nationally, we explored the potential formation of a national bicycling organisation. From our discussions it is clear that much could be done to reduce costs and increase impact while maintaining autonomy for existing bicycle organisations within their current areas of work.


While it is unlikely that a national organisation will form in the short term, the unanimous view is that this process has brought us all closer together, that there are a number of meaningful cooperative processes and projects underway and, as a result, much good has come from our collective endeavours.


I hope that over the coming years the extent of our cooperation continues to gather pace and that, perhaps, the number and historical disparity of Australian bicycling organisations decreases.


The Bicycle NSW Board has also responded to the changes in the external environment with a review of our strategy – refining our core purpose to reflect the objectives of the organisation to “Creating a better environment for Cycling.”


While we will be maintaining our three pillars of Advocacy, Membership and Sustainability, there are opportunities to go about this in new ways that better leverage both technology and the relationships we build with other cycling organisations.


2011 has also seen changes to the Board at BNSW.


Following last year’s AGM, we welcomed new Board member Royce Lee, and John Cooper was also re- elected to the team. David McGrath stood down from the board in November 2010 and we thank him for his contribution during his time with us.


Anthony Drury was appointed after the 2009 AGM, and served the Board and Audit and Risk Committee with great distinction until his relocation to London earlier this year. Paul Kean, an experienced Mediator and Franchise lawyer, road and recreational cyclist with a strong background in marketing and an extensive cycling network in the Sutherland area, filled Anthony’s position. James Lau is our newest appointed Board member, who brings extensive


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business acumen to the Board along with a passion for cycling and change, qualities the Board regards as essential.


This year we have had nine nominations for two vacancies on the Board – and we look forward to filling these roles from the many excellent candidates who have nominated.


Thanks again to my colleagues on the Board for their support and participation during the year, especially for the additional effort they put in to improve our Audit and Risk processes, and support collaboration opportunities with the national bicycle community. We are also grateful for their support with pro-bono contributions in a range of areas.


Congratulations to our CEO, Omar Khalifa, all the Bicycle NSW team who continued with their customary professionalism and “can do” attitude through more change, including participation in the Regional Cycling Forums across the state. The success of our major events, the Gear Up Girl Challenge and Spring Cycle are credit to them all.


Thank you also to our membership, volunteers, and other stakeholders for your support and participation. The involvement and contribution of all our Members is something we value very highly. The Board looks forward to continuing to work with you in the year ahead.


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