Location: Juan Eppstein's back yard.
Likely present: Chris, Juan Eppstein, Dave U, Jonny G, Dr. K, Glenn B, James F, the president, Luke S, special guest Bram ?, and me, the secretary. [again, dogs happily took the place of accurate record keeping. apologies to anyone missed. please add a comment below if such an oversight has taken place.]
The Wolsely contingent put in a very appropriate showing, arriving early on bikes. Those of us flung further afield had to make do with other vehicles. Little time was wasted before the first agenda was tackled: dogs, and for many, the beverage of our namesake.
No sooner did the first round of dogs get consumed, than did business break onto the scene.
- Gender inclusiveness.
- yes, it had apparently been on the mind of numerous members. There was a general, and gentle affirmation that it is good for "the boys" to get together now and again. After that moment had passed, it became a shade more testosterone driven, and numerous postures were struck. eg. "there's nothing stopping them from getting together," etc. etc., only to be outdone by, "last time I was in a bar, women were allowed".
- as the FGBC is proud of being a self-governing collective, (no vote was taken, nor edict laid by leadership, (figurative or otherwise)), there is no official position, other than what might be perceived as testosterone inspired, peer pressurized consensus: "no f'in way." (excepting certain domestic, task related roles)
- this discussion is likely not done... (like most of the bs we enjoy). the unspoken understanding, as precidented by the Medora event, will likely be that some mixed events will take place, but they will need to remain teetering on the edge of "Non FGBC Event Status". Sorry.
- Next event
- recent casual conversations have led to the place where it seems right and good that another event be considered that actually included some bike riding.
- recent experiences on the Trans-Canada Trail, south of Morden, as taken in by Davey U, point at this location as a strong candidate for a fall ride
- Hal L, has suggested he might join us as a guide. not all were, well... keen on the implication that the FGBC was internally not able to guide themselves.
- whether we have the wherewithal to actually come to agreement on a date remains to be seen
- the strongest date option appears to be Saturday, October 11.
- Big event next summer
- five day trip to Medora
- the technical director asserted that this might be the best long ride within a day's drive
- it's clear it will take us a full winter to process the effects of scheduling such an event
- Next meeting
- no date determined.
- Hummelt hockey should start around the beginning of October, so regular tuesday evening meetings will become possible.
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