Hey y'all
We are wondering if there is anyone that wants to pedal to next B!B!
Most likeley we are going to pedal from Monterrey to Guadalajara, will take
us around 5-7 days
If you want to join in, let us know.
***
Hola banda!
Queremls saber si alguien tiene pensado/quiere pedalear a B!B!
Nosotrxs estamos pensando irnos en bici desde Monterrey a Guadalajara
tardando entee 5-7 dias.
Si se quieren unir, avisen!
Que siga el pedal!
R.
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Dear Bike Co-op Friends,
Sopo Bicycle Cooperative (located in Atlanta, GA Grant Park area) is happy
to invite you to the *2015 Bike! Bike! Southeast Conference*. The
conference will be held *March 26-29*.
Registration is a suggested donation of $25 (cash or check when you
check-in) and includes almost everything you need for the weekend including
meals and snacks. Registrants will be paired with home-share hosts
according to preferences (vegan friendly, LGBT friendly, cycling ability
comfort level, and other common interests). If you’re coming from out of
town and need a loaner bike, we will have plenty of those too. All
proceeds of the registration donation go to Sopo Bicycle Co-op and BBSE
expenses.
*What’s on tap for this year? *We’re still planning the details, but so
far we have plenty of sessions and plenty of fun scheduled, including an
all-Atlanta Critical Mass Friday night and a chili cook-off complete with
music and libations Saturday. *Want to present a session?* We would love
for you to share your thoughts, ideas, and successes of your shops.
*Please mark your calendars for March 26-29* and plan on visiting us in
Hotlanta for what is going to be an awesome good time. To register, please
visit our website at http://bikebikese.org/. In the meantime, if you have
any questions, please feel free to respond to this thread!
Sincerely,
Kat Volzer
Sopo Bicycle Cooperative
586 Woodward Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
www.sopobikes.org
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>
> ...organize our infrastructure by putting everything we can into a
> database (volunteer information, inventory, bike donations, events,
> individual donations, memberships, etc). We've been looking into CiviCRM,
> and getting an external host for that, but before we commit to anything I
> am hoping to hear any feedback/comments anyone might have on what systems
> you are using?? Thank you!
>
Lauren,
What is your current system? Are you tracking on paper, in a spreadsheet,
something else, possibly not at all? We have operated out of a simple
shared spreadsheet (Google Docs) since 2009 and have found it to work
acceptably and are only now 5+ years later thinking about getting more
serious about that side of our operations. I am a firm believer of getting
a system dialed in using as simple a method as possible and then figuring
out how to map that onto a true software solution rather than finding a
software first and trying to make it work for your needs. Best of luck in
sorting out your needs.
Cheers,
Sam
Bozeman, MT
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http://bozemanbikekitchen.org
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Hi all,
I am interning at a volunteer-run non-profit called the Community Bike
Project in Bellows Falls, VT. We've been around about a year and a half now
and have been quite successful! We're excited for what the future holds but
one thing we are trying to do now is organize our infrastructure by putting
everything we can into a database (volunteer information, inventory, bike
donations, events, individual donations, memberships, etc). We've been
looking into CiviCRM, and getting an external host for that, but before we
commit to anything I am hoping to hear any feedback/comments anyone might
have on what systems you are using?? Thank you!
--
Laura Biren
bfbike.org
617 939 4330
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Hey there Think-Tankers,
Long time reader, first time poster. It's a great resource you have here.
We just want you to know, for those of you in the Pacific Northwest, who
want to come out this way, or who know someone here who would make a good
fit, the *Corvallis (Oregon) Bicycle Collective is hiring a part time "Shop
Czar."*
The Shop Czar position is a combination of teaching, mechanics, volunteer
management, and shop organization. To learn more about the details of this
position and our organization, please visit our website.
<http://www.corvallisbikes.org/were-hiring.html>
--Bobby Mauger, Treasurer
*Corvallis Bicycle Collective*
www.CorvallisBikes.org <http://www.corvallisbikes.org/>
Twitter @cvoBikes <http://twitter.com/cvobikes>
*Hours & Directions to Our Shop
<http://www.corvallisbikes.org/location--hours.html>*
*(541) 224-6885*
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Greetings ThinkTank,
The New York Bicycling Coalition is seeking an Executive Director. Here's a
chance to get involved with statewide and local bike advocacy...if you're
into that sort of thing!
--
*Matt VanSlyke*
*Utica Bike Rescue*
*714 Washington Street, Utica, NY 13502*
*315.525.9554*
*matt(a)uticabikerescue.org <matt(a)uticabikerescue.org>*
*www.uticabikerescue.org <http://www.uticabikerescue.org/>*
*www.facebook.com/uticabikerescue <http://www.facebook.com/uticabikerescue>*
*Learn. Earn. Ride.*
*“A citizen on a $30 bicycle is as important as one in a $30,000 car.”*
* - Enrique Penalosa on building protected bikeways in cities, Sept
2013*
February 13, 2015
*The New York Bicycling Coalition (NYBC), a twenty-five old non-profit
organization based in Albany, New York, is seeking a full-time Executive
Director.* Since 1990, New York Bicycling Coalition (NYBC) has served the
State of New York and its residents by providing a clear and consistent
voice for the interests of people who ride bikes and by promoting the safe
use of the bicycle for transportation, recreation, health, and tourism.
We are seeking a highly energetic, motivated and innovative individual with
a proven commitment to cycling and NYBC's mission to create an improved,
safer environment for bicycling throughout New York State. The successful
candidate will lead our statewide efforts promoting safe biking and
walking, and will represent the need for safe bicycling for
both transportation and recreation to elected officials at the state and
national level, state agencies, private interests and the public.
Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills;
demonstrated leadership and experience in the areas of legislative and
policy advocacy, program management and grant writing, fundraising, and
membership development. The ideal candidate will have the ability to
establish positive relationships with the bicycling community across
the state, including bicycle clubs, advocacy organizations, retailers,
tourism promotion agencies and individual cyclists, to increase member
recruitment opportunities and improve engagement with current members to
maximize their retention.
The Executive Director will work closely with NYBC Board Members and
volunteers. This is a telecommuting position that requires frequent travel
to Albany and throughout the state.
*Responsibilities:*
- Administration of federal Highway Safety grant from the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration to develop and implement programs to
reduce bicyclist fatalities and injuries in New York State
- Serve as statewide bicycle safety representative for Governor's
Traffic Safety Committee
- Plan and execute advocacy campaigns at the state and federal level to
advance pro- bicycling legislation, policy and funding
- Build multi-sector partnerships to promote bicycle tourism and improve
rail transportation options for bicycle tourists in New York State
- Oversee all aspects of non-profit organizational administration,
including daily operations, financial management, grant reporting,
communications, fundraising and membership development
*Qualifications:*
The ideal candidate will have:
- College degree or equivalent relevant work experience. Professional
experience in the non-profit sector preferred.
- Passion for bicycling and a strong commitment to the NYBC mission is a
must.
- Strong understanding of bicycling, pedestrian and transportation
issues. This includes the ability to manage advocacy campaigns and plan
projects.
- Ability to plan and budget, evaluate operations and programs, and
control spending. E/D must also be able to manage outside consultants as
well as full and part-time paid staff.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated
capacity to work collaboratively with a wide range of public and private
interests
- Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to
work independently.
- Experience and comfort working with computer technology and web-based
programs
- (Microsoft Office; Quickbooks; WordPress; CRM; Voter Voice; Facebook,
Twitter).
- Flexibility to pitch in wherever needed in a small organization.
*Pay and Benefits:*
- Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Health insurance stipend, plus paid vacation and holidays.
- Start date - April/May 2015
*To Apply:*
Please submit the following to Paul Winkeller, NYBC Board President, at
paul(a)nybc.net
- A resume and cover letter explaining your interest in NYBC and why you
are a great candidate for this position (please include references)
- Two writing samples for which you were the sole author (approximately
500-1000 words- links are acceptable)
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Hi David,
We use the attached form for volunteer projects, a staff mechanic always
does a once over after the build is finished. We always check if the
seatpost is stuck before starting a build!
Another think that we have found really helpful is that B!KE also has a
color code system on bike tags. We print on a five pack of color paper and
each color means something: Orange, as is bike; Green, refurbished bike;
Yellow, bike in progress; Pink, members bike (not for sale); Purple, EAB
project (not for sale).
Hope that helps!
Best,
Tegan
--
B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop
336 Rubidge St, Peterborough ON
(705) 775-7227
communitybikeshop.org
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BBPs all-star Volunteer Coordinator, Clint Watson, will be taking over as
Director of Ogden Bicycle Collective. Which means an opportunity for
another great person to join the BBP team.
*Full Job positing here, or see brief description below*
http://www.boisebicycleproject.org/bbp/2015/2/11/bbp-is-hiring-a-new-volunt…
*Our Mission:*
*Boise Bicycle Project (BBP) is a community-oriented cooperative that
promotes the personal, social and environmental benefits of bicycling. We
function as a bicycle recycling center as well as an educational workspace
in a diverse and non-threatening atmosphere. Through education and access
to inexpensive bicycles we strive to build a stronger bicycling community*
*Our Vision:*
*Boise has the potential to become the "Bicycling Capital of America." We
envision a community where everyone, regardless of income, can enjoy all of
the empowering benefits of bicycling. We are doing our darnedest to help
Boise reach that potential every day.*
*The Position:*
*BBP hiring a new Volunteer Coordinator to grow, maintain, and foster our
existing volunteer program. We are looking for someone who will engage and
inspire volunteers to reach new levels of impact within the organization.
The Volunteer Coordinator needs to 1st have a passion for people, followed
a passion for the empowering benefits of bicycling. An effective Volunteer
Coordinator will create rewarding and purposeful opportunities for the
community to get involved with BBP, while working with the rest of BBP’s
staff to serve its mission.*
*Compensation:*
*$26,000-$29,000 Starting salary, based on a 5 day 40+ hour workweek.
Benefits include Health/Dental Insurance, Retirement Package, Commuter
Support Program, Paid Vacation and Sick Leave *
*How to Apply:*
*Email your resume, cover letter (in your cover letter, please address how
you identify with BBP’s mission statement), and three work related
references with contact info to jimmy(a)boisebicycleproject.org
<jimmy(a)boisebicycleproject.org>. Position open until filled; applications
received by February 26th will receive priority consideration. *
--
Thanks,
Jimmy Hallyburton
Executive Director
Boise Bicycle Project
(208)-429-6520
1027 Lusk St Boise, ID 83706
www.boisebicycleproject.org
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agree Ron.
a general suggestion:
instead of:
'We support safe cycling as a legitimate form of routine transportation'
change to:
'We support safety for people on bikes as a legitimate form of routine
transportation'
or something like that. lots of 'talk' about the power of saying 'people
on bikes' instead of 'cyclists' nowadays, which makes sense.
--
Bob Giordano
Free Cycles Missoula
Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation
Ron Kellis wrote:
> Comment from the gallery: I've been, uh, subjected to these for over 20
years now. Meaning they can be really important for some folks as a
focus
> point, important for funding, and many feel the need to include every
descriptor that can be crammed into the space available. Often, in my
experience, this means few actually read it. And for others, well I
volunteer as an instructor and self-help mentor. I know that fits in our
mission statement someplace or we wouldn't be doing it.
> KISS and short:
> - We reach-out to help others learn to maintain their own bikes - We
support safe cycling as a legitimate form of routine
> transportation
> - We assist members of the community who need a bike to obtain a
bike.
> Expand on that as necessary in supporting statements.
> "*All great truths are simple in final analysis, and easily understood;
if
> they are not, they are not great truths."* ~ Napoleon Hill.
> Just my $.02
> Ron
> On Sun, Feb 8, 2015 at 12:19 PM, Andy Bakker
> <andy.bakker(a)velocitycoop.org>
> wrote:
>> Hi Donnie,
>> The mission statement that we use is:
>> Our mission is to educate, encourage, and empower a vibrant and inclusive
>>> cycling community through learning. We provide a non-profit,
>>> volunteer-run,
>>> educational do-it-yourself workshop offering training, rides, and
events to
>>> empower all levels of cyclists in building, maintaining, and embracing
the
>>> fun of bicycles.
>> I've been asked by a few volunteers about developing a real vision or
vision statement and I'd be very interested if anybody has something
they'd
>> like to share!
>> Cheers,
>> Andy Bakker
>> VéloCity Bicycle Cooperative
>> 2111 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301
>> andy.bakker(a)velocitycoop.org | www.velocitycoop.org
>> On Sun, Feb 8, 2015 at 11:55 AM, Don <dontito(a)videotron.ca> wrote:
>>> Hi Everybody,
>>> I’ve been hit-and-miss following along on the Think Tank for the past
while so please excuse me if I missed any threads relevant to this
request. Our collective is now in the process of redefining
ourselves,
>>> and
>>> part of the process is coming up with a Vision Statement and reworking
our
>>> Mission Statement, so I’d like to ask for examples that work for other
groups. So far our shop has been mostly about mechanics and not so
much
>>> about advocacy, though of course that could change during this
process.
>>> All comments and suggestions will be gratefully received!
>>> Donnie
>>> SantroVélo
>>> https://www.facebook.com/SantroVelo
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