J D Bilodeau joins NEBRA Staff

The New England Bicycle Racing Association (NEBRA) is pleased to announce the addition of JD Bilodeau as full time administrator.  JD will be working with Diane Fortini with his primary administrative responsibilities covering race permitting and racer upgrades.

Diane remains on the Board of Directors, will continue scheduling race officials and will assist JD while he gets up to speed on his new role.

In addition, JD will be focusing on working with race promotors, clubs, and sponsors to build the race calendar, increase the number of racers in NE, and build a new region-wide race series.

JD has been an integral member of the NE racing scene for over 20 years.  He has worked to create our vibrant cyclocross scene, has been an active race promotor in the Pioneer Valley, and, through his work with Pioneer Events, is known to just about everyone who races in New England (don’t fold your race number!).

About NEBRA - The New England Bicycle Racing Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to preserve and improve bicycle racing in New England. NEBRA is also the body contracted by USA Cycling to fill the role as Local Association for New England. With the exception of JD, NEBRA is an all-volunteer organization striving to meet the needs the bicycle racing community of New England.

For information on NEBRA visit NEBRA.US, and follow them on Facebook (New England Bicycle Racing Association) and Twitter @nebranews.

Board members

John Laupheimer - President

Steve Weller - Vice President

Jim Smith - Treasurer

Paul Boudreau - Secretary

Diane Fortini - At Large

New England Masters Criterium Skills Clinic

Looking to tune up your criterium skills or interested in a hands on racing skills clinic?  Head down to Ninigret and check out the New England Masters Criterium Skills Clinic. https://www.bikereg.com/2015-nemca-criterium-skills-clinic
For new riders, Ninigret is the location of lots of races, including a week night series.  Great spot to get into racing.

NEBRA Job Posting

NEBRA is posting the full-time position of Administrator.  A job description is here.  The position reports to the NEBRA Board of Directors.  The salary range is $45,000 to $50,000.  The responsibilities and requirements are outlined in the attachment.  A search sub-committee of the board will review the resumes and cover letters, interview candidates, and make a recommendation to the board.  We would like to have the position filled by mid-February.  If you are interested and qualified, please submit a resume and cover letter by January 15th to president@nebra.us.  Your cover letter should outline in detail why you are qualified and motivated to perform the responsibilities.  Please feel free to call or email me directly with any questions, however I am currently on the West Coast, so please do not call before noon EST.