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Job posting from Bike Works in Seattle
by Free Ride 16 Jul '07

16 Jul '07

Position Announcement: Outreach & Community Events Coordinator Bike Works is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling. Our programs include Earn-a-Bike for youth, Summer Bike Camp, Neighborhood Rides, YouthVentures bike clubs, Community Bike Shop, Annual Kids Bike Swap, bike exports, and more. Primary Responsibilities: 1. Community Building: Organizing Community and Family Events & Outreach (50%): The Bike Works Outreach & Community Events Coordinator will build the capacity of the organization by organizing community and family events, spearheading community engagement projects, conducting community outreach. 2. Volunteer Development & Recruitment (20%): The Bike Works Outreach & Community Events Coordinator will cultivate new volunteer recruitment and continue to develop on-going volunteer relationships. 3. Fund Development (20%): The Bike Works Outreach & Community Events Coordinator will Work in partnership with Assistant Director and Executive Director to support Bike Works Fund Development. 4. Program Planning (10%): The Bike Works Outreach & Community Events Coordinator participate in agency-wide planning and staff development processes, such as strategic planning, by collaborating with all staff and Board members through regular staff and Board meetings. Hours & Term of Service: • The Outreach and Community Events Coordinator will generally be expected to work from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, and occasionally on evenings or weekends when programs are scheduled. Sound Youth AmeriCorps Members make a commitment to serve full-time for 10 months, averaging at least 32 hours per week. Members spend the majority of their service time each week at the site project. Member also participate in ongoing training, dialogue and community service activities as a corps, throughout the AmeriCorps year. Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications: 1. An enthusiasm for the project and the ability to motivate others. 2. Knowledge of volunteer/grassroots organizing and a loyalty to community-based initiatives. 3. A desire to serve hands-on and in a classroom, bike shop, and office. 4. Basic bike maintenance and tool use skills or the genuine desire to learn. 5. A commitment to the concept of environmental sustainability, 6. Ability to self-motivate and self-direct on individual projects. 7. Skill and comfort working with youth of all backgrounds. 8. The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 9. The ability to serve a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings when necessary. 10. A respect for and commitment to diversity, teamwork, and progressive social values. 11. 18 years of age or older by the completion of the program. 12. U.S. citizen, national or lawful permanent resident. 13. Possession of high school diploma or equivalent, or commit to earning one prior to receiving education award. 14. Ability to commit to the full term of service for which they are applying. 15. Must successfully pass criminal history background check through Bike Works. 16. Regular and reliable attendance. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in the bicycle industry/community and/or in youth development. • Medical experience: CPR, First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, etc. • Familiarity with Seattle and the Southeast sector in particular • Valid WA state driver’s license Benefits of Service: • Opportunity to gain skills in the field of nonprofit management/leadership, community building, outreach, organizing community and family events, volunteer development & recruitment, and fund development. • Become an integral member of the Bike Works community of staff, Board members and volunteers • Transferable skills, including volunteer management training, community outreach, organizational development, project management, facilitation with groups of youth, and experience with computer systems and programs, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and Access • Networking opportunities with other nonprofits, community organizations, and schools • Opportunities for additional leadership and responsibilities depending on individual’s interests • In exchange for 1,700 hours of service over the 12 month term, full time Sound Youth AmeriCorps Members receive a %11,500 living allowance and an education award in the amount of $4,725 (upon completion of the year of service). Health care is also provided, if needed. Limited childcare benefits are provided, if eligible. To Apply: We need to hire for this position immediately, we strongly encourage any interested applicants to contact us ASAP. Email or mail cover letter and resume to Melanie at development(a)bikeworks.org. Bike Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the development of a diverse, multicultural staff and volunteer base. Women, minorities and people of color are encouraged to apply. Bike Works 3709 S. Ferdinand St. Seattle, WA 98118 206-725-9408 http://www.bikeworks.org "Building sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling."

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Running list of shops on the website
by freeride＠bike-pgh.org 13 Jul '07

13 Jul '07

Dearest Bike Bikers, Just a quick note to throw out some exciting news. We have posted the running list (growing daily) of shops and projects on the bikebike.org website, under the "about" section. It's looking pretty impressive! This is the list of shops that have either sent in their registration forms, committed to a workshop, or verbally told us they were coming. Please check it out and make sure that there are no mistakes. If your shop isn't on that list, it can be in one easy step! All you have to do is send in your registration forms! Also, there is this really cool forum on the website that nobody seems to be posting to. It's a great resource, and a great place to ask questions, because there is a good chance that someone else has the same question. Also, we are trying to encourage folks to bring their own bikes, it's less that we have to get ready. Fortunately, Free Ride is open Thursday Nite, so if you arrive that day, feel free to come in, check out the shop, and help get some loaner bikes in working order. We understand that there will be a bunch of people flying in and won't be able bring a bike. If you do need a loaner bike, we'd really appreciate it if you brought a lock with you, as we have more bikes than locks. Thanks and we're getting really excited for this. -erok Free Ride, Pittsburgh -------------------------------------------------------------------- myhosting.com - Premium Microsoft® Windows® and Linux web and application hosting - http://link.myhosting.com/myhosting

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Re: [TheThinkTank] 36 days till Bike Bike!!!!!
by Bill Wright 11 Jul '07

11 Jul '07

Hi, I would like to help with the Bike 101 classes, but I can not attend. The good news is we wrote a book about Recycled Bikes and loaning them out! It is called "Anybody's Library Bike Book" and is available at www.Lulu.com . The book covers a lot of the subjects you will be addressing, and some specific ones about fixing hundreds of bikes, and dealing with hundreds of participants of all stripes! We have loaned out over 4000 bikes, been doing this for over 8 years now! You can check out the book and what we are doing at www.librarybikes.org . I'll send a flier when I get home, (on bike vacation) and stay tuned for the release of thousands of Public Bikes in Paris! The world is ready for a trendy bike lifestyle, I feel it. Bill Burton, Director, LibraryBikes.org p.s. Maybe we can get someone from our group out there to talk about what we have been doing, maybe one of the mechanics for the Bike 101 day. Bill >From: baglady(a)riseup.net >Reply-To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> >To: "The Think Tank" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> >Subject: [TheThinkTank] 36 days till Bike Bike!!!!! >Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 15:59:40 -0700 (PDT) > >Hello Everyone, > >There are a whole 36 days left until Bike Bike!!!! > >Can you believe it!!! > >In such a little bit of time you, and hundreds (maybe) of your compatriots >in recycled bicycle love, will be getting together for three action packed >days of workshops, presentations, networking, bike rides, movies, and >dance parties. > >So what does this mean? > >It means that if you want to do a workshop we need to hear from you >ASAP!!!!!! > >Please send us a description a brief description including >a) subject matter, >b) workshop format, and c) any facilities preferences/av needs > >Please submit your name, the organization you are representing (if applica- >ble), full contact information, and a short biography of yourself and/or >your organization. >Please send in your proposals via email to workshops(a)bike-pgh.org, and in- >clude the word Proposal in the subject line. > >If we have already spoken and confirmed whatever workshop you are doing >please send us a description paragraph that we can put on the website. > >We especially need people to help facilitate workshops for the Bike 101 >day. We need people to lead workshops/discussions on recruiting >volunteers, programming (EAB for adults & kids, different models) how to >get & keep a space, intro to legal stuff (501C3 status, fiscal sponsorship >etc) getting donations of tools & bikes, organizational models and more. >And what we would really love is for all the shops that are just starting >ujp to tell us what they want to learn in Bike 101 day, so that we can be >sure we have relevant workshops. Also, we would love it if you wanted to >help us organize this day and correspond with the people facilitating >workshops. > >In the coming days we will have a tentative list up of all the 20+ >workshops up on the website bikebike.org > >Also, PlEaSe PLeaSe pLeAse send us your registration forms. We need to >know how many people are coming so we can arrange housing, bike loans, >cook sufficient food and schedule enough workshops for everyone. If you >didnt get a registration form you can download it at bikebike.org. > >If you have questions you can call us at Free Ride at 412 731 4094 or >e-mail general questions to freeride(a)bike-pgh.org and workshop questions >to workshops(a)bike-pgh.org > >See you in 36 days or earlier if you want to come early and help set it >all up and also help us prepare loaner bikes. > >Bike On, >Your fellow bicycle lovers at Free Ride! > >bikebike.org >_______________________________________________ >thethinktank mailing list >thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org >http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… _________________________________________________________________ Need a brain boost? Recharge with a stimulating game. Play now! http://club.live.com/home.aspx?icid=club_hotmailtextlink1

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nyc or philly to pittsburgh on 2 wheels anyone??
by andrew L. 10 Jul '07

10 Jul '07

hi all. i wanna formally throw out an invite for a ride to bike bike from philly. i will be coming from nyc via chinatown bus to philly and then... workin on it: http://breathingplanet.pbwiki.com/bikeridetopittsburgh i dont know exact dates yet, but likely will be leaving NYC on Monday. I may stop off at my parents farm for a day on the way. not sure yet. if y'all dont know about bikely.com (shown in the link above), its a really cool tool for searching, planning, and sharing rides. be in touch if there is interest!! thanks. andrew -- http://www.breathingplanet.net ------------------------------ andrew lynn | fon: 518-573-7947 | skype/aim: destroyallandrew

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change of email for mailing list
by sparkltingting＠aol.com 10 Jul '07

10 Jul '07

?hello bike!bike! ?the email for CAT, the coalition for appropriate transportation, should be changed so that i can directly receive it instead of the office- our old one is: carfreecat(a)gmail.com, please change it to sparkltingting(a)aol.com. ?thanks ?p.s SO EXCITED FOR BIKE!BIKE! ?!!! ?hannae ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] bikebike! travel.. nyc-->pgh
by freeride＠bike-pgh.org 09 Jul '07

09 Jul '07

It seems yinz worked it out, but there is a china town bus from nyc to pgh as well. although it is always a risky, not very dependale situation, it is only $35 and you can take a bike. if you use it, let us know how it went. http://ebusticket.com -e Original Message: ----------------- From: danny wood rocknroll lazer abortone(a)graffiti.net Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2007 13:57:20 +0800 To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] bikebike! travel.. nyc-->pgh hey rachael! this is danny from tallahassee! i'll also be in NYC right before bike bike, as might some of the rest of the Krank It Up crew... we should travel to pittsburgh together! ----- Original Message ----- From: "rachael spiewak" To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org Subject: [TheThinkTank] bikebike! travel.. nyc-->pgh Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2007 12:36:50 -0400 hi, friends. my bike and i will be in nyc right before bikebike!. can i hitch a ride with anyone or does anyone know a good bus or train i could take? thanks!! rachael sopo bikes atl, ga _______________________________________________ thethinktank mailing list thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives .org -- Powered By Outblaze -------------------------------------------------------------------- myhosting.com - Premium Microsoft® Windows® and Linux web and application hosting - http://link.myhosting.com/myhosting

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One month left!
by freeride＠bike-pgh.org 08 Jul '07

08 Jul '07

Hello Bike Bikers! We're only a month away, can you believe it? We just got through a huge 10-day bike festival here in Pittsburgh, so now it's crunch time for the Bike Bike Conference of Community Bike Projects. A lot has happened since our last communique, and we think we are going to put on one fine conference. There's already a local buzz around your arrival and everyone is real excited to meet yinz!! Aside from the workshops and discussions during the day (more info below), the local cycling community is helping plan some events to show you how to have fun, Rustbelt Style! The party people are planning dance party, the alleycat people, an alleycat, as well as some chiller themed rides to show you around. Check out this recent article for a little intro into Pittsburgh bike culture, a bit of hype for Bike Bike, and some photos of fellow Free Riders, Rich, Morgan, Jessica, and Erok. www.popcitymedia.com/features/0627summerbike.aspx First, the nitty gritty. Make sure to check out the website, www.bikebike.org. It's been updated with lots of goodies like a list of workshops, both confirmed and proposed, as well as some info on coming into town. Be sure to check out (and use) the forums that were set up to help us all communicate cross-continent, answer questions, etc. You need to log in to use this now, to combat the spam, but post, post away! Second, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE send us your registration forms. It will help us out immensely in finding you a place to stay. The folks who send in the forms will receive priority in housing locations, so we can't stress the importance of this. The Registration Form is downloadable from the website, and we are requesting one per person. You can either mail, fax, or email the form back to us. All info is on the site. Also, if your shop didn't receive our invitation packet, please email us at freeride(a)bike-pgh.org, and we'll be sure to get one in the mail. We tried really hard to get as many shops as we knew about, but so many have sprouted up in the past few years, that it was really difficult to find everyone, reaffirming the importance of this conference!! Bring a bike if you can. We know it won't be easy for everyone, especially for those flying in, to bring a bike, but it will be really helpful. We're going to try to get a bunch reasonably ready for folks. If you have any interest in coming early to help out (hint hint), we're definitely going to need folks to build up some bikes. If you do want to come early, contact us! That's all for now. Stay tuned as we'll be sending out more and more info in the coming month. ...AND SEND IN THOSE REGISTRATION FORMS!!! -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web.com - Microsoft® Exchange solutions from a leading provider - http://link.mail2web.com/Business/Exchange

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Re: [TheThinkTank] bikebike! travel.. nyc-->pgh
by danny wood rocknroll lazer 07 Jul '07

07 Jul '07

hey rachael! this is danny from tallahassee! i'll also be in NYC right before bike bike, as might some of the rest of the Krank It Up crew... we should travel to pittsburgh together! ----- Original Message ----- From: "rachael spiewak" To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org Subject: [TheThinkTank] bikebike! travel.. nyc-->pgh Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2007 12:36:50 -0400 hi, friends. my bike and i will be in nyc right before bikebike!. can i hitch a ride with anyone or does anyone know a good bus or train i could take? thanks!! rachael sopo bikes atl, ga _______________________________________________ thethinktank mailing list thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… -- Powered By Outblaze

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bikebike! travel.. nyc-->pgh
by rachael spiewak 06 Jul '07

06 Jul '07

hi, friends. my bike and i will be in nyc right before bikebike!. can i hitch a ride with anyone or does anyone know a good bus or train i could take? thanks!! rachael sopo bikes atl, ga

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Volunteer tracking programs
by Jonathan Morrison 05 Jul '07

05 Jul '07

Who wrote this? http://www.ybdb.austinyellowbike.org/ -- Sincerely, Jonathan Morrison Project Coordinator Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective 2312 S. West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115 w: 801-328-2453 c: 801-688-0183 f: 801-466-3856 www.slcbikecollective.org

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