Frequently asked Questions
Curious about Bike East
Bay board elections?
What do board members do?
Support, promote, and grow Bike East Bay’s mission and social justice values.
As a board member, you commit to the following:
Serve up to two, three year terms
Attend 4 quarterly board meetings (typically, 2 meetings are virtual and 2 in-person) and, in some years, a retreat
Serve on at least one committee (Executive, Finance, Fundraising, or Advocacy) and attend committee meetings, which are often held virtually
Donate at a personally significant level
- Participate in Bike East Bay fundraising efforts, including at fundraising events and through annual phonebanking calls to members
Support, promote, and grow Bike East Bay’s mission and social justice values
Uphold your legal and fiduciary duties as a board member
- Complete the annual Board of Directors Fundraising & Engagement Pledge
Other Frequently Asked Questions
How ARE board candidates selected?
Bike East Bay calls for applications to the Board of Directors in the fall. Members of the Board review applications and interview each applicant. The Board Executive Committee reviews all applicants and recommend candidates to the full board at the December board meeting based on their skills and ability to contribute to ongoing board work. The Board of Directors recommends candidates to go before members for a vote at the Member Meeting in February.
How many board members are there?
Bike East Bay bylaws stipulate there may be up to 17 board members.
How does voting work?
All current Bike East Bay members are eligible to vote for board candidates. Attend the Bike East Bay member meeting in February to meet the candidates and cast your vote. You may vote “yay,” “nay,” or abstain from voting. A quorum of 1% of the membership is needed to conduct the vote, and a majority vote passes.
How do I become a board member?
If you are interested in board service, please submit an application at the link below. You can also contact Co-Executive Director, Jill Holloway, with questions.