Savannah is the current SCU treasurer.  She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Her experience includes two years in public accounting, seven years corporate accounting, and two years government accounting. Savannah has also performed financial management roles in an academic medical organization, Jefferson Health System. Currently she is employed by the Department of Treasury, Philadelphia Mint overseeing cost management.  

She has an MBA from La Salle University, graduated May 2022 and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Gwynedd Mercy University in Gwynedd Valley and graduated magna cum laude in 2010. She has been a CPA since 2014 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. 

She is also a member of the Armed Forces, 13 years United States Navy (five and half year’s active duty and 7 years reservist) and 4 years of Army reserve. She had served as a Healthcare Administrator, Finance Officer and now is a Civil Affairs officer.  Savannah joined SCU in December 2021 and is an avid rider, regularly riding 40 to 80 miles a week. Riding with groups gives her motivation to be a better rider and is a great way to meet new friends.  

My name is Curtis Schwartz and I would like to run for the ride director position for 2024.  This would be my 5th term.  I’m an avid cyclist and lead rides for the club all year around.  I volunteer as rest stop coordinator for the Summer Century and other cycling events.  I do self-supported bike camping and touring.  I try to help the clubs’ ride leaders with whatever they need to lead group rides, help recruit new ride leaders, help manage the ride leader awards and recognitions, while overall trying to keep things simple.

Active, enthusiastic member of SCU for three years, experience as board member secretary: Love to be outdoors and thoroughly enjoy everything about cycling especially getting see the world at a such a nice pace and meeting new folks. I am on a quest to find the ultimate Cranberry oatmeal cookie. Giving back is crucial to the success of any club.

My name is Chrislee ( it’s like Bruce Lee but Chris) aka Pat- the club photographer’s shadow, I mean daughter. While I’m not a bicyclist. (gasp! I know BUT at least I have a bike haha) , I am usually found amongst the crews that help the riders before and after their events. I have always loved sports, helping athletes and planning large scale events, so this role will be a great combination of what I most enjoy doing, especially for a great club like the SCU. Upon each event or ride that I tagged along with my mom to, I have always left so inspired and encouraged from my interactions with the riders of this club. You all don’t just make me laugh, but you also embrace me like your own- even if I’m just a runner. I would love to serve as a Social Director for the SCU for this upcoming year as a way to usher fun, memorable, and impactful moments for riders to connect with each other. 

Best,
Chrislee Butcher

I'm running for the Membership Coordinator position, to be an official help to this wonderful Suburban Cyclist Unlimited club. I moved to Pennsylvania from northern New Jersey this year. In NJ, I occasionally rode my bike with a great local club, but I was focused on being a very committed competitive runner. That is until one of my knees eliminated most of its cartilage. Sadly, I had to give up running to avoid surgery, but my bicycle was screaming for some riding. So, my cycling journey began. 

Shortly after beginning cycling, life changes had me move out of NJ. I sat around for six weeks gaining weight, suffering from tremendous knee pain, enduring spreading arthritis in hands and feet, and ignoring any form of exercise. Doctors prescribed surgery, medications, and frequent appointments. A week before I was to go under for surgery number one, I backed out, jumped on my bike, and looked for SCU. I spent three weeks trying to lose weight and get into shape, to at least ride with a C-group, with another local PA club. Mission accomplished. Then the time came to join a ride with SCU. Oh My Word! I've never seen so many HILLS in my life, nor met so many riders that liked them. During my rides with the group I had discovered that I was highly allergic to hills, but the SCU riders ignored my whining and encouraged me to keep riding. I was feeling all of the SCU love. 

Sharon had a huge hand in my perseverance, Tom in my climbing, Katie in my joy, Chris in my speed, Steve in my courage, Wes in my drive, and SOOOO MANY more SCU riders had encouraged, guided, welcomed, and aided me, especially with water. That's a tremendous amount of love from a club. So, here I am now, after many SCU rides that included hundreds of climbs and granola bars, tons of laughter and excitement, plenty of learning opportunities and growth, and a whole lot of praying, now riding in a faster group, with less health problems, a greater passion for cycling, and joyful love for the entire Suburban Cyclist Unlimited club. Even my daughter, who never wants to ride a bike, loves helping SCU and hearing stories about my riding adventures with SCU. That speaks volumes about the beauties of being an SCU member. I'm loving it all. 

Suburban Unlimited Cyclists has taken me to this incredible new height of riding and deeper love for its members. For that, I am very grateful and want to extend the SCU love by being a help to its overall membership. From the couch, to the pedal, over the climbs, to the Suburban Cyclist Unlimited family, I'm all in! 

Thank you very much for your time and attention!  Please forgive me if this list is unnecessarily long.

Here are some of my “stats”:

• Born & raised in Philadelphia, PA
• Long-time active member & officer in SCU & BCP
• Member of several other bike clubs in the Mid-Atlantic
• Organizer of expo/hospitality booths at health fairs, Velodrome races, etc.
• Director of weekend events – Fall and Spring Weekends, Wellness Retreat in winter
• Prize procurer for annual Awards Banquet
• Club liaison to bike shops
• Leader/Co-Leader of group rides and hikes
• Volunteer for assorted  roles:  baker, publicity, and Century sweep rider
• Represent SCU/BCP in community meetings, re. bike advocacy/legislation, bike lanes/greenways/trails, etc.
• Participant in panel presentation in Harrisburg for PA State House’s Committee on Tourism & Community Development, re. “Benefits of Bicycling (tourism, club events, access, etc.) on the PA Economy”
• Author of the Foreward (Intro) for Julie Lorch’s book, Where to Bike Philadelphia (BA Press, 2011). 
• Participant in BCP/SCU Ride leader Training
• Graduate of LAB’s Smart Cycling/Traffic Skills 101

Non-cycling background:

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Master of Science in Gerontology & Health Care Research
• Certificates in Meeting Planning/Special Events, Fundraising/Development for Non-Profits, Leadership & Management, and Project Management.

I would like to contribute to SCU in a manner which benefits not only the club and its members, but also, unifies the regional cycling community as a whole, helps to solidify friendships with other clubs and organizations, and promotes the health & wellness benefits of cycling to the broader community.

 THANK YOU MOST SINCERELY for your generous time and consideration!  Just to be considered as a candidate is an honor and a compliment!