Mission Statement

Chesapeake Spokes.org was founded on providing a friendly and safe cycling experience for all levels of cyclists.  We promote camaraderie and expect members to treat each other with respect both on and off the bike.  All meetings are open and we provide an open channel of communication were club business, ideas, suggestions, complaints are voiced for all members to see and respond via our exclusive and private Google Groups Account.  Everyday, members are keeping in touch and picking up rides.  Become a member and join the fun!

Board of Directors
President:  Jason Croasdale
Vice President:  Susan Wettig
Secretary:  Margie Coski
Treasurer:  Open (Susan Wettig,  acting)
Member at Large:  Neil Buchness
Member at Large:  open
Member at Large:  Open

Club Resident Agent:  Michael Leaf, Esquire

Ride Leader Coordinator: Committee forming now

Club Membership:  Lisa Croasdale

 

Website Maintenance: Open

Corporate Filings

Articles of Incorporation 3/30/2010

Bylaws 3/30/2010

Informal Org Act of the BOD 3/30/2010

 

Tax Status:  501(c)(7)

Federal Tax ID 3-31-10

Federal Tax Exemption 501(c)7

Associations:

League of American Bicyclist

Insurance Coverage

Chesapeake Spokes has both rider insurance and additional Board of Directors/Officers insurance to protect both its members and those who volunteer to serve this club.

As a full member, you are required to sign a standard LAB Liability sheet prior to each ride.  Any rides not sanctioned by the club are not considered a club ride and is excluded from coverage.   Any ad-hoc ride arranged via Chesapeake Spokes Google Group is not considered a sanctioned ride unless it is posted on the web-site or sanctioned by the Ride Leader Coordinator or other Board of Director member.  Thus, each rider acknowledges that they are not participating in a Chesapeake Spokes club ride and are not covered under the club's insurance.  Guests are permitted to participate in one (1) ride without joining the club as long as they meet our stated riding criteria and sign the standard LAB Liability sheet prior to the ride.  No exceptions are allowed!

Club Certificate of Insurance

Provider:  American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services, Inc.
Coverage Period:  2/1/12 - 2/1/13
Policy Number:AXGL03102049-12

Click here to view policy

D&O Insurance for Officer, BOD and volunteer Liability

Provider:  Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
Coverage Period:  2/8/2012-2/1/2013
Policy Number:  PID0105962
Click here to view policy
Click here for explanation of coverage

Our Riding Criteria

All members must use an approved safety helmet in good condition, conduct themselves in a safe and courteous manner, follow standard safe bicycle procedures, not operate non-maintained or unsafe bicycle and obey all local, state and federal laws.

All riders must be at least 14 years of age.  Riders under 18 must have a membership application with parent or legal guardian's consent, riders under 16 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian for all club rides/events.  Riders are expected to sign a ride waiver for each club sanctioned ride.

All riders must obey the instructions of the ride leader and their supporting crew and abide by the code of conduct detailed in the membership application.   Failure to obey any instructions, will result in that rider being banned to participate further.