2023 NGMBA elections for new board members have begun!

It is going to be a wonderful year for North Georgia mountain biking. We are so glad you'll be riding with us. If your membership has lapsed or expired, please consider becoming a member again.

As a member, you have access to a range of benefits, and the satisfaction of knowing that you are supporting the development and maintenance of mountain bike trails in North Georgia. We believe that everyone should have access to the social, physical, and mental benefits that mountain biking provides!

NOMINATION PERIOD: December 8 - 22, 2023 Please send your nominations to sorba.ngmba@sorba.org. Nominations will close on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 5p EST. Election info will be sent after nominations close.

HOLD THE DATE! NGMBA Party! All members are invited, Saturday, January 6, 2024! Let's bring in the new year by welcoming our new board members and celebrating all the hard work our volunteers performed keeping our trails maintained.

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Positions available:

President: The President shall be responsible for carrying out the directives of the Board of Directors. The President shall also be the chairman of the Board of Directors, preside over the membership meetings, communicate with members and represent NGMBA as a member of SORBA’s main organization Board of Directors referred to herein as SORBA/Main. The President shall also serve as liaison to the Gilmer, Fannin, and Pickens County Chambers of Commerce, elected officials, and North Georgia land managers.

VP:The Vice President shall discharge the duties of the President in the event of a vacancy in that office or in the event the President is absent or unable to discharge those duties. The Vice President shall also assist the president in NGMBA activities as requested.

SecretaryThe Secretary shall keep a record of NGMBA bylaws, meeting notes, and other administrative papers on file locally and on the SORBA Google Drive.

Community LiaisonThe Community Liaison will assist the President and Membership Director on communications and marketing campaigns, assist with chapter fundraising, and act as goodwill ambassador with the local business community and elected officials.

Positions currently filled:

Treasurer - Kate Gates :The Treasurer shall report on the status of all money and property of NGMBA and maintain records of all financial transactions. The Treasurer shall also submit financial reports to the Treasurer of SORBA/Main monthly and provide status of all money at NGMBA Chapter meetings. The Treasurer shall submit NGMBA IRS Tax Returns and maintain NGMBA corporate status with the Georgia Secretary of State on an annual basis.

Activities Director - Jordan Yancey :The Activity Director shall coordinate group rides, festivals, races, fundraising, and other social events. The Activity Director will also identify potential sponsors, solicit donations, and maintain relationships with existing sponsors. The Activity Director shall submit NGMBA articles and pictures to SORBA/Main for news publications. The Activity Director is encouraged to develop committee(s) to accomplish activity goals.

Webmaster - Bryan Jackson :The Webmaster shall be responsible for managing web-based information on the NGMBA website and social networking sites.

Trail Director - Terry Palmeri :The Trail Director shall be responsible for coordinating work party schedules. The Trail Director shall compile and submit volunteer hours to the SORBA/Main volunteer database and corresponding land managers on a quarterly basis. The Trail Director shall be responsible for the inventory of tools and upkeep of the tool trailer and manage the certifications of Crew Leaders and Sawyers. The Trail Director is directed to develop a trail committee consisting of a Trail Boss for each trail system. Trail bosses need to be approved by the NGMBA Board of Directors and report to the Trail Director. The Trail Director and Trail Bosses must have a current Crew Leader and CPR/First Aid Certifications.

Membership Director - Courtney Cooper :The Membership Director shall maintain membership management database. Communicate with new, renewed, lapsed, and expired members. Recruit new members in coordination with IMBA and SORBA membership drives and through on-site membership registration at events, email campaigns, social media, and other membership promotions.

Election nominations will begin TODAY 12 / 8 and close 12 / 22. Elections will be held during the Social event at Tipping Point brewery in Blue Ridge on 1/6. You do need to be a member or a current board member to nominate someone. You can nominate yourself. If you are curious and want to learn more, please do not hesitate to contact us at sorba.ngmba@sorba.org and we'll be happy to walk you through it. This is an open election and a member can be nominated for any of the available positions above. Please forward nominations to sorba.ngmba@sorba.org.

Looking forward to positive growth for our small but mighty chapter!