting.
c. Voters names are crossed off the voting membership roster as ballots are collected and/or received.
d. The results will be tabulated by the Nominating Committee and announced by the end of the annual meeting. The newly elected officers will then be duly installed.
SECTION 3: Term of Office
The term of office shall be from the election until the following year’s election.
SECTION 4: Succession of Officers
In the event of an officer's death, resignation, disability, or disqualification, other than the President's, the Board of Directors shall appoint a successor. The President shall be automatically succeeded by the Vice-President.

Complete ByLaws
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