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<br /> <br /> <br />stated that he preferred using Word Press software for the website. There was <br />general agreement from the group. <br /> <br />The group discussed creating an ad on Orange County’s Facebook page with a link <br />to the Bicycle Safety website. Todd McGee stated that he thought the cost would be <br />around $50 for 2 weeks. There would be no ability to comment on the Facebook <br />page. <br /> <br />The group discussed using the County’s Twitter account to send out information on <br />bicycle safety related events. There are a broad set of followers on Twitter. Art <br />Menius noted that the Sheriff and Police put out a few messages on Twitter and we <br />need to have them send out messages as well. Heidi Perry and Alyson noted that <br />AAA also uses Twitter and they have a magazine that could be utilized for bicycle <br />safety messages. <br /> <br />Heidi noted that there is a man named Ken Mills that teaches/taught alert driver <br />classes that could get out bicycle safety messages. <br /> <br />The group discussed community events. Some ways to coordinate with community <br />events would be the WCHL community events page, the Visitor’s Bureau, and <br />Hillsborough’s Chamber of Commerce. Todd McGee suggested other partnerships <br />such at the Mountain-to-Sea group, and Orange County Schools. There are also <br />standard yearly events in the area such as Hog Day. <br /> <br />The group discussed a bicycle safety video contest. The group mutually agreed on <br />a video contest with County high school students, and that a monetary prize should <br />be offered to the winning group. They could use the prize money for equipment. <br />Amounts ranging from $250-$500 were suggested. <br /> <br />Todd McGee stated that WCHL can also do audio PSAs. <br /> <br />The group stated that expenditures for initial launch event(s) would include printing <br />costs, food, and giveaways. <br /> <br />D. Strategies for Future Subcommittee Meetings <br />1. Structure of topics, tasks and goals for next several meetings. <br /> <br />Follow-up assignments were given to group members: <br /> Heidi Perry said she will look at possible target audiences for the video <br />contest and find good video examples. <br /> Abigaile Pittman said she would determine the process for budget <br />submittals, and speak with NCDOT regarding the process, standards and <br />costs for street signs. <br /> Alyson stated that she would research examples of graphics and materials <br />from other bicycle safety groups. She asked Abigaile Pittman to forward <br />her the materials that were reviewed in the BSTF subcommittee meetings. <br /> 42