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New bike Kitchen
by dave ellis 20 May '16

20 May '16

Hello, I'm pleased to announce Queen City Wheel House, Helena, MT's new bike kitchen! We opened our doors last week in a larger warehouse maker space operation in Helena called the MOP (Means of Production) Shop. With the energy, broad skill set, and like-mindedness toward broadening our community, Montana Bicycle Guild brought us in under their 501(c)(3). We are small with limited hours but are excited to grow in volunteers, programming, partnerships, and space. Our initial offerings are open shop and earn-a-bike, with plans for teen and women's maintenance classes coming soon. We would love any great resources and stories from your startup experiences. Thanks for continuing to be an inspiring group of generous folks! Cheers! Dave

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We're hiring a Shop Manager at The Bike Kitchen (Vancouver, BC)!
by AMS Bike Co-op 19 May '16

19 May '16

Hey bike buddies, We're hiring a full-time shop manager at The Bike Kitchen in Vancouver, BC. Check out the job posting <http://www.bikecoop.ca/2016/05/were-hiring-a-shop-manager/> for more info. Lemme know if you have any questions or would like more info. Happy riding, aida -- *AMS Bike Co-op* University of British Columbia 6138 Student Union Blvd | Vancouver, BC | V6T 1Z1 604-822-2453 | bikecoop.ca | @ubcbike

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Storage
by jeffrey＠jeffreytong.com 13 May '16

13 May '16

Thanks for your detailed plans. ------ Original message------From: Gordon HamachiDate: Fri, May 13, 2016 13:32To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org;Cc: Subject:Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Storage I hang bicycles on hooks spaced 10 inches apart. The bikes have to be hung alternating between front tire up and front tire down for this to work. 15 meters is about 50 feet, so you should easily be able to hang 25 bikes in 50 feet. http://bicycles.stackexchange.com/a/15393

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Storage
by Gordon Hamachi 13 May '16

13 May '16

I hang bicycles on hooks spaced 10 inches apart. The bikes have to be hung alternating between front tire up and front tire down for this to work. 15 meters is about 50 feet, so you should easily be able to hang 25 bikes in 50 feet. http://bicycles.stackexchange.com/a/15393

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question for a report to funders, p.s.
by Dave Snyder 13 May '16

13 May '16

So to be more helpfully specific with my request… :-) If you have access to the following could you share it with me: - a budget for opening a shop - a budget for operating a shop (including hours of operation) - an annual report that shows how many bikes were donated, how many hours of job training were provided, how many youth (or adults) were reached, etc. That information would be super helpful. Thanks, Dave ------- Support CalBike now <https://calbike.org/support-calbike/>. ------- Dave Snyder Executive Director California Bicycle Coalition Enabling more people to bicycle for healthier, safer, and more prosperous communities for all. Join or renew <https://calbike.org/donate/> as a CalBike member. 916-251-9433 | dave(a)calbike.org <mailto:dave@calbike.org>

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question for a report to funders
by Dave Snyder 13 May '16

13 May '16

Hi all, Thanks to the guy who answered the phone at the Community Bike Project in Omaha, I found this list which I hope will be helpful in preparing a report that will hopefully lead to funding a major investment in community bike shops in California. I need to include in my report a decent budget estimate for opening and operating a shop, and for the number of bikes that we can reasonably expect to recycle through the shop through earn-a-bike programs and direct sales of donated used bikes. I asked this question on the bike-equity network list and got a couple good responses that I’d like to add to before preparing my final report. Thanks, Dave ------- Support CalBike now <https://calbike.org/support-calbike/>. ------- Dave Snyder Executive Director California Bicycle Coalition Enabling more people to bicycle for healthier, safer, and more prosperous communities for all. Join or renew <https://calbike.org/donate/> as a CalBike member. 916-251-9433 | dave(a)calbike.org

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ED Job Posting - Community Bicycle Center - Maine
by Andy Greif 09 May '16

09 May '16

Hi Think Tankers, The Community Bicycle Center is searching for its next Executive Director. The job announcement and job description are below. Please ask people in your network to consider applying. Thanks for your help! Take care, Andy Andy Greif, Executive Director Mailing: P.O. Box 783, Biddeford, ME 04005 Shop: 45 Granite Street, Biddeford Shop Phone: 207-282-9700 Cell Phone: 207-229-8199 Website: www.communitybike.net <http://www.communitybike.net/> "Providing Opportunities for Youth to Grow" Job Description: Executive Director Community Bicycle Center | Biddeford, Maine Executive Director The Community Bicycle Center (CBC) is a nonprofit organization that provides youth enrichment opportunities for personal growth through bicycling-related activities to youth from Biddeford Maine and surrounding communities. The CBC has provided high-quality programs for eleven years and is highly effective at engaging kids, providing positive experiences and developing important life skills. We are seeking an experienced Executive Director with exceptional interpersonal and youth development skills, strong financial, operational and managerial expertise along with the experience and expertise to build strong community relationships. Our founding Executive Director grew the CBC from a single volunteer-run program to an organization with three full-time staff and one part-time youth staff, over 100 volunteers and a full range of programming. The new Executive Director will be the organization's primary spokesperson, ensuring that youth at the CBC learn and develop positive life skills such as caring, effort, flexibility, relationships, perseverance, problem-solving, organization and responsibility. Youth learn and develop life skills in order to be successful in relationships, educational pursuits, future employment, health and civic engagement by receiving direct time and attention from caring adults. We have a solid foundation of success with grantors, donor relationships and maintain a dedicated volunteer base. To learn more about our organization please visit our website at www.communitybike.net <http://www.communitybike.net> . Additional Job Information How to Apply: Please send cover letter, resume and three current references to Meg Nadeau, Governance Committee chair via email EDsearch.CBC(a)gmail.com. Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Start Date: September 1, 2016 (Flexible) Salary: Commensurate with experience Location: 45 Granite Street, Biddeford, Maine 04005 Job Description: Executive Director Community Bicycle Center | Biddeford, Maine The Executive Director's primary role is to provide leadership, sustainability and management of Community Bicycle Center's (CBC) youth development mission. The Executive Director will see the CBC to its next stage of growth. The Executive Director's responsibilities include oversight of direct service programs, resource development (fundraising), public relations, facilities management, volunteer management and general administrative and capacity building operations. Additional areas of responsibility include implementing the strategic plan, evaluating and enhancing the organization, administering organizational policies and procedures, supervising staff, developing human resource functions and managing the budget. The Executive Director position is full-time exempt, hired by and directly accountable to the Board of Directors through its elected Board President. Essential Responsibilities 1. Management and Administration a. Serves as the primary organization planner- setting goals and objectives consistent with the mission, vision and strategic plan of the CBC. b. Develops projections of needs and funding. c. Develops and administers operational policies and procedures. d. Oversees all programs, services and activities to ensure the CBC is meeting program objectives. e. Leads all business and organizational development and capacity-building efforts. f. Ensures compliance with funding sources and regulatory requirements. g. Provides information for evaluation of the organizational activities. 2. Financial Management a. Develops, recommends and monitors annual, project and capital budgets. b. Ensures effective audit trails through financial policies and procedures. c. Approves expenditures in relationship to Board approved budgets. d. Provides for sound fiscal record-keeping and reporting. e. Submits monthly financial statements to the Board Treasurer. f. Reviews and approves grant applications and funding proposals. g. Actively participates in developing and stewarding donor relationships. 3. Public Relations and Marketing a. Serves as chief liaison with the public and local community, various governmental entities and community organizations. b. Ensures appropriate representation of CBC by all employees and volunteers. 4. Personnel Administration a. Administers Board approved personnel policies and procedures. b. Ensures ethical and legal hiring, supervision and termination procedures. c. Oversees any and all disciplinary actions. d. Provides supervision and evaluation of staff. e. Assists staff in developing and executing professional development plans. f. Manages all human resource functions including annual reviews and staff capacity planning. 5. Board of Directors Relations a. Assists the Board President in planning the agenda and materials for board meetings. b. Initiates and assists in developing policy recommendations and in setting priorities. c. Identifies board skills matrix gaps and recruits board members accordingly to maximize board effectiveness in conjunction with Governance Committee. d. Works with the Development Director and Board to raise funds necessary to grow the CBC. e. Assists with recruiting members for standing and ad hoc committees. 6. Risk Management a. Oversees risk management analysis and procedures for direct service programs, financial health, volunteer and personnel management and community relations. 7. Facilities Management (in coordination with volunteer Facilities Committee) a. Ensures the CBC facility is maintained and repaired as necessary. b. Hires independent contractors to make necessary repairs or improvements. c. Prepares capital investment and repair budgets for Board approval. Physical Demands/Hazards The position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, cycling (20 miles), pushing, and pulling. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 or more pounds. Additional Skills, Knowledge and Experience 1. Create and maintain a cultural environment of belonging, power, freedom and fun within all people and groups that intersect with the CBC mission. 2. Demonstrate experience leading adolescent youth development initiatives. 3. Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets and donor management software. 4. Skilled at organizational concepts including coaching, interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution. 5. Outstanding oral and written communication, including storytelling. 6. Ability to manage critical path timelines and multiple projects while maintaining attention to details. 7. Standard First Aid and CPR certification. Education and Experience A Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business management, social work, communications, education, marketing or equivalent experience is required. Master's degree is preferred. A minimum of five years of experience in nonprofit or business leadership and management roles with demonstrated success in securing gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations. Non-Discrimination. The Community Bicycle Center does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, ancestry, public assistance, ethnic background, religion, marital status, economic class, age, disability or handicap (mental or physical), sex, creed, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other legally protected characteristics in admission or participation in its programs, services and activities or in employment. The CBC complies with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will take "affirmative action" measures to ensure the enforcement of its policies.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 116, Issue 2
by Jayme Zobrist 06 May '16

06 May '16

Allen, At Columbus Bike Co-op we have Shop Monitors as well as a full-time staff person (he is paid hourly, and is very underpaid for his experience. We are lucky to have him, and are working on our fundraising so we can pay him more). Shop Monitors help folks fix their bikes and open/close the shop as needed. We also have a Shop Monitor Training Program; this ensures that the Monitors know what they're doing and also draws in more people to volunteer who have an interest in fixing bikes but are not as skilled yet. Our shop is open 2-3 days a week for 3 hours at a time. We are hoping to add another day during the summer that will be staffed with newly trained volunteers. We have an operations committee that handles issues that arise. It meets quarterly. If you are interested, I can connect you with our shop manager. He would be glad to shed some light on more of our operations. Best, Jayme Zobrist Board President Columbus Bike Co-op www.bikeco-op.org On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 4:17 PM, < 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. Management Structure (Edward Kirkwood) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Edward Kirkwood <kirkwoodea(a)yahoo.com> > To: "thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org" < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Thu, 5 May 2016 16:45:15 +0000 (UTC) > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Management Structure > All: > We are tossing around ideas of how to grow our shop manager roster. For > the last 5 years, we have operated Broke Spoke with a Board of Directors, > most of whom do mission oriented work but are not involved in the day to > day activities of the shop, and a Steering Committee. Our current shop > managers are made up from our Steering Committee, all long time volunteers > who have agreed to work X number of hours / month and be in charge of > opening and closing the shop as a shop manager a minimum of once a month. > Currently, the Steering Committee has 4 members and this works well for > handling shop related issues / procedures during our monthly steering > committee meeting. We currently have 8 people who make up our Committed > Volunteers. These folks work a minimum of two shifts / month in exchange > for 24 hour access to the shop. > > We are looking at expanding the number of days we are open but need > additional shop managers. We would like to expand our shop manager numbers > from our Committed Volunteer roster but not add the extra burden of the > monthly meeting to those folks. Would you care to share your management > structure with us to see if we can use your experiences to help us grow. > > Allen Kirkwood > Broke Spoke Community Bike Shop > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > >

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Management Structure
by Edward Kirkwood 05 May '16

05 May '16

All:We are tossing around ideas of how to grow our shop manager roster. For the last 5 years, we have operated Broke Spoke with a Board of Directors, most of whom do mission oriented work but are not involved in the day to day activities of the shop, and a Steering Committee. Our current shop managers are made up from our Steering Committee, all long time volunteers who have agreed to work X number of hours / month and be in charge of opening and closing the shop as a shop manager a minimum of once a month. Currently, the Steering Committee has 4 members and this works well for handling shop related issues / procedures during our monthly steering committee meeting. We currently have 8 people who make up our Committed Volunteers. These folks work a minimum of two shifts / month in exchange for 24 hour access to the shop. We are looking at expanding the number of days we are open but need additional shop managers. We would like to expand our shop manager numbers from our Committed Volunteer roster but not add the extra burden of the monthly meeting to those folks. Would you care to share your management structure with us to see if we can use your experiences to help us grow. Allen KirkwoodBroke Spoke Community Bike Shop

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Bike storage
by Tigre Bici 01 May '16

01 May '16

Hello Its Raquel from bike collective TigreBici in Monterrey Mexico. We are about to launch a bike system on campus but we have and issue in storage. The initial amount of bikes is 50 and we have around 15 meters to storage at least half of them. Any ideas on how to make it easy to the persons that are going to mount/dismount bicycles and use the space in the best way possible? Regards R.

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