The Bike Fed is sending out this press release - just thought you guys would like to know... feel free to pass this information along.
jeanne ------------------------------------ For Immediate Release: May 3, 2002 For More Information Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 608/251-4456 Bike Fed Head Steps Down Jeanne Hoffman, Wisconsin Bicycle Federation's Executive Director, plans to step down this coming June. "Six years in this position is a long time", said Ms. Hoffman, "and it's time for me to move on." She plans on attending graduate school in urban planning. The Bike Fed has enjoyed considerable success with Jeanne as its first full-time executive director. Jeanne oversaw the development of a statewide bicycle plan as well as numerous metropolitan and local plans. She helped develop facilities through the "Bikes on Busses" program and a excellent statewide bicycle map package. Publicity and education programs such as "Bike to Work Week", corporate bike commuting education and the new "Safe Routes to School" campaign are making their mark. The Bike Fed's budget grew from $21,000 per year to $300,000 for 2002 and membership from 250 to over 2500 this year. This past year Bike Fed also opened a Milwaukee office with a full-time staff. "Jeanne's hard work and leadership has transformed our Bike Federation into an effective, professional organization making a difference for all cyclists", said Richard Schwinn, Bike Fed Board President. The Bike Fed board has already formed a search committee to find a replacement. "Jeanne's replacement will have a hard act to follow but starts out with a great foundation for the future, both organizationally and financially", said Mr. Schwinn, "We hope to take this opportunity to reach even higher." -end- _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
