Siouxland Cyclists Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Two Rivers Golf Club
December 15, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m.
Rob Slater, General Manager of Two Rivers Golf Course, provided the board with a tour of Two Rivers Club House & extended invitations to utilize the club house for our monthly meetings as well as starting point for group rides.
President Ron Begnoche called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. Others in attendance were:
Begnoche, Ron
Arndt, Pam
Hoss, Julie
Krell, Susan
Bergen, Nick
Ashmore, Kim
Wendt, Jerry
Peterson, Greg
Clark, Beth
Fuehrer, Clarissa
Freese, Corey
Bartlett, Jeremy
OFFICER REPORTS:
President: Update on the new bridge across the Floyd to be finished and available 2026 – suggest we utilize; the Plywood Trail is slated to be connected to Sioux City in 2026 – Ron to seek permission from businesses north of the trailer park to use the trail prior to connection completion; discussed utilizing Two Rivers for monthly meetings and starting location for group rides. Discussed club objectives:
Original reason the club was formed was for RAGBRAI training
Current Club Objectives: Butts in seats, promoting No rider Left Behind culture & Mentorship for new riders
Vice President: Collaboration on the master calendar of events & will be passed to the Communications & Social Media Committee. This Committee will also be asked to manage our website & Facebook.
Treasurer: No report; Scott Morford absent
Officers nominated and approved:
President: Ron Benoche
Vice President: Pam Arndt (Succession planning; vacancy anticipated 2027)
Treasurer: Nick Bergen (replacing Scott Morford)
Secretary: Beth Clark (replacing Julie Hoss)
COMMITTEES FORMED
Weekly Group Rides: Greg, Ron & Nick
Events Committee: Beth, Susan, Kim, Julie & Clarissa
Civic Committee: Ron & Greg
RAGBRAI: All Board Members
Communications/Social Media: Jeremy, Kim, Corey & Beth
Membership: Beth, Clarissa & Jeremy
Merchandise: Pam & Corey
Community Outreach: Susan, Beth & Corey
*Committees elect a committee leader and decide objectives and plans for 2026. Provide an update at the next meeting.
*Committee participation is open to all members, including non-board members. Please contact a board member to get involved!
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Civic: Active Transportation Advisory Committee meets week after our board meeting; Ron suggested bicycle crossing lights on Floyd trail at main crossroads. Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council ‘SIMPCO’ has not had a meeting and communications with this organization have been poor, reported Greg.
RAGBRAI: 4 registrations for 2026. We need 70 registrations & 30 people on the bus to be profitable. Historically we have charged $250 for a week + $125 for bus ride back (2025); $235 (2024) then $225 (2023). We became an official charter in 2025 which explains that increase. Being a Charter gives us status and better connections. Expenses anticipated for 2026 include a new awning and shower floors.
Motion to increase 2026 RAGBRAI registration to $275 with the plan to not have an increase for next 2-3 years. $125 for those riding the bus that will return to Sioux City. Motion approved.
Weekly Group Rides: Newly formed
Events Committee: Newly formed
Communications & social media: Newly formed
Membership: Newly formed
Merchandise: Newly formed
Community Outreach: Newly formed
OLD BUSINESS
Lessons Learned from Fall Dinner: Suggest the board nominations & voting be at the beginning of the agenda; snacks / munchies during social hours; registration on computers is efficient; Reminder to ask caterer to provide water; test the sound system prior to ensure quality; take a group picture; consider Two-Rivers for next location.
Saddle Library has been announced & come spring it will be up and running!
NEW BUSINESS
Route Announcement Party in Waukee, IA on Jan 24th, Saturday; $500 cost to reserve a table with 10 seats. Vote by board to purchase a table with club moneys & offer seats to board members and significant others then to members
Sincerely,
Beth Clark, Secretary of the Board
