June 2008 - TheThinkTank - lists.bikecollectives.org

Bike Collectives, an International Effort Deserves Press
by Rich Points 10 Jun '08

10 Jun '08

Collectives, As you know there are over 110 collectives in North America. As I learned at Bike Bike last year no two bike collectives are the same. Despite our differences we have a common goal, we're all working in our own way to get more people riding bikes more often. That being the case I think our work merits national and international media attention. I've been thinking for a while about how we might get our work into the media. Bike Bike offers us a great opportunity to do this. Before Community Cycles heads out for this years conference we'll distribute a press release discussing the conference, why we're going with an emphasis on the international movement. I think if all the collectives attending this years conference should do something similar. Maybe we can create some buzz and get picked up by the AP or something. I personally would like to see the bike collectives to be as well known other re-use places like Salvation Army, Value Village and others. When it comes time to get rid of a bike or pick one up on the cheap the local bike collective should be first on the list. I think using the national media is a great way to show the world that bike collectives are more than your local co-op. What do you guys think? -- Rich Points Community Cycles Director http://CommunityCycles.org Rich(a)CommunityCycles.org 720-565-6019

4 3

oin Us for the 9th Annual Grassroots Use of Technology Conference - It's Not Too Late
by ronald ferrucci 10 Jun '08

10 Jun '08

I cannot make this, but I figure some bike collective folk may be interested. -------------- I just wanted to remind you about the 9th Annual Grassroots Use of Technology Conference. The venue is set. The workshops are scheduled. Registrations are pouring in. It is not to late to join us, you can register at: http://organizerscollaborative.org/conference When: Saturday, June 28th - All Day (8:30am to 6pm) Where: University of Massachusetts Lowell - Wannalancit Building 600 Suffolk Street, Lowell, MA http://organizerscollaborative.org/conference08/directions What: Highlights of the day: Keynote Speaker, Nick Jehlen of Action Mil draw lessons from his recent work on the Winter Soldier campaign organized by Iraq Veterans Against the War. Non-profit Internet Starter Kit: Take Your Website to the Next Level with These Free Online Tools Online Mentoring: Innovative Uses of Technology in Creating and Managing Mentor-Mentee Relationships You Can't Get What You Want Until You Know What You Need: Choosing the Right Software Making the Most Out of the Organizers' Database The Untapped Power of Social Networks for Grassroots Action Getting the Clicks: e-Campaigning in Communities with Few Computers Managing Your Website with Today's Tools Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Roadmap HAVA Great Idea? (HAVA stands for Help America Vote Act) Facebook to Phone Trees: Multi-Generational Outreach Strategies Organizing the Organic Internet Helping Your Computer System Grow Up Keeping it Simple: technology tools that won't make you want to rip your hair out. Collaborative eLearning The Point: A Web-Tool for Collective Action Managing & Recruiting Tech volunteers Strategies for shaping the media/tech future: Policy, funding & organizing Open Media Boston: Building a News Portal with Drupal Lowell is a beautiful, historic city that still remembers its working-class roots The intersection of rivers and canals make it a wonderful place to be on an early summer day. So join us for some engaging connections and some rock-solid knowledge sharing. Become an OC member at our special conference rate and you'll even receive a FREE book from O'Reilly & Assocaites. Looking forward to seeing you there, Felicia | Technology and training to advance and sustain social change | Felicia M. Sullivan Organizers' Collaborative felicia(a)oc-tech.org http://organizerscollaborative.org 617.848.9513 [ voice / fax ] ________________________________ Instantly invite friends from Facebook and other social networks to join you on Windows Live™ Messenger. Invite friends now!

1 0

Bike Thief lessons?
by veganboyjosh＠gmail.com 04 Jun '08

04 Jun '08

Have any of you heard of this? Do any of you do anything similar? Makes sense that it works... http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSL0489099820080604?feedTy… I wonder if any shops out there have some kind of policy about what kind of locks will get reused, and which ones just discarded/recycled. I know we see a ton of crappy, cheap, breakable-with-a-wet-noodle wire/cable locks. What do you do with them? Is there a "minimum level of security" on locks that go out from your shops? Do you do any kind of theft awareness/ lock education?

4 3

Ladies Night at CBSO - June 3, 6pm
by Community Bicycle Shop Omaha 04 Jun '08

04 Jun '08

We're glad to offer our first Ladies Night at Community Bicycle Shop Omaha! The date is Tuesday, June 3 at 6pm. Bring your bicycle project or come to refurbish donated bicycles and learn about bike mechanics. RSVP to this email address.

2 1

Non-Profit Insurance
by Wilbur Ince 04 Jun '08

04 Jun '08

Not sure if this is the place for this question, but let's try it: I am part of a non-profit bicycle club in the Twin Cities. We own a bus and use it for rides during the Summer. We insure the bus, but pay very high premiums ($300 per month). Does anyone know of sources for insurance like this? Reply on or off list! Thanks! Wilbur

2 1

Bike Short Films
by Rich Points 03 Jun '08

03 Jun '08

Collectives, Community Cycles will be hosting the second annual Bike Shorts Film Festival here in Boulder on bike to work day June 25th. We're looking for a few last entries to fill out schedule. We try to highlight the potential of the bicycle as transportation, fun and recreation. I'm personally interested in seeing films that highlight utilitarian uses of the bike like hauling large objects, trips to the grocery and that kind of thing. And of course we'd love to highlight other bike collectives from around the world. The films can range 30 seconds to 10 minutes. If you have a film you'd like to submit please send it in DVD format by June 15th to: Gary Gingras - Film Fest Community Cycles 2805 Wilderness Pl Ste 1000 Boulder,CO 80301 Peace -- Rich Points Community Cycles Director http://CommunityCycles.org Rich(a)CommunityCycles.org 720-565-6019

1 0