December 2007 - TheThinkTank - lists.bikecollectives.org

bicycle project in rwanda .. need your input
by rachael spiewak 06 Dec '07

06 Dec '07

hi, everyone. thanks so much for your input on the last thread.. i got a lot out of it. this time i've got questions about doing projects in africa. i've been asked to come along as a consultant on a project designed to train five local people to be HIV case workers in a place near Kigali, Rwanda ( www.jcause.org). the folks there say that in order to do their work, they need bicycles. that's where i come in. my job is to get bicycles while we're over there, help fix them up, teach bike repair, etc. i also have to get messenger bags or backpacks so they can haul around meds and paper work, patch kits, multitools, and other on-the-road repair items. it would also be good if there was a repair shop, or at least a set of basic tools. i know that working bikes, david peckham/village bicycle project, and others do big bike distribution projects in places around africa, so i intend to make those connections. but i thought i would check to see if there's any other knowledge among the collective that y'all could share with me... especially contacts with companies who might part with a relatively small in kind donation, things i ought to bring, and tales of adventure. thanks! -- Rachael Spiewak, MSW Executive Director Sopo Bicycle Cooperative www.sopobikes.org * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Hours of operation: Tues/Thurs 7 pm - 10 pm Sat/Sun 2 pm - 5 pm

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One Street Spotlights Ethics to Increase Bicycling
by Urban Bike Project of Wilmington, Inc. 04 Dec '07

04 Dec '07

Hi All, Wanted to let you know about a new organization to promote/support bike orgs..."One Street" was founded by Sue Knaup, former ED of the Thunderhead Alliance, details are in the press release below. Those of you involved in the "someone's in charge" vs. "err'body pulls their own weight (we hope)" debate might find some interesting ideas in the Ethics and Management sections on the left portion of their website<http://www.onestreet.org/resources_increase_bike.html> . Brian UBP ** * One Street Spotlights Ethics to Increase Bicycling* * * Prescott, Arizona* – *December 3, 2007 – Embracing ethics as the means for increasing bicycling around the world, a new international organization is cultivating novel ground for the bicycle advocacy movement. Each of One Street's founders has seen organizations of all types hobbled by unethical behavior. They formed One Street on the principle that if organizations working to increase bicycling can break the suction of this tendency, the bicycle advocacy movement will finally leap ahead into the mainstream. Through One Street's on-call support and web site, leaders learn how to present bicycling as a top solution for climate change, health crises, oil wars and deadly street designs that threaten people around the world. Ethical management is blended with coaching and resources for campaign planning and communications. These basic services are free to any leader of any organization working to increase bicycling – non-profit, for-profit, government, local, state, national and international. One Street's web site www.onestreet.org offers free resources on ethics and management as well as common bicycling issues. One Street's unique angle is already attracting attention as leaders of organizations large and small contact Sue Knaup, One Street's Executive Director. "My favorite part of the job is helping leaders through the often confusing maze we all encounter as we strive to increase bicycling," Knaup said. "Personality clashes and power struggles hit devoted leaders hard and distract them from their mission. At One Street, our quirky claim to fame is that we understand these tendencies and how to overcome them." While One Street's basic services are free, they rely on donations from their Supporters to keep the doors open and phone lines paid. Supporters can then tap into One Street's higher level programs that include an international listserv, forums on specialized subjects and other networking opportunities for connecting with leaders around the world who are increasing bicycling. Supporters also receive prominent recognition on One Street's web site and other promotional materials. And Supporters can create their own special projects with One Street for increasing bicycling. One Street's name suggests that all streets are connected and thus our actions affect and can help others around the world. This kindness and responsibility are inherent in all of One Street's generous Supporter organizations including: Fuji Bicycles, ADFC of Germany, Arizona Internet Marketing, Ironclad Bicycles, as well as individuals. *For more information, please contact Sue Knaup, Executive Director: 928-541-9841, sue(a)onestreet.org * # # # -- Urban Bike Project of Wilmington 1908 N. Market Street (entrance is in the parking lot behind the building) Wilmington, DE 19801 Phone - 302-654-5304 Visit online at http://urbanbikeproject.org

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1023 form "description of narrative activities"
by allison karow 01 Dec '07

01 Dec '07

hi all! this is allison from tempe arizona.. it is taking me a while to fill out my 1023 non-profit IRS paperwork (as expected) and i was wondering if anyone has a copy of their attachments to the form. especially the first one where you have to describe your past, present and future activities. i'm just not sure how in-depth to go. on the other hand, if no one has a copy i will certainly post mine after it gets accepted (or rejected!) thanks! al

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 15, Issue 17
by Tom Emm 01 Dec '07

01 Dec '07

Pat, look at this liability form you might like it. Tom thethinktank-request(a)bikecollectives.org wrote: Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to thethinktank(a)bikecollectives.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to thethinktank-request(a)bikecollectives.org You can reach the person managing the list at thethinktank-owner(a)bikecollectives.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Thethinktank digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: Waivers of Liability (Urban Bike Project of Wilmington, Inc.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:10:43 -0500 From: "Urban Bike Project of Wilmington, Inc." Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Waivers of Liability To: "The Think Tank" Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" I have uploaded our 2 forms, for adults and minors. You will need to fill in your information. The files are Microsoft Word Documents but can be edited using OpenOffice which is free. http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Release_of_Liability_Fo… Brian On Nov 29, 2007 1:07 PM, Jonathan Morrison wrote: > > http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Release_of_Liability_Fo… > > On Nov 27, 2007 11:42 AM, maintenence collective > wrote: > > > > > Wondering if you ever got those copies of the waiver up? We're opening > > our shop here in portland this saturday and want to have one for members to > > sign. Also, wondering how many shops have liability insurance? We were told > > that sometimes its more dangerous to have, because you'll be more likely to > > be sued if you have assetts to sue for. With no insurance, we have no money > > to give... > > comments? > > -A @Bikefarm > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thethinktank mailing list > > Thethinktank(a)bikecollectives.org > > > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > -- Urban Bike Project of Wilmington 1908 N. Market Street (entrance is in the parking lot behind the building) Wilmington, DE 19801 Phone - 302-654-5304 Visit online at http://urbanbikeproject.org

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