October 2026
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
1. Roll Call
Charles
Tabitha
Dennis
Cyrus Beasley
Wayne Asselin RI
Dave G.
Liz Roy
Jason Shuford
2. Administration
Sept Meeting Minutes
Financial Update
Bank Balances no changes from last meeting
Balance as of 8/31/26: $45,689
Deposits: $4,500 (Rebates, donations, Diamond Hill camping proceeds)
Chapter/Event Expenses: $677.70
Balance as of 9/1/26: $49,507
Allocated Funds
Echo Lake Project: $42,875.75
Tool Trailer: $700
Available Balance: $6300.75
Total Allocated funds: $49,876.50
Grant Funds
$134,648 remaining from 1st RIDEM grant in NEMBA Central account as of 8/1
$64,709.25 paid to Sinuosity for construction completed on 8/7
$69,938.75 anticipated remaining
Payments/Reimbursements
Cash box has funds and a check from BR
Did David submit expenses form BR?
Upcoming Meetings
Leadership Meeting – November 3rd
Looking for volunteers to help plan a end of the year meeting/holiday party Mandy suggested Coffee Bar on 102 in Exeter (right off highway)
Dave G. and Tabitha Wilson will think through options
Membership
Total Members: 361 - another record month
Primary Members: 286
Tool Trailer
Storage issue should be resolved, transfer soon
2027 Leadership Roles
Officers:
President - Dennis - stepping down, move to At-Large
Vice President - Tabitha - planning to succeed Pres position
Secretary - Charles encouraging others to step up.
Treasurer - Shannon 2027 status unknown
Regional NEMBA rep - Wayne stepping away, move to At-Large
Regional NEMBA rep Backup - Charles 2027 willing to continue on, but to set expectations participation will be bare minimum and encourage others to step up.
Members:
Liz Roy - Comms director - Looking to stay on, open to other opportunities. Possible candidate for Secretary.
Jason Shuford - LW Rep - 2027 Continuing in current position
Adam Carrol - 2027 Status Unknown
Michael Petrarca - Echo Lake Rep - 2027 Status Unknown
Cyndi Schwarz - 2027 Status Unknown
Cyrus Beasley - Woody Hill Rep - 2027 continuing in current capacity.
Dave Girard - BR Rep - 2027 open to stepping up to other roles, but BR is poised to be a big commitment pending RIDEM activity.
Adam Brule - 2027 Status Unknown
Tom Gabrial Black - 2027 Status Unknown
Let’s put out a call for any new members.
3. Rhode Island DEM Updates
Orange Season
4-E-va
Weekly Night Ride Program
So far so good! Thanks ride leaders!
Winter Trail Grooming
No action on this item. Any one want to revive the program?
Big River Management Changes
Forestry will be meeting with users toward the end of the season to discuss new management plans.
Diamond Hill MOU
Charles Picard has spoken to Jason McNamee, keen to do the road repair and trail planning. Willem on board to do most of the actual work.
NEYC Race – South County Fairgrounds (2027)
No recent updates.
2026 Event Schedule
Lincoln Woods Fun Ride – November 8 (Date approved by DEM.)
Need to set ‘27 schedule at November meeting
Swag - event schedule fridge magnet!!
LW ‘27 will be the membership ride
Echo Lake Project
$220,000 additional funds. DEM has a check for Dennis to pick up.
4. NEMBA Corporate Updates
Any updates from Wayne or Charles?
Insurance exposure for working with youth.
Business meeting scheduled for Thursday
Save the Dates
Chapter Leadership Summit – June 18–20, 2027, Berkshires. Possible conflict with Woody Hill?
Trail School Weekend – November 7–8, 2026, Claremont, NH
Conflict with Lincoln
5. Events & Rides
Lincoln Woods Fun Ride – November 8
Registration page and Facebook promo page live
Charles is event coordinator - needs from the group?
Watch for a task list.
Leaf Blowers available, just need bodies.
Ideally two parking attendants
Already sold 15 tickets! Time for a big media push
Weekly Group Rides
Monday: Woody Hill – Fast XC - Liz’s inter-mellow group
Tuesday: Arcadia
Thursday: Big River – Moves to Park and ride 9/10
Tom's Relaxed and Adventurous Ride
Dave’s relaxed intro to night riding
Saturday: Women's Rides rotating leaders
6. Roger Williams - Mountain Bike Park Proposal
Contacted by Craig Kinsley with a proposal to preserve and expand the existing Roger Williams Pump Track into a free, progressive urban mountain bike park. The vision includes improvements to the pump track, beginner-friendly dirt jumps, skills features, and a network of dedicated MTB trails. Providence Parks Superintendent Wendy Nilsson has expressed openness to discussing the project.
Discussion: Review the attached concept, potential RINEMBA involvement, and next steps for engaging Providence Parks.
Team discussed supporting:
Insurance for trail days
Tools
Volunteers
Before any action, Charles will set up a meeting to offer feedback to Craig on the proposal and come back with recommendations for RINEMBA involvement at the November meeting.
6. Echo Lake Project
Project Status
Construction divided into two phases:
Phase 1: Non-wetland construction - 70% complete
Phase 2: Wetland construction - DEM handling permits
Site visit by wetlands dept scheduled soon
DEM to rebuild entrance and road to central parking area
Mike has submitted designs for signage project with DEM
Multi dept DEM site visit Oct 30
Project Estimates
Approximately 6.7 miles of new trail planned.
Estimated total project cost: $383,420
Does not include the central bridge, skills park area or permitting costs.
Funding
DEM: Approximately $420,000 total
Additional RINEMBA fundraising: approximately $60,000
Total anticipated project funding: $480,000 (Fully funded.)
Total spent to date: $132,041
Remaining funding: $347,959
No sponsorship commitments received yet.
7. Ride Area Updates
Lincoln – Gneiss
Diamond Hill – Sweet
Woody – Get after it, watch for trees and slippery bridges. XC down will stay as is for High School cross country. Need a dedicated MTB trail.
Arcadia – Beautiful
Big River – more clear cuts, but ya know circle of life and stuff
Burlingame – Have fun you won’t see me there :)
Ryan Park – Tom Gabriel Black can’t take on the ride rep role in 2027
8. New Business
Add request for leadership team candidates to September updates
