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Operating Agreement between shop (LLC subsidiary) and parent (501c3)
by Aaron Surma 30 Apr '14

30 Apr '14

Hey everyone! I've been lurking on this listserve for a long time, and i'd like to thank you all for the quality conversation. I'm working with a group of people to start a bike shop in southwest Detroit. we are going through the incorporation process right now, and writing the operating agreement between the Shop (to be an LLC) and the parent (501c3) has been difficult. Does anyone have an example of an operating agreement for this type of relationship? I would love to have something to use as a guide, if for nothing else than to make sure we cover everything that needs to be covered in the operating agreement. Thanks! Aaron Surma Southwest Rides: Bikes and Boards facebook<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Southwest-Rides-Bikes-and-Boards/35913698752…>

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Annual Reports?
by Cassiope Sydoriak 29 Apr '14

29 Apr '14

Greetings from across the Pond! I’m writing from the Broken Spoke Bike Co-op, based in Oxford, UK. At the moment we’re doing a review of our business plan and some of our core activities (especially those that do/don’t make money), and I was wondering if any other shops produce an annual report with a breakdown of their programming? In particular we’re interested in how well a repair/servicing arm financially supports less lucrative activities (or not!). Would anyone be willing to share their annual report? You can find ours (from 2012-13) here: http://bsbcoop.org/the-co-op/why-co-op/ Peace & bike grease (and tea & crumpets), -Cassiope -- Cassiope Sydoriak Co-Founder and Executive Director Broken Spoke Bike Co-op www.bsbcoop.org m: +44 (0)7551 711746 --

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Learn to Ride classes in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
by sheldon mains 25 Apr '14

25 Apr '14

Just got a call (found our website) from someone looking for an organization in Grand Rapids Michigan that offers adult learn to ride classes-- Anyone have any suggestions? .............. Sheldon Mains SPOKES Bike Walk Connect Minneapolis, MN www.SpokesConnect.org www.fb.com/SpokesConnect

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Bike!Bike! 2014 Columbus, OH - Info
by Reda Ashour 21 Apr '14

21 Apr '14

Hey- for everyone that is looking to mark the date on their calendars, we are planning to host Bike!Bike! 2014 in Columbus, OH on *Thursday Aug 28- Sunday August 31*. The following day is Labor Day, September 1st. There will be an optional short and flat (55 miles) tour that will depart Monday, camp out in a hippy town, and return either Tuesday or Wednesday. We are now accepting workshop submissions and any other kind of help. Please send all BikeBike related email to *bikebike2014columbus(a)gmail.com <bikebike2014columbus(a)gmail.com>. * Thanks, Reda THBC

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Bike!Bike! 2014 Columbus, OH - Info
by Reda Ashour 21 Apr '14

21 Apr '14

Hey- for everyone that is looking to mark the date on their calendars, we are planning to host Bike!Bike! 2014 in Columbus, OH on *Thursday Aug 28- Sunday August 31*. The following day is Labor Day, September 1st. There will be an optional short and flat (55 miles) tour that will depart Monday, camp out in a hippy town, and return either Tuesday or Wednesday. We are now accepting workshop submissions and any other kind of help. Please send all BikeBike related email to *bikebike2014columbus(a)gmail.com <bikebike2014columbus(a)gmail.com>. * Thanks, Reda THBC

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Positive helmet psa/campaign?
by Emily Strong 18 Apr '14

18 Apr '14

Hello Bikey Friends, A local healthcare organization just released a helmet PSA<http://www.multicare.org/home/helmetfacts>aimed at parents, highlighting the dangers of riding bikes - brain injuries, fatalities, collisions, and other scary stuff. I sent them an email expressing my concern that this PSA will deter parents and children from riding, and that this will actually decrease the safety of bicyclists, not to mention that bicycling is part of a healthy, active lifestyle, etc., etc., etc. Anyway, they were not very responsive to my message, and I would like to send them examples of effective helmet campaigns that highlight safe behavior and helmet use without talking about dying children. If you know of any examples of positive helmet campaigns, please send them my way! Thanks so much! Emily

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We HeArt Bikes Bicycle Art Show Tomorrow!
by Reno Bike Project 18 Apr '14

18 Apr '14

BICYCLES BICYCLES BICYCLES BICYCLES BICYCLES BICYCLES BICYCLES ------------------------------------------------------------ http://us3.campaign-archive1.com/?u=896cc830d9fae0be048de1d03&id=7a381a78dd… ** We HeArt Bikes Bicycle Art Show ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Kick-off of summer with the best bike art show ever seen. ------------------------------------------------------------ The art is hung, the kegs are chilled and the member list has been printed, we are ready to party! Come Saturday we are going to throw down with beer from New Belgium Brewing, amazing art from the community, and the soulful spinnings of DJ Mega-Bold. The event kicks off at the Holland Project, 140 Vesta Street at 5pm for members and general admission beginning at 6pm. Not a member yet? That's OK, you can sign up on our website (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=896cc830d9fae0be0…) or at the event and still get in early. Whether you come early or later this is not to be missed. What: We HeARt Bikes Bicycle Art Show Who: You When: Saturday April 17, 2014 5pm - Members 6pm - General Admission Where: Holland Project, 140 Vesta St Why: Because you like bikes! ** Become a Member ------------------------------------------------------------ Your membership dues support our daily advocacy, community and education programs, and helps strengthen the voice of cycling in our city, working to build better biking conditions. Become a member by clicking here (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=896cc830d9fae0be0…) . ============================================================ About Us Reno Bike Project (RBP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community bicycle shop and advocacy group committed to creating a nationally recognized, cycling-friendly community through advocacy, education, and cooperation in the Truckee Meadows. Reno Bike Project achieves its mission by: * Making cycling more accessible through recycling and recirculation of used bikes into the community at affordable prices. * Holding bike mechanics workshops and encouraging self-sufficiency by providing a space for community members to repair their own bicycles rather than incur maintenance costs. * Promoting and holding events to encourage bicycle activism. * Working with public officials and other organizations to advocate for cycling rights and growth in the Truckee Meadows. * Complementing other local groups to encourage youth safety and cycling-related arts and culture, and contributing to Reno's continual growth as a diverse and vibrant community. * Keeping an open mind to all cycling needs and ideas and helping to facilitate positive growth. 541 E. 4th St, Reno, NV 89512 | Wed. - Fri. 10am - 6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm | 775-323-4488 ** Like us on Facebook (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=896cc830d9fae0be04…) ** Follow us on Twitter (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=896cc830d9fae0be0…) ** View our photos on flickr (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=896cc830d9fae0be04…) ** unsubscribe from this list (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage2.com/unsubscribe?u=896cc830d9fae0be0…) | ** update subscription preferences (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage.com/profile?u=896cc830d9fae0be048de1…) This email was sent to thethinktank(a)bikecollectives.org why did I get this? (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage.com/about?u=896cc830d9fae0be048de1d0…) unsubscribe from this list (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage2.com/unsubscribe?u=896cc830d9fae0be0…) update subscription preferences (http://renobikeproject.us3.list-manage.com/profile?u=896cc830d9fae0be048de1…) Reno Bike Project · 541 E 4th St, Reno, NV, United States · Reno, NV 89512 · USA Email Marketing Powered by MailChimp http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Austin Yellow Bike's Volunteer/patron logging software
by troyneiman＠myself.com 17 Apr '14

17 Apr '14

Think I replied to the wrong topic last time, For rentals we use a simple form and have a $20 deposit. It works ok but some of our rental bikes never come home. We would love to hear other options. Not very Tech savey but it works...OK but not great. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Christopher Chan > Sent: 03/25/14 10:41 AM > To: The Think Tank > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Austin Yellow Bike's Volunteer/patron logging software > > Hello, > > We're trying to find software to manage sign-in for volunteers and patrons. > I know that Austin Yellow Bike has something, and various other shops use > modified versions. > > Is there some place where it can be downloaded? > > (Don't suppose there's an online version control repository of it, for us > software developers?) > > I'm also starting work on a rental database if anyone is interested. In > addition to other projects, we run a bike rental program, as well as loan > out bikes for special needs kids. This software will be web-based, > mobile-friendly (through a browser, not an app) barcode-scanner friendly, > and will be integrated with Google Calendar and to allow online bookings > and Paypal for deposits/payments, if anyone is interested. > > Thanks, > > Christopher Chan > *Executive Director* > Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Society > edmontonbikes.ca > > *BikeWorks North ** 9305 111 Ave * T5G 0A2 * 780-757-9100 > *BikeWorks South ** 8001 102 St * T6E 4A2 * 780-433-2453 > *Cell ** 780-756-7560 > Edmonton, Alberta, Canada > @edmontonbicycle <https://twitter.com/edmontonbicycle> > facebook.com/EdmontonBicycleCommuters<https://www.facebook.com/EdmontonBicycleCommuters> >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Austin Yellow Bike's Volunteer/patron logging software
by troyneiman＠myself.com 17 Apr '14

17 Apr '14

Hey all, sorry been away from the thread for a while. We use QBP and J&B at BICAS. They have both been great in terms of customer service over the years. We are open 7 hours a day, 6 days a week with a woman trans night on our "closed day". I can see that if you dont have regular hours that it may be a problem as the deliveries come whenever they come. I dont have exact numbers but we spend a couple thousand dollars every 2 months at one or the other. I really cant say that we have had any problems with either company and like I said they have been good to work with. I talked with some folks from QBP at interbike and they seem to be pretty receptive to the idea of community bike shops and pretty supportive to the shops in UT and MN ( where they are located). We only order the basics that are hard to find used and we dont undersell our LBS. By policy we do not do special orders for customers but send them to the LBS if they want product other than what we sell. We do special orders for staff but at this point not even for volunteers. It keeps it a good relationship with the LBS. Its unfortunate that some of you have been having difficulties with the distributors but on their end they are just trying to keep backyard mechanics from getting an account. Keep up the good work all! > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Lauren Warbeck > Sent: 03/25/14 11:21 AM > To: The Think Tank > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Austin Yellow Bike's Volunteer/patron logging software > > BICAS peops, what do yall use? > > > On Tue, Mar 25, 2014 at 11:05 AM, Michael Kirk > <michael.john.kirk(a)gmail.com>wrote: > > > Check out sf bikekitchen's Freehub project. > > > > http://freehub.bikekitchen.org/ > > > > And the repo: > > > > https://github.com/asalant/freehub > > > > M > > > > > > On Tuesday, March 25, 2014, Christopher Chan <chris.chan(a)edmontonbikes.ca> > > wrote: > > > >> Hello, > >> > >> We're trying to find software to manage sign-in for volunteers and > >> patrons. I know that Austin Yellow Bike has something, and various other > >> shops use modified versions. > >> > >> Is there some place where it can be downloaded? > >> > >> (Don't suppose there's an online version control repository of it, for us > >> software developers?) > >> > >> I'm also starting work on a rental database if anyone is interested. In > >> addition to other projects, we run a bike rental program, as well as loan > >> out bikes for special needs kids. This software will be web-based, > >> mobile-friendly (through a browser, not an app) barcode-scanner friendly, > >> and will be integrated with Google Calendar and to allow online bookings > >> and Paypal for deposits/payments, if anyone is interested. > >> > >> Thanks, > >> > >> Christopher Chan > >> *Executive Director* > >> Edmonton Bicycle Commuters' Society > >> edmontonbikes.ca > >> > >> *BikeWorks North ** 9305 111 Ave * T5G 0A2 * 780-757-9100 > >> *BikeWorks South ** 8001 102 St * T6E 4A2 * 780-433-2453 > >> *Cell ** 780-756-7560 > >> Edmonton, Alberta, Canada > >> @edmontonbicycle <https://twitter.com/edmontonbicycle> > >> facebook.com/EdmontonBicycleCommuters<https://www.facebook.com/EdmontonBicycleCommuters> > >> > >> > > ____________________________________ > > > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > <a href=" > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe > > from this list</a> > > > > > > >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] outdoor tool stations
by Vernon Huffman 14 Apr '14

14 Apr '14

My inclination is to put up a sign, along these lines. "Volunteers worked hard to make these tools available so you can keep rolling. Please leave them for the next cyclist. If you want to help, please contact ____________" You may occasionally lose a little something by trusting too much, but in the long run, you gain so much more. To achieve the gift economy, our communities will become more trusting. On Monday, April 14, 2014 1:11 PM, "thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org" <thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> wrote: Send Thethinktank mailing list submissions to thethinktank(a)lists.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)lists.bikecollectives.org You can reach the person managing the list at thethinktank-owner(a)lists.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: outdoor tool stations (Ron Kellis) 2. Re: outdoor tool stations (Ron Kellis) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 11:08:56 -0400 From: Ron Kellis <ron.kellis(a)velocitycoop.org> To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] outdoor tool stations Message-ID: <CAFtnyvf4B0x-HOkS2LF1z_zsG2kp1GCygafuHbSmCHeDtKte-Q(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" You could braid old cables into a stainless steel mesh "Chinese Finger" like what is used used to prevent an electrical cable from being bent at the box or when a cable is suspended from an overhead. You would need to make the bottle sit upright so it wouldn't leak out if left uncapped. I'd use a couple of hog rings to close the end of the mesh. A thief will get what they want, but the hog rings will prevent casual pilfering and can be easily cut to replace the bottle. Or just get a real strain relief like this: http://www.amazon.com/Woodhead-36552-Safeway-Galvanized-Diameter/dp/B002711… Ron On Wed, Apr 9, 2014 at 10:18 AM, Bob Giordano <mist(a)strans.org> wrote: > some more info to add to the conversation... > > a few stations are now around Missoula. i think they are working well. > all the different companies have improved the air pump, to be more > durable. air might be the most valuable asset of a fix it station. > > for a few years, we locked a few pumps up around town to bike racks. > they'd last up to a year. we're a big fan of manual pumps instead of > compressors. > > ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- > Subject: RE: lube on fixit? > From: "Andy Lageson" <andy(a)dero.com> > Date: Tue, September 20, 2011 11:20 am > To: "'Bob Giordano'" <mist(a)strans.org> > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Hi Bob, we will only be able to fasten a cable to something that has a > handle or loop on it. The Triflow bottle won't work. > > Andy Kennedy Lageson > Sales Manager > andy(a)dero.com > Dero Bike Rack Co > 504 Malcolm Ave SE > Suite 100 > Minneapolis, MN 55414 > Tel: 612-359-0689 Ext. 105 > Fax: 612-331-2731 > www.dero.com > ? Please consider the environment before printing this email. > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bob Giordano [mailto:mist@strans.org] > Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 9:19 AM > To: Andy Lageson > Subject: RE: lube on fixit? > > Perhaps there is a better way: those little triflow bottles are ideal, as > they can be squeezed to dispense, and can be easily refilled. Have you > ever done lube before on a fixit? What do you think would be the best way > to have lube available? (I'm going to offer our free cycle program service > to people in missoula that get these fixits- we can go around and > refill/replace lube weekly I believe). > > -Bob Giordano, MIST > > Andy Lageson wrote: > > We have added the wrenches before especially the 15mm size. If you can > > source a stainless steel dispenser and send me the weblink of exactly > what > > you want then we can order it and get it added to the fixit for you. We > > would have to send it without lube in it though. > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Bob Giordano [mailto:mist@strans.org] > > Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 8:53 AM > > To: Andy Lageson > > Subject: lube on fixit? > > > > Thanks Andy. Have you added wrenches before for other people? > > > > And, how about adding chain lube? I'm thinking a refillable small > > stainless steel dispenser of some kind, on a cable, like the wrenches. > > > > -Bob Giordano, MIST > > > > Andy Lageson wrote: > >> Hi Bob, the cost is $15.00 per wrench. There is room to expand the tool > >> set on each fixit so it would cost $45.00 total to add all three > >> wrenches. > >> > >> > >> > >> -----Original Message----- > >> From: Bob Giordano [mailto:mist@strans.org] > >> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 8:52 AM > >> To: web(a)dero.com; Andy > >> Subject: More wrenches on fixit? > >> > >> I am about to promote your air support and fix it station to many > >> people and groups in Missoula. I talked with a rep of your company > >> about 3 weeks ago and am following up: can you add 13, 14 and 15mm > >> wrenches to the fixit station and how much would it add to the cost? > >> 13mm to adjust seat height, 14mm to adjust seat angle, 15mm for many > >> wheels. Thanks, -Bob Giordano, Director, Free Cycles Missoula, > >> Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation > > > > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > <a href=" > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe > from this list</a> > >

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