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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 130, Issue 7
by Geoff Heath 24 Jul '17

24 Jul '17

For those planning to ride up or drive up to Bike!Bike! via middle-Americaland we've got some contacts in Fargo and Minneapolis who can help advise on who is coming and going when, such that y'all might link up and/or have some resources about staying in Fargo or Minne. Contact Sara in Fargo sarawatsoncurry(a)gmail.com Or Casey in Minneapolis casey(a)thehubbikecoop.biz Heads up; the ride north from the border to Winnipeg along Hwy 59 is kinda meh and the last time I did it along Hwy 59 (11 years ago now...) the road was pretty crappy with no shoulder. Hwy 216 might be better but I haven't ever rode it south of Grunthal. That said the ride from Minneapolis to Thief river falls is fantastic with lots of beautiful paved rail trails. I'll try to gather more intel on an ideal route in the coming weeks. Look forward to see y'all here in Wpg! Geoff Geoff Heath, Mechanical Director The Winnipeg Repair Education N' Cycling Hub 1057 Logan Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N8 Treaty 1 Territory, Homeland of the Metis Nation http://www.thewrench.ca On Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 4:02 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.org > > 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: Bike!Bike! 2017 Registration is open! (Anne Duggan) > 2. Re: Bike!Bike! 2017 Registration is open! (Matt Ford) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2017 20:36:58 -0500 > From: Anne Duggan <annem.duggan(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: Angel York <aniola(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike!Bike! 2017 Registration is open! > Message-ID: <6E31BDB6-D763-4FB8-814C-0EF5907BF41B(a)gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Last year, in Detroit, one of the North Dakotans mentioned a group ride up > to Winnipeg. Are you still up for this? > > Anne from Iowa > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Jul 9, 2017, at 5:33 PM, "judith.feist(a)gmail.com" < > judith.feist(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Woot! Just registered! Coming via Detroit. Excited to hopefully see some > familiar faces and meet new amazing folks! See you soon in August! > > Judith Feist > > > > ------ Original message------ > > From: Angel York > > Date: Sat, Jul 8, 2017 2:57 PM > > To: The Think Tank; > > Cc: > > Subject:Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike!Bike! 2017 Registration is open! > > > > These links won't make a stop at Facebook: > > > > Registration for Bike!Bike! Winnipeg is open! https://en.bikebike.org/ > > > > Inscription pour Bike!bike! Winnipeg est ouvert! > https://fr.bikebike.org/ > > > > Registrar por Bike!Bike! Winnipeg aqui! https://es.bikebike.org/ > > > >> On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 1:02 PM, Geoff Heath <mech(a)thewrench.ca> wrote: > >> Hey Peoples > >> > >> Registration for Bike!Bike! Winnipeg is open! https://en.bikebike.org/ > >> > >> Inscription pour Bike!bike! Winnipeg est ouvert! > https://fr.bikebike.org/ > >> > >> Registrar por Bike!Bike! Winnipeg aqui! https://es.bikebike.org/ > >> > >> There are plenty of details on the specifics of the conference (how to > get to Winnipeg, post B!B! ride, etc) under the "details" tab on the B!B! > website. > >> > >> Hope to see y'all here soon! > >> > >> Geoff Heath, Executive Director, Mechanical > >> The Winnipeg Repair Education N' Cycling Hub > >> 1057 Logan Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N8 > >> Treaty 1 Territory, Homeland of the Metis Nation > >> http://www.thewrench.ca > >> > >> ____________________________________ > >> > >> The ThinkTank mailing List > >> > >> Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives. > org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org > >> > >> > > > > ____________________________________ > > > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > > > Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives. > org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org > > >

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Topeka Community Cycle Project Seeks Education and Outreach Coordinator
by Andy Fry 20 Jul '17

20 Jul '17

Please send questions, letters of interest and resumes to andy(a)cycleproject.org or call 785-380-9827 Thanks! Topeka Community Cycle Project Job Description - Education, Outreach, and Advocacy Coordinator Time Commitment: 20 hours/week, three-month probationary period Compensation: $13.75 hourly Reports to: President, Board of Directors Responsibilities: The Education, Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing all the activities happening at or near the Topeka Community Cycle Project, at 801 NE Poplar. This person’s responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, BLAST support and enhancement, bicycle safety educator, public outreach coordinator and local advocate for bicycling access and infrastructure. Any responsibilities listed here may be delegated if an appropriate party is identified. BLAST Support and Enhancement- providing support to PE instructors in implementing BLAST curriculum and implementing trailer and bike fleet scheduling to maximize use and availability of BLAST resources to Topeka and Shawnee County. Bicycle Safety Educator- providing educational programming and bicycle promotional events to spur bicycling activity by “interested, but concerned” potential bicycle riders; enhancing access and bicycle ridership in Topeka. Public Outreach Coordinator- providing educational and bicycle resources in remote and community hubs where there is interest in the community. Bringing bicycles and best safety practices to the neighborhoods of Topeka and Shawnee County through grassroots and community events and community locations. Local Advocate- participating in community discussions, committees on active transportation, bicycling and active wellness pursuits. Also reaching beyond traditional bicycle specific discussions and attending MTPO and other meetings and public forums to integrate bicycle perspectives into a larger transportation and city planning and development discussion . Skills necessary: -LCI certification: ability to complete League of American Bicyclists Traffic Skills and LCI Certification, as it’s offered, within 6 months. -Familiarity with current social media platforms and Microsoft Office and Adobe products -Comfort with speaking in front of groups and presenting new ideas in a group setting. -Coordinating and engaging volunteers, in addition to a willingness to help in seeking funds to keep the position and organization sustained on a perpetual basis.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Portable Bike Co-op
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 17 Jul '17

17 Jul '17

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Re: [TheThinkTank] The WRENCH is hiring a Co-Exec Director
by Geoff Heath 17 Jul '17

17 Jul '17

The WRENCH here in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is hiring a new Co-Executive Director. See the attachment for details. > Application deadline: *Friday, August 11, 2017* > Annual Salary: $45,000 to $50,000, with benefits package > Start Date: ASAP > Please submit resume and cover letter to The WRENCH Hiring Committee to: > info(a)thewrench.ca > > Geoff Heath, Mechanical Director > The Winnipeg Repair Education N' Cycling Hub > 1057 Logan Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N8 > Treaty 1 Territory, Homeland of the Metis Nation > http://www.thewrench.ca >

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Interbike Non-Profit Sign Up 2017
by Tiff Mueller 17 Jul '17

17 Jul '17

Yep, its that time of year again!! Here is the sign up for Interbike this year. Badges are FREE for non-profits and it is an invaluable experience. Write, email, and call these companies all you want, but they start listening when you are in their face. Not to mention they are cool people! Put a face to all these companies and start really working with the industry. This will be my fifth year participating as a representative for the non-profits on a national level and though I went in with a rather skeptic attitude, I promise I have seen a positive change by bringing the non-profits to the table. We are not preaching to the choir here, but actually changing opinions of those who make industry changes. We are part of that change and this will be another fabulous year for non-profits reminding them of that!! Again, this is the sign up. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4… [https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/C9MzATVs6Gg5AKLppVToWlu7IIauWJLWCpXsfWjQD…]<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4…> 2017 Interbike Plans<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4…> docs.google.com README FILL OUT EACH OF THE TABS BELOW COMPLETELY( not on this page, click the tabs), Registrants, Rooms, BCN Booth Volunteer Shifts ( Down in Lower Left), Don' t fill out this page, click the tab below, Don' t fill out this page, click the tab below, Don' t fill out this page, click the tab below No booth sign ups yet. One column asks if you need help with hotels and I'd be happy to help book an extra room for anyone that needs. I'm going to book a block at a non-profit discount rate and it should work out to fit 4-6 to a room at a pretty cheap rate. Mostly, THANK YOU!!! Thank you to all supporting life on a bicycle and alternative ways of doing so. I hope the summer is treating you all well and I look forward to a fabulous Interbike this year!!!!! -Tiff Mueller Bike Rescue

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Vocational Schools
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 16 Jul '17

16 Jul '17

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Re: [TheThinkTank] How much time spent on overhauls? TOO much time.
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 16 Jul '17

16 Jul '17

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Volunteer Appreciation
by Geoffrey Smart 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

We offer a free lunch each day to volunteers After a month of helping at least one day (10am-4pm) a T Shirt After 3 months a Back2Bikes cycling jersey ( This is new) In December a Xmas party ( remember its summer here )such as bare foot green bowling with a meal and drinks. Geoff Smart Back2Bikes Port Melbourne Australia -- Sent from Gmail Mobile

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Volunteer Appreciation
by Edward Kirkwood 14 Jul '17

14 Jul '17

Broke Spoke Community Bike Shop is looking to implement a more formal volunteer appreciation process in an effort to retain and acknowledge volunteers better. Looking for input on how the rest of the community bike shop world handles this. Do you acknowledge individuals for length of service by hours volunteered or simply an anniversary of their first date of volunteer service? What tiers of acknowledgement do you implement such as 1 month, 2 months, up to 6 months and then perhaps each year after that, 1 year, 2 years ...........and so on? Volunteers are our most valuable resource and as we try to expand our hours of operation we need more folks since we are a 100% volunteer organization. Allen KirkwoodBroke Spoke Community Bike ShopLexington, KY

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Bike Collective Start Up Help
by Amanda Chilson 13 Jul '17

13 Jul '17

We are looking to start a small bike collective in North Adams, MA? What are strategies to do this? What are funding ideas/sources in doing this? Thank you! Amanda Chilson Project Coordinator Mass in Motion Northern Berkshire Community Coalition 61 Main St. Suite 218 North Adams, MA 01247 413-663-7588 Ext. 16 www.nbccoalition.org

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike!Bike! 2017 Registration is open!
by judith.feist＠gmail.com 10 Jul '17

10 Jul '17

Woot! Just registered! Coming via Detroit. Excited to hopefully see some familiar faces and meet new amazing folks! See you soon in August!Judith Feist ------ Original message------From: Angel YorkDate: Sat, Jul 8, 2017 2:57 PMTo: The Think Tank;Cc: Subject:Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike!Bike! 2017 Registration is open! These links won't make a stop at Facebook: Registration for Bike!Bike! Winnipeg is open! https://en.bikebike.org/ Inscription pour Bike!bike! Winnipeg est ouvert! https://fr.bikebike.org/ Registrar por Bike!Bike! Winnipeg aqui! https://es.bikebike.org/ On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 1:02 PM, Geoff Heath <mech(a)thewrench.ca> wrote: Hey Peoples Registration for Bike!Bike! Winnipeg is open! https://en.bikebike.org/ Inscription pour Bike!bike! Winnipeg est ouvert! https://fr.bikebike.org/ Registrar por Bike!Bike! Winnipeg aqui! https://es.bikebike.org/ There are plenty of details on the specifics of the conference (how to get to Winnipeg, post B!B! ride, etc) under the "details" tab on the B!B! website. Hope to see y'all here soon! Geoff Heath, Executive Director, Mechanical The Winnipeg Repair Education N' Cycling Hub 1057 Logan Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N8 Treaty 1 Territory, Homeland of the Metis Nation http://www.thewrench.ca ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List Unsubscribe from this list here: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…

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Re: [TheThinkTank] How much time spent on overhauls? TOO much time.
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 10 Jul '17

10 Jul '17

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Bike!Bike! 2017 Registration is open!
by Geoff Heath 08 Jul '17

08 Jul '17

Hey Peoples Registration for Bike!Bike! Winnipeg is open! https://en.bikebike.org/ <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fen.bikebike.org%2F&h=ATMISlUKt…> Inscription pour Bike!bike! Winnipeg est ouvert! https://fr.bikebike.org/ <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffr.bikebike.org%2F&h=ATOr60h21…> Registrar por Bike!Bike! Winnipeg aqui! https://es.bikebike.org/ <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fes.bikebike.org%2F&h=ATMZsByqf…> There are plenty of details on the specifics of the conference (how to get to Winnipeg, post B!B! ride, etc) under the "details <https://en.bikebike.org/conferences/Winnipeg2017/>" tab on the B!B! website. Hope to see y'all here soon! Geoff Heath, Executive Director, Mechanical The Winnipeg Repair Education N' Cycling Hub 1057 Logan Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N8 Treaty 1 Territory, Homeland of the Metis Nation http://www.thewrench.ca

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Bike machines
by Tigre Bici 07 Jul '17

07 Jul '17

Hello everyone! We try to search in our emails for any manual on bike machines but werent able to find any. Do you have any manuals on how to build bike machines from bicycle parts? We are looking on building our first blender and if possible a washer machine. Regards! R.

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Mobile bicycle repair truck
by bykecollective 07 Jul '17

07 Jul '17

Hi, I’m looking for details on mobile bicycle repair trucks. The kind that look like food trucks, but for bicycles. Where can I find specs/cost breakdowns for one? Thanks! Chavi BYKE Collective, Inc

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 130, Issue 1
by Lawrence Mohammed 02 Jul '17

02 Jul '17

Hi Christopher, Definitely keen to learn your methods for hub adjustment and accounting for QR compression forces. Youtube channel a great idea! How do you currently share this knowledge? Not being stateside, online info would be great Warmest regards, * Lawrence Mohammed* Director/Head Mechanic *+44 (0)77 222 58587* *probikeservice.co.uk <https://probikeservice.co.uk>* *facebook.com/probikeservice <https://www.facebook.com/professionalbikeservice>* /[Location, NOT delivery address] Pro Bike Service Mobile Garden City Olympic Village London E20 1GW/ On 01/07/17 21:12, 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: How much time spent on overhauls? TOO much time. > (christopher(a)holisticcycles.com) > 2. Re: How much time spent on overhauls? TOO much time. > (Drew Kalbach) > 3. Re: How much time spent on overhauls? TOO much time. (Angel York) > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… / /

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Odoo software
by jack 28 Jun '17

28 Jun '17

Sorry if it's been asked before, but anyone running Odoo on their own server? Community version is free, Open source, and not too limited compared to paid version. All the modules, sales, inventory, contacts, website builder. Anyone have experience with this before I sink time in it? Jack Murphy Bike Walk Wichita

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Looking for PT Shop Manager, Wilmington, Delaware
by CZ Mike 26 Jun '17

26 Jun '17

Urban Bike Project of Wilmington Delaware (http://www.urbanbikeproject.com/) is looking for a part time shop manager, please see attached job description.

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Looking for a UX copy-writing buddy
by Godwin ! 22 Jun '17

22 Jun '17

Hey folks, I'm looking for someone that is interested in writing copy for bikebike.org and soon bikecollectives.org. I've been writing the copy myself for a while and I'm not great at it. I've also been trying to go for a more crowdsourced approach but I think ultimately I would appreciate having a single person who I can chat with regularly throughout the year. The time investment shouldn't be heavy, it would be great if you have experience with UX copywriting but just as valuable if you're interested in learning more and want some experience. You will be rewarded with praise, friendship, hugs, and references if you want them. Email me off list if you want to talk more. Thanks! Godwin

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Kickstand is hiring a Program Coordinator!
by Kickstand 22 Jun '17

22 Jun '17

Hey y'all, We're looking for a part-time Program Coordinator to support volunteers and improve shop operations. Check out the job posting <https://www.goodwork.ca/jobs/program-coordinator-job-in-vancouver-bc-41027> and please apply by July 3rd if you're interested! Happy riding, aida *Kickstand Community Bikes* 1739 Venables Street, Vancouver, BC, V5L 2H3 <https://goo.gl/maps/5HK3GtdanMv> *Hours of Operation* M • W • F: 5pm to 9pm Sunday: 1pm to 5pm WGQT Night: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm kickstandbikes(a)gmail.com eastvankickstand.org Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/Eastvan.Kickstand> • Twitter <https://twitter.com/kickstandbikes> • Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/kickstandcommunitybikes/>

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Hiring Bookkeeper/Admin in Chicago
by The Recyclery 22 Jun '17

22 Jun '17

Hi, We're looking for a Bookkeeper & Administrative Coordinator for our Chicago-based bike collective. Job Description <http://therecyclery.org/now-hiring-bookkeeper-administrative-coordinator/> and details are on our website. Please spread the word to anyone who would be a good fit. Thanks! Jesse -- The Recyclery Collective www.therecyclery.org 7628 N. Paulina ▪ Chicago, IL 60626 ▪ 773.262.5900 *The Recyclery is an educational bike shop that promotes sustainability by giving access to tools, skills and opportunities for collaboration.* Donate <http://www.therecyclery.org/index.php/donate> or volunteer! <http://www.therecyclery.org/index.php/volunteer>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Need Advice for Volunteer Management Software
by jack 20 Jun '17

20 Jun '17

Salesforce with the nonprofit plugin. Powerful, quirky, most folks can use it, though did I mention quirky? We track volunteer hours, and even easily enough Earn a Bike credit/debit. Folks can trade hours for bike, parts, tubes etc. Great donor management, lousy but functional reporting, export to Google Sheets (reports show in spreadsheet) And oh yeah, it's free, web based, and customizable. <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Mary-Catherine Graziano <marycatherine(a)localmotion.org> </div><div>Date:06/20/2017 12:32 PM (GMT-06:00) </div><div>To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> </div><div>Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Need Advice for Volunteer Management Software </div><div> </div>We manage 100+ volunteers with signup.com. It's not perfect (the ads are annoying,) but it provides the majority of the functionality that we want, and all of the functionality that we need. Non-computer savvy folks have trouble with it, but for anyone with a basic grasp of computer skills, it works just fine. Mary Catherine Graziano Education and Volunteer Manager Local Motion 1 Steele St., Burlington, VT 05401 phone: 802-861-2700 ext. 106 fax: 802-861-3096 www.localmotion.org We offer: Kids' Bike Skills Programs for schools, recreation programs and summer camps: www.kohlskidsbikesmart.org AND Bike Skills Programs for adults: http://www.localmotion.org/education/everydaybicyclingproject On Tue, Jun 20, 2017 at 1:08 PM, A Westphal <atwestphal96(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hello all, Short message: please reply and let me know what software programs your group uses to coordinate your volunteers! I'm also happy to hear about donor management/CRM and any other software which makes your organization run smoothly. Longer message: Common Cycle in Ann Arbor, MI is working to transition from mobile operations to a fixed space. To prepare, we want to get a grasp on who our volunteers are, how much they volunteer, how we can help them volunteer more, etc etc. Currently we create event sign-ups in Google Sheets and event check-ins in Google Forms. It seems that a volunteer management software would be the best solution to manage our people as we expand. I know this topic has been covered in the ThinkTank before, and I've used the Archive resources (and Wikia things too) to create a fairly comprehensive list of available programs. Once I have your feedback, which I hope will be more cooperative-specific than my current list, I'm planning to share the results with this list and I hope it can be helpful for others. Thanks for your input: I look forward to your responses. Cheers from Michigan Andrew Westphal https://commoncycle.org/ ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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Need Advice for Volunteer Management Software
by A Westphal 20 Jun '17

20 Jun '17

Hello all, *Short message*: please reply and let me know what software programs your group uses to coordinate your volunteers! I'm also happy to hear about donor management/CRM and any other software which makes your organization run smoothly. *Longer message*: Common Cycle in Ann Arbor, MI is working to transition from mobile operations to a fixed space. To prepare, we want to get a grasp on who our volunteers are, how much they volunteer, how we can help them volunteer more, etc etc. Currently we create event sign-ups in Google Sheets and event check-ins in Google Forms. It seems that a volunteer management software would be the best solution to manage our people as we expand. I know this topic has been covered in the ThinkTank before, and I've used the Archive resources (and Wikia things too) to create a fairly comprehensive list of available programs. Once I have your feedback, which I hope will be more cooperative-specific than my current list, I'm planning to share the results with this list and I hope it can be helpful for others. Thanks for your input: I look forward to your responses. Cheers from Michigan Andrew Westphal https://commoncycle.org/

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Sourcing Kids Supplies
by Thomas Butler 19 Jun '17

19 Jun '17

Ahoy Organizers, Any recommendations for kid-sized aprons, gloves, and stepstools? I found some on amazon, but then it occurred to me someone from our community may already know the best option through experience. Thanks Thomas Butler they, them, theirs (or) he, him, his Austin's Yellow Bike Project

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Transition from all volunteer to some employees
by SF Yellow Bike SF 19 Jun '17

19 Jun '17

Hello All, Our shop, San Francisco Yellow Bike Project, is currently transitioning from 6 years as an all-volunteer organization to an organization with two manager type employees and two intern type employees. My questions: Is there a resource we could tap to understand the details of hiring? Has your shop done this before? What was useful for you? Any tips or other help would be much appreciated. We are excited as this moves us into a more sustainable model and will exponentially grow our ability to serve. Sincerely, Nathan Woody San Francisco Yellow Bike Project

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Bikechain (Toronto) Needs a New Exec Director!
by Kelly Bray 18 Jun '17

18 Jun '17

Hi folks, Bikechain is currently looking for a new executive director. If you live in Toronto (or would like to), and have the skills needed to run a DIY shop, check out the posting here <http://bikechain.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ExecutiveDirectorPosting2017…> . Enjoy Winnipeg this year, everyone! Kelly -- Kelly Bray happilyuseful(a)gmail.com (416) 789-3139

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pdf on safer spaces
by Angel York 14 Jun '17

14 Jun '17

Kind of an academic overview but I really enjoyed this and thought y'all might, too: https://ssw.umich.edu/sites/default/files/documents/events/colc/from-safe-s…

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Refunds
by Geoffrey Smart 13 Jun '17

13 Jun '17

At Back2bikes we do not give refunds on bikes but allow people to trade up within a month We offer no warranty but will fix a bike within the first month if there are any issues such as brakes or derailleur slippage or any serious issues. Regarding second hand parts we generally sell them to people who seem to be aware of what they are buying and explain that they are cheap and that it is buyer beware. With new parts we abide by Australian law which states that the part must be fit for use. We generally offer to exchange or refund if the part is faulty or unfit for purpose. I would make the comment that we are a self funding community organization so often our buyers are also donors. Our policy is therefore to err on the side of generosity particularly when dealing with clients who are obviously in need of assistance. Geoff Back2Bikes Port Melbourne Australia -- Sent from Gmail Mobile

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submission
by Julie Williams 13 Jun '17

13 Jun '17

This is a document listing some of the biggest and/or most frustrating mistakes we made in our first year as mechanics. I intend to pass it out to apprentices when they start. Can anyone add anything? thanks!JulieBetty's Bikes, Burlington, Vt

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Refund Policy
by Todd Spinner 12 Jun '17

12 Jun '17

We have been recently challenged about our refund policy/lack of a refund policy. Our Co-op sells used parts and a select amount of new parts, mostly consumables and commuter level wheels, etc. Does anyone have a refund policy that they would like to share? Does your policy differ between new and used parts? Thanks, -- Todd Spinner Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign (IL)

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Help with Bike!Bike! copy and testing
by Godwin ! 11 Jun '17

11 Jun '17

Hey folks, we have a new registration process and copy on the site this year and I'd like some help improving it before we open registration. If anyone is interested in helping out you can see the testing wiki here: https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Bike!Bike!_Testing You can also reach out to me any time if you have questions or want to speak to me directly about suggested changes. I'll also be reaching out to translators later this week once English copy is more or less finalized. If I haven't spoken to you about translating content into Spanish or French and you would to help out, please contact me and I'll make to to include you once we are ready. Thanks! Godwin

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Refund Policy
by 3rdwardbikes 11 Jun '17

11 Jun '17

Caveat emptor(let the buyer beware) is established common law. Refunds are a courtesy extended to the buyer to promote goodwill. At 3rd Ward Bike Shop, it comes down to the question, "Who is at fault?" If a staff member sold a part, new or used, that did not fill the need or correct the problem, then we exchange for the correct part. If a new part is flawed or fails due to manufacture defect, we replace the part. If we can not satisfy the client, because we do not have the part/solution at hand, we refund his money. Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note® 3, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Josh Bisker <jbisker(a)gmail.com> Date: 06/11/2017 10:52 PM (GMT-06:00) To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Refund Policy "You're welcome to donate any parts you don't want anymore" On Sun, Jun 11, 2017 at 10:49 PM Todd Spinner <tspinner(a)gmail.com> wrote: We have been recently challenged about our refund policy/lack of a refund policy. Our Co-op sells used parts and a select amount of new parts, mostly consumables and commuter level wheels, etc. Does anyone have a refund policy that they would like to share? Does your policy differ between new and used parts? Thanks, -- Todd Spinner Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign (IL) ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a> -- Josh Bisker 914-500-9890New York Mechanical Gardens Bike Co-op596 AcresBindlestiff Family Cirkus

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Pedal Society in Vancouver, BC Hiring an Executive Director!
by rob＠robertgrossmandesign.com 02 Jun '17

02 Jun '17

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Pedal Society in Vancouver, BC Hiring an Executive Director!
by Sarah FioRito 02 Jun '17

02 Jun '17

Hey Folks, Pedal is looking for a passionate and energetic Executive Director. This position is new for Pedal and it is an opportunity to support in shaping the organization for a future of innovative programs and expanding Pedal’s ability to serve low income and marginalized communities. Feel free to share this posting with anyone you know who would be interested : https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/1987/jobs/Executive-Director- 282326b7cacf7042?q=Executive+Director Feel free to reach out if you have questions! Best, Sarah

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Mentorship Program
by Jen Roberton 02 Jun '17

02 Jun '17

Hi everyone, I am currently working on a mentorship program to get cyclists to mentor non-cyclists. The goal is the encourage peer to peer learning, and the focus is on getting people into riding, not necessarily mechanics. Has anyone worked on anything similar? Thank you, Jen -- *Jen Roberton * Linkedin <https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jen-roberton-bab10aa1> | Webpage <http://jenroberton.com> M.A. School of Community and Regional Planning, University of British Columbia Honours B.A., University of Toronto

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Bike Bike 2017 Winnipeg Aug 24-27
by Graham Stewart 26 May '17

26 May '17

Conference information in english is up at en.bikebike.org Spanish and French will be posted as they are translated. Registration is planned to open early June. Please address any questions to bikebikewpg2017(a)gmail.com

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unsubscribe
by Hil H 25 May '17

25 May '17

unsubscribe hhebert01(a)gmail.com

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Listing or website of worldwide bicycling conferences
by waymond smith 17 May '17

17 May '17

Hello Think Tank, I was wondering if there is a list or website that a person can refer to in order to see bicycle conference worldwide? Thanks May Peace Go With You Waymond Smith

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Who's Got the Best Volunteer On-Boarding / Training Program?
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 08 May '17

08 May '17

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Car sharing in community
by Dan Kollár 05 May '17

05 May '17

Hello TheThinkThank, maybe a bit weird subject as we are talking about bikes most of the time, but we just bought an old van so we can transport many bikes and sounsystem on tricycle and stuff from and to our voluntary bike coop, Bikekitchen Bratislava in Slovakia. We are now lookiing for some policy for sharing the car in our community, even though we trust each other we would like to have some rules so everything will work fine. We expect three kinds of use - mostly use for purposes of our bikekitchen, then renting it to friendly coops and then personal use of our core members. Does anybody have any experience with that? Thanks a lot. With love, Dan Bikekitchen Bratislava

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Looking for some beta testers for a Bike Collectives translation and copy editing website
by Godwin ! 15 Apr '17

15 Apr '17

Hey folks, I'm looking for some people to start beta testing a new site that I've been working on: https://workbench.bikecollectives.org/ The site contains mockups and translations for Bike!Bike!but will also be used for bikecollectives.org once development starts on the new site.The current feature set includes the ability to edit English copy, add or edit Spanish and French Translations, and comment on page designs. I've already added all the users who attended Bike!Bike! 2016, but if I missed you or you didn't attend last year, either email me directly or use the access request interface which you will see once logging in. Please note that editing this copy will not change the live site but will be queued to be deployed at a later date, so if you mess around please put things back or let me know if you run into troubles. Feel free to make actual improvements to copy where you see fit. In any case, I'm looking for feedback, feature requests, and of course bugs. If you're github user you can write issues here: https://github.com/bikebike/bikecollectives_workbench, otherwise please email me directly. Somethings to note: * I have no plans to add mobile or older browser support or translations any time soon * Since this is in development, please expect downtime but please let me know if it is down * The mockups on the site are captured during automated testing so they don't always appear exactly as they do in your browser Thanks! godwin

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Blackstone Bicycle Works in Chicago is Hiring a Youth Services Coordinator
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 10 Apr '17

10 Apr '17

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If You're Planning on Doing a Workshop at Bike!Bike! and You're from the US
by Robert Grossman 09 Apr '17

09 Apr '17

I've been notified that if you are a US citizen crossing the border in Canada and you tell them you are going to give a workshop, they can require that you get a work visa. I don't know about you, but that seems like a hassle. Consider simply stating that you are planning on attending a conference. No need for details. Cheers Rob Grossman

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Women, Trans, Non-binary Shop Times
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 127, Issue 3
by Tegan Moss 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

Thanks for everyone's thoughtful feedback on the Women/Queer spaces. I appreciate the legacy and learning that each of you has shared about. I plan to follow up with some of you individually and appreciate the very unique situation of every shop. Best, Tegan On Wed, Apr 5, 2017 at 4:13 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.org > > 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: Women, Trans, Non-binary Shop Times (Cynthia Williams) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Cynthia Williams <communications(a)bikecoop.ca> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2017 12:53:47 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Women, Trans, Non-binary Shop Times > Hey all, > > I coordinate a Women & Queer Night and an LGBTQ2I Night at the Bike > Kitchen (UBC) in Vancouver. I am a nonbinary queer femme. > > Women's nights need to be trans inclusive because trans women are women, > full stop. Not including trans women and other femme identities is > exclusionary. There are also a myriad of queer identities that also tend to > get marginalized in bro-y bike spaces, which is why a lot of shops do a > version of a Women & Queer Night. It's about accessibility and inclusion > for more identities than just cis women and cis men. > > We started the LGBTQ2I Night too because we have the capacity to hold a > night that's just for queer folk. Queer folks do need their own spaces that > don't have cis/het folks, and as Sunny said, we wanted to collaborate with > the Pride Collective that we share a campus with. > > I hope this helps. > > - Cyn > > *Cynthia Williams * > *Communications Coordinator* > AMS Bike Co-op > University of British Columbia > 604-822-BIKE | bikecoop.ca | @ubcbike > > On Mon, Apr 3, 2017 at 1:35 PM, Matthew McMunn <matthew(a)therecyclery.org> > wrote: > >> Hello All, >> The Recyclery Collective in Chicago is planning a regular >> Women/Trans/Femme night. I think some recent developments might interest >> you. Chicago has a bike organization called "Women Bike Chicago." We >> offered a discount code to WBC for all of our classes as an attempt to >> promote our classes and support the women mechanics in learning and >> leadership in the Chicago scene. This lead to WBC offering to assist us >> with planning AND staffing our new program. This solves the problem of >> shifting our women volunteers and leaders away from our other programs, >> which would then likely become more male dominated. It is seriously >> problematic when women get saddled with the majority of the labor of >> working out diversity problems. I'm hopeful about the power of this new >> collaboration. >> Matthew >> >> On Sun, Apr 2, 2017 at 8:43 PM <christopher(a)holisticcycles.com> wrote: >> >>> As a CIS male instructor, I have invited women to take my classes for >>> free if they promised to teach other women. >>> I taught them beside males and in women only settings. If a man went >>> over to help a woman, I allow the additional teaching to occur, then I >>> would tell the male to undo the procedure and let the woman do it >>> successfully on her own. In my classes Men are allow to teach but not do. I >>> like more people because they ask more detailed questions and make me >>> explain more in depth in my teaching. >>> >>> Six Sigma has taught me that the bike is not the focus of the >>> conversation in sales of service, parts, accessories, garments, or bikes. >>> The cyclist ride experience and how to improve it, is everything. Please >>> think about the last sentence for a few months. >>> >>> Women have been my best mechanics, and believed the contrary. Men* >>> believe* they know it all, and know nothing. Getting women to know they >>> are the best mechanics, and the best sales of service is the next level of >>> teaching. The cyclist ride experience and how to improve it, is >>> everything. What you have between your legs, better be a bike, >>> >>> Christopher Wallace >>> Bicycle Guild >>> 773 490 0683 <(773)%20490-0683> >>> Oak Park, IL. 60304 >>> Chicago >>> >>> -------- Original Message -------- >>> Subject: [TheThinkTank] Women, Trans, Non-binary Shop Times >>> From: "Tegan Moss [B!KE]" <director(a)communitybikeshop.org> >>> Date: Wed, March 29, 2017 12:07 pm >>> To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> >>> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> After 10 years of teaching time that serves everyone B!KE is finally >>> endeavoring to carve out a space just for women! We have often managed to >>> strike a pretty excellent gender balance in the shop but interestingly >>> recent growth has the shop feeling very male dominated. We are adding a >>> bunch of hours for the on season and planning to make some of that time >>> specifically for women. >>> >>> As a cis-gendered female mechanic, I feel pretty confident about hosting >>> space, and defending the need of a space, that is for women only. I know >>> that many other shops combine their women only time with >>> trans/non-binary/femme time and I am feeling a bit concerned about a few >>> things. How do you addresses these things: >>> >>> 1) Why combine these two groups? Don't they have different needs? >>> 2) Do trans & non-binary people get their needs met? Or are they still >>> second to women? >>> 3) How much time is spent explaining gender identity and pronouns to >>> baby boomers? >>> 4) Is it better to have a women only time that excludes trans folks OR a >>> women, trans, non-binary night that sort of includes them all? >>> >>> The language I am currently leaning toward is that this shop time is for >>> "all women-identified people". I am curious what issues and resolutions >>> have been found in other shops. >>> >>> Please share with me about your knowledge and experience in this matter! >>> >>> Best, >>> Tegan >>> >>> -- >>> B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop >>> 293 George St, Peterborough ON >>> (705) 775-7227 >>> communitybikeshop.org >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list >>> <http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…> >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/ >>> thethinktank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a> >>> >>> -- >> Matthew McMunn >> -Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator- >> http://therecyclery.org/ >> Facebook @TheRecyclery >> Twitter @RecycleryChi >> Instagram @TheRecyclery >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/ >> thethinktank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a> >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank- > bikecollectives.org > > -- -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 293 George Street North, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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The ThinkTank archives are down
by Godwin ! 02 Apr '17

02 Apr '17

Hey folks, I'm looking into this, just sending out an email to let you know and also check to make sure the list itself is still working. Cheers, godwin

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Women, Trans, Non-binary Shop Times
by Tegan Moss [B!KE] 30 Mar '17

30 Mar '17

Hi All, After 10 years of teaching time that serves everyone B!KE is finally endeavoring to carve out a space just for women! We have often managed to strike a pretty excellent gender balance in the shop but interestingly recent growth has the shop feeling very male dominated. We are adding a bunch of hours for the on season and planning to make some of that time specifically for women. As a cis-gendered female mechanic, I feel pretty confident about hosting space, and defending the need of a space, that is for women only. I know that many other shops combine their women only time with trans/non-binary/femme time and I am feeling a bit concerned about a few things. How do you addresses these things: 1) Why combine these two groups? Don't they have different needs? 2) Do trans & non-binary people get their needs met? Or are they still second to women? 3) How much time is spent explaining gender identity and pronouns to baby boomers? 4) Is it better to have a women only time that excludes trans folks OR a women, trans, non-binary night that sort of includes them all? The language I am currently leaning toward is that this shop time is for "all women-identified people". I am curious what issues and resolutions have been found in other shops. Please share with me about your knowledge and experience in this matter! Best, Tegan -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 293 George St, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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Alternatives to Paypal
by Zachariah Wahid 24 Mar '17

24 Mar '17

Hi all, Has anyone used an alternative to Paypal that lets you accept donations through your website and send money? Thanks!

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Who's Got the Best Volunteer On-Boarding / Training Program?
by rob＠robertgrossmandesign.com 16 Mar '17

16 Mar '17

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Who's Got the Best Volunteer On-Boarding / Training Program?
by Josh Bisker 15 Mar '17

15 Mar '17

Give us your best shot: how do you train volunteers to work with patrons? What's the foundation of the training, how's it go, and what makes your approach sparkle? Context: the Mechanical Gardens is building up momentum and I'm realizing that our volunteer core has different levels of insight into how to help and engage with patrons during open hours. The group has little-to-no collective experience to draw from of what a community bike shop does and how its staff or volunteers approach or conceive of their roles. I think that a volunteer training might be a good way to establish a baseline of expectations for working with patrons. In fact, I think we should have someone else come and run it for us so it's not some weird hierarchy thing where I'm telling everyone how to behave. (Anyone fancy a trip to NYC?) For the meantime, we would benefit greatly from your collective wisdom about shop roles and how to embody them. xox - Josh

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Blackstone Bicycle Works in Chicago is Hiring a Youth Services Coordinator
by J Michael Eugenio 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

Blackstone Bicycle Works is a youth education program and community bike shop located in the Woodlawn neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. Here <https://experimentalstation.org/blackstone> is more information about the program. The *Youth Services Coordinator* will coordinate the daily youth experience and act as the head instructor for the program. The position is full-time. We would appreciate your help in getting the word out! The full job description is attached as a PDF and can also be found on our website <https://experimentalstation.org/jobs/>. Thanks! Michael *J. Michael Eugenio* Communications Associate experimentalstation.org 773 241-6044 @expstation: facebook <https://www.facebook.com/expstation/> / twitter <http://twitter.com/expstation> / instagram <https://www.instagram.com/expstation/>

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BCBC in Saskatoon SK Canada is Hiring an Operations Manager
by Arlin Schaffel 10 Mar '17

10 Mar '17

Hey All, The BCBC <http://bridgecitybicyclecoop.com> is hiring a part-time Operations Manager. I've attached the job posting with more information. It would mean a lot if some of your could circulate among your networks. Altho I know it is unlikely that someone would move to Saskatoon Saskatchewan for something part time, we can still dream, right? Cheers, *Arlin Schaffel* *Bridge City Bicycle Co-op* http://bridgecitybicyclecoop.com facebook.com/bridgecitybicyclecoop/ twitter.com/the_bcbc

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B!KE in Peterborough Ontario is Hiring
by Tegan Moss [B!KE] 01 Mar '17

01 Mar '17

Hi All, We are looking for someone to work the busy season teaching people how to fix bikes at B!KE in Peterborough, Ontario. Please spread widely among your teams! Thanks, Tegan -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 293 George St, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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Fwd: [bike farm] Fwd: SAB school of apropriate bicycle technology
by Angel York 27 Feb '17

27 Feb '17

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Bike Farm <bikefarm(a)bikefarm.org> Date: Sun, Feb 26, 2017 at 1:04 PM Subject: [bike farm] Fwd: SAB school of apropriate bicycle technology To: bike-farm <bike-farm(a)googlegroups.com> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Geovany Moreno <geovany(a)bicitec.org> Date: Sat, Feb 25, 2017 at 9:02 AM Subject: SAB school of apropriate bicycle technology To: Interested to learn how to design and construct pedal-powered machines? Want to learn how to apply appropriate technology in the Global South? Motivated to take classroom knowledge and apply it to the real world? We are excited to announce the next sessions of the School of Appropriate Bici-Technology! The sessions are Beginners and intermediate course in the context, application, and manufacturing of bicimáquinas (pedal-powered machines) in San Andrés Itzapa, Guatemala. Students from all over the world will study side-by-side while Carlos Marroquín, a world leader in pedal-powered technology, leads this hands-on course in designing and manufacturing pedal-powered machines. We are now accepting applications through March 17st for the Summer Sessions. Scholarships are available for students from lower and middle-income countries to study in this exciting program. The beginner summer session of this course runs from June 5th to July 14th. The intermediate summer session of this course runs from July 24th to August 18th. In this hands on course students will learn about the context of appropriate technology in the Global South, and the fundamentals of pedal-powered machine mechanics, design, and construction. Interested to find out more? More information and the application are on our website, and you can email info(a)bicitec.org with any questions. http://bicitec.org/eba-solicitud/ http://bicitec.org/eba-preguntas-frecuentes/ Follow us on Facebook, and check out our videos to learn more! Best, The Bici-Tec Team -- Special Orders Listserv: specialorders(a)googlegroups.com Shift Schedule: https://db.tt/YZLIhoF8 Please communicate in a polite and respectful manner at all times. The Bike Farm listserv is a collaborative, professional forum for discussion. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Bike Farm" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to bike-farm+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to bike-farm(a)googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/bike-farm. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 125, Issue 15
by Zachariah Wahid 22 Feb '17

22 Feb '17

Greetings from Detroit, We consistently refurbish bikes for donation to kids during regular volunteer nights and *we keep a waitlist* of who needs bikes, what sizes they need and how many. Then, *when their "order is filled" (i.e. when their bikes are built) we call them up*. We ask that they bring the kid with them in case we got the wrong size or need to make some adjustments and* a lot of times people do bring in old kids bikes* but *we do not require them *to trade us a bike, which is *an organization wide policy meant to discourage bicycle theft.* *We do not limit the number of bikes taken* by a family, though for groups we usually* can't give away more than 15 at a time.* The *only requirement for taking a bike is *that the person that the bike is for is under the *age* of 10. *We do accept donations *(though these are few and far between) in a jar and many of the family's receiving bikes also have kids that have gone through our version of Earn-A-Bike (EAB). We *fund this through our general fund* which mostly comes through donations and it costs us roughly $15 to $25 per bike but it is *free to the recipients*. We only provide accessories like helmets when there is surplus. We mostly try to give those out to older EAB participants who tend to go faster on their bikes. *My suggestions*: Do not require a bike to swap. See if you can get your kids bikes from shops in the city that accumulate them or from retired folks with trucks who pick stuff off the side of the road. Make sure people in your area know they can bring you kids bikes. You could even host a bike drive exclusively for kids bikes (though people will probably try to give you larger bikes as well). Local companies love the press that comes with hosting those things. Zach On Tue, Feb 21, 2017 at 4:12 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.org > > 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: Kids bike library/swap programs (mike r) > 2. Kids bike library/swap programs (Bob Giordano) > 3. Re: Kids bike library/swap programs (Danielle Fry) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: mike r <rozdol(a)yahoo.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2017 22:45:47 +0000 (UTC) > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Kids bike library/swap programs > Hello folks. > I had a similar idea and approached my local pubic library in Upstate New > York just a year ago. The proposed project was more limited than you > suggest, it was for Balance Bikes only and they were used 12inch wheel > kiddy bikes with cranks and chain removed. > I delivered 4 very nice little bikes and the staff of the library was > stoked to release the program. > The Library Director heard back from their insurance company and the > program was nixed. > The issue is that the Library retains ownership of the bikes and therefor > if there is an injury that resulted from bike issues, or perceived bike > condition issues, the Library would be liable. > Got the bikes back and gave them away...Mike aka the bike guy > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad <https://yho.com/footer0> > > On Monday, February 20, 2017, 3:27 PM, Aida Mas Baghaie < > aida.masb(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Hey bike friends, > > We're starting a kids bike library/exchange in Vancouver, BC, where kids > can borrow a bike until they grow out of it and then swap it for one their > size. I've heard of a few different models for doing this, from kids bike > swaps at events to shorter-term loans from library branches. Anyone run a > program like this? If you do, please tell me about the useful things you've > learned by answering these questions: > > - what kind of program do you run? (i.e. kids bike swaps at events, > physical library, through earn-a-bike) > - how many bikes do you distribute/swap? do you charge anything for > them? > - how is the program funded? > - do you provide accessories (helmets, locks & lights) with the bikes? > if so, where do you get them from? > - any suggestions or words of wisdom for someone starting a kids bike > library/swap program? > > If you'd rather chat on the phone, just lemme know and I'll give you a > call. > > thanks y'all! > > yaay more kids on bikes. <3 :D > > aida > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank- > bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a> > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Bob Giordano <mist(a)strans.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2017 16:26:25 -0700 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Kids bike library/swap programs > One of our strongest and most popular programs over the years has been > always offering free kids bikes. For age 10 and under we require no class > nor service time (older than 10 and we have various earn-a-bike programs). > > We do not charge, the bike is theirs to keep, and the family will come > back year after year and swap to a larger size. We always have a large > stock to choose from. We have more ready to go kid bikes in 'kid alley' > and over flow kid bikes in 'kid corner'. > > Many yet not all families donate into our shop jar. While we strive to > have some kid bikes close to 'ride out the door' we want the kid (and > parent) to finish off the bike with air, oil and some adjustments. We > work together to make that happen. > > We have found that this type of program brings in financial donations in > many other ways, from general appeals to events to small local grants. > > Other tidbits: we tend to remove hand brakes (unless in stellar condition) > if the bike (most) has a coaster brake. we esp. look for anything sharp > or broken to get off the bike, like remnants of a bell, reflector, chain > guard. > we help more with families that are struggling with the mechanical > aspects, and remain more hands-off if it is say a parent/child wanting the > building/bonding experience. if a parent ends up working on the bike > without the child, we try to entice the child to help sort nuts and bolts, > or draw a bike for the shop wall. we discourage training wheels yet help > get them on if a parent insists. we make our own striders, looking for > kid bikes that have low step thru frame and already have a drivetrain > failure. > it's honestly one of the most rewarding aspects of the community bicycle > shop, here in Missoula. > > -- > Bob Giordano, Director > Free Cycles Missoula > Shop: 732 S. 1st St. West, ph. 541.7284 > 10AM-6PM Tues-Sat, www.freecycles.org > Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation > www.strans.org, mist(a)strans.org, 406.830.7676 > > > > On Monday, February 20, 2017, 3:27 PM, Aida Mas Baghaie > > <aida.masb(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Hey bike friends, > > We're starting a kids bike library/exchange in Vancouver, BC, where kids > > can borrow a bike until they grow out of it and then swap it for one > their > > size. I've heard of a few different models for doing this, from kids bike > > swaps at events to shorter-term loans from library branches. Anyone run a > > program like this? If you do, please tell me about the useful things > > you've learned by answering these questions: > > - what kind of program do you run? (i.e. kids bike swaps at events, > > physical library, through earn-a-bike) > > - how many bikes do you distribute/swap? do you charge anything for > > them? > > - how is the program funded? > > - do you provide accessories (helmets, locks & lights) with the bikes? > > if so, where do you get them from? > > - any suggestions or words of wisdom for someone starting a kids bike > > library/swap program? > > If you'd rather chat on the phone, just lemme know and I'll give you a > > call. > > thanks y'all! > > yaay more kids on bikes. <3 :D > > aida > > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Danielle Fry <danielle(a)bicyclecollective.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2017 16:46:43 -0700 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Kids bike library/swap programs > I'm very interested in your responses as well. I'm trying to come up with > a better way to give out our kids bikes. Traditionally we've worked with > organizations and done larger events where we give away many kids bikes at > once, but then we're left with piles of both fixed and in-waiting bikes > that we don't have the storage for. In addition to the original questions, > would y'all mind giving some feedback on: > > - How do you manage the flow of kids needing bikes? Do you utilize a > wait list if you run out of kids bikes for the need in the community at the > time? > - How do you track who gets bikes? > - Do you limit how many bikes one child is allowed? One bike/year > more or less? > - Do any of you use specific criteria for being eligible for a free > kid's bike? > > Thanks! > > Danielle Fry > Director > Ogden Bicycle Collective > 936 28th Street > Ogden, UT 84403 > > On Mon, Feb 20, 2017 at 4:26 PM, Bob Giordano <mist(a)strans.org> wrote: > >> One of our strongest and most popular programs over the years has been >> always offering free kids bikes. For age 10 and under we require no class >> nor service time (older than 10 and we have various earn-a-bike programs). >> >> We do not charge, the bike is theirs to keep, and the family will come >> back year after year and swap to a larger size. We always have a large >> stock to choose from. We have more ready to go kid bikes in 'kid alley' >> and over flow kid bikes in 'kid corner'. >> >> Many yet not all families donate into our shop jar. While we strive to >> have some kid bikes close to 'ride out the door' we want the kid (and >> parent) to finish off the bike with air, oil and some adjustments. We >> work together to make that happen. >> >> We have found that this type of program brings in financial donations in >> many other ways, from general appeals to events to small local grants. >> >> Other tidbits: we tend to remove hand brakes (unless in stellar condition) >> if the bike (most) has a coaster brake. we esp. look for anything sharp >> or broken to get off the bike, like remnants of a bell, reflector, chain >> guard. >> we help more with families that are struggling with the mechanical >> aspects, and remain more hands-off if it is say a parent/child wanting the >> building/bonding experience. if a parent ends up working on the bike >> without the child, we try to entice the child to help sort nuts and bolts, >> or draw a bike for the shop wall. we discourage training wheels yet help >> get them on if a parent insists. we make our own striders, looking for >> kid bikes that have low step thru frame and already have a drivetrain >> failure. >> it's honestly one of the most rewarding aspects of the community bicycle >> shop, here in Missoula. >> >> -- >> Bob Giordano, Director >> Free Cycles Missoula >> Shop: 732 S. 1st St. West, ph. 541.7284 >> 10AM-6PM Tues-Sat, www.freecycles.org >> Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation >> www.strans.org, mist(a)strans.org, 406.830.7676 >> >> >> > On Monday, February 20, 2017, 3:27 PM, Aida Mas Baghaie >> > <aida.masb(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> > >> > Hey bike friends, >> > We're starting a kids bike library/exchange in Vancouver, BC, where kids >> > can borrow a bike until they grow out of it and then swap it for one >> their >> > size. I've heard of a few different models for doing this, from kids >> bike >> > swaps at events to shorter-term loans from library branches. Anyone run >> a >> > program like this? If you do, please tell me about the useful things >> > you've learned by answering these questions: >> > - what kind of program do you run? (i.e. kids bike swaps at events, >> > physical library, through earn-a-bike) >> > - how many bikes do you distribute/swap? do you charge anything for >> > them? >> > - how is the program funded? >> > - do you provide accessories (helmets, locks & lights) with the >> bikes? >> > if so, where do you get them from? >> > - any suggestions or words of wisdom for someone starting a kids bike >> > library/swap program? >> > If you'd rather chat on the phone, just lemme know and I'll give you a >> > call. >> > thanks y'all! >> > yaay more kids on bikes. <3 :D >> > aida >> >> >> >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/ >> thethinktank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a> >> >> > > > -- > Danielle Fry > Director > Ogden Bicycle Collective > 936 28th Street > Ogden, UT 84403 > 801-997-0336 <(801)%20997-0336> > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank- > bikecollectives.org > > -- Zachariah Wahid Co-Director Back Alley Bikes (313) 879-5630

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Kids bike library/swap programs
by Aida Mas Baghaie 20 Feb '17

20 Feb '17

Hey bike friends, We're starting a kids bike library/exchange in Vancouver, BC, where kids can borrow a bike until they grow out of it and then swap it for one their size. I've heard of a few different models for doing this, from kids bike swaps at events to shorter-term loans from library branches. Anyone run a program like this? If you do, please tell me about the useful things you've learned by answering these questions: - what kind of program do you run? (i.e. kids bike swaps at events, physical library, through earn-a-bike) - how many bikes do you distribute/swap? do you charge anything for them? - how is the program funded? - do you provide accessories (helmets, locks & lights) with the bikes? if so, where do you get them from? - any suggestions or words of wisdom for someone starting a kids bike library/swap program? If you'd rather chat on the phone, just lemme know and I'll give you a call. thanks y'all! yaay more kids on bikes. <3 :D aida

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Political message
by Sarah Schaan 19 Feb '17

19 Feb '17

Greetings everyone! I am curious to know if any bikebike members/organizers have discussed making a collective statement about the recent political issues that USA has been dealing with? Several policies and many statements made by the White House and co. directly contradict our mission statement. As a multinational organization I believe we may have a greater impact if we could unite our voices in some manner. I have been bad at keeping up with social media/ email threads so if this has already been addressed, I would thank you for catching me up! As always, keep your rad souls burning bright :) Sarah Schaan, FMCBW Fargo

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Big questions about trust, classism, and preconceptions
by Andrew Shooner 15 Feb '17

15 Feb '17

Hi all, Looking for some wisdom on what I think is a pretty deep question for our shop. Quick background: Broke Spoke is a non-profit community bike shop, with a mission to give everyone better access to better bikes, and enable everyone to do their own maintenance. A big part of our community has been a social services campus nearby which includes long-term residency, an overnight shelter, a free cafeteria, and a residential substance abuse rehab program. People from that center use the shop frequently, and are probably the most common group to earn bikes from the shop. Right now, once you regularly commit to a certain number of hours consistently for 4 months, we provide you a key to the shop, so you can come in on your own time to work on your own stuff and free up open shop hours so you can volunteer. This has always been by invitation rather than an automatic 'upgrade'. We have a small group of regular volunteers from the center some of whom would otherwise qualify for this type of access, but have never been invited. We're making an effort this winter to reorganize our shop volunteerism to be more inclusive, and the discussion has led to addressing this. Without speaking for others from the shop, I'll share my own thoughts: on one hand, I hate the notion that someone's general economic status could disqualify them from becoming a more involved member of our community. The other side of that is that severe economic stress or a substance abuse problem can have a serious influence on someone's behavior, and it isn't necessarily an individual character judgement to be more cautious about access to our entire shop (~150 bikes, 8 stands, power tools, etc - our whole operation). But that lands you back in a pretty categorically classist conclusion that poor(er) people are inherently less trustworthy in the shop. I also don't like where that logic leads: where do you draw the line? My gut tells me that the potential benefit in granting someone that trust is worth the risk, but I appreciate the other, more cautious perspective as well. Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated! Thanks, Andy Broke Spoke, Lexington KY

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Big questions about trust, classism, and preconceptions (momoko saunders)
by Heather Nugen 15 Feb '17

15 Feb '17

Hey Momoko, This might be better to tackle seperately in a 1-on-1 thread but I think what I'm hearing is that the unclear criteria set it up so that current folks making decisions about new core volunteers are in a position to "judge" incoming members which might dissuade new members. I think that's accurate, but to some extent, we're all judging and being judged all the time (it's not necessarily a bad thing). I think having the criteria be vague and numinous is what makes any process of judgement/evaluation tip towards the unfair/exclusionary. So, what I recommend you all try to do is spend time outlining these a little bit: "Your behaviour in the shop off hours will appropriately represent Bike Farm." - What kind of behavior is appropriate? this doesn't need to be a laundry list, even coming up with 'values' level words (ethical, honest, kind etc) will help people understand what is and is not acceptable. A Bike Farm code of ethics would go a long way towards laying this out (those are usually 1 page or less!) "You have the skills to handle the strange situations that come up at Bike Farm." - what are those skills? Conflict resolution? Desecalation? Loss Prevention? Hands off teaching? - If someone doesn't have them, are there resources Bike Farm knows about/can recommend for folks to learn/practice if they are interested? - is there a way to help interested/incoming folks self assess their skill level with those things and support them in their development/growth? I really think reframing this similarly to the questions of mechanic skills-- and how to evaluate who has and doesn't have them, and how to handle that-- bike co-ops are teaching people all kinds of mechanics all the time, usually in this really awesome, incredibly calm and welcoming non-judgmental kind of way. That's not just haphazard! That's systematized, cultural, and it's usually intentional, and you can apply that kind of teaching philosophy to anything your org/group thinks it's important for people to know. Those questions might seem vague, hard, or weird to answer, but I really think it will make things a lot more accessible and transparent, which in the long run, will make your processes more equitable.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Big questions about trust, classism, and preconceptions
by Heather Nugen 15 Feb '17

15 Feb '17

Hey Andrew, it sounds to me like you and your collective might want to consider your criteria for key-holdership. If those criteria are not formalized, expressed, and accessible, then people cannot work towards meeting those criteria, and you have established an elite group of key holders that is inaccessible to the majority of your organizations membership base. That will result in the people who "lead" the organization eventually not being representative of the population your organization (presumably) exists to serve. I don't think that "showing up for x # of hours over x period of time," sounds like it is adequate criteria for someone to be given access, which means there are other (likely currently unstated) criteria that determine whether someone is worthy of the privilege of a key. Rather than ask people to just be more trusting, I would consider doing an activity that names the other criteria (as well as consequences for violating norms), and then make them available generally. This allows people to demonstrate their abilities to meet those criteria-- regardless of income, housing, or addiction history. -Heather On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 4:12 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.org > > 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. Big questions about trust, classism, and preconceptions > (Andrew Shooner) > 2. Re: Big questions about trust, classism, and preconceptions > (momoko saunders) > 3. Re: Big questions about trust, classism, and preconceptions > (momoko saunders) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Andrew Shooner <ashooner(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 14:57:27 -0500 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Big questions about trust, classism, and > preconceptions > Hi all, > > Looking for some wisdom on what I think is a pretty deep question for our > shop. Quick background: Broke Spoke is a non-profit community bike shop, > with a mission to give everyone better access to better bikes, and enable > everyone to do their own maintenance. A big part of our community has been > a social services campus nearby which includes long-term residency, an > overnight shelter, a free cafeteria, and a residential substance abuse > rehab program. People from that center use the shop frequently, and are > probably the most common group to earn bikes from the shop. > > Right now, once you regularly commit to a certain number of hours > consistently for 4 months, we provide you a key to the shop, so you can > come in on your own time to work on your own stuff and free up open shop > hours so you can volunteer. This has always been by invitation rather than > an automatic 'upgrade'. We have a small group of regular volunteers from > the center some of whom would otherwise qualify for this type of access, > but have never been invited. > > We're making an effort this winter to reorganize our shop volunteerism to > be more inclusive, and the discussion has led to addressing this. Without > speaking for others from the shop, I'll share my own thoughts: on one hand, > I hate the notion that someone's general economic status could disqualify > them from becoming a more involved member of our community. The other side > of that is that severe economic stress or a substance abuse problem can > have a serious influence on someone's behavior, and it isn't necessarily an > individual character judgement to be more cautious about access to our > entire shop (~150 bikes, 8 stands, power tools, etc - our whole > operation). But that lands you back in a pretty categorically classist > conclusion that poor(er) people are inherently less trustworthy in the > shop. I also don't like where that logic leads: where do you draw the line? > > My gut tells me that the potential benefit in granting someone that trust > is worth the risk, but I appreciate the other, more cautious perspective as > well. Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated! > > Thanks, > Andy > Broke Spoke, Lexington KY > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: momoko saunders <analyst(a)bikefarm.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:33:30 -0800 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Big questions about trust, classism, and > preconceptions > Andy, > > At Bike Farm we have a similar policy. Volunteering for a steady two > months can lead to a key. You have to be nominated, and it's the > responsibility of the person who nominated you to ensure that you > understand the rules of the shop. > > We've had a number houseless folks be key holders. Besides the occasional > person sleeping at the shop when it's pouring freezing rain outside, we > haven't had any issues. But we are still selective of who we nominate. > > For example, there's a fellow who's been volunteering for months now. He's > super dedicated. But honestly, he displays some paranoid tendencies, and > sometimes get's into verbal altercations with others. We vote on who gets a > key, and just like all our decisions, anyone can veto a proposal. I would > vote "no" if this person came up for key nomination. I have no problems > with letting people know why I don't think it would be appropriate. > > There are a ton of valid reasons to object to someone's nomination. I hope > you and other volunteers feel comfortable enough to express yourselves. At > the same time, there are no rules for those valid reasons. Economic status > and or past drug use, to me, are not valid reasons to deny someone a key. > Try to base your conclusions on their present behaviour, not your > assumptions. > > It's lucky you get 4 months of time to observe the person in the shop. If > after 4 months, you're still not sure if you can trust them, hang out with > them more. Try being friends. What's their life like? > > It seems like you're searching for a rule to follow, but the reality is > that trust is something we develop. Trust is vital for shops like ours to > operate. > > I think if you really got to know the person, you would feel more > comfortable with trusting them with a key to the shop. You shouldn't be > afraid to express if you don't trust someone. But one would hope that > feeling of untrust is based on their actions, and not stereotypes. > > Good luck! Being accepting and conscientious isn't easy work. > -momoko > > > On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 11:57 AM, Andrew Shooner <ashooner(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> Looking for some wisdom on what I think is a pretty deep question for our >> shop. Quick background: Broke Spoke is a non-profit community bike shop, >> with a mission to give everyone better access to better bikes, and enable >> everyone to do their own maintenance. A big part of our community has been >> a social services campus nearby which includes long-term residency, an >> overnight shelter, a free cafeteria, and a residential substance abuse >> rehab program. People from that center use the shop frequently, and are >> probably the most common group to earn bikes from the shop. >> >> Right now, once you regularly commit to a certain number of hours >> consistently for 4 months, we provide you a key to the shop, so you can >> come in on your own time to work on your own stuff and free up open shop >> hours so you can volunteer. This has always been by invitation rather than >> an automatic 'upgrade'. We have a small group of regular volunteers from >> the center some of whom would otherwise qualify for this type of access, >> but have never been invited. >> >> We're making an effort this winter to reorganize our shop volunteerism to >> be more inclusive, and the discussion has led to addressing this. Without >> speaking for others from the shop, I'll share my own thoughts: on one hand, >> I hate the notion that someone's general economic status could disqualify >> them from becoming a more involved member of our community. The other side >> of that is that severe economic stress or a substance abuse problem can >> have a serious influence on someone's behavior, and it isn't necessarily an >> individual character judgement to be more cautious about access to our >> entire shop (~150 bikes, 8 stands, power tools, etc - our whole >> operation). But that lands you back in a pretty categorically classist >> conclusion that poor(er) people are inherently less trustworthy in the >> shop. I also don't like where that logic leads: where do you draw the line? >> >> My gut tells me that the potential benefit in granting someone that trust >> is worth the risk, but I appreciate the other, more cautious perspective as >> well. Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated! >> >> Thanks, >> Andy >> Broke Spoke, Lexington KY >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/ >> thethinktank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a> >> >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: momoko saunders <analyst(a)bikefarm.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:40:22 -0800 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Big questions about trust, classism, and > preconceptions > Oops, One last thing I forgot to say. > > One of the key reasons someone will be nominated for a key is to hold a > shift. We require two key holders for every shift. If the person has been > coming regularly to their shift for two months, and there is a need for a > 2nd or 3rd key holder on the shift, this is the usual reason someone gets a > key. So people don't get them just for showing up every once in a while for > two months. They have to show dedication! > > Coming to nearly every one of your shifts for 2 months is a requirement > that weeds out a lot of the less steady folks. This is a good litmus to > evaluate trust. > > On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 12:33 PM, momoko saunders <analyst(a)bikefarm.org> > wrote: > >> Andy, >> >> At Bike Farm we have a similar policy. Volunteering for a steady two >> months can lead to a key. You have to be nominated, and it's the >> responsibility of the person who nominated you to ensure that you >> understand the rules of the shop. >> >> We've had a number houseless folks be key holders. Besides the occasional >> person sleeping at the shop when it's pouring freezing rain outside, we >> haven't had any issues. But we are still selective of who we nominate. >> >> For example, there's a fellow who's been volunteering for months now. >> He's super dedicated. But honestly, he displays some paranoid tendencies, >> and sometimes get's into verbal altercations with others. We vote on who >> gets a key, and just like all our decisions, anyone can veto a proposal. I >> would vote "no" if this person came up for key nomination. I have no >> problems with letting people know why I don't think it would be >> appropriate. >> >> There are a ton of valid reasons to object to someone's nomination. I >> hope you and other volunteers feel comfortable enough to express >> yourselves. At the same time, there are no rules for those valid reasons. >> Economic status and or past drug use, to me, are not valid reasons to deny >> someone a key. Try to base your conclusions on their present behaviour, not >> your assumptions. >> >> It's lucky you get 4 months of time to observe the person in the shop. If >> after 4 months, you're still not sure if you can trust them, hang out with >> them more. Try being friends. What's their life like? >> >> It seems like you're searching for a rule to follow, but the reality is >> that trust is something we develop. Trust is vital for shops like ours to >> operate. >> >> I think if you really got to know the person, you would feel more >> comfortable with trusting them with a key to the shop. You shouldn't be >> afraid to express if you don't trust someone. But one would hope that >> feeling of untrust is based on their actions, and not stereotypes. >> >> Good luck! Being accepting and conscientious isn't easy work. >> -momoko >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 11:57 AM, Andrew Shooner <ashooner(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> Looking for some wisdom on what I think is a pretty deep question for >>> our shop. Quick background: Broke Spoke is a non-profit community bike >>> shop, with a mission to give everyone better access to better bikes, and >>> enable everyone to do their own maintenance. A big part of our community >>> has been a social services campus nearby which includes long-term >>> residency, an overnight shelter, a free cafeteria, and a residential >>> substance abuse rehab program. People from that center use the shop >>> frequently, and are probably the most common group to earn bikes from the >>> shop. >>> >>> Right now, once you regularly commit to a certain number of hours >>> consistently for 4 months, we provide you a key to the shop, so you can >>> come in on your own time to work on your own stuff and free up open shop >>> hours so you can volunteer. This has always been by invitation rather than >>> an automatic 'upgrade'. We have a small group of regular volunteers from >>> the center some of whom would otherwise qualify for this type of access, >>> but have never been invited. >>> >>> We're making an effort this winter to reorganize our shop volunteerism >>> to be more inclusive, and the discussion has led to addressing this. >>> Without speaking for others from the shop, I'll share my own thoughts: on >>> one hand, I hate the notion that someone's general economic status could >>> disqualify them from becoming a more involved member of our community. The >>> other side of that is that severe economic stress or a substance abuse >>> problem can have a serious influence on someone's behavior, and it isn't >>> necessarily an individual character judgement to be more cautious about >>> access to our entire shop (~150 bikes, 8 stands, power tools, etc - our >>> whole operation). But that lands you back in a pretty categorically >>> classist conclusion that poor(er) people are inherently less trustworthy in >>> the shop. I also don't like where that logic leads: where do you draw the >>> line? >>> >>> My gut tells me that the potential benefit in granting someone that >>> trust is worth the risk, but I appreciate the other, more cautious >>> perspective as well. Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated! >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Andy >>> Broke Spoke, Lexington KY >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinkt >>> ank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a> >>> >>> >>> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank- > bikecollectives.org > >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 125, Issue 9
by Geoffrey Smart 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

Re:Big questions about trust, classism, and preconceptions. At Back2Bikes we do not have a specific period before someone gets keyholder rights but the person must show that they can be relied upon to turn up regularly over several months. We have had in the past a couple of keyholders with psychiatric / possible substance abuse issues. In one case it worked out fine and in the other there were question marks over possible missing money or more likely parts. However, at another non profit I was involved in a large amount of money was embezzled by a person who to all appearances was already well off. My thoughts are that it is just as likely that dishonesty can come from people of any class and that keyholder privileges should be given on the basis of the individuals character, not their social background or the fact that they may be currently going through a difficult period in their lives, In fact keyholder rights in some circumstances can help some individuals increase their sense of self worth and lead to positive outcomes in that persons life. We did run a second location for a year in the premises of an organisation which offered cheap meals and attempted to find disadvantaged people jobs and housing. In this location the workshop could not be left unlocked at all due to the clients who were not attending the workshop picking up anything that was not bolted down. I think that really is a greater problem than people who are making an effort to be involved. Geoff Back2Bikes Port Melbourne Australia On 15 February 2017 at 08:12, < 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.org > > 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. Big questions about trust, classism, and preconceptions > (Andrew Shooner) > 2. Re: Big questions about trust, classism, and preconceptions > (momoko saunders) > 3. Re: Big questions about trust, classism, and preconceptions > (momoko saunders) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Andrew Shooner <ashooner(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 14:57:27 -0500 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Big questions about trust, classism, and > preconceptions > Hi all, > > Looking for some wisdom on what I think is a pretty deep question for our > shop. Quick background: Broke Spoke is a non-profit community bike shop, > with a mission to give everyone better access to better bikes, and enable > everyone to do their own maintenance. A big part of our community has been > a social services campus nearby which includes long-term residency, an > overnight shelter, a free cafeteria, and a residential substance abuse > rehab program. People from that center use the shop frequently, and are > probably the most common group to earn bikes from the shop. > > Right now, once you regularly commit to a certain number of hours > consistently for 4 months, we provide you a key to the shop, so you can > come in on your own time to work on your own stuff and free up open shop > hours so you can volunteer. This has always been by invitation rather than > an automatic 'upgrade'. We have a small group of regular volunteers from > the center some of whom would otherwise qualify for this type of access, > but have never been invited. > > We're making an effort this winter to reorganize our shop volunteerism to > be more inclusive, and the discussion has led to addressing this. Without > speaking for others from the shop, I'll share my own thoughts: on one hand, > I hate the notion that someone's general economic status could disqualify > them from becoming a more involved member of our community. The other side > of that is that severe economic stress or a substance abuse problem can > have a serious influence on someone's behavior, and it isn't necessarily an > individual character judgement to be more cautious about access to our > entire shop (~150 bikes, 8 stands, power tools, etc - our whole > operation). But that lands you back in a pretty categorically classist > conclusion that poor(er) people are inherently less trustworthy in the > shop. I also don't like where that logic leads: where do you draw the line? > > My gut tells me that the potential benefit in granting someone that trust > is worth the risk, but I appreciate the other, more cautious perspective as > well. Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated! > > Thanks, > Andy > Broke Spoke, Lexington KY > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: momoko saunders <analyst(a)bikefarm.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:33:30 -0800 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Big questions about trust, classism, and > preconceptions > Andy, > > At Bike Farm we have a similar policy. Volunteering for a steady two > months can lead to a key. You have to be nominated, and it's the > responsibility of the person who nominated you to ensure that you > understand the rules of the shop. > > We've had a number houseless folks be key holders. Besides the occasional > person sleeping at the shop when it's pouring freezing rain outside, we > haven't had any issues. But we are still selective of who we nominate. > > For example, there's a fellow who's been volunteering for months now. He's > super dedicated. But honestly, he displays some paranoid tendencies, and > sometimes get's into verbal altercations with others. We vote on who gets a > key, and just like all our decisions, anyone can veto a proposal. I would > vote "no" if this person came up for key nomination. I have no problems > with letting people know why I don't think it would be appropriate. > > There are a ton of valid reasons to object to someone's nomination. I hope > you and other volunteers feel comfortable enough to express yourselves. At > the same time, there are no rules for those valid reasons. Economic status > and or past drug use, to me, are not valid reasons to deny someone a key. > Try to base your conclusions on their present behaviour, not your > assumptions. > > It's lucky you get 4 months of time to observe the person in the shop. If > after 4 months, you're still not sure if you can trust them, hang out with > them more. Try being friends. What's their life like? > > It seems like you're searching for a rule to follow, but the reality is > that trust is something we develop. Trust is vital for shops like ours to > operate. > > I think if you really got to know the person, you would feel more > comfortable with trusting them with a key to the shop. You shouldn't be > afraid to express if you don't trust someone. But one would hope that > feeling of untrust is based on their actions, and not stereotypes. > > Good luck! Being accepting and conscientious isn't easy work. > -momoko > > > On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 11:57 AM, Andrew Shooner <ashooner(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> Looking for some wisdom on what I think is a pretty deep question for our >> shop. Quick background: Broke Spoke is a non-profit community bike shop, >> with a mission to give everyone better access to better bikes, and enable >> everyone to do their own maintenance. A big part of our community has been >> a social services campus nearby which includes long-term residency, an >> overnight shelter, a free cafeteria, and a residential substance abuse >> rehab program. People from that center use the shop frequently, and are >> probably the most common group to earn bikes from the shop. >> >> Right now, once you regularly commit to a certain number of hours >> consistently for 4 months, we provide you a key to the shop, so you can >> come in on your own time to work on your own stuff and free up open shop >> hours so you can volunteer. This has always been by invitation rather than >> an automatic 'upgrade'. We have a small group of regular volunteers from >> the center some of whom would otherwise qualify for this type of access, >> but have never been invited. >> >> We're making an effort this winter to reorganize our shop volunteerism to >> be more inclusive, and the discussion has led to addressing this. Without >> speaking for others from the shop, I'll share my own thoughts: on one hand, >> I hate the notion that someone's general economic status could disqualify >> them from becoming a more involved member of our community. The other side >> of that is that severe economic stress or a substance abuse problem can >> have a serious influence on someone's behavior, and it isn't necessarily an >> individual character judgement to be more cautious about access to our >> entire shop (~150 bikes, 8 stands, power tools, etc - our whole >> operation). But that lands you back in a pretty categorically classist >> conclusion that poor(er) people are inherently less trustworthy in the >> shop. I also don't like where that logic leads: where do you draw the line? >> >> My gut tells me that the potential benefit in granting someone that trust >> is worth the risk, but I appreciate the other, more cautious perspective as >> well. Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated! >> >> Thanks, >> Andy >> Broke Spoke, Lexington KY >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/ >> thethinktank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a> >> >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: momoko saunders <analyst(a)bikefarm.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:40:22 -0800 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Big questions about trust, classism, and > preconceptions > Oops, One last thing I forgot to say. > > One of the key reasons someone will be nominated for a key is to hold a > shift. We require two key holders for every shift. If the person has been > coming regularly to their shift for two months, and there is a need for a > 2nd or 3rd key holder on the shift, this is the usual reason someone gets a > key. So people don't get them just for showing up every once in a while for > two months. They have to show dedication! > > Coming to nearly every one of your shifts for 2 months is a requirement > that weeds out a lot of the less steady folks. This is a good litmus to > evaluate trust. > > On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 12:33 PM, momoko saunders <analyst(a)bikefarm.org> > wrote: > >> Andy, >> >> At Bike Farm we have a similar policy. Volunteering for a steady two >> months can lead to a key. You have to be nominated, and it's the >> responsibility of the person who nominated you to ensure that you >> understand the rules of the shop. >> >> We've had a number houseless folks be key holders. Besides the occasional >> person sleeping at the shop when it's pouring freezing rain outside, we >> haven't had any issues. But we are still selective of who we nominate. >> >> For example, there's a fellow who's been volunteering for months now. >> He's super dedicated. But honestly, he displays some paranoid tendencies, >> and sometimes get's into verbal altercations with others. We vote on who >> gets a key, and just like all our decisions, anyone can veto a proposal. I >> would vote "no" if this person came up for key nomination. I have no >> problems with letting people know why I don't think it would be >> appropriate. >> >> There are a ton of valid reasons to object to someone's nomination. I >> hope you and other volunteers feel comfortable enough to express >> yourselves. At the same time, there are no rules for those valid reasons. >> Economic status and or past drug use, to me, are not valid reasons to deny >> someone a key. Try to base your conclusions on their present behaviour, not >> your assumptions. >> >> It's lucky you get 4 months of time to observe the person in the shop. If >> after 4 months, you're still not sure if you can trust them, hang out with >> them more. Try being friends. What's their life like? >> >> It seems like you're searching for a rule to follow, but the reality is >> that trust is something we develop. Trust is vital for shops like ours to >> operate. >> >> I think if you really got to know the person, you would feel more >> comfortable with trusting them with a key to the shop. You shouldn't be >> afraid to express if you don't trust someone. But one would hope that >> feeling of untrust is based on their actions, and not stereotypes. >> >> Good luck! Being accepting and conscientious isn't easy work. >> -momoko >> >> >> On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 11:57 AM, Andrew Shooner <ashooner(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> Looking for some wisdom on what I think is a pretty deep question for >>> our shop. Quick background: Broke Spoke is a non-profit community bike >>> shop, with a mission to give everyone better access to better bikes, and >>> enable everyone to do their own maintenance. A big part of our community >>> has been a social services campus nearby which includes long-term >>> residency, an overnight shelter, a free cafeteria, and a residential >>> substance abuse rehab program. People from that center use the shop >>> frequently, and are probably the most common group to earn bikes from the >>> shop. >>> >>> Right now, once you regularly commit to a certain number of hours >>> consistently for 4 months, we provide you a key to the shop, so you can >>> come in on your own time to work on your own stuff and free up open shop >>> hours so you can volunteer. This has always been by invitation rather than >>> an automatic 'upgrade'. We have a small group of regular volunteers from >>> the center some of whom would otherwise qualify for this type of access, >>> but have never been invited. >>> >>> We're making an effort this winter to reorganize our shop volunteerism >>> to be more inclusive, and the discussion has led to addressing this. >>> Without speaking for others from the shop, I'll share my own thoughts: on >>> one hand, I hate the notion that someone's general economic status could >>> disqualify them from becoming a more involved member of our community. The >>> other side of that is that severe economic stress or a substance abuse >>> problem can have a serious influence on someone's behavior, and it isn't >>> necessarily an individual character judgement to be more cautious about >>> access to our entire shop (~150 bikes, 8 stands, power tools, etc - our >>> whole operation). But that lands you back in a pretty categorically >>> classist conclusion that poor(er) people are inherently less trustworthy in >>> the shop. I also don't like where that logic leads: where do you draw the >>> line? >>> >>> My gut tells me that the potential benefit in granting someone that >>> trust is worth the risk, but I appreciate the other, more cautious >>> perspective as well. Any thoughts or experiences would be appreciated! >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Andy >>> Broke Spoke, Lexington KY >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinkt >>> ank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a> >>> >>> >>> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank- > bikecollectives.org > >

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Europe bike support
by Tigre Bici 10 Feb '17

10 Feb '17

Hello you'all! Our main mechanic is traveling on vacation to Europe on teh last days of may and all June. Arriving to Amsterdam and bike travelling trough Germany and other countries so is there anyone that can provide with some info on where to get a bike/bike paths and ocassional mechanic jobs to get some money/food. We'll appreciate any info. Thanks ¡Que siga el pedal! -TigreBici

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Hiring a Development Manager at Neighborhood Bike Works
by Steve Maluk 06 Feb '17

06 Feb '17

Hello Think Tankers! Neighborhood Bike Works (in Philadelphia) is hiring a new full-time Development Manager. Below is the full description, or there's a link to it here <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_LLp3IEMVgxWjF5cjhlMnJQSWc/view>. Please check it out and, if there are people in your network you think could be a good fit, please share it. Thanks! -Steve *___* Development Manager – Neighborhood Bike Works Position Summary: Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW) is seeking a full-time Development Manager to lead a wide-ranging fundraising strategy to support NBW’s youth and community programming. The Development Manager works closely with the Executive Director to establish annual fundraising and communications goals, and to plan and implement NBW’s development strategy. Specifically, the Development Manager oversees major fundraising campaigns, communications, and grant proposals, taking the lead on two of NBW’s primary revenue sources: foundations grants and individual giving. About Neighborhood Bike Works: In 2017, NBW will build on its recent growth and relocation to a new community shop and bike education hub. NBW is celebrating 20 years of using bikes as the hook to engage youth in positive out-of-school-time activities. By learning bike mechanics and exploring the city by bike, young people at NBW build life skills and healthy habits, and gain leadership experience. Based in West Philadelphia, we primarily serve youth of color from low-income communities. In addition to our youth programs, NBW provides a DIY bicycle workshop space for adults as well as community outreach programs to promote cycling. More information regarding NBW can be found at neighborhoodbikeworks.org. Start Date & Work Schedule: The start date for this position is Monday, March 20, 2017. Typical work hours for full-time NBW staff are Monday through Friday, from 10am to 6pm, with occasional evening or weekend work required. Some work may be remotely. Reports to: Executive Director Primary Responsibilities: Grant Writing, Reporting, and Relationship Management with Private Funding Sources (40%) - Prepare grant applications & reports in coordination with Executive Director and Director of Youth Programs. - Maintain NBW’s grant application and reporting calendar. Research new private sources of support, including foundations and corporate sources. - Work with colleagues to develop strong case statements for Neighborhood Bike Works’ programs and special projects. - Manage schedule for regular, planned contact with foundations and corporate supporters. Work with Executive Director to maintain positive contact with funders throughout the year. - Work with Director of Youth Programs to brief youth program staff on grant funding opportunities, facilitating assessment of fit with overall program strategies. Individual Donor Campaigns (30%) - Coordinate two direct mail fundraising appeals (Annual Giving Campaign & Summer Camp Campaign). Prepare mailing lists and oversee distribution and follow up activities. - Lead donor recruitment and cultivation strategy for major donors, recurring donors, and new donors. - Research donor prospects and maintain donor records. - Support the Executive Director in donor cultivation and formal asks, by preparing cultivation materials and talking points, and managing individual donor cultivation plans. Events, Communications, and Other Activities (30%) - Lead special fundraising events throughout the year, including house parties, community events, and large scale fundraising event. - Support NBW non-development staff in understanding and participating in fundraising activities, including preparing for site visits, training staff on communicating with the public, volunteers, and constituents as a part of the development process. - Support and, in some cases, take the lead on communications activities, including writing content for e-newsletter, interfacing with graphic designer, and writing press releases. - Prepare regular fundraising progress reports for NBW board meetings. - Support and consult Development Committee of the Board of Directors to engage all members of the Board in effectively supporting NBW’s development efforts. - Using NBW’s donor management software, maintain complete and accurate records of grants, gifts, and relationships for individuals and institutional funders. - Participate in NBW’s strategic planning process and assist in developing short and long-term program plans for core and advanced programs. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of development experience, ideally in grant-writing, individual donor campaigns, and in major donor cultivation. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, with a demonstrated ability to produce clear, compelling narratives quickly and confidently. Background knowledge of Philadelphia’s education system, history, bicycling community, and networks of youth development organizations is preferred. Candidates with non-traditional work and education experience are encouraged – please tell us about those experiences that qualify you for this position. Additional Qualifications: - Driven by the mission and work of NBW. - Commitment to social justice and youth leadership. - Willingness to work as a team player with other staff and the NBW board of directors. - Self-motivated with a keen attention to detail. - High degree of familiarity with current computer technology, social media, and ability to learn our fundraising database (NEON). - Sense of humor, patience, and flexibility. NBW is a collaborative and fast-paced work environment. - Successful passing of PA State Police Criminal Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Clearance required. Compensation: This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. The pay range for this position will be $38,000 to $42,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. NBW offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. Additionally, NBW offers 10 paid vacation days to first-year employees, personal paid time off, a flex time policy, and an employee purchase benefit on bicycles, parts, and accessories. Please email a resume, cover letter, and one-page development-related writing sample to jobs(a)neighborhoodbikeworks.org. Applications received by February 24, 2017 will receive priority consideration. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seek staff who reflect the community we serve. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] CiviCRM
by Sam Haraldson 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

With the newly posted question regarding SalesForce I thought I would dredge up this conversation from late 2016 that discussed both CiviCRM as well as Vtracklery. I for one am interested in hearing more from Matthew at the Recyclerly as to how Vtracklery 2.0 is coming along (if at all) as it seems like a prime solution to meet needs and opportunities that we have at the Bozeman Bike Kitchen. Thanks, Sam On Sun, Oct 23, 2016 at 4:16 PM, Matthew McMunn <matthew(a)therecyclery.org> wrote: > The Recyclery has just started working on a software project that you > might be interested in. Check out the link to a grant proposal we just > submitted: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-Ydw0IHFwAwZjFaTnlYRGNQUnc/ > view?usp=sharing We are using open source code to build our new > "VTracklery 2.0"system, so anyone can us it and add on to it for free. We > will be rolling it out late 2017. > Matthew > > > On Sat, Oct 15, 2016 at 6:13 PM Jonathan Morrison < > jonathan(a)bicyclecollective.org> wrote: > >> Has anyone been using (https://civicrm.org/) or would they recommend a >> different software package? >> >> -Jonathan >> >> >>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] CiviCRM
by jack 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

We got Salesforce up and running with no outside consultant. I'm reasonably computer literate but by no means an expert. Zero out of pocket cost, just a few (?) hours of my time. <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Sam Haraldson <sam(a)bozemanbikekitchen.org> </div><div>Date:02/03/2017 2:01 PM (GMT-06:00) </div><div>To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> </div><div>Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] CiviCRM </div><div> </div>With the newly posted question regarding SalesForce I thought I would dredge up this conversation from late 2016 that discussed both CiviCRM as well as Vtracklery. I for one am interested in hearing more from Matthew at the Recyclerly as to how Vtracklery 2.0 is coming along (if at all) as it seems like a prime solution to meet needs and opportunities that we have at the Bozeman Bike Kitchen. Thanks, Sam On Sun, Oct 23, 2016 at 4:16 PM, Matthew McMunn <matthew(a)therecyclery.org> wrote: The Recyclery has just started working on a software project that you might be interested in. Check out the link to a grant proposal we just submitted: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-Ydw0IHFwAwZjFaTnlYRGNQUnc/view?usp=shari… We are using open source code to build our new "VTracklery 2.0"system, so anyone can us it and add on to it for free. We will be rolling it out late 2017. Matthew On Sat, Oct 15, 2016 at 6:13 PM Jonathan Morrison <jonathan(a)bicyclecollective.org> wrote: Has anyone been using (https://civicrm.org/) or would they recommend a different software package? -Jonathan

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Job Posting
by Malagodi, Chuck H. 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

Contract for Safe Routes to School/Bicycle Educator Essential Duties and Accountabilities: Plan, schedule, perform, and evaluate Safe Routes to School/ bicycle programming including but not limited to; Safe Walking programming, Bike Rodeos, Share the Road presentations, Mountain Bike Skills programming, and Safety/Health Fairs Provide technical assistance and conduct presentations to Albuquerque Public Schools and community organizations concerning alternative means of transportation. Excellent presentation skills in front of large audience required Maintain general up-keep of City of Albuquerque owned bicycle safety equipment and bikes. Provide business license and liability insurance. Have or be able to obtain the League of American Bicyclist LCI certification within 6 months. Be available to work on call including odd hours, weekends and in extreme weather conditions. Possess a valid NM driver’s license and be able to obtain a City of Albuquerque Operator’s Permit. Contract amount not to exceed $38,000.00 /12 months Legal Compliance: This is a Federally Funded project. The contract shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to laws governing civil rights, equal opportunity compliance, environmental and cultural resource requirements, work place safety, employer-employee relations, and all other laws governing operation of the workplace, including laws and regulations hereafter enacted. The Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico. Interviews will be held prior to selection. Please submit cover letter on how you are acquainted with the above duties, and resume to, cmalagodi(a)cabq.gov<mailto:cmalagodi@cabq.gov>. By noon on February 15, 2017. Electronic submissions only, no mailed or faxed submissions will be considered. Chuck Malagodi Outdoor Recreation Coordinator 1801 Fourth St. NW, Buliding A Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-768-BIKE (2453) Cmalagodi(a)cabq.gov

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Re: [TheThinkTank] SalesForce for non profits
by jack 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

We use it and appreciate its power. A bit confusing for database newbies but once you get the SF way of doing things smooth sailing. Love the Mailchimp integration, still looking for PayPal integration (free). Flexible, we use it to track volunteer hours, using notes field we track earn a bike credits. Not perfect but free. Jack Murphy Bike Walk Wichita <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Tom Martin <tom(a)rosewoodbikes.org> </div><div>Date:02/02/2017 10:17 PM (GMT-06:00) </div><div>To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> </div><div>Subject: [TheThinkTank] SalesForce for non profits </div><div> </div>We are planning to use Salesforce non profit Success for CRM and other things. anyone have advice for a smooth integration and implementation? We have a pro bono consultant working with us to help with all the details. It can't be all that bad, right? Tom Martin Rosewood Bikes Program Director 16126 SE Stark Portland OR, 97233 Shop: 503-568-1938 Personal: 510-996-8655

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SalesForce for non profits
by Tom Martin 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

We are planning to use Salesforce non profit Success for CRM and other things. anyone have advice for a smooth integration and implementation? We have a pro bono consultant working with us to help with all the details. It can't be all that bad, right? Tom Martin Rosewood Bikes Program Director 16126 SE Stark Portland OR, 97233 Shop: 503-568-1938 Personal: 510-996-8655

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 125, Issue 1
by Geoffrey Smart 01 Feb '17

01 Feb '17

The Euro Velo bike paths which were financed by the EU are great. Eurovelo 15 follows the Rhine Just google and there is a whole website and even downloads for Ride with GPS etc On Thu, Feb 2, 2017 at 8:12 AM, < 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.org > > 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. Europe bike support (Tigre Bici) > 2. Re: Europe bike support (General Manager) > 3. Re: Europe bike support (Kieran O'Neill) > 4. Re: Europe bike support (claire grover) > 5. Re: Europe bike support (Tigre Bici) > 6. Re: Europe bike support (Dan Koll?r) > 7. Re: Europe bike support (sarah.fiorito(a)gmail.com) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 19:52:22 -0600 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Europe bike support > Hello you'all! > > Our main mechanic is traveling on vacation to Europe on teh last days of > may and all June. > Arriving to Amsterdam and bike travelling trough Germany and other > countries so is there anyone that can provide with some info on where to > get a bike/bike paths and ocassional mechanic jobs to get some money/food. > > We'll appreciate any info. > > Thanks > > ¡Que siga el pedal! > > -TigreBici > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: General Manager <3rdwardbikes(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 20:42:05 -0600 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Europe bike support > Look into the Velo routes. > > On Jan 31, 2017 7:52 PM, "Tigre Bici" <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Hello you'all! > > Our main mechanic is traveling on vacation to Europe on teh last days of > may and all June. > Arriving to Amsterdam and bike travelling trough Germany and other > countries so is there anyone that can provide with some info on where to > get a bike/bike paths and ocassional mechanic jobs to get some money/food. > > We'll appreciate any info. > > Thanks > > ¡Que siga el pedal! > > -TigreBici > > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/ > thethinktank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a> > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Kieran O'Neill" <oneillkza(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2017 00:10:27 -0800 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Europe bike support > It's worth trying to contact the few community bike shops listed on the > wiki: > > https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Doe- > het-zelf_Werkplaats > https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Community_Bicycle_ > Organizations#Germany > > I'm 100% certain there are more -- someone from Cologne Bike Kitchen > came and visited our shop a few years ago. Apparently in Germany most > community bike shops are called "Bike Kitchens", so just searching > "bike kitchen" and a city name may bring up results. > > On 31 January 2017 at 18:42, General Manager <3rdwardbikes(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > Look into the Velo routes. > > > > On Jan 31, 2017 7:52 PM, "Tigre Bici" <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Hello you'all! > > > > Our main mechanic is traveling on vacation to Europe on teh last days of > may > > and all June. > > Arriving to Amsterdam and bike travelling trough Germany and other > countries > > so is there anyone that can provide with some info on where to get a > > bike/bike paths and ocassional mechanic jobs to get some money/food. > > > > We'll appreciate any info. > > > > Thanks > > > > ¡Que siga el pedal! > > > > -TigreBici > > > > ____________________________________ > > > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > <a > > href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank- > bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe > > from this list</a> > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________ > > > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > <a > > href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank- > bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe > > from this list</a> > > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: claire grover <clairegro(a)aol.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2017 09:17:33 +0100 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Europe bike support > In France : http://velorution.org/ > > Claire Grover > Paris > > Le 1 févr. 2017 à 09:10, Kieran O'Neill <oneillkza(a)gmail.com> a écrit : > > > It's worth trying to contact the few community bike shops listed on the > wiki: > > > > https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Doe- > het-zelf_Werkplaats > > https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Community_Bicycle_ > Organizations#Germany > > > > I'm 100% certain there are more -- someone from Cologne Bike Kitchen > > came and visited our shop a few years ago. Apparently in Germany most > > community bike shops are called "Bike Kitchens", so just searching > > "bike kitchen" and a city name may bring up results. > > > > On 31 January 2017 at 18:42, General Manager <3rdwardbikes(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Look into the Velo routes. > >> > >> On Jan 31, 2017 7:52 PM, "Tigre Bici" <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> > >> Hello you'all! > >> > >> Our main mechanic is traveling on vacation to Europe on teh last days > of may > >> and all June. > >> Arriving to Amsterdam and bike travelling trough Germany and other > countries > >> so is there anyone that can provide with some info on where to get a > >> bike/bike paths and ocassional mechanic jobs to get some money/food. > >> > >> We'll appreciate any info. > >> > >> Thanks > >> > >> ¡Que siga el pedal! > >> > >> -TigreBici > >> > >> ____________________________________ > >> > >> The ThinkTank mailing List > >> <a > >> href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank- > bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe > >> from this list</a> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ____________________________________ > >> > >> The ThinkTank mailing List > >> <a > >> href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank- > bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe > >> from this list</a> > >> > >> > > ____________________________________ > > > > The ThinkTank mailing List > > <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank- > bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a> > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2017 09:41:03 -0600 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Europe bike support > Thanks both! > Hugs Kieran! > We will look into that. > > R. > > On Wed, Feb 1, 2017 at 2:10 AM, Kieran O'Neill <oneillkza(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> It's worth trying to contact the few community bike shops listed on the >> wiki: >> >> https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Doe-het >> -zelf_Werkplaats >> https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Communi >> ty_Bicycle_Organizations#Germany >> >> I'm 100% certain there are more -- someone from Cologne Bike Kitchen >> came and visited our shop a few years ago. Apparently in Germany most >> community bike shops are called "Bike Kitchens", so just searching >> "bike kitchen" and a city name may bring up results. >> >> On 31 January 2017 at 18:42, General Manager <3rdwardbikes(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> > Look into the Velo routes. >> > >> > On Jan 31, 2017 7:52 PM, "Tigre Bici" <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> > >> > Hello you'all! >> > >> > Our main mechanic is traveling on vacation to Europe on teh last days >> of may >> > and all June. >> > Arriving to Amsterdam and bike travelling trough Germany and other >> countries >> > so is there anyone that can provide with some info on where to get a >> > bike/bike paths and ocassional mechanic jobs to get some money/food. >> > >> > We'll appreciate any info. >> > >> > Thanks >> > >> > ¡Que siga el pedal! >> > >> > -TigreBici >> > >> > ____________________________________ >> > >> > The ThinkTank mailing List >> > <a >> > href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/ >> thethinktank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe >> > from this list</a> >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > ____________________________________ >> > >> > The ThinkTank mailing List >> > <a >> > href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/ >> thethinktank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe >> > from this list</a> >> > >> > >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/ >> thethinktank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a> >> >> > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Dan Kollár" <stropopopo(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2017 17:04:06 +0100 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Europe bike support > Hello, > exactly, try to google bike kitchens. I am from Bratislava, Slovakia, > where we can warmly welcome you for sure, just write me. There are some > community workshops around too - vienna, graz, budapest,... > > Dan > Cyklokuchyna > > On 1 February 2017 at 16:41, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Thanks both! >> Hugs Kieran! >> We will look into that. >> >> R. >> >> On Wed, Feb 1, 2017 at 2:10 AM, Kieran O'Neill <oneillkza(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> It's worth trying to contact the few community bike shops listed on the >>> wiki: >>> >>> https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Doe-het >>> -zelf_Werkplaats >>> https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Communi >>> ty_Bicycle_Organizations#Germany >>> >>> I'm 100% certain there are more -- someone from Cologne Bike Kitchen >>> came and visited our shop a few years ago. Apparently in Germany most >>> community bike shops are called "Bike Kitchens", so just searching >>> "bike kitchen" and a city name may bring up results. >>> >>> On 31 January 2017 at 18:42, General Manager <3rdwardbikes(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> > Look into the Velo routes. >>> > >>> > On Jan 31, 2017 7:52 PM, "Tigre Bici" <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> > >>> > Hello you'all! >>> > >>> > Our main mechanic is traveling on vacation to Europe on teh last days >>> of may >>> > and all June. >>> > Arriving to Amsterdam and bike travelling trough Germany and other >>> countries >>> > so is there anyone that can provide with some info on where to get a >>> > bike/bike paths and ocassional mechanic jobs to get some money/food. >>> > >>> > We'll appreciate any info. >>> > >>> > Thanks >>> > >>> > ¡Que siga el pedal! >>> > >>> > -TigreBici >>> > >>> > ____________________________________ >>> > >>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>> > <a >>> > href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinkt >>> ank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe >>> > from this list</a> >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > ____________________________________ >>> > >>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>> > <a >>> > href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinkt >>> ank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe >>> > from this list</a> >>> > >>> > >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinkt >>> ank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a> >>> >>> >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/ >> thethinktank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a> >> >> >> > > > -- > Dan Kollár > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: sarah.fiorito(a)gmail.com > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2017 18:58:30 +0200 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Europe bike support > Any shops in Berlin and Prague in specific? I'll be there soon. > > > On Feb 1, 2017, at 6:04 PM, Dan Kollár <stropopopo(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Hello, > exactly, try to google bike kitchens. I am from Bratislava, Slovakia, > where we can warmly welcome you for sure, just write me. There are some > community workshops around too - vienna, graz, budapest,... > > Dan > Cyklokuchyna > > On 1 February 2017 at 16:41, Tigre Bici <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Thanks both! >> Hugs Kieran! >> We will look into that. >> >> R. >> >> On Wed, Feb 1, 2017 at 2:10 AM, Kieran O'Neill <oneillkza(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> It's worth trying to contact the few community bike shops listed on the >>> wiki: >>> >>> https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Doe-het >>> -zelf_Werkplaats >>> https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Communi >>> ty_Bicycle_Organizations#Germany >>> >>> I'm 100% certain there are more -- someone from Cologne Bike Kitchen >>> came and visited our shop a few years ago. Apparently in Germany most >>> community bike shops are called "Bike Kitchens", so just searching >>> "bike kitchen" and a city name may bring up results. >>> >>> On 31 January 2017 at 18:42, General Manager <3rdwardbikes(a)gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> > Look into the Velo routes. >>> > >>> > On Jan 31, 2017 7:52 PM, "Tigre Bici" <bici.uanl(a)gmail.com> wrote: >>> > >>> > Hello you'all! >>> > >>> > Our main mechanic is traveling on vacation to Europe on teh last days >>> of may >>> > and all June. >>> > Arriving to Amsterdam and bike travelling trough Germany and other >>> countries >>> > so is there anyone that can provide with some info on where to get a >>> > bike/bike paths and ocassional mechanic jobs to get some money/food. >>> > >>> > We'll appreciate any info. >>> > >>> > Thanks >>> > >>> > ¡Que siga el pedal! >>> > >>> > -TigreBici >>> > >>> > ____________________________________ >>> > >>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>> > <a >>> > href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinkt >>> ank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe >>> > from this list</a> >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > ____________________________________ >>> > >>> > The ThinkTank mailing List >>> > <a >>> > href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinkt >>> ank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe >>> > from this list</a> >>> > >>> > >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinkt >>> ank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a> >>> >>> >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/ >> thethinktank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a> >> >> >> > > > -- > Dan Kollár > > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank- > bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a> > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank- > bikecollectives.org > >

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Welcoming Signs
by Patricia Castillo 01 Feb '17

01 Feb '17

Hi There, Do you have any welcoming signs that we can use at our bike shop? We are really interested on making everybody feel welcome, there are lots of people from other countries visiting our shop , so we are looking for a sign that does not include words ^..^_ Thank you so much for your help Patricia

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2017 February Wiki Contest (FREE CHOCOLATE OMG)
by Angel York 28 Jan '17

28 Jan '17

Get your typing fingers ready! It's back! http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=February_2017_Wiki_Cont… Updating/making the wiki page for your own community bike shop is totally ok. I will send one fair trade chocolate bar each to two top editors of the bike collectives wiki in the month of February. Anywhere in the world. I will be considering both the (subjective) quality and (objective) quantity of edits made during the month of February. There is a chocolate bar each for: - top editor of anywhere on the wiki found at http://www.bikecollectives. org/wiki/ - top editor of the main page <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page> And for *anyone* who makes their first 3 edits during the month of February 2017, send me an email with your mailing address and I will mail you an old-fangled handwritten note in a thank you card with at least one doodle on it.

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Ideas for hanging baskets and racks
by Todd Spinner 27 Jan '17

27 Jan '17

We are having a big shop cleaning party next week. One of the areas that I would like to see us organize better is our Wald style wire baskets and racks. Do any co-ops have ideas on how to hang them in a DIY manner? Pictures would be great and might help more than just our co-op. Thanks, Todd -- Todd Spinner The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign www.thebikeproject.org

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Bike!Bike! Southeast Registration Open
by Andy Bakker 23 Jan '17

23 Jan '17

Hi everyone! Quick announcement that registration for Bike!Bike! Southeast in Alexandria, Virginia is now live on bikebike.org! The regional gathering will be happening from March 16-19. We're excited to welcome all of you cool bike people to our town! Andy

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 124, Issue 5
by Heather Nugen 17 Jan '17

17 Jan '17

I think it depends on whether or not your organization can get traction with the city/other groups as just a bike organization (in terms of whether or not this type of activity is "the role" of a CBS). In some communities where there is more hype/presence of biking as a day-to-day activity, I don't think you have to grind as hard as a shop to have your work seen as "legitimate". In Detroit at least, many organizations/folks introduced to BAB for the first time were like, "Oh, you do bikes? That's cute."-- on top of there being broader, unaddressed community needs-- so (at least when I was there) it would've really paid off to multitask if the organization was able (we really rarely were able). I think whether it's an appropriate role for your organization would come down to two questions 1) is this a need in your community that another organization or network of organizations is unable to address without your support 2) does your organization have the resources to do that kind of work sustainably and practically? The main thing that I think any community organization/non-profit can run into is the pressure to be *everything* the constituents or community wants/needs. It's better to focus on what your org has (and can get) the resources to do well, rather than trying to fill every niche/meet every need-- even when there's money on the table. On Tue, Jan 17, 2017 at 4:13 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.org > > 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: Community/Neighborhood clean up programs (wormsign(a)gmail.com) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: wormsign(a)gmail.com > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2017 05:53:20 -0800 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Community/Neighborhood clean up programs > Being as large as it is we are seldom approached by the city as a whole. > We have provided services to the local council district and the > neighborhood council as well as neighboring Santa Monica for community > events, park(ing) day, and for political outreach but not for clean ups > specifically. > > Loconte > > On Jan 16, 2017, at 11:10, momoko saunders <analyst(a)bikefarm.org> wrote: > > Hi, > > Do any of your cities engage you as community leaders to help coordinate > neighborhood clean up days? > > Bike collectives have the opportunity to be community and neighborhood > centers. Should cities engage us to be more civically involved? Or is that > for other non-profits or organization? > > The first question is what I'd really like to know about. The second is > more a philosophical, what is our mission? > > Thanks for any responses > -Momoko > > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank- > bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a> > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank- > bikecollectives.org > >

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Community/Neighborhood clean up programs
by momoko saunders 17 Jan '17

17 Jan '17

Hi, Do any of your cities engage you as community leaders to help coordinate neighborhood clean up days? Bike collectives have the opportunity to be community and neighborhood centers. Should cities engage us to be more civically involved? Or is that for other non-profits or organization? The first question is what I'd really like to know about. The second is more a philosophical, what is our mission? Thanks for any responses -Momoko

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Bike!Bike! Winnipeg 2017 August 24-27
by The Wrench 15 Jan '17

15 Jan '17

Hi Everyone! Hopefully many of you have already seen the announcement (and video!) about the dates for Bike!Bike! 2017 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/648758205249998/ In case you haven't... ~Les dates pour Bike!Bike! Winnipeg 2017 sont confirmées! ***24 au 27 août *** Marquez-le sur vos calendriers et venez rouler avec nous!~ ~Winnipeg 2017 están confirmadas! ** Agosto 24 - 27** ¡Marquen sus calendarios y vengan a rodar con nosotros!~ ~The dates for Bike!Bike! Winnipeg 2017 have been confirmed! ***August 24-27*** Mark it on your calendars and come ride bikes with us!~ See you in a few months!

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YBS 2017 // Call for Proposals
by Pasqualina Azzarello 06 Jan '17

06 Jan '17

Greetings Think Tank, We're now accepting proposals for workshops and presentations at the Youth Bike Summit, taking place October 6-8, 2017 in Arlington, VA / Washington, DC. We are also open to proposals for discussion groups, film screenings, exhibitions, and other engaging platforms as well. Here are the links to participate: Call for Proposals <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjTgKJxVy9zFMU1RCMVpPyvaeFHoQOLPy…> Registration <http://youthbikesummit2017.brownpapertickets.com/> Thanks, all! Happy new year! Best, Pasqualina -- *Pasqualina Azzarello* Director, Youth Bike Summit Website <https://youthbikesummit.org/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/youthbikesummit/?fref=ts> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/youthbikesummit> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/youthbikesummit/> @youthbikesummit #YBS17 *SAVE THE DATE! * *Youth Bike Summit* Hosted by Phoenix Bikes in Arlington, VA October 6 - 8, 2017 // Arlington, VA / Washington, DC

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Fwd: Bike Santa Cruz Co. hiring Events & Membership Coordinator
by Angel York 04 Jan '17

04 Jan '17

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Tawn Kennedy <greenways(a)bikesantacruzcounty.org> Date: Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 4:29 PM Subject: Fwd: Bike Santa Cruz Co. hiring Events & Membership Coordinator Hi all! We are hiring for an events and membership coordinator! Duties include coordinating Santa Cruz County Open Streets <http://www.scopenstreets.org> events, Kids Bike Parties, and much more! Please spread the word to your amazing cycle-delic allies who may be looking for work on the left coast. -Tawn Events and Membership CoordinatorJOB POSTING Bike Santa Cruz County promotes biking in Santa Cruz County through advocacy, education and community building. We work to improve conditions for cyclists through advocacy campaigns, help build bike culture through our youth program, Green Ways to School, and host a variety of fun bike events throughout the year. We are a small, dynamic team, and we’re looking for the right person to help us grow and expand our reach. *Hours: *Full Time. Flexible schedule including some evening and weekend work. *Salary:* $16-$20/hour to start. Plus vacation/sick leave and health insurance stipend. JOB SUMMARY Bike Santa Cruz County seeks an experienced membership and event coordinator with a passion for active transportation to engage and grow our membership through community events and programs. This includes planning established large events such as Run by the Sea, Open Streets Santa Cruz County events, and Bike Santa Cruz County’s Annual Dinner, and smaller events such as Kids Bike Parties and our annual member meeting. This position will also be responsible for managing our membership program, including recruiting new individual and business members. The ideal candidate will be able to balance multiple projects independently and manage event growth and development, as well as initiating new events to help us meet our community engagement goals. More here: http://www.bikesantacruzcounty.org/action-alerts/2016/ 12/21/bike-santa-cruz-seeks-events-and-membership-coordinator. Please help us spread the word. -Tawn Kennedy, youth programs coordinator --- We've officially posted the Events and Membership Coordinator position on the website here: http://www.bikesantacruzcounty.org/action-alerts/2016/ 12/21/bike-santa-cruz-seeks-events-and-membership-coordinator. I've also attached a PDF. Please ask around and spread the word! *Janneke Strause* Executive Director Bike Santa Cruz County 703 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 425-0665 bikesantacruzcounty.org

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Happy Holidays, A 2017 Safe Space Pledge, and A Job Offer.
by Jimmy Hallyburton 23 Dec '16

23 Dec '16

First, I just want to say Happy Holidays and thank you for all you do. We wrapped up the year with 400 kids (many new to Boise from around the world) coming down to get bicycles during BBP's 10th Annual Holiday Kids Bike Giveaway. I know many of you have similar programs and have worked tremendously hard during 2016 to create positive change in your community. To that we say HECK YAH! I'm preparing our Annual Report and have put together a draft of a pledge / commitment / promise that BBP's Board and Staff plan to spread widely throughout our community in the New Year. The pledge is part of our Annual Employee Goal Handout (see attached). I thought I would share the pledge with everyone here as well. Perhaps you are making similar commitments to your community. Let me know if you have any thoughts, edits, recommendations, or would like to share your own. *A Pledge, A Promise, & A Commitment* It has always been part of BBP’s Mission to create an educational workspace in a diverse and non-threatening atmosphere. In what seems like a Historic time of uncertainty and division in our country, we are doubling down on that commitment. When you enter our doors, you are entering a place of love, empathy, and community. While inside you will be treated with the same amount of respect and regard as everyone you’re sharing the shop with. When you leave our building, we hope to send you with the tools and confidence to connect to your next opportunity on two wheels. This is our pledge, promise, and commitment to the community. *Last, BBP is hiring a Volunteer Coordinator <http://www.boisebicycleproject.org/volunteer-adult-programs-coordinator>*. We're about to finish a 2000sqft expansion to our facility and it is a very exciting and impactful time to be on BBP's team. In September we hired a Shop Manager from Community Bike Project in Omaha Nebraska. Our Volunteer Coordinator from years past has gone on to become the Executive Director of Salt Lake City Bike Collective. We would love keep the networking going in the Bicycle Coop World. So please let me know if you're interested or if you have any questions. Happy Holidays Everyone. Keep up the Good work! Ride On! Jimmy Hallyburton Founder / Executive Director Boise Bicycle Project (208)-429-6520 1027 Lusk St Boise, ID 83706 www.boisebicycleproject.org Want to receive Boise Bicycle Project's monthly FreeSpirit Newsletter <https://boisebicycleproject.z2systems.com/np/clients/boisebicycleproject/su…> ? Or stay in the loop on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/BoiseBicycleProject>, Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/boisebicycleproject/>, Twitter <https://twitter.com/loveBBP>

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Hiring Notice: Service Apprentice at The Hub Bike Co-op, Minneapolis, MN
by Casey 14 Dec '16

14 Dec '16

Hey Think Tank, Every year, The Hub Service Department invites prospective bike mechanics in need of training and/or experience to apply for our Apprenticeship Program. The intention of the Apprenticeship Program is to provide a chance for those who have traditionally been limited in the opportunities within this industry. Deadline for applications is January 4, 2017, with the apprenticeship to begin in February. Applications should be sent to eamon(a)thehubbikecoop.biz. Check out our Apprenticeship Opportunities <http://www.thehubbikecoop.org/about/now-hiring-apprenticeship-pg187.htm> for more information and join us in the frozen north! *About the Apprenticeship program: * This program aims to cultivate diversity and foster an inclusive work environment in the cycling industry with respect for, and appreciation of, differences in ethnicity, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, education, and religion. The program provides time & guidance for an individual to learn bicycle mechanics, bicycle assembly, and service area standards in quality and efficiency. - Deadline for application is Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 - Apprenticeship is paid and will begin in February - Apprenticeship is 24 hours a week and ideally hours would be during the week. Please send resumé & letter of interest to eamon(a)thehubbikecoop.biz For a complete description: www.thehubbikecoop.org <http://www.thehubbikecoop.org/> *About The Hub Bike Co-op: * <http://www.thehubbikecoop.org/> We are a worker owned and operated bike shop with 3 locations in Minneapolis, MN. <http://www.thehubbikecoop.org/> *Worker Owned. Democratically Run:* No outside board of directors or investors make decisions that effect the lives of employees. We are an egalitarian workplace with no closed door meetings (except as required by labor laws). All workers have opportunities to vote on different aspects of the business, and have equal access to information*.* *Supportive Space For All* We provide supportive space that is welcoming and respectful to workers of all genders and cultures We host one of several Grease Rag <http://www.greaserag.org> Open Shop nights at our Oak Street location. Cheers! Casey Wollschlaeger Worker Owner Service Coordinator The Hub Bike Co-op casey(a)thehubbikecoop.biz 612.729.0437 *The Hub Bike Co-op does not discriminate any employee or applicant for employment based on sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or membership of any protected class. This policy applies to all aspects of employment at the Hub Bike Co-op, including recruitment, advertising, hiring, training and development, promotions, transfers, terminations, demotions, layoffs, compensation and benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.*

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Women and Bicycling - Survey
by Bud Tymczyszyn 13 Dec '16

13 Dec '16

Hi there think-tankers! I am trying to learn more about the different challenges and experiences that women face while riding bicycles. This study is part of a project for a graduate class on Women in Urban Environments. I would love for your voice and input to be a part of this project--please follow the link below to take an anonymous 5-question survey. This survey will close on *Wednesday, December 14th at 8pm (EST)*. Please note that this survey is only for individuals who identify as women. https://goo.gl/forms/9W6jebJBc8Lgryu92 <https://goo.gl/forms/dMezzpUJfOPlpQcF3> I think that this community would have some great input to offer. I'll make sure to post the project results on this thread too once everything is done. Please feel free to shoot me an email with any questions, concerns, etc. Thank you! *bud tymczyszyn* *\* *pronounced tim-chiz-in* *graduate assistant * * \ bike muncie* *buddytym(a)gmail.com <buddytym(a)gmail.com> \ 909.499.5038 <(909)%20499-5038>*

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Callout for a cyclo-feminist zine | Appel de textes pour un zine cyclo-féministe
by Gabrielle Anctil 13 Dec '16

13 Dec '16

Hey all, See below for a callout for contributions for a cyclo-feminist zine. (français plus bas) The cyclo-feminist collective Les dérailleuses is looking for contributions for the volume two of its zine Londonderry. The theme: CYCLOTOURISM!!!! You have until January 10th 2017 to send us your essays, drawings, BDs, poems, photos (black/white) and others which expand on the theme of cyclotourism and feminism. Your contributions can be sent to: les.derailleuses(a)gmail.com Your essays must be between 1500 and 2000 characters long, spaces included. Please specify which name you’d like to be credited to in your email. If you are in need of ideas for your submissions, we have some for you! Of course, you don’t need to stick to this list, but we’d love to receive contributions about the following topics: * Cyclo-tourism and privilege * How to guides (ex. How to fix your bike on the road, which tools you need) or anecdotes of repairs on the road * Stories which include a map (ex. I toured around Ireland, here are my favourite spots marked on a map) * Thoughts on travels and respect of local cultures (how to not tokenize people we meet) Les dérailleuses are a collective composed primarily of cis-gendered women, but we’d love to represent a variety of genders and experiences. All contributions welcome! We can’t wait to see what you have to show. Happy biking ♥ // Le collectif cycloféministe Les dérailleuses est à la recherche de contribution pour le volume deux du zine Londonderry. Le thème: CYCLOTOURISME!! Vous avez jusqu’au 10 janvier 2017 pour nous soumettre vos essais, dessins, BDs, poèmes, photos (noir et blanc), alouette sur le thème du cyclotourisme et féminisme. Vos soumissions doivent être envoyées à: les.derailleuses(a)gmail.com Vos textes doivent faire entre 1500 et 2000 caractères, espaces compris. Veuillez nous préciser le nom sous lequel votre soumission doit apparaître dans votre message. Si vous manquez d’idées de sujets, nous en avons pour vous! Vous pouvez bien sûr déroger à cette liste, mais nous aimerions beaucoup recevoir des contributions sur les sujets suivants: * Cyclo-tourisme et privilège * Guides sur comment faire (ex. Comment réparer son vélo sur la route, quels outils avoir) ou des anecdotes de réparations inusitées sur la route * Anecdotes qui incluent une carte (ex. J’ai fait le tour de l’Irlande, voici mes endroits préférés marquées sur une carte) * Réflexions sur le voyage et le respect des cultures locales (comment ne pas tokenizer les gens que l’on rencontre) Les dérailleuses sont un collectif composé principalement de femmes cis-genres, mais nous souhaitons représenter une variété de genres et d’expériences. Toutes les contributions sont les bienvenues! Nous avons très hâte de voir vos soumissions! Bon vélo ♥ -- Gabrielle Anctil +1 514 746-0054 (Montréal) +1 907 782-9237 (US)

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Employee insurance
by Damon Richards 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

Our shop has 3 full time employees and we'd like to get them health insurance coverage. Does anybody have a good solution? Thanks in advance, Damon

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Capital Campaign Support documentation *LARGE(ish) FILE WARNING!*
by Jude Wilhelmsen 03 Dec '16

03 Dec '16

So I whipped this up... It's a largeish PDF, sorry for any inconvenience. It would take me probably another 2-3 hours to prep it for consistency and proper printing. It's just a template. This is a wordy example. For an actual brochure I would be looking to cut the word count and/or reduce font-size if I absolutely needed all that verbiage. I'm not sure how attachments work in this here list, but if you're having trouble shoot me a direct email and I'll send you the template in whatever form I can (PDF, .indd, whatever). Y'all are free to use it, though I'd have an actual graphic designer give it some polish/panache as well as an edit/revision by a copywriter before it went public, if you have either of those in the ranks of your organization, or can afford external services. I appreciate feedback of all kinds, so let me know what you think about it! Keep up the good work everybody! -Jude

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Pay Scale in Community Bike Shops
by Tegan Moss 02 Dec '16

02 Dec '16

Hi All, I have been asked by my board to set pay scales for positions here at B!KE. This process includes doing research on pay scales in comparable organizations. While I know that we all operate on different models in cities with very different costs of living, I would much appreciate having some numbers from organizations with similar mandates to put in to my recommendations. For context B!KE has: - 400+ members - 2 year round full-time staff, and 3+ part-time seasonal staff - 200 donated bikes a year - Core programs include Open Shop, Earn-A-Bike, Volunteer Training, In-School Programs, Workshops. Sales of refurbished bikes, new parts, and used parts. - 10 Years of operation - $115,000 Annual operating budget If you are open to sharing pay ranges for people in full-time positions within your organization that would be very helpful for me (especially if contextualize with some of the above bullets). We are particularly interested in the two following position types: Executive Director/Operations Manager and Program Coordinator/Head Mechanic. Thank you very much for any information you are welling to share. You can replay directly to me via email at tegan(a)communitybikeshop.org or in a phone call if that would be easier to provide sensitive or complex info 705-775-7227. Sincerely, Tegan Moss -- -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 293 George Street North, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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Gearin' Up Bicycles is Hiring!
by Sterling Stone 02 Dec '16

02 Dec '16

I am excited to announce that Gearin' Up is looking to Gear Up our staff with 3 new positions that we are looking to fill immediately. Each position has enormous potential for growth as the organization expands. We are looking for: Program Coordinator Bike Force Coordinator Development & Communications Associate For more information and to apply, please visit http://gearinupbicycles.org/mission-and-vision/staff/join-team-gub/ Gearin’ Up Bicycles’ purpose is to create career development opportunities and teach essential workplace skills to teenagers from underserved communities, while encouraging cycling as a practical, healthy means of transportation. Gearin’ Up provides access to quality, affordable, used bicycles for those in need and hosts various community outreach programs throughout the year. Gearin’ Up Bicycles is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that equips DC-area youth with tools for success through job training and experiential education. These programs are possible with revenue from our community bicycle shop, which sells refurbished bicycles, as well as workshops and special events that engage the DC community. The full-service bicycle shop, located steps from the Metropolitan Branch Trail, plays a critical role in making cycling more accessible to DC residents of all backgrounds. The space brings together individuals who support the Gearin’ Up mission: to create career development opportunities and teach essential workplace skills to teenagers from underserved communities, while encouraging cycling as a practical, healthy means of transportation. Thanks to all, and please feel free to share with your networks! Sterling -- Sterling-A. Stone Executive Director Gearin' Up Bicycles 314 Randolph Pl., NE Washington, DC, 20002 202-780-5174 - Shop 202-487-0179 - Cell SterlingStone(a)gearinupbicycles.org Find us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/GearinUpBicycles?ref=hl>, Join us on Meetup <http://www.meetup.com/Gearin-Up-Bicycles-Learn-to-fix-bikes-meet-cool-peopl…>, and follow us on Twitter <https://twitter.com/GearinUpDC> *Support our good work through the Combined Federal Campaign!*

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Videos of Workshops?
by Robert Grossman 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

Can someone point me to the videos that wee taken during the workshops in Detroit? Thanks Rob

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27 Inch Studded Tires Available
by Midway Info 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

At Bike!Bike! we brought the 27 x 1-3/8" studded bicycle tires to show at our Bike Parts for the Rest of Us workshop. They are now available from Midway Bicycle Supply. Call us at 651-955-1930 for more information. We work with non-profit bike programs and collectives to give them direct access to wholesale prices on bike parts. Sent from my iPhone

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Small pedicab operations
by breathingplanet . 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

Hi thinktank Does anyone know any companies or people in your town who fit either of these descriptions: -operating a very small pedicab business (2 to 3 cabs) -runs a pedicab business that only operates for special events If so, please send along names or contact info (off list is ok). I have some insurance questions and looking for any help I can get. Thanks Andrew Troy Bike Rescue over&out, A (mobile)

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Coalitions?
by scottwilson6100＠juno.com 27 Nov '16

27 Nov '16

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Bike Coalitions?
by Josh Bisker 26 Nov '16

26 Nov '16

Is anyone part of a bike coalition in their city? Either a coalition of bike groups or a coalition of social justice groups in which you're the bike folks? I'm about to have the first tentative meeting of an NYC Bike Coalition and would love some perspective from people about what's working and what's not, and any "if I had known, I'd have had us do this thing at the get-go" advice. My goal for this is to have bike groups work with each other and with non-bike groups to develop a shared understanding of institutional discrimination and co-create plans to combat it.

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Velo-Ecole du 20eme: Free Bike Riding Classes in Paris (France)
by Anne-Lise 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

Are you an adult who never learned how to ride a bike? Well, it's not too late. The Vélo-école (Bike School) in the 20th arrondissement of Paris offers a free 2-hour initiation to bike riding for adults. After you overcome your initial fears regarding bike riding, you can sign up for 10 hours of lessons for 30EUR. The Vélo-école will provide you with a bike adapted to your morphology and a yellow safety vest. An experienced instructor leads the lessons. No worries if you don't speak French. The class mostly consists of imitating the appropriate gestures to adapt when riding a bike and the instructor also speaks English and Spanish. Classes take place every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m in the Fougères district near la Porte des Lilas and the association Cyclofficine. ABOUT THE VÉLO-ÉCOLE DU 20ÈME The Vélo-École du 20ème is new on the bike class scene, offering lessons to the public since June 2016. Anne-Lise, a long time cycliste and volunteer bike riding teacher La Vélo-École de Montreuil, founded the association. For Anne-Lise, being able to ride a bike can be a source of autonomy and freedom for adults who never learned when they were younger. Her goal is to provide small group classes (there's a maximum of six students per class) at an affordable rate so that students can learn at their own pace. If you're interested in learning more about the Vélo-École du 20ème or signing up for a class, send an email to anne-lise(a)cyclocoop.org. Sign-ups for Saturday classes must be done before Friday at noon.

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Safe space policies, WTF definitions, greeter scripts!
by Benita Kliewer 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

Hi all you fine folks, In Winnipeg we've been running a series of workshops for Women, Trans, Femme and Non-binary folks both for people already involved in community bike shops and those entirely new to bikes and the cbs world. While most of the workshop have been mechanically-focused, last night's was a facilitated discussion about safe space creation and being assertive in (traditionally) male-dominated spaces. It was a really good workshop and included a number of people already involved in Women&Queer/WTF nights. The workshop was relatively broad and there was strong interest to follow up with a discussion about more tangible details that could be incorporated into shop experience. Before we reinvent the wheel, we'd love to hear what you folks have been doing at your shops. Specifically: - How do you decide who is included in WTF etc nights? How do you describe this (in advertising, in talking to people about it...) without it getting to be a super long and cumbersome title? - What sort of a script does your greeter use on WTF nights to let people know who is welcome and who is welcome to come another night without making everyone feel overly policed? - What sort of a script do you use with people who insist on using the space when it is a time designated for a WTF night? - Does anyone have clear and detailed safe-space policies including consequences of behaviour outside of those policies/guildelines? It'd be great to work out some more specifics beyond the relatively general shop rules all of the CBSs! - How have you approached educating new volunteers about safe spaces in volunteer orientation? We're interested having a more expanded section about safe space discussion in our various shops' orientation sessions (how to conduct yourself as a volunteer; how to approach others who are behaving inappropriately...). I know many of you have put a lot thought into these sorts of questions and we would love to hear your wisdom! Thanks! Benita

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Capital Campaign Support documentation (CZ Mike)
by Jude Wilhelmsen 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Hello CZ Mike and everyone in this community! My name is Jude and I am a worker-member of Hub City Cycles Community Cooperative in Nanaimo, BC I don't have examples for you, but I have worked on sponsorship packages for athletes, discussed promotional materials for a similar campaign at length with some of the great folks at Makerspace Nanaimo, and done a fair amount of research on writing grant and loan applications. From this experience I have learned 3 things: 1. If you need $10,000, ask for $12,000 2. Multiple tiers with set prices and clear outcomes are highly effective 3. Be concise with words 1: This gives you a margin to bargain with and at best results in a surplus! The precise percentage has to do with your audience and the number of zeros you're dealing with. Knowing the spending habits your audience and how much the outcomes you're offering typically cost (i.e. advertising/marketing for the business, educational programs for the community, transportation, etc.) will go a long way to determining a feasible margin without pricing yourself out of funding. 2: I've had great success offering pieces of leather suits worn by athletes for set prices based on size/placement of company logos. I like to offer three tiers with value added outcomes (i.e. hi-res photos for company use, video production, online product reviews... athlete sponsorship packages are my primary practical application thus far, these can be reworked for your organization). A number with a bullet point list of outcomes below it will immediately outline a range of options and begin to develop an idea of *why* one might want to invest more than the (perceived) minimum. 3: Given that the Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels of financial commitment are fresh in the mind of your reader, having perused them as soon as they opened your brochure, a simple outline of WHO and 'WHUD' (with some great photography to accompany it) is likely all the words you will need. What Have yoU Done is a great place to build confidence in your reader that you are exceedingly capable of following through on the commitments of each tier. Who you are could be as simple as your Mission Statement, perhaps with some detail on the individuals directly involved in the project, or the community you're serving. I hope that helps. One year, a friend and I were looking for at least 5 sponsors at a $500 (silver) commitment level and ended up with 2 Gold sponsors at $1500, all because we had a great brochure, obviously ;) Unfortunately I lost the file in an un-backed up hard-drive failure... It turned out to be a huge amount of work to pull off the Gold-level media-production and marketing outcomes we had promised for 2 separate sponsors, and a steal of a deal for companies who are used to paying much more for those services. Be careful to set your outcomes well within the capacity of your organization, it might just work beyond your wildest dreams! I'll mock up a visual example and send it around, though my inDesign skills are a wee bit rusty of late. Cheers, -Jude

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Capital Campaign Support documentation
by CZ Mike 21 Nov '16

21 Nov '16

Greetings! Urban Bike Project of Wilmington Delaware will be launching a major capital campaign in 2017 and we are looking for examples of support material so we can produce a capital campaign brochure to distribute to potential funders. Surely there are some good examples from others out there? Please let me know if there is anything anyone can share, Thanks!

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Bike kitchen Insurance
by Olivier 19 Nov '16

19 Nov '16

Hello, here is Bikes del Pueblo from San Diego! Our bike kitchen just moved into a space and we are looking for some advice for insurance? After searching the thinktank archives, I found some messages rather old (2012) and was wondering where you all get your insurance? We got a quote for $2000 a year for our operation (out of a shipping container on a vacant lot) and we are a 501(c)(3) and we were wondering if that is a good price. Any feedback appreciated! Thanks! Oli

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Looking for interactive learning tool ideas
by AMS Bike Co-op 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Hey Folks! I'm looking for ideas for hands on learning tools for teaching bike mechanics. The Bike Coop/Bike Kitchen is in the planning stages of a project that will one day be installed in our new shop space and serve as an education tool as well as a fun thing to welcome people into the shop. Our concept is to create an interactive wall display that illustrates some basic mechanical concepts. In particular we'd like to use this to connect with kinetic learners, non-English speakers (as English is the predominant language in our shop), and folks who are a bit intimidated to just start working on a bike. So! I'd like ideas from you about learning tools that we can include on this amazing wall! Modified bike parts that you might use in your intro to mechanics courses, analogies that you use to explain tricky concepts, even wild stuff that you have thought of but has not yet existed (we will likely seek out partnerships with engineers/designers at UBC to help us create some of these things so no idea is too big) Huge thanks to all - Hannah -- *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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Guadalajara collective
by Anne Duggan 17 Nov '16

17 Nov '16

Friends, At Bike!Bike! Larry Fitzpatrick and I (two of the Iowans) talked with folks from Guadalajara about a mechanics exchange. Larry and I would love to work for a couple of months this winter. Unfortunately, we lost the contact information! Por favor, escribeme a annem.duggan(a)gmail.com. Gracias, Anne Sent from my iPad

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Looking for interactive learning tool ideas
by jack 17 Nov '16

17 Nov '16

Here's our gear shift demo, FrankenBike. Also has a generator and lights, it works great as a hands-on activity for kids. Jack Murphy Bike Walk Wichita <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: AMS Bike Co-op <info(a)bikecoop.ca> </div><div>Date:11/17/2016 6:22 PM (GMT-06:00) </div><div>To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> </div><div>Cc: Hannah Fiegenbaum <education(a)bikecoop.ca> </div><div>Subject: [TheThinkTank] Looking for interactive learning tool ideas </div><div> </div>Hey Folks! I'm looking for ideas for hands on learning tools for teaching bike mechanics. The Bike Coop/Bike Kitchen is in the planning stages of a project that will one day be installed in our new shop space and serve as an education tool as well as a fun thing to welcome people into the shop. Our concept is to create an interactive wall display that illustrates some basic mechanical concepts. In particular we'd like to use this to connect with kinetic learners, non-English speakers (as English is the predominant language in our shop), and folks who are a bit intimidated to just start working on a bike. So! I'd like ideas from you about learning tools that we can include on this amazing wall! Modified bike parts that you might use in your intro to mechanics courses, analogies that you use to explain tricky concepts, even wild stuff that you have thought of but has not yet existed (we will likely seek out partnerships with engineers/designers at UBC to help us create some of these things so no idea is too big) Huge thanks to all - Hannah -- 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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Cycles for Change (St. Paul/Mpls, MN) Hiring a Program Director
by Jason Partridge 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

Cycles for Change, which operates two community bike shops in Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN is hiring for a Program Director. This position will play a key leadership role in the organization, with substantial responsibility for shaping and leading C4C's programming (which includes weekly open shops, women/trans/femme night, youth apprenticeship, bike grant (free bike) program, and our community organizing/leadership development/advocacy work). Please consider applying! http://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/job-details?id=124614 Feel free to reach out with any questions. Women/trans/femme and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Jason

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Bike theft and redemption
by Andy Fry 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

Hi all, Through time we have had tools and components and a bike or two go missing. Most recently we had an incident where a young man took a bike, despite having plenty of hours and clearly being told said bike was for sale and not a bike to earn. The bike was returned via some back circuit channels in which the principal at this school rides. His mother would like him to volunteer at the shop some in a sort of apologetic or community service sense. I wondered what experiences or policies you all had for such instances. We have banned other folks in the past for similar deals, but being younger and perhaps misguided I was hoping we could come up with a constructive solution that might allow him to realign his perspective. Thanks, --Andy Fry Topeka Community Cycle Project www.cycleproject.org facebook.com/cycleproject

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Volunteer descriptions, roles, responsibilities.
by Tom Martin 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

Good Afternoon all: Rosewood Bikes is reviewing its volunteer roles for the next season. In our first year we took whoever we could get and just used them for whatever we needed at the moment. While it was successful and met our immediate needs, it has been a bit chaotic and unplanned. So, we would like to change that. The bike shop functions out of an awkward back room but we also have other resources to make an impact on our communities that aren't necessarily dependent on a space, like transportation and land use subcommittee meetings or tabling at events. I am asking the Hive Mind that makes the thinktank: - how did your volunteer orientation and trainings develop - what volunteer positions are established in your co-op, collective or community bike shop - if the position descriptions are documented, can you share it with me here or via direct message - As your program or project evolved, how did the positions evolve? - What volunteer gigs turned into paid work? what paid gigs turned into volunteer opportunities? and when/how did that happen- program funding changes? A greater/lesser need? community input? BOD expectations? So far, Rosewood is developing the following volunteer positions and descriptions: volunteer mechanic, ride lead, active transportation coordinator, marketing coordinator. What are we missing? Who volunteers for you and what do they do? Your assistance and advice would be very appreciated. Tom Martin Rosewood Bikes Program Director 16126 SE Stark Portland OR, 97233 Shop: 503-568-1938 Personal: 510-996-8655

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What the Election Means for Bike Co-ops
by Josh Bisker 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

This is a message I sent to the Mechanical Gardens. I'm passing it on to you here. Feel free to repurpose. Love and strength and sorrow, everyone. Josh ___________________ This is a message of hope and strategy. Today we enter a broken future, and the dangers that now loom on the horizon are too numerous to be counted and too massive to be properly appraised. In consequence, we as the Mechanical Gardens now have a tremendous responsibility. "We've got our work cut out for us," is a saying that's been in the air. Here's what I believe that looks like for us. We must make our co-op a place that actively opposes the agenda of hatred, and defends and elevates women, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ folks, the disabled, and the impoverished. We must become an organization that embodies social mechanisms for achieving equity, safety, mutual aid, compassion, and environmental justice in our operations and outlook. This election is a disaster; its fallout will be far worse, snowballing into a series of crises as the new government destroys the many social, cultural, and economic systems that people depend upon for life. For the Mechanical Gardens, therefore, I submit that rather than asking "what can we do to help people avoid the coming crisis," we approach our work slightly differently, asking: "what can we do in the co-op so that after these crises come, after the systems we depend on are undone, that groups of people still know how to operate in ways that support their values and provide safety for them?" This means that the soft stuff on our agenda -- like creating our guidelines for decision-making, collective respect, and participation -- is the most important work we have cut out for us, alongside our outreach to bring more people into the shop and the collective. These are everything. These are the seeds of a solid tomorrow that we tend and cultivate at the co-op, and that we entrust to everyone who comes in the door, so that they can plant and foster them as well, no matter what calamity comes. How do we do this? We begin by training ourselves to articulate our values and decide how to formally embed them in our cooperative structure, and deciding to informally embody them in our ways of being. Some of our values stand alone; others will be informed by the risks we see to liberty and justice, such as the threats of persecution, discrimination, sexual exploitation, authoritarianism, police and mob brutality, land exploitation, the devaluing of science and reason, and the fracturing of democratic institutions. We must decide how to value and embed compassion, equity, feminism, mutual aid, environmental sustainabilty, enfranchisement, reason, protection against persecution, safety, autonomy, responsibility, and respect into the bike co-op, both in the institution and in our interactions there. Bike stuff is important too! Mechanicship especially is critical to the oncoming era of climate calamity, with uncertain roads, settlement conditions, and gasoline access meaning that bikes become invaluable for billions of devastated and displaced people worldwide. (General DIY skills and self-confidence too.) But bikes here might be a vehicle to helping us empower ourselves and our communities to create thriving structures that support their groups' values. This, I submit to you, is "our work." We have so much we can learn from each other in it. How to be listeners, how to be leaders, how to be community members. How to be strong, how to be nimble, how to collaborate. And how to work not out of fear but of love for each other, those around us, and those yet to come. These things are the seeds of the revolution we need to prepare for. This has been a bad day, but I'm very happy to be doing this work with you. The world is in trouble, and by coming together, we have found work that will help people survive the dark times ahead. Josh

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National Bike Summit
by Angel York 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

National Bike Summit (the national bike advocacy conference) is in Washington DC on March 6–9 *http://bikeleague.org/summit* <http://bikeleague.org/summit> Equity scholarship <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAER2PGPH3TlCoSGEgefpFRZM9plXBplm…> deadline is January 6, 2017, it brings the price of entry down to a hundred dollars.

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Group Visioning Exercises: Go
by Josh Bisker 11 Nov '16

11 Nov '16

What are you favorite group exercises for collective visioning, for things like (a) collective ethics and values (b) standards of respect and behaviors in the shop (c) responsibility, wrongdoing, and justice. Go.

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Creating a Community Survey
by Nicole Meyer 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Hi all, At Austin's Yellow Bike Project we're trying to create a community survey to better engage and serve our neighborhood. We're interested in finding out how people view us, and what services they'd like to see us offer. Also, ultimately, we'd like to find out what might make us inviting enough to change the demographics of our majority white, majority cis male volunteer collective, but I'm not sure how to incorporate that into a survey. Baby steps! Has anyone done a community survey before? Do you have any advice for crafting questions, and for methods of distribution & collection? Thank you! Nikki Meyer P.S. It was great to meet some of you in Detroit at my very first Bike! Bike! Glad to be a part of this community :)

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Any German co-op
by Tigre Bici 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Hello! We are looking for a german co-op to have some questions asked. Does anyone is part of one or knows one? please let us know Thanks R.

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Synopsis of Service Toolkit Workshop
by rob＠robertgrossmandesign.com 01 Nov '16

01 Nov '16

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Synopsis and Materials from Advanced Problem Solving 101
by rob＠robertgrossmandesign.com 01 Nov '16

01 Nov '16

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Save the Date - Youth Bike Summit 2017
by Pasqualina Azzarello 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

Hi Everyone, Save the date for the 7th annual Youth Bike Summit! *When:* October 6-8, 2017 *Where:* Washington, DC / Arlington, VA *Hosted by:* Phoenix Bikes in Arlington, VA A "save the date" card is attached - we are planning for the largest Youth Bike Summit yet so please help us spread the word by sharing it far and wide throughout your networks. More information can be found on our website <https://youthbikesummit.org/> and in our newsletter. <https://t.e2ma.net/webview/iisnq/40f834ebe474f7287604bb50e53383a7> You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @youthbikesummit Feel free to be in touch directly should you have any questions or want to learn more about ways you and your shops/orgs can participate in this ever-growing, collaborative youth bike movement. Thanks, everyone! Best, Pasqualina [image: Inline image 1] -- *Pasqualina Azzarello* Director, Youth Bike Summit Website <https://youthbikesummit.org/> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/youthbikesummit/?fref=ts> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/youthbikesummit> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/youthbikesummit/> @youthbikesummit #YBS17 *SAVE THE DATE! * *Youth Bike Summit* Hosted by Phoenix Bikes in Arlington, VA October 6 - 8, 2017 // Arlington, VA / Washington, DC

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How-To Guides for Sorting Used Parts
by Anastasia Clement Thorne 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

Hello everyone, I work for Kickstand in Vancouver, BC. We are reorganizing the shop to create an environment that allows volunteers to be very self-directed and self-sufficient while volunteering. One of the the solutions I'm working on is creating a How-To guide for sorting EVERY used part, so that brand-new mechanics can get working parts into the appropriate bins, or strip them for small parts (even if they don't really know what all the parts do. Think, flow charts and well-labeled diagrams). I know that there are other shops out there who have already made these resources, so that I don't have to rebuild a wheel unnecessarily. Does anyone work/volunteer for a shop that has these resources? Please share! Or do you know of a shop that does this? I'm happy to contact them! Thanks for your collective brain power! -stasia

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If You Like Podcasts About Bike Collectives
by Thomas Butler 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

Then here (forwarded below) is an episode to add to your list. It's a 34:09 interview with 2 coordinators of Austin's Yellow Bike Project. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Everyday Superhumans" <everydaysuperhumans(a)gmail.com> Date: Oct 20, 2016 6:46 AM Subject: Everyday Superhumans Episode Premiere To: "Thomas Butler" <thomas.unavailable(a)gmail.com>, "Thomas Fackler" < thomas.fackler(a)gmail.com> Cc: Good morning Tom & Thomas, Kyle here. Just thought I would let you know that the interview you two did with Caroline and I a few months ago is live online. You can check it out here <http://everydaysuperhumans.com/2016/10/19/episode-15/>. We want to thank you two again for sitting down with us for an hour to chat about the Yellow Bike Project. We love what you're doing, so much that I ended up buying a bike from you guys the next week! Have a great day! - Kyle S.

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Bulk Used Parts
by Zachariah Wahid 28 Oct '16

28 Oct '16

Would anybody out there be interested in receiving bulk shipments of used bike parts? Back Alley Bikes collects parts from hundreds of bikes every year and many of them are used at a much slower rate than they arrive. We are exploring the idea of running a Community Shared Bike Parts program (after the model of CSAs in communities with access to local agriculture) or simply packaging parts in bulk and shipping them to fellow bike collectives upon request. Please respond with your thoughts. Would you be interested in receiving parts for a fee to cover our costs? Has your collective or others that you're aware of tried something like this before? -- Zachariah Wahid Offsite Program Manager (313) 879-5630

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Neighborhood Bike Works is hiring a Youth Program Director
by Steve Maluk 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Hi all. Our program director of the past 4+ years, Liz Pisarczyk, is leaving us in February. Liz has done a ton for NBW, and so now we've begun the search process to find someone to step in and build off of the strong state of our youth programming. Here's the job description, and it's also attached as a PDF. Please take a look and share far and wide! * Director of Youth Programs – Neighborhood Bike Works* *Position Summary:* Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW) is seeking a full-time Director of Youth Programs to lead our organization’s youth bike-education programming. This position assumes primary responsibility for directing and developing all youth programs, and supervising and supporting the professional development of all youth program staff. Additionally, the Director of Youth Programs works with the Executive Director and other department managers as part of NBW’s leadership team, represents NBW and its programming to funders, community partners, youth, and families; and partners with Board, other staff, and volunteers to develop the organizational resources of NBW. *About Neighborhood Bike Works:* In 2017, NBW will build on its recent growth and reloication to a new community shop and bike education hub. NBW is celebrating 20 years of using bikes as the hook to engage youth in positive out-of-school-time activities. By learning bike mechanics and exploring the city by bike, young people at NBW build life skills and healthy habits, and gain leadership experience. Based in West Philadelphia, we primarily serve youth of color from low-income communities. In addition to our youth programs, NBW provides a DIY bicycle workshop space for adults as well as community outreach programs to promote cycling. More information regarding NBW can be found at neighborhoodbikeworks.org. *Reports to:* Executive Director *Reporting to this Position:* Ride Program Manager, Youth Engagement Specialist, Lead Youth Program Instructor, and shared supervision of the Outreach Coordinator *Primary Responsibilities:* *Program Development and Evaluation* (40%) · Plan and direct current and new programming in collaboration with Executive Director, program staff, and other stakeholders. · Work with youth program team to coordinate all NBW programming, manage program calendar, and communicate with program partner organizations. · Collaborate with youth program staff to develop curriculum for youth programs, set benchmarks for youth involvement in NBW programs, and develop channels for youth to grow and assume leadership roles within and outside of NBW. · Develop and maintain systems for tracking data on students and programs, including registrations, participant involvement in all youth programs, and graduation information. · Develop and maintain program evaluation methods in collaboration with program staff and Executive Director. Ensure effectiveness of data collection and analysis. · Provide organization-wide program reports on a monthly basis and as needed. · Ensure programming remains culturally responsive for the youth and families we serve. · Work with program staff and other stakeholders to facilitate the continued development of a long-term vision for NBW’s programming, including all levels of youth programs. *Staff Management and Support* (40%) · Recruit, hire, support, and supervise youth program staff. · Work directly with youth, supporting program staff in the delivery of youth programs. · Develop, coordinate, and deliver training and orientation for all program staff. · Support program staff in planned, continuous professional development. · Foster teamwork, appreciation, and shared leadership within the programs department at NBW. · Ensure that all instructors, volunteers, and program participants comply with NBW policies and procedures, including all safety and risk management policies and procedures. · Conduct annual performance reviews and 360-degree reviews for all direct reports. *Financial Management, Development, and Communications* (15%) · Work in partnership with the Executive Director and Development Manager to support fundraising related to programs, including events and donor communications. · Write program updates and reports for use in grants, reports, and promotional materials. · Create and manage program budgets. · Work alongside other staff to solicit feedback and stories from participants, parents, and others. Share feedback with all staff and work with others to promote programs externally. *Administrative and Strategic Oversight* (5%) · Work with Executive Director to create and update risk management policies and guidelines as needed. · Participate in NBW’s strategic planning process and assist in developing short and long-term program plans for core and advanced programs. *Qualifications:* The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of management experience in a non-profit setting or related field, a proven track record successfully supervising and supporting staff and volunteers, and experience working with diverse populations including youth of color and those from low-income families. Background knowledge of Philadelphia’s education system, history, bicycling community, and networks of youth development organizations is preferred. Candidates with non-traditional work and education experience are encouraged – please tell us about those experiences that qualify you for this position. Additional Qualifications: · Driven by the mission and work of NBW. - A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Public Administration, or related field preferred; however, equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of education. - Successful development and implementation of youth programming curriculum. - Commitment to social justice and youth leadership. - Experience with performance management and supporting the professional development of staff. - Knowledge of nonprofit management. - Must possess and demonstrate superb communication skills, both written and verbal. - Energetic and engaging with youth while being reliable, responsible, and professional. - Familiarity with Philadelphia’s neighborhoods preferred. - Ability to be flexible with a set work schedule and work evenings and weekends as needed. · Experience with Microsoft Office and Access. · Successful passing of PA State Police Criminal Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Clearance required. This is a full-time, hourly position that will begin in January 2017. The position will be non-exempt in compliance with new December 2016 FLSA overtime regulations. The pay range for this position will be $18.25 to $20.20 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. NBW offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. *Please email a resume and cover letter* to jobs(a)neighborhoodbikeworks.org. Applications received by November 28, 2016 will receive priority consideration. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seek staff who reflect the community we serve. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply. -- Steve Maluk Executive Director Neighborhood Bike Works <215-386-0316%20x%20113>215-386-0316 x118 www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org [image: NBW's Bike Drive and Birthday Party] Celebrating 20 years of positive youth development.

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CiviCRM
by Jonathan Morrison 23 Oct '16

23 Oct '16

Has anyone been using (https://civicrm.org/) or would they recommend a different software package? -Jonathan

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bike maintenance training for a local Boys and Girls club
by Let's put people on bikes 20 Oct '16

20 Oct '16

My community does not have a bike coop. I repair donated bikes and give them away through local charities and offer free bike clinics around town (library, churches, etc). I have been donating bikes to the local Boys and Girls club and now have been asked to give bike maintenance training to some of the kids. The kids are middle schoolers, we have no dedicated space, there are no tools except what I can provide, I get about an hour a week, and I am enjoying every minute of it. I started out going over how to do a pre-ride safety check, changing tires and tubes, and things like that. It quickly be came a problems course - a bike would show up and we diagnose what needs to be done to get the bike safely back on the road, I supervise the kids when they fix it, and the bike immediately finds a new happy owner. Basket cases go to my shop and I make them work. I am looking for pointers to any kind of similar programs to see what they cover and get any advise that might be available. All help is greatly appreciated. Best regards, JB

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Chamber of Commerce membership
by Stephen Andruski 17 Oct '16

17 Oct '16

All, Our organization, The Rockville Bike Hub, has off-and-on discussed connecting with the local Chamber of Commerce. I was wondering how many other collectives/community shops out there have actually joined their local Chamber of Commerce and what value you've gotten out of it. Steve Andruski The Rockville Bike Hub Rockville, MD -- "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." ~ Abraham Lincoln

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Re: [TheThinkTank] CiviCRM
by jack 16 Oct '16

16 Oct '16

We use Salesforce / Wordpress / Mailchimp and have been pleased with what all we can do, for free. <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: David Zundel <davidzundel(a)gmail.com> </div><div>Date:10/15/2016 7:33 PM (GMT-06:00) </div><div>To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> </div><div>Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] CiviCRM </div><div> </div>CiviCRM recommended David On Sat, Oct 15, 2016, 6:13 PM Jonathan Morrison <jonathan(a)bicyclecollective.org> wrote: Has anyone been using (https://civicrm.org/) or would they recommend a different software package? -Jonathan ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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Hiring at the Icarus Project: remote operations coordinator
by the holla 13 Oct '16

13 Oct '16

Might be up someone's alley! http://theicarusproject.net/jobs-and-volunteer-opportunities/ For those who aren't familiar with this org, here's their mission: "The Icarus Project is a support network and education project by and for people who experience the world in ways that are often diagnosed as mental illness. We advance social justice by fostering mutual aid practices that reconnect healing and collective liberation. We transform ourselves through transforming the world around us."

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SAVE THE DATE: Bike!Bike! Southeast - March 16-19
by Andy Bakker 10 Oct '16

10 Oct '16

Hey y’all, Save the date! We’re excited to host bike!bike! Southeast in Alexandria, Virginia, USA March 16-19! Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/308664812844888/ Andy <http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=fbca7a7c9eaa6bfef3f6de23b&id=e72b8f8f99…> View this email in your browser <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/fbca7a7c9eaa6bfef3f6de23b/images/565aa450-b10…> Bike!Bike! Southeast - March 16-19 Save the date! Bike!Bike! Southeast will happen March 16-19 at VéloCity Bicycle Cooperative in Alexandria. We can't wait to welcome everyone to our town. <https://www.facebook.com/events/308664812844888/> RSVP Now Bike!Bike! Southeast is a regional gathering of community bike shops, co-ops and collectives to celebrate inclusive cycling community and to share knowledge. It will be a weekend of fun, friends, and workshops punctuated with fun rides and nighttime activities. Learn about bike!bike!, the workshops, who's invited (hint: everyone), and more: <https://en.bikebike.org/about/> https://en.bikebike.org/about/ Registration coming soon. Meals, housing, bicycles will be available. <https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=kvVkU__ZLkXUpbTv…> Donate <http://www.twitter.com/velocitycoop> <https://www.facebook.com/VéloCity-Bicycle-Cooperative-361337181517/> <http://instagram.com/velocitycoop> <http://velocitycoop.org> Copyright © 2016 VéloCity Bicycle Cooperative, All rights reserved. Tinyletter export 8/7 Our mailing address is: VéloCity Bicycle Cooperative 2111 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301 <http://velocitycoop.us1.list-manage.com/vcard?u=fbca7a7c9eaa6bfef3f6de23b&i…> Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can <http://velocitycoop.us1.list-manage.com/profile?u=fbca7a7c9eaa6bfef3f6de23b…> update your preferences or <http://velocitycoop.us1.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=fbca7a7c9eaa6bfef3f6d…> unsubscribe from this list <http://www.mailchimp.com/monkey-rewards/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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Volunteer Coordinator Extraordinaire needed at the Boise Bicycle Project, Hiring Full Time!
by Jimmy Hallyburton 07 Oct '16

07 Oct '16

The new 2000 sqft 2-story addition is officially underway and there's never been a better time and a greater opportunity to get involved... *THE JOB* BBP hiring a new Volunteer / Adult Program Coordinator to grow, diversify, and foster a dynamic 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 create impact through BBP, while working with the rest of BBP’s staff to serve its mission. *COMPENSATION* $28,000-$30,000 Starting salary, Health Insurance, Dental, Commuter Support Program, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Retirement. *HOW TO APPLY* Email your resume, cover letter (in your cover letter, please address how you identify with BBP’s mission statement), a list of 3 past volunteer experiences ,and three work related references with contact info to jimmy(a)boisebicycleproject.org. Position open until filled; applications received by October 12th will receive priority consideration. *DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION <http://www.boisebicycleproject.org/volunteer-adult-programs-coordinator>* Ride On! Jimmy Hallyburton Founder / Executive Director Boise Bicycle Project (208)-429-6520 1027 Lusk St Boise, ID 83706 www.boisebicycleproject.org Want to receive Boise Bicycle Project's monthly FreeSpirit Newsletter <https://boisebicycleproject.z2systems.com/np/clients/boisebicycleproject/su…> ? Or stay in the loop on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/BoiseBicycleProject>, Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/boisebicycleproject/>, Twitter <https://twitter.com/loveBBP>

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by Matt Martin 06 Oct '16

06 Oct '16

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Fwd: [Bike!Bike! 2016] Notes & Keeping in touch
by Josh Bisker 06 Oct '16

06 Oct '16

Heyyo just an FYI that this amazingly great useful message from Bike!Bike! went into my spam folder, so here it is on the Think Tank for y'all. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Bike!Bike! <noreply(a)bikebike.org> Date: Wed, Oct 5, 2016 at 6:02 PM Subject: [Bike!Bike! 2016] Notes & Keeping in touch To: Josh Bisker <jbisker(a)gmail.com> Hey BikeBikers, Just like I said I'm including some links regarding presentation materials and some contact information for folks looking to stay updated about a couple of things. >From the 'How-To Guide,' workshop by Phil Teare, this link will take you to the template for developing lessons: http://tinyurl.com/zr4pdpb. <http://tinyurl.com/zr4pdpb> >From the (un)sustainable practices workshop, a link to the dropbox folder containing the presentation & all reference materials: https://tinyurl.com/h9gvgdl. You can also email hnugen(a)gmail.com if you are interested in following up regarding the information or presentation. If you are interested in the development of a co-op on the lands of the standing rock Sioux, please email drewblydotcom(a)gmail.com. <drewblydotcom(a)gmail.com> Finally, if you are not already in the know, you can find lots of resources and keep in touch via http://www.bikecollectives.org/ and the think tank-- which has a searchable archive! Thank you again for your presence at this years Bike!Bike! Hope to see you next year in Winnipeg! Heather © Bike!Bike! 2016 <http://en.bikebike.org>

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How to posters for youth
by Desiree Sanii 06 Oct '16

06 Oct '16

Dear Think Tank, We would like to implement some "how to" literature around our bike shop for the young people. For example drawings and writing explaining how to patch a tube, or how to use a chain breaker. Does anyone have this kind of material or know where I could find this information? Thank you! -Desiree ... from Baton Rouge

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Unsubscribing from the ThinkTank
by Godwin ! 06 Oct '16

06 Oct '16

If anyone would like to unsubscribe from this list, you can visit the url that is normally found at the bottom of the first email in any thread: http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… Enter your email at the bottom of the screen beside the button that says "Unsubscribe or edit options", then press that button. Cheers! godwin Thethinktank -- The Think Tank - Bike Collectives<http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…> lists.bikecollectives.org The mission of the Bike Collective network is to improve and encourage communication between existing and future community bike shops. Collectively we can improve a ...

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Donations in/near South Carolina
by Nozomi Ikuta 06 Oct '16

06 Oct '16

Hi folks, a dear friend in South Carolina is looking for 100 bikes. We are willing to look for some here in Cleveland and go help them fix them, so the bikes don't have to be in perfect riding condition -- just good enough to be fixable and decent enough to stay in repair in a developing country without a lot of access to bike shops. Here's a link with more info about the project: http://www.umcsc.org/AnnualConferences/2017/Service2017.pdf Many thanks! nozomi ikuta 216 624-6781

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Bike! Bike!
by Angel York 05 Oct '16

05 Oct '16

Y'all! Bike! Bike! has come and gone. PLEASE O PLEASE post workshop notes and thoughts on how it went and what you remember of major points of discussion I will still mail one chocolate bar and/or thank you card to each person who takes detailed notes and posts or emails them. On a related note, presumably most of your community bike shops take notes at meetings, it helps keep everyone who can't attend on the same page. I mean, having never attended (ideological transportation preferences + cost to travel). I say this with so much love for the people of bike!bike! and thinktank: with notes in past years either absent or mostly-absent, it sort of feels like y'all have unintentionally developed something of a secret cabal. How did it go!? And if there aren't notes from this year, is there any way to at least get some sort of consensus on their accessibility value? With love, Angel York On Wed, Sep 28, 2016 at 11:37 PM, Angel York <aniola(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Y'all! Bike! Bike! is near-to-now and far-far-away so I won't be able to > attend. > > I will mail one chocolate bar and/or thank you card to each person who > takes detailed notes and posts or emails them. o plz o plz <3 <3 <3 >

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bike!bike! request for meeting notes
by Angel York 28 Sep '16

28 Sep '16

Y'all! Bike! Bike! is near-to-now and far-far-away so I won't be able to attend. I will mail one chocolate bar and/or thank you card to each person who takes detailed notes and posts or emails them. o plz o plz <3 <3 <3

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Falling Into Place
by Free Cycles Missoula 21 Sep '16

21 Sep '16

CALENDAR <http://tracking.strans.org/tracking/click?msgid=lcblDIBcfykl0ru4_9FsQQ2&tar…> DONATE <http://tracking.strans.org/tracking/click?msgid=lcblDIBcfykl0ru4_9FsQQ2&tar…> Hello Free Cycles fans, fanatics, and followers! We are wrapping up a busy summer and transitioning into an exciting Fall. We are so grateful for the immense support we received for the campaign to purchase the property at 732 S. 1st St. W. We had a wild turn near the end of the capital campaign, and still have some work ahead of us to become the new owner. Please read the following news article about the state of our efforts to purchase our home. To view pictures and a summary of the entire Cycles of Change campaign timeline click here. As a piece to finish off the financing of the property, we are extremely close to offering promissory notes to the community. These are essentially loans that will be paid back by Free Cycles over time through a combination of tenant rental income, continued fundraising, and growth in program revenue. The future is bright! Please be patient as we work through finalizing the specific details of these notes. Although our final stage of our campaign is not actively canvassing, phone-banking, or asking for donations, we sure welcome and appreciate them. We are also extremely grateful for volunteer help, please contact us with any interest you may have in getting involved. Upcoming Projects: -9 home site visits fixing bikes with kids on the Salish Kootenai Reservation -2 months of workshops in collaboration with ENDVR HomeSchool -6 weeks of Growing Bike Builders with Montana Conservation Corps & Washington Middle School -Ongoing bike support for incoming refugee families in partnership with Soft Landing Missoula -Bicycle repair and support for the Potomac School Bike-A-Thon -Maintenance workshops at Opportunity Resource's Autumn Fest -Join us this Saturday, September 24th, from 11-4 pm for the 21st Annual Festival of Cycles. Featuring a Warehouse Clearance sale with screaming deals on one of a kind, vintage, and modern bike frames! Come find your winter project. Frames will go for $20, $30, and $40. Bike building, sculpture crafting, music, and more. -Saturday, October 1st, 9 am. Ride with the Free Cycles team in the Homecoming Parade. All are welcome.Theme is: Floating Under the Big Sky with Bicycles! -On Sunday, October 16th, is the Annual Tweed Ride. Come to the shop around 1 pm, dressed in your finest attire, as the group ride will take off at 1:30 pm sharp. We are searching for people willing to cook and bake for this event. -1000 New Gardens and Free Cycles joint fundraiser on the evening of October 22nd. Baked goods, music, and fresh-pressed apple cider! More details to come. UPCOMING GROUP OVERNIGHT RIDES: MISSOULA TO POTOMAC OCTOBER 5TH-6TH MISSOULA TO BUTTE OCTOBER 8TH-10TH Anyone is welcome. Please contact us for more details. www.freecycles.org If you no longer wish to receive mail from us, you can unsubscribe <http://tracking.strans.org/tracking/unsubscribe?msgid=lcblDIBcfykl0ru4_9FsQ…>

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Job posting: Programs Manager, AMS Bike Co-op (Vancouver, BC)
by AMS Bike Co-op 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

Hey y'all, We're hiring a new Programs Manager at the AMS Bike Co-op in Vancouver, BC. Check out the job posting <http://www.bikecoop.ca/2016/09/were-hiring-a-new-programs-manager/> for more info. Lemme know if you have any questions or want 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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Capital Campaign and Re-fitting our space: Suggestions?
by CZ Mike 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

Urban Bike Project of Wilmington Delaware will soon be embarking on a Capital Campaign to structurally stabilize and re-fit our current location which is an 100+ year old city-owned former police carriage barn. We are a non-profit community bike shop located in a low income inner city area. We have an architect engaged to help with some preliminary plans and drawings, and we've met with a number of our key volunteers to discuss how we can change our current space to maximize efficiency. This is a rather broad question, but I'm wondering if anyone has any practical experience on do's and don't's for such an undertaking or any other useful advice? We're trying to co-locate as best as possible our tools and work-stands and locate our used parts closer as well. This will limit the movement required with our current design and allow us to keep a closer watch on things to limit theft as best we can. Also trying to formalize a waiting area to help prevent customers wandering which is a particular problem during Youth Open Shop night,but also with adults. As I said, a rather broad topic but maybe someone on this list has real experience that they want to share. This may become a conversation better taken off-line as our plans begin to take shape but I wanted to put it out there as an early probe to test this list, Thanks, Mike Czupryna Urban Bike Project of Wilmington, DE Board Chair and Youth Open Shop Volunteer Mechanic http://www.urbanbikeproject.com/

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Boise Bicycle Project: Hiring Volunteer/Adult Programs Coordinator.
by Jimmy Hallyburton 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Lots of changes at BBP. New staff and a new 2000 sqft 2-story addition onto the building. There's never been a better time and a greater opportunity to get involved... *THE JOB* BBP hiring a new Volunteer / Adult Program Coordinator to grow, diversify, and foster a dynamic 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 create impact through BBP, while working with the rest of BBP’s staff to serve its mission. *COMPENSATION* $28,000-$30,000 Starting salary, based on a 40 hour workweek. Benefits include Health Insurance, Commuter Support Program, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Retirement. *HOW TO APPLY* Email your resume, cover letter (in your cover letter, please address how you identify with BBP’s mission statement), a list of 3 past volunteer experiences ,and three work related references with contact info to jimmy(a)boisebicycleproject.org. Position open until filled; applications received by September 16th will receive priority consideration. *DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION <http://www.boisebicycleproject.org/volunteer-adult-programs-coordinator>* Ride On! Jimmy Hallyburton Founder / Executive Director Boise Bicycle Project (208)-429-6520 1027 Lusk St Boise, ID 83706 www.boisebicycleproject.org Want to receive Boise Bicycle Project's monthly FreeSpirit Newsletter <https://boisebicycleproject.z2systems.com/np/clients/boisebicycleproject/su…> ? Or stay in the loop on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/BoiseBicycleProject>, Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/boisebicycleproject/>, Twitter <https://twitter.com/loveBBP>

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Bike Works in Seattle is hiring a Program Coordinator
by Deb Salls 31 Aug '16

31 Aug '16

Hi all We are hiring- please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested!! Deb PROGRAM COORDINATOR Full-Time Organizational Overview: Bike Works, based in Seattle, builds sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling. Bike Works has been working for people, biking, and community in Seattle since 1996. Our programs and services invest in people and encourage bicycling as a clean and healthy transportation alternative. Last year over 2,000 youth and adults participated in our programs and gained the skills and resources they need to translate lessons about cycling into their own lives, helping them to make healthier decisions about their futures. We also redistribute over 6,000 used bicycles annually to youth and adults in Seattle through our programs, internationally through our partners and through our community bike shop. We value and seek diverse team members who are passionate, innovative, collaborative, professional, fun, responsible and solutions-oriented. Role Overview: The Bike Works Program Coordinator works with the Program Department to deliver various operations of youth and adult programs and works closely with the program staff in teaching bike repair classes and performing all needed mechanic work associated with these classes. This is an excellent opportunity for a bike mechanic with youth and adult mentoring/teaching and development experience and enthusiasm for working as part of a team. This position is a full-time position that requires evening and weekend work. Essential Job Functions: . Works alone, or in tandem with other program staff, to run community programs; including bike repair classes, bike riding clubs, bike giveaways, bike summer camps, BikeMobile services, and partnerships. . Coordinates bike mechanic work related to all programs; fixes and safety checks bikes for programming. . Maintains all classroom environments; cleans all spaces weekly. . Coordinates bike storage and bike needs for various parts of the organization. . Participates in agency-wide planning and staff development processes. Qualifications & Experience: - Excellent bike mechanic skills; prior experience as a bicycle mechanic in a shop setting is required for this position. - Ability to teach in an engaging and yet, challenging manner; prior experience teaching is preferred. - Commitment to leadership, sustainable communities and using bicycles as a form of transportation. - Willingness and ability to work with people from a variety of racial, cultural, religious and economic backgrounds, with various lifestyles, sexual orientations, gender orientations and political beliefs, and people of all ages. - Daily bike rider; experienced bike tourer preferred. - Commitment to social justice and awareness of privilege. - Ability to work as part of a team. - Desire to serve hands-on and in a classroom, bike warehouse, and office. - Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks. - Self-starter/strong self-initiative; able to lead projects independently. - Growth mindset for others and for oneself. - Energetic, flexible, personable, and a sense of humor. - Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. - Capacity to work on a computer and complete paperwork and database work as needed. - Ability to manage time effectively. - Dedicated/hard worker. - Driver's license and ability to pass a driving record check and drive large vehicles. - Ability to work evenings and weekends is required for this position. - Good risk management skills - current CPR and/or Wilderness First Aid certification recommended - ability to become certified required. Compensation: $31,000-$33,000 DOE plus benefits including medical, dental, vacation, sick leave, and flexible work schedule/environment. How to Apply: Please visit our website at www.bikeworks.org for more information about Bike Works. Email your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to programs(a)bikeworks.org. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Applications accepted until Friday September 23rd at 5pm. Ideal start date is October 31st for this position. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Bike Works is an Equal Opportunity and queer-friendly employer. Deb Salls Executive Director 206-695-2607 bikeworks.org Building sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling Deb Salls Executive Director 206-695-2607 bikeworks.org Building sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling

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Bike Works in Seattle is hiring a Program Coordinator
by Deb Salls 31 Aug '16

31 Aug '16

Hi all We are hiring- please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested!! Deb PROGRAM COORDINATOR Full-Time Organizational Overview: Bike Works, based in Seattle, builds sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling. Bike Works has been working for people, biking, and community in Seattle since 1996. Our programs and services invest in people and encourage bicycling as a clean and healthy transportation alternative. Last year over 2,000 youth and adults participated in our programs and gained the skills and resources they need to translate lessons about cycling into their own lives, helping them to make healthier decisions about their futures. We also redistribute over 6,000 used bicycles annually to youth and adults in Seattle through our programs, internationally through our partners and through our community bike shop. We value and seek diverse team members who are passionate, innovative, collaborative, professional, fun, responsible and solutions-oriented. Role Overview: The Bike Works Program Coordinator works with the Program Department to deliver various operations of youth and adult programs and works closely with the program staff in teaching bike repair classes and performing all needed mechanic work associated with these classes. This is an excellent opportunity for a bike mechanic with youth and adult mentoring/teaching and development experience and enthusiasm for working as part of a team. This position is a full-time position that requires evening and weekend work. Essential Job Functions: . Works alone, or in tandem with other program staff, to run community programs; including bike repair classes, bike riding clubs, bike giveaways, bike summer camps, BikeMobile services, and partnerships. . Coordinates bike mechanic work related to all programs; fixes and safety checks bikes for programming. . Maintains all classroom environments; cleans all spaces weekly. . Coordinates bike storage and bike needs for various parts of the organization. . Participates in agency-wide planning and staff development processes. Qualifications & Experience: - Excellent bike mechanic skills; prior experience as a bicycle mechanic in a shop setting is required for this position. - Ability to teach in an engaging and yet, challenging manner; prior experience teaching is preferred. - Commitment to leadership, sustainable communities and using bicycles as a form of transportation. - Willingness and ability to work with people from a variety of racial, cultural, religious and economic backgrounds, with various lifestyles, sexual orientations, gender orientations and political beliefs, and people of all ages. - Daily bike rider; experienced bike tourer preferred. - Commitment to social justice and awareness of privilege. - Ability to work as part of a team. - Desire to serve hands-on and in a classroom, bike warehouse, and office. - Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks. - Self-starter/strong self-initiative; able to lead projects independently. - Growth mindset for others and for oneself. - Energetic, flexible, personable, and a sense of humor. - Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. - Capacity to work on a computer and complete paperwork and database work as needed. - Ability to manage time effectively. - Dedicated/hard worker. - Driver's license and ability to pass a driving record check and drive large vehicles. - Ability to work evenings and weekends is required for this position. - Good risk management skills - current CPR and/or Wilderness First Aid certification recommended - ability to become certified required. Compensation: $31,000-$33,000 DOE plus benefits including medical, dental, vacation, sick leave, and flexible work schedule/environment. How to Apply: Please visit our website at <http://www.bikeworks.org> www.bikeworks.org for more information about Bike Works. Email your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to <mailto:programs@bikeworks.org> programs(a)bikeworks.org. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. Applications accepted until Friday September 23rd at 5pm. Ideal start date is October 31st for this position. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Bike Works is an Equal Opportunity and queer-friendly employer. Deb Salls Executive Director 206-695-2607 bikeworks.org Building sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling Deb Salls Executive Director 206-695-2607 bikeworks.org Building sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling Deb Salls Executive Director 206-695-2607 bikeworks.org Building sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling

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Interbike Again!
by Tiff Mueller 23 Aug '16

23 Aug '16

Hey All! Interbike is a great way to get support and even donations for your non-profits from everyone in the industry! And we can even hook you up with badges!!! Please sign up and come support the non-profits at Interbike. Its September 19th to the 23rd and is a great way to communicate non-profit ideals to the bicycle industry. Please sign up ASAP and send me all questions and concerns, but this really is a great thing. Thank you!!!!! -Tiff Mueller Bike Rescue https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4…

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community bike shops list update
by Angel York 19 Aug '16

19 Aug '16

I just added three community bike shops to the wiki list at https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php . Are there any new community bike shops that you know of that aren't on the list? Please add them! Or send me an email and I can add them for you. Angel York

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Registration for BikeBike 2016 is open/La inscripción para BiciBici 2016 está abierta
by Heather Nugen 16 Aug '16

16 Aug '16

Hello! The long awaited day has finally arrived. Registration for BikeBike 2016 is officially open! You can register by visiting en.bikebike.org You can find more information about the host shops, Back Alley Bikes/The Hub of Detroit by visiting www.thehubofdetroit.org. You can find the conference on facebook in the group https://www.facebook.com/groups/648758205249998/ If you have any questions you can contact bikebike2016(a)thehubofdetroit.org and someone will get back to you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ En espanol: Hola! El día tan esperado ha llegado por fin! La inscripción para BiciBici 2016 está abierta oficialmente. Puede inscribirse por visitar es.bikebike.org Puede aprender mas acerca de las tiendas de acogida, Back Alley Bikes/The Hub of Detroit, visitando www.thehubofdetroit.org Nos encuentra en Facebook en el grupo https://www.facebook.com/groups/648758205249998/ Si tiene preguntas, puede contactar bikebike2016(a)thehubofdetroit.org y alguien responderá.

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I think I got them all!
by Angel York 14 Aug '16

14 Aug '16

Thank you all so much for taking the time to check to see if you knew of any missing community bike shops. Not only did we add and update the main list, I also added a bunch of seedling pages using the websites y'all helpfully provided. So now we have a more comprehensive list! The updated list is still at https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Community_Bicycle_Orga… and if you see any more that need to be added, I would be happy to take care of it or to help you get started with editing the wiki! That was so much fun! Thank you so much! Angel York

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College of Southern Idaho’s Refugee Program Seeks Assistance with Bike Repair/Instruction
by Ron Kellis 12 Aug '16

12 Aug '16

Forwarded by my Mother . . . >From the Twin Falls, ID Times-News TWIN FALLS — The College of Southern Idaho’s Refugee Program ( http://refugeecenter.csi.edu/contacts.asp )resettles 300 immigrants from war-torn countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and the Democratic Republic of the Congo each year. And despite the political controversy surrounding immigration and refugee resettlement, donations of clothing, household items, furniture and toys have poured in from across the state. But the center now needs local people, its staff says. <snip> Bicycles in all shapes and sizes have rolled in from towns such as Oakley, Idaho Falls and Rexburg. “What the center needs are volunteers to repair the bikes,” Reese said Thursday. “Perhaps a repair shop could come in teach the refugees to do the repairs. -- Ron Kellis | Véloteer & Basic Maintenance Instructor | VéloCity Bicycle Co-op | 2111 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301 | velocitycoop.org | +1 (703) 549-1108

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wiki access for all
by Angel York 11 Aug '16

11 Aug '16

Hi all, I expect to update the list of community bike shops some time this weekend. I wasn't expecting it to be such a huge list, so I'll have to dedicate an afternoon to it. Which is so awesome! Thank you all so much for responding to my request! Since it's a wiki that *anyone can edit*, it would be a great help to me if those of you who are wiki-savvy would consider adding the ones in your area. I would absolutely love to spend an afternoon approving new users to edit the wiki. *If you're interested in adding your community bike shop to the wiki and don't already have a wiki account, follow this link: https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Special:RequestAccount <https://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Special:RequestAccount> * The only reason this "request account" page exists and that someone has to add new users manually is that there were a bunch of spambots viagra-ing up the wiki a while back.

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A note about autoresponders
by Godwin ! 08 Aug '16

08 Aug '16

Please make sure if you ever make use of a autoresponder that you use a separate email address for your ThinkTank subscription. If you know a smarter way to not autorespond to the thinktank every time an email gets sent to the thinktank, please feel free to share it with us. This isn't a huge problem here but I am going to start removing people who do have autoresponders set up but I'll also send you a polite email asking you to try to sort it out as it's an easy mistake to make. If anyone has any thoughts or better ideas on how to resolve this, please feel free free to share. Cheers!godwin

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Away Message
by director＠communitybike.net 08 Aug '16

08 Aug '16

Hello, Thank you for your email. I'm unfortunately out of the office with limited email access on Monday, August 8. For programming/volunteering related questions, please contact Andrew by emailing programs(a)communitybike.net or by calling the shop at (207) 282-9700. For immediate assistance and to reach me direct, please call (207) 232-5600. **If you're looking for Andy, you haven't missed him! Please email him at development(a)communitybike.net or call the shop. Don't forget: we're having party in his honor on September 10 (his last day before heading 2,200+ miles to NM), 5-8pm, @ the CBC. Please visit: www.communitybike.net/events FMI. We hope to see you there! Thanks so much, Bronwyn

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The Bicycle Collective (Utah) is Hiring a Director, Volunteer Coordinator and Mechanics
by Sharah Yaddaw 04 Aug '16

04 Aug '16

Hey think tank, We have a brand new Executive Director (who has been involved in the Bicycle Collective since 2003) and are filling his former position as the Director of the Ogden Bicycle Collective. We are also looking for great collective mechanics and a Volunteer/Daytime Shop Coordinator at the Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective. Please share with anyone you know who may be a good fit. We have a great team to work with and super-cool shops and programs. Ogden Bicycle Collective Director Job Description <http://www.bicyclecollective.org/component/k2/item/499-we-re-hiring-directo…> <http://www.bicyclecollective.org/component/k2/item/500-slc-bicycle-collecti…>Volunteer/Daytime Coordinator and Mechanics Job Descriptions <http://www.bicyclecollective.org/component/k2/item/500-slc-bicycle-collecti…> Thanks all! -- -- Sharah Yaddaw Director Salt Lake Bicycle Collective w: 801-328-2453 www.bicyclecollective.org The mission of the Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.

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Hiring! Ogden Bike Collective Director
by Clinton Watson 04 Aug '16

04 Aug '16

Hi all, We're hiring a f/t director for our Ogden location. I ran this branch for the year and a half and I loved working there. Ogden is arguably the best location for a bike collective in terms of donations and partnership, as it is home to Scott USA bicycle warrantees, Tektro/TRP, Rotor, Mercury, Mavic USA, ENVE, Crank Bros (including a Brooks office), and more, and many employees of QBP still work from home here and volunteer with the collective, too. See the attached job description for more details, and I would be happy to chat personally about the position with anyone on this list, just get in touch. Thanks for looking! Clint Watson Executive Director Bicycle Collective www.bicyclecollective.org clint(a)bicyclecollective.org *The mission of the Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.*

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Interbike Sign Ups!
by Tiff Mueller 02 Aug '16

02 Aug '16

Hello All! I'm signing up everyone for badges for Interbike. PLEASE SIGN UP! All collectives and non profits are welcome and encouraged to send members to meet with the bicycling industry and be the community voice. Its a fun way to connect with just about everyone in the cycling industry, so join us! I've provided the link and please send me any questions you have, but for now, lets get ready to rock Interbike! -Tiff Mueller Bay Area Bike Rescue https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4…

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Invitiation to an international cyclo camp meeting in August in Austria
by johannes 27 Jul '16

27 Jul '16

Esteemed bike friends, On behalf of the bike kitchen vienna and on rather short notice I take the liberty to invite everybody interested to the yearly Cyclo Camp which this year will take place in St. Poelten, Austria from 15th to 21st of August. key dates: 15th - 21st August, 2016 Sonnenpark/LAMES park in the city of St. Poelten Spratzerner Kirchenweg 81-83, 3100 St. Pölten (near Vienna, in Austria) If interested please also take a look at the invitation text at http://bikekitchen.net/index.php/Cyclocamp2016 and http://bikekitchen.net/index.php/Invitation (and feel free&invited to edit and contribute!) If you're willing to come please just send us (info(a)bikekitchen.net) a short message about how many of you are planning to come (just more or less, doesnt have to be thaaat exact). Please also be aware of the recommendations/rules regarding the area, which are mentioned on the website linked before (dogs, junk, fire, etc.) Best regards, looking forward to seeing you (and your bikes! and everything else!) johannes from/for the bike kitchen vienna

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Neighborhood Bike Works is hiring!
by Steve Maluk 26 Jul '16

26 Jul '16

Neighborhood Bike Works in Philadelphia is hiring a 30 hour-a-week youth program manager, to start October 1. Please take a look at the job announcement (here <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Y-umRj98DRR0xxVGNUSldjeGM/view?usp=shari…>) and help us spread the word! -- Steve Maluk Executive Director Neighborhood Bike Works <215-386-0316%20x%20113>215-386-0316 x118 www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org <http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/donate/> <http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/donate/>

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Boise Bicycle Project Hiring FT Shop Manager.
by Jimmy Hallyburton 26 Jul '16

26 Jul '16

BBP is hiring a full time Shop Manager. Yep, it's true. BBP icon, Cass Jones, is hitting the road for the next leg of his journey, and is leaving some big shoes to fill. This presents a big opportunity for someone new to become part of an unstoppable team of bicycle superheroes, doing their darnedest make sure everyone in Boise and beyond has access to a bicycle, bicycle repair and bicycle education. Boise has one of the fastest growing bicycle cultures in the country, and one of the largest bike coops to support it. We're excited for the opportunity to bring another impact-driven rockstar to the team. We're using Cass's assistance in selecting his replacement, so we're making the opening official today. Please go to this link to apply. <http://www.boisebicycleproject.org/shop-operations-manager> This is a salaried position with benefits (Medical, Dental, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Annual Leave, and a Commuter Support Program). Position open until filled, applications received by August 12th will receive priority consideration. Good Luck and Ride On! Jimmy Hallyburton Founder / Executive Director Boise Bicycle Project (208)-429-6520 1027 Lusk St Boise, ID 83706 www.boisebicycleproject.org Want to receive Boise Bicycle Project's monthly FreeSpirit Newsletter <https://boisebicycleproject.z2systems.com/np/clients/boisebicycleproject/su…> ? Or stay in the loop on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/BoiseBicycleProject>, Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/boisebicycleproject/>, Twitter <https://twitter.com/loveBBP>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] FREE PICKLE Day
by Anibal Davila 23 Jul '16

23 Jul '16

Ridiculous. I'm in. Anibal, from bikeSauce. On Jul 23, 2016 2:32 AM, "Angel York" <aniola(a)gmail.com> wrote: Ok what do you think? You know how over at old spokes home community bike shop they're doing the free pickle with every purchase? http://www.oldspokeshome.com/entry/free-pickle I was thinking, what if ALL the bike collectives celebrated FREE PICKLE Day? Or FREE PICKLE WEEK, even. It could be a pickle with every purchase, ending in a big ole' pickle potluck/feast like with sauerkraut and kimchee and pickle bucket panniers (I recommend pickled ginger) works. I mean, seriously. You could even sanitize some spokes and serve pickles on spokes. it could be maybe even used as a fundraiser or volunteer lure event if you're due for one of those. Any interest? ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href=" http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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FREE PICKLE Day
by Angel York 23 Jul '16

23 Jul '16

Ok what do you think? You know how over at old spokes home community bike shop they're doing the free pickle with every purchase? http://www.oldspokeshome.com/entry/free-pickle I was thinking, what if ALL the bike collectives celebrated FREE PICKLE Day? Or FREE PICKLE WEEK, even. It could be a pickle with every purchase, ending in a big ole' pickle potluck/feast like with sauerkraut and kimchee and pickle bucket panniers (I recommend pickled ginger) works. I mean, seriously. You could even sanitize some spokes and serve pickles on spokes. it could be maybe even used as a fundraiser or volunteer lure event if you're due for one of those. Any interest?

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We're hiring! Seeking an Executive Director at Old Spokes Home & Bike Recycle Vermont
by Christine Hill 22 Jul '16

22 Jul '16

Burlington Bicycle Project is a not-for- profit organization that operates Old Spokes Home & Bike Recycle Vermont <http://www.oldspokeshome.com/> in Burlington, Vermont. While we are a relatively new organization, our programs and bike shop have been in continuous operation since 2005. We are now looking for an Executive Director to work with our dedicated staff and volunteers and to help our organization achieve its mission. This is an exciting opportunity for a socially minded entrepreneurial leader. The ideal candidate will have: - several years of leadership experience with staff supervision responsibilities; - experience managing retail and/or service and/or educational programs in an enterprise with a strong social mission or a not-for- profit organization; - familiarity with bikes and the bicycle industry. For a complete job description and more information about how and where to apply, please visit http://www.oldspokeshome.com/entry/were-hiring-help-us-find-our-executive-d… Interviews will be conducted with qualified applicants starting August 7th. The position will remain open until filled. -- *Christine Hill, Outreach Director* oldspokeshome.com // bikerecyclevermont.org <https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Old-Spokes-Home/130919616484?fref=ts> <http://instagram.com/oldspokeshome> Old Spokes Home <https://www.facebook.com/bikerecyclevt?fref=ts> <https://instagram.com/bikerecyclevermont/> Bike Recycle Vermont

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editing bike collective wiki
by breathingplanet . 22 Jul '16

22 Jul '16

greetings think tank, is there a specific contact for gaining editing privileges? our (Troy Bike rescue) information is way out of date but still ranks pretty high in a google search. thanks! Andrew TBR -- ------__o ----_`\<,_ ---(_)/ (_) andrew lynn 518-573-7947

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Neighborhood Bike Works (Philadelphia) is hiring!
by Nadav Carmel 20 Jul '16

20 Jul '16

NBW in Philly is hiring a Ride Program Manager to start October 1. Please see the attached job listing for details or visit http://neighborhoodbikeworks.org/who-we-are/employment/. -- Nadav Carmel He/Him/His Outreach Coordinator *Neighborhood Bike Works * 3939 & 3943 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104 nadav(a)neighborhoodbikeworks.org 215-386-0316 x116 [image: Support Summer Camp 2016!] <http://www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org/donate/>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Looking for translators and copy editors
by Tigre Bici 20 Jul '16

20 Jul '16

We are up for the english-spanish translations! On Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 1:11 PM, Josh Bisker <jbisker(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I'm good with copy editing, sign me up > > On Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 1:07 PM, Ronald Ferrucci < > ronald.ferrucci(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> My partner is a Spanish speaker (majored in college) as well as French, >> forwarded this on to her >> >> >> On Tuesday, July 19, 2016, Godwin ! <goodgodwin(a)hotmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hey folks, we're looking for a little help with Spanish translations >>> this year but I would appreciate any help improving the English content as >>> well. We're using Invision <https://www.invisionapp.com/> to view >>> screenshots and document using comments, I'll send you instructions and an >>> invite if you're interested. >>> >>> If you're interested in translating into French please speak with me >>> off-list, we haven't begun this process yet so it will be a little more >>> involved. >>> >>> Thanks! >>> godwin >>> >>> >>> >> >> -- >> Ronald R. Ferrucci, PhD >> www.ronaldrferrucci.com >> Programmer, Web Designer & Developer, Photographer >> >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> <a href=" >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe >> from this list</a> >> >> >> > > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > <a href=" > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe > from this list</a> > > >

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Tulsa oklahoma bike coops?
by Tom Martin 19 Jul '16

19 Jul '16

Hi all: I may be visiting Tulsa, OK in the fall. Whats the bike scene like in this city? Are there any co-ops or bike collectives doing any kind of programming? Is there a commuter culture? Is it strictly recreational in terms of participation in bicycling? Safe routes to school? Tom Martin ASPCC bike program coordinator Cascade Sent on the go. Please excuse brevity and typos.

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NY Mechanical Gardens FIRST WORKSHOP!
by Josh Bisker 16 Jul '16

16 Jul '16

Hello from Brooklyn! It's been a busy season trying to get our coop off the ground, including some setbacks over the recent months, but last night marked a real milestone for us: *We had our first real workshop, in a space that might become our regular home!* The backstory is that a local women's cycling group let me know they were prepping for a big upcoming ride that was going to be a real challenge for them. We pitched staging an event so that their people could have access to a well-staffed open workshop where we could help them head off problems and feel more empowered about their bikes. AND we pitched it to a church space that looks like they're going to invite us to move in and treat it as our home. AND, it was a smashing success. We publicized through a few channels, mostly women's cycling groups, and got a really great turnout from minute 1 right through to the end. People had a ball. Mechanical Gardens volunteers did great with putting the tools in the riders' hands. Lots of bikes got fixed. Great diversity in the crowd. Watermelon got eaten. It was pretty much just perfect. It was also the first real moment of life for New York City's first-ever bike coop. And it was the first moment that this dream I've had of starting a coop here -- a dream you all made me feel was possible -- has actually seemed like it might really be coming true. Last night was a definitive milestone for us, and I'm dedicating it to you all. Here are two photo sets on Facebook of our very first workshop: Look! <https://www.facebook.com/bikecoopnyc/posts/1091320244271412> and also Look! <https://www.facebook.com/bikecoopnyc/posts/1091769297559840> They're great. Look, like, and share, please. More stories and details to come, but so much love and gratitude from me, and from the rest of the Mechanical Gardens, to you all everywhere. Josh

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tracking of bikes
by Kim Schaffer 15 Jul '16

15 Jul '16

Hi, all! We are Community Bike Works, a youth development program in Allentown, PA. We plan to serve about 500 youth in our Earn a Bike and Junior Earn a Bike programs this year. Often our students will report that their bikes have been lost or stolen within several months of their earning them. Has anyone implemented any shop procedures that work well to track the bikes that leave their shop, or otherwise to prevent/deter thefts, especially for young people? Thank you for any thoughts you may have, Kim Schaffer * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Kim Schaffer, Executive Director Community Bike Works 235 N. Madison Street Allentown, PA 18102 610.434.1140 | <http://www.communitybikeworks.org> www.communitybikeworks.org 20 years FINAL

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BICAS is hiring!
by BICAS Hiring 14 Jul '16

14 Jul '16

BICAS is currently hiring Shop Mechanics/Collective Members! We are willing to consider applicants from out of town who are willing to relocate to Tucson by September and who have specific skills, knowledge, &/or experience, which may include: - Collective decision-making experience - Experience working/volunteering in similar bike collective environments - Knowledge of the southern border region - Native speakers of Spanish, French, &/or various African languages - Experience working with refugees - Experienced DIY/DIT (Do-it-Yourself/Do-it-Together) style teachers - Experience working with volunteers - Experience with youth programming Please see the link below for further details and application instructions: http://bicas.org/jobs/ Thank you! ~The BICAS hiring team

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 118, Issue 6
by Tegan Moss [B!KE] 14 Jul '16

14 Jul '16

B!KE offers a combo lock with each earned bicycle and in our last Earn-A-Bike session we specifically teach how to lock a bike. Many youth do still trade, or sometimes sell, their bicycles. Our official policy is that you can't earn another bike for one year. Best, Tegan On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 4:18 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. tracking of bikes (Kim Schaffer) > 2. Re: tracking of bikes (Earn-A-Bike) > 3. Interbike Badges 2016 (Tiff Mueller) > 4. Interbike Dates 2016 (Tiff Mueller) > 5. Re: Interbike Badges 2016 (Stephen Andruski) > 6. BICAS is hiring! (BICAS Hiring) > 7. Fwd: Working Bikes Communications Coordinator Position > Available (Paul Fitzgerald) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Kim Schaffer <kim(a)communitybikeworks.org> > To: "'The Think Tank'" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:58:08 -0400 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] tracking of bikes > > Hi, all! > > > > We are Community Bike Works, a youth development program in Allentown, PA. > We plan to serve about 500 youth in our Earn a Bike and Junior Earn a Bike > programs this year. > > > > Often our students will report that their bikes have been lost or stolen > within several months of their earning them. Has anyone implemented any > shop procedures that work well to track the bikes that leave their shop, or > otherwise to prevent/deter thefts, especially for young people? > > > > Thank you for any thoughts you may have, > > Kim Schaffer > > > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > Kim Schaffer, Executive Director > > Community Bike Works > > 235 N. Madison Street > > Allentown, PA 18102 > > 610.434.1140 | www.communitybikeworks.org > > > > [image: 20 years FINAL] > > > > > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Earn-A-Bike <cristian(a)earnabikecoop.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:16:09 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] tracking of bikes > Kim, > > Our experience on the West Side in San Antonio. Im not saying that this > happens to all but to give you a perspective on what could be happening. > > 1. They are trading the bikes. - Like adults, kids get bored of their > bikes and they start trading their bikes for others with their firends. > Once the notice that the one they trades is not in good condition, they > come back to us for another bike. They fear that if they tell us that they > traded the bike we will not let them participate in the program again and > they tell us that someone stole it. How do we know. We conduct follow up > interviews with the parent and they tell us what happended. > > 2. Most of our kids live in small apartments and parent will not let them > keep the bikes inside the house. They leave them out and of course, someone > will come by and take it. In this situation there is little you could do. > > 3. Sadly but true, some of our kids parents pawn them and sell them to get > a beer. They are so embarassed to tell us that telling us it got stolen is > a better option. > > WHAT TO DO. > > This has worked for us. You want to look at your kids and see if it > applies. > > 1. We beleive them - we assume that they are telling the truth and help > them out. > 2. We have loaner bikes - We have a higher demand of black and dark color > bmx bikes and less demand on pink and purple. So we duck tape the Pink and > Purple Bikes and offer them as loaners until they can earn another bike. > Funny, those dont get traded, stolen, lost or pawned. Condition to start > Earn A Bike is to bring the loaner back. > 3. We worked a deal with the city in that they provided us with Helmets, > lights and starting this year, locks. They are inexpensive locks but they > make it a bit more troublesome to steal it. > 4. We have friends of the Co-op visiting flee markets, pawn showps, > looking on craigslist and facebook market place, but only once have we > recovered a bike. > > I hope this helps trigger some ideas. If you come up with something let > us know. > > Forgive the spelling mistakes, need to get back to work. :) > > On Jul 13, 2016, at 9:58 AM, Kim Schaffer <kim(a)communitybikeworks.org> > wrote: > > Hi, all! > > We are Community Bike Works, a youth development program in Allentown, PA. > We plan to serve about 500 youth in our Earn a Bike and Junior Earn a Bike > programs this year. > > Often our students will report that their bikes have been lost or stolen > within several months of their earning them. Has anyone implemented any > shop procedures that work well to track the bikes that leave their shop, or > otherwise to prevent/deter thefts, especially for young people? > > Thank you for any thoughts you may have, > Kim Schaffer > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > Kim Schaffer, Executive Director > Community Bike Works > 235 N. Madison Street > Allentown, PA 18102 > 610.434.1140 | www.communitybikeworks.org > > <image001.jpg> > > > > ____________________________________ > > The ThinkTank mailing List > <a href=" > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe > from this list</a> > > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Tiff Mueller <comedytiff(a)hotmail.com> > To: "thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org" < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:52:08 +0000 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Interbike Badges 2016 > > Hi All! > Interbike's way, way around the corner, September 14th-18th with the > Outdoor Demo the two days before. As you probably know, the industry's > dog-and-pony show is a great environment for Collectives to meet retailers > and shop owners and let them know about all the great ways to get involved > with what we do on a local and national level. > > Last year we didn't get a ticket confirmation until the LAST MINUTE, which > was annoying, so I wanted to reach out to the network early this year with > two things. > > 1. Would you like to go and get a (free) ticket through us? > 2. What resources should we bring to bear and share with the cycling > industry? > > If you'd like to go, sign up on this sheet > <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4…> and > fill out the relevant > tabs. > Going to Interbike with us comes with responsibility: > Firstly, everyone attending has to sign up for two shifts at the Bicycle > Collective Network > booth (*third tab below*), where we'll be representing the Bicycle > Collective > and the Alliance for Walking and Biking. > Secondly, we will not tolerate > conduct that doesn't represent us favorably to the rest of the bicycling > industry. Being inconsiderate of an exhibitor's time, heckling for swag or > deals from people you haven't developed a relationship with or who haven't > clearly offered that sort of thing, or generally behaving like a child will > earn you a boot from the show. We're not willing to jeopardize the > reputation of the Bicycle Collective Network. > > Barring major conflicts, we'd also like to do a night out for Collective > folks on Tuesday night, the night before the show, where we would briefly > go over our responsibilities formally and then just kick back, catch up > across the city, state, and national lines between our different shops. > > *Sign up:* > *https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4CSmVANx8/edit#gid=6 > <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4…>* > > *2. How should we represent the Bike Collective Network? * > > In years past, the question we're most asked at the booth is "Who's the > local collective in our neck of the woods?" > > To answer this question, we have a print-out of the organizations listed on > the Bicycle Collectives Wiki: > > > http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Community_Bicycle_Organ… > > Is this the most current and representative list? Or is there a more > current resource out there, like the organizations tab on > bikecollectives.org? http://www.bikecollectives.org/#organizations > > What else would allow us to better connect the industry to our needs and > interests this year? > > For example, the Salt Lake/Ogden/Provo Shop is always looking for > (utility) tube sealant donors and companies that make solid tubes. When I > find out a company has a distributor in a given area, I try to get their > blemished/overstock/recall items donated to local collectives. > > Beyond that, let me know if there's anything else we should try and tout! > And I'll send a follow up out later when tickets are secured. > Thank you all and I'm excited for another great year! > > -Tiff Mueller > San Francisco Bicycle Rescue and Yellow Bike Project > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Tiff Mueller <comedytiff(a)hotmail.com> > To: "thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org" < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 16:56:02 +0000 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Interbike Dates 2016 > > Sorry about that, I got the dates wrong from last year. > > The dates are September 19th and 20th for the Outdoor Demo and September > 21st to the 23rd for the Indoor Expo. > > Thanks! > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Stephen Andruski <swandruski(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:04:31 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Interbike Badges 2016 > Is there a way to get added to the list? My group, The Rockville Bike Hub, > in Rockville MD is not there. Here's our website: www.rockvillebikehub.org > > Also, except for running bike donation collections, Bikes for the World no > longer has a presence in Rockville. > > Steve Andruski > > > > On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 12:52 PM, Tiff Mueller <comedytiff(a)hotmail.com> > wrote: > >> Hi All! >> Interbike's way, way around the corner, September 14th-18th with the >> Outdoor Demo the two days before. As you probably know, the industry's >> dog-and-pony show is a great environment for Collectives to meet retailers >> and shop owners and let them know about all the great ways to get involved >> with what we do on a local and national level. >> >> Last year we didn't get a ticket confirmation until the LAST MINUTE, which >> was annoying, so I wanted to reach out to the network early this year with >> two things. >> >> 1. Would you like to go and get a (free) ticket through us? >> 2. What resources should we bring to bear and share with the cycling >> industry? >> >> If you'd like to go, sign up on this sheet >> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4…> and >> fill out the relevant >> tabs. >> Going to Interbike with us comes with responsibility: >> Firstly, everyone attending has to sign up for two shifts at the Bicycle >> Collective Network >> booth (*third tab below*), where we'll be representing the Bicycle >> Collective >> and the Alliance for Walking and Biking. >> Secondly, we will not tolerate >> conduct that doesn't represent us favorably to the rest of the bicycling >> industry. Being inconsiderate of an exhibitor's time, heckling for swag or >> deals from people you haven't developed a relationship with or who haven't >> clearly offered that sort of thing, or generally behaving like a child >> will >> earn you a boot from the show. We're not willing to jeopardize the >> reputation of the Bicycle Collective Network. >> >> Barring major conflicts, we'd also like to do a night out for Collective >> folks on Tuesday night, the night before the show, where we would briefly >> go over our responsibilities formally and then just kick back, catch up >> across the city, state, and national lines between our different shops. >> >> *Sign up:* >> *https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4CSmVANx8/edit#gid=6 >> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4…>* >> >> *2. How should we represent the Bike Collective Network? * >> >> In years past, the question we're most asked at the booth is "Who's the >> local collective in our neck of the woods?" >> >> To answer this question, we have a print-out of the organizations listed >> on >> the Bicycle Collectives Wiki: >> >> >> http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Community_Bicycle_Organ… >> >> Is this the most current and representative list? Or is there a more >> current resource out there, like the organizations tab on >> bikecollectives.org? http://www.bikecollectives.org/#organizations >> >> What else would allow us to better connect the industry to our needs and >> interests this year? >> >> For example, the Salt Lake/Ogden/Provo Shop is always looking for >> (utility) tube sealant donors and companies that make solid tubes. When I >> find out a company has a distributor in a given area, I try to get their >> blemished/overstock/recall items donated to local collectives. >> >> Beyond that, let me know if there's anything else we should try and tout! >> And I'll send a follow up out later when tickets are secured. >> Thank you all and I'm excited for another great year! >> >> -Tiff Mueller >> San Francisco Bicycle Rescue and Yellow Bike Project >> >> >> ____________________________________ >> >> The ThinkTank mailing List >> <a href=" >> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe >> from this list</a> >> >> >> > > > -- > > "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's > character, give him power." > ~ Abraham Lincoln > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: BICAS Hiring <hiring(a)bicas.org> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:14:02 -0700 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] BICAS is hiring! > BICAS is currently hiring Shop Mechanics/Collective Members! We are > willing to consider applicants from out of town who are willing to relocate > to Tucson by September and who have specific skills, knowledge, &/or > experience, which may include: > > - Collective decision-making experience > - Experience working/volunteering in similar bike collective > environments > - Knowledge of the southern border region > - Native speakers of Spanish, French, &/or various African languages > - Experience working with refugees > - Experienced DIY/DIT (Do-it-Yourself/Do-it-Together) style teachers > - Experience working with volunteers > - Experience with youth programming > > Please see the link below for further details and application instructions: > > http://bicas.org/jobs/ > > Thank you! > ~The BICAS hiring team > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Paul Fitzgerald <paul(a)workingbikes.org> > To: undisclosed-recipients:; > Cc: > Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:51:46 -0500 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Fwd: Working Bikes Communications Coordinator > Position Available > > Please forward as appropriate: > > Working Bikes is looking to fill the position of Communications > Coordinator. This person would be responsible for all communications with > our existing and potential bicycle donors, event coordination and social > media. They should be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, > both written and spoken. The position is full-time with a flexible > schedule, pays 28-32k annually, has a health insurance stipend beginning at > 6 months and includes 2 weeks paid time off after a year. Full description > is attached. > > Interested applicants should email their resume and a cover letter to j > <Paul(a)workingbikes.org>obs(a)workingbikes.org. Please do not hesitate to > reach out to me with any questions. > > Thanks! > > -- > Paul Fitzgerald > General Manager, Working Bikes > 2434 S. Western, Chicago, IL 60608 > 773-847-5440 > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Store Hours: Wed + Thurs- 12-7pm > Fri + Sat - 12-5pm > > Volunteer Hours: Tues- 5-9pm > Wed- 12-5pm > Sat- 12-5pm > > “El socialismo puede llegar solo en la bicicleta." > > "Socialism can only arrive by bicycle." > > -José Antonio Viera Gallo, Assistant Secretary of Justice in the > government of Salvador Allende > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 293 George St, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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Fwd: The Hub of Detroit Hiring Retail Manager
by Heather Nugen 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

See attachments for more details. Send resumes to jobs(a)thehubofdetroit.org. There will be a 2 step interview process. Postings are also available online at the Hub's website. <http://thehubofdetroit.org/jobs-employment/>

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Fwd: Working Bikes Communications Coordinator Position Available
by Paul Fitzgerald 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

Please forward as appropriate: Working Bikes is looking to fill the position of Communications Coordinator. This person would be responsible for all communications with our existing and potential bicycle donors, event coordination and social media. They should be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. The position is full-time with a flexible schedule, pays 28-32k annually, has a health insurance stipend beginning at 6 months and includes 2 weeks paid time off after a year. Full description is attached. Interested applicants should email their resume and a cover letter to j <Paul(a)workingbikes.org>obs(a)workingbikes.org. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions. Thanks! -- Paul Fitzgerald General Manager, Working Bikes 2434 S. Western, Chicago, IL 60608 773-847-5440 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Store Hours: Wed + Thurs- 12-7pm Fri + Sat - 12-5pm Volunteer Hours: Tues- 5-9pm Wed- 12-5pm Sat- 12-5pm “El socialismo puede llegar solo en la bicicleta." "Socialism can only arrive by bicycle." -José Antonio Viera Gallo, Assistant Secretary of Justice in the government of Salvador Allende

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Interbike Badges 2016
by Tiff Mueller 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

Hi All! Interbike's way, way around the corner, September 14th-18th with the Outdoor Demo the two days before. As you probably know, the industry's dog-and-pony show is a great environment for Collectives to meet retailers and shop owners and let them know about all the great ways to get involved with what we do on a local and national level. Last year we didn't get a ticket confirmation until the LAST MINUTE, which was annoying, so I wanted to reach out to the network early this year with two things. 1. Would you like to go and get a (free) ticket through us? 2. What resources should we bring to bear and share with the cycling industry? If you'd like to go, sign up on this sheet<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4…> and fill out the relevant tabs. Going to Interbike with us comes with responsibility: Firstly, everyone attending has to sign up for two shifts at the Bicycle Collective Network booth (third tab below), where we'll be representing the Bicycle Collective and the Alliance for Walking and Biking. Secondly, we will not tolerate conduct that doesn't represent us favorably to the rest of the bicycling industry. Being inconsiderate of an exhibitor's time, heckling for swag or deals from people you haven't developed a relationship with or who haven't clearly offered that sort of thing, or generally behaving like a child will earn you a boot from the show. We're not willing to jeopardize the reputation of the Bicycle Collective Network. Barring major conflicts, we'd also like to do a night out for Collective folks on Tuesday night, the night before the show, where we would briefly go over our responsibilities formally and then just kick back, catch up across the city, state, and national lines between our different shops. Sign up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ryv4e0wSR21-9LXoMRrLxjHbG6eafAzTmg4… *2. How should we represent the Bike Collective Network? * In years past, the question we're most asked at the booth is "Who's the local collective in our neck of the woods?" To answer this question, we have a print-out of the organizations listed on the Bicycle Collectives Wiki: http://www.bikecollectives.org/wiki/index.php?title=Community_Bicycle_Organ… Is this the most current and representative list? Or is there a more current resource out there, like the organizations tab on bikecollectives.org<http://bikecollectives.org/>? http://www.bikecollectives.org/#organizations What else would allow us to better connect the industry to our needs and interests this year? For example, the Salt Lake/Ogden/Provo Shop is always looking for (utility) tube sealant donors and companies that make solid tubes. When I find out a company has a distributor in a given area, I try to get their blemished/overstock/recall items donated to local collectives. Beyond that, let me know if there's anything else we should try and tout! And I'll send a follow up out later when tickets are secured. Thank you all and I'm excited for another great year! -Tiff Mueller San Francisco Bicycle Rescue and Yellow Bike Project

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Interbike Dates 2016
by Tiff Mueller 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

Sorry about that, I got the dates wrong from last year. The dates are September 19th and 20th for the Outdoor Demo and September 21st to the 23rd for the Indoor Expo. Thanks!

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Volunteer and Drop-In Hours Participant Management Software
by Alix Aylen 11 Jul '16

11 Jul '16

Hey! I'm curious about what Volunteer and Drop-In Hours software shops/co-ops are using to keep track of volunteer and drop-in participant hours. Charlie's Freewheels in Toronto is looking for something that we can use on a tablet in the shop for volunteers, Earn-a-bike and drop-in hours participants to all check in to so that we can more efficiently keep track of time spent volunteering or working on personal projects. Thanks for any information! -- *Alix Aylen* Program Coordinator 242.5 Queen Street E. M5A 1S3 Toronto, Ontario t. 416.546.2200 www.charliesfreewheels.ca Charlie's FreeWheels *Inspiring a spirit of exploration in youth* Sign up for our newsletter <http://charliesfreewheels.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=796baa6919ab0f3b6…> Get more young people on bikes! Click the gear to donate to Charlies' FreeWheels <https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NTHJ4G…> . [image: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NTHJ4G…] <https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=NTHJ4G…>

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Youth Leadership Expectations
by Carlyn Arteaga 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

Hello all! You have all been so helpful in the past regarding our questions about rebuilding our youth programs, and now I ask to lean on your collective experience yet again. Our current questions are: 1. How do you determine the expectations, benefits, boundaries, & consequences of disrespecting those boundaries for youth in your space? For example, in a classroom we might involve all participants in creating a contract together, but in a fluctuating space, where people come and go daily, what is an effective way to have common guidelines that does not disempower youth? 2. Does your organization have a Youth Leadership Program? If so... - How does a young person become involved in leadership? - Has your program changed/grown as it has become more established? What has that journey been like? - Does your program have additional expectations for youth designated as leaders? (i.e. Do they have extra privileges and responsibilities? What kinds of behaviors might put their leadership status in jeopardy?) And last but certainly not least... - *Do standards for their behavior extend beyond the walls of your building? (i.e. Must they be enrolled in school? What if they are seen fighting, bullying, or riding dangerously out in the community? etc.)* Thank you in advance for any/all wisdom you can offer. Sincerely, ~Carlyn Arteaga BICAS Collective Member & Youth Education

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Bike!Bike! Workshop Description Writing Guide?
by Godwin ! 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

I'm thinking about including a page that gives tips and maybe an outline for attendees writing workshop proposals for this year's Bike!Bike!. Does anyone feel that this might be a particularly bad idea? Otherwise, a discussion here on good and bad practices, examples of well written workshop descriptions, or examples of things you have found confusing about the process would be super useful but it would be great if I could also find a volunteer to help write the doc. Cheers!godwin

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Interesting Potential Software Opportunity
by Jonathan Morrison 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '16

https://www.freecodecamp.com/how-nonprofit-projects-work -- Sincerely, Jonathan Morrison

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Bike Valet Fees
by LaBikery 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

Greetings! I'm wondering if anyone could share their pricing structure for bike valet events. We currently run an annual bike valet on Canada Day and we are looking to expand to more events. If you have any additional tips and tricks for getting started with Bike Valet send them our way! Thank you! Krysta Cowling Coopérative La Bikery Co-operative

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Job Posting - Mechanic at Bike Works Community Bike Shop Toronto, ON
by Alex Legum 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

Hey folks, Bike Works at Evergreen Brick Works is looking to hire another person to help lead DIY projects on the floor at our community bike shop! Tell your friends! Get paid to teach people how to fix things. Get paid to learn how to fix things. Spread the love of DIY with members of the public, and join our incredible team of people. https://www.evergreen.ca/positions/entry/site-animator-bike-works/ Thanks! Alex Legum Manager - Evergreen Bike Works Toronto, On alegum(a)evergreen.ca

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Aftermarket chainguards for kids' bikes
by Let's put people on bikes 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

Folks - I rescue, repair, and donate bikes in Southern New Hampshire. I often get single speed kids' bikes that do not have chainguards. I am afraid that single speed bikes without a chainguard are a potentially unsafe for a younger rider and I will not give them out. So I have 2 questions: 1. Does anyone know of a good source of kid sized aftermarket universal chainguards? 2. Am I being too paranoid? I realize that the kids that get these bikes or their parents can remove the chainguards any time in the future and probably will remove them if they get bent or misaligned. On the other hand, it would only take a second to lose a finger if a kid were to put a finger into a chain ring - I have a scar from a tandem timing chain/chainring that I inadvertently got caught in and it does not take much to cause real damage. Thanks for any advise or suggestions. Regards, JB --

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Is Your City Ready To Take The Big Jump?
by Kyle Wagenschutz 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

Today, PeopleForBikes is opening applications for an ambitious new effort called The Big Jump Project. We are looking for ten great places to join this exciting new project - places where community leaders have ambitious plans to create safe and comfortable places to ride and encourage their neighbors and co-workers to give it a try. We want places that are eager to benchmark their progress and see the benefits of a big jump in biking in healthier people and better communities. Over the next three years, we will work in a diverse portfolio of places, cities, small towns, neighborhoods, suburbs, and downtowns, that have ambitious plans to improve on-the- ground infrastructure and collaborate with the community to get more people on bikes. We are particularly interested in places where bikes can improve access to jobs and opportunity for underserved communities; connect suburban areas to transit hubs and town centers; connect to paths and parks to encourage physical activity, and catalyze the economic potential of tourism. The Big Jump Project builds on the momentum and success of the PeopleForBikes Green Lane Project that helped get protected bike lanes on the ground, into the design toolbox and established them as the gold standard for comfortable biking on busy streets. Similar to the Green Lane Project, The Big Jump Project will provide a package of support to the ten places, including technical advice, leadership development, and national media exposure - sharing the stories of their efforts through reports, videos and social media. We are accepting applications until October 28, 2016. Please visit http://www.bigjumpproject.com <http://www.bigjumpproject.com/> to learn more about the program, download a copy of the application, or register for one of the upcoming informational webinars. Tell your elected officials and transportation leaders in your community about The Big Jump Project and offer advice on places you think are ready to take The Big Jump! We look forward to reviewing strong applications from around the country. Best, Kyle Wagenschutz Director of Local Innovation PeopleForBikes P.O. Box 2359 / Boulder, CO 80306 EMAIL: kyle(a)peopleforbikes.org <mailto:kyle@peopleforbikes.org> MOBILE: 303.886.8288 PeopleForBikes.org <http://peopleforbikes.org/> GreenLaneProject.org <http://greenlaneproject.org/>

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Executive Director position open: Bicycle Collectives of Utah (Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective)
by David Davis 27 Jun '16

27 Jun '16

Hi All, We are excited to announce we're looking for a new executive director! This is a life-changing chance to lead one of the largest Bike Collective/Community Bike Shop/Bike Co-Op Organizations in the US. We have grown tons in the last 14 years but we need YOU to continue to do great work. Please see my resignation and link to the job posting here, and feel free to reach out with any questions. http://www.bicyclecollective.org/component/k2/item/487-david-e-davis-resign… We've found that personally recruiting people that would do an excellent job has served us well in the past, please reach out to individuals in your network as well as posting on job boards and in your media. We very much appreciate it. Thank you! Davey -- -- David Eyer Davis Executive Director Bicycle Collective www.bicyclecollective.org The mission of the Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.

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Free Cycles Missoula Needs Help
by Bob Giordano 24 Jun '16

24 Jun '16

FREE CYCLES MISSOULA NEEDS COMMUNITY HELP: KEEP OUR WHEELS TURNING AND DONATE NOW 6 Days To Secure Our Home Free Cycles started in 1996 with a goal of reducing air pollution and congestion. What started as environmental clean-up has transformed into a social movement to improve the fabric of a diverse community support system. We now have an amazing opportunity to grow a world class community bicycle center. Since December 2015, we have been running a grassroots capital campaign <http://tracking.strans.org/tracking/click?msgid=GfKFHSgnKv2Qaktrx57x0A2&tar…> to raise $1.1 million to buy the space we have rented for the past 11 years. Located in the heart of Missoula, the two acre property is an ideal place to continue to the work of Free Cycles. In order to secure our home, we need your donation now. Gaining the entire 28,000 sq. ft. building (we currently rent one third of the space) will allow for a strengthening of core programs and an expansion to three additional programs: a fabrication center for those with mobility challenges, a bike share for short term lending, and a transportation learning center with a focus on health. You can read more about our history and property vision here <http://tracking.strans.org/tracking/click?msgid=GfKFHSgnKv2Qaktrx57x0A2&tar…> . Check out our Facebook page <http://tracking.strans.org/tracking/click?msgid=GfKFHSgnKv2Qaktrx57x0A2&tar…> to view all upcoming events. Please don't wait to send people to www.crowdrise.com/SupportTheBike <http://tracking.strans.org/tracking/click?msgid=GfKFHSgnKv2Qaktrx57x0A2&tar…> or www.freecycles.org <http://tracking.strans.org/tracking/click?msgid=GfKFHSgnKv2Qaktrx57x0A2&tar…> Our Open Shop has brought 200,000 people from all backgrounds through our doors to fix and build bicycles. 18,000 free bikes have been earned, built, and ridden away by people seeking a pedaling lifestyle. BikeWell classes have provided 5,000 participants with safety and maintenance skills. We have until July 1st to raise funds to secure the property. The plan is to preserve existing buildings and transition to 100% renewable energy. The Cycles of Change campaign sparked a fundraising fire with an all day celebration in December 2015. During this effort, we've partnered with local people, groups, and businesses, We've hosted concerts, raffles, bicycles rides, door knocking, and more. The overwhelming support we have received fills us up to the brim and inspires continued action. Let's celebrate 20 years of people power, honor the passion of collective community spirit, heighten awareness, and unite for a cause in which we truly believe! 3 Ways To Donate: - At the shop in the trusty red tool box @ 732 S. 1st St. W. - Online at our crowdfunding site by clicking here <http://tracking.strans.org/tracking/click?msgid=GfKFHSgnKv2Qaktrx57x0A2&tar…> . - In the mail at 91 Campus Dr. Box #1412, Missoula, MT 59801 If you no longer wish to receive mail from us, you can unsubscribe <http://tracking.strans.org/tracking/unsubscribe?msgid=GfKFHSgnKv2Qaktrx57x0…> MIST, 91 Campus Dr. #1412 , Missoula, MT, 59801

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Executive Director position open: Bicycle Collectives of Utah (Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective)
by David Davis 24 Jun '16

24 Jun '16

Hi All, We are excited to announce we're looking for a new executive director! This is a life-changing chance to lead one of the largest Bike Collective/Community Bike Shop/Bike Co-Op Organizations in the US. We have grown tons in the last 14 years but we need YOU to continue to do great work. Please see my resignation and link to the job posting here, and feel free to reach out with any questions. http://www.bicyclecollective.org/component/k2/item/487-david-e-davis-resign… We've found that personally recruiting people that would do an excellent job has served us well in the past, please reach out to individuals in your network as well as posting on job boards and in your media. We very much appreciate it. Thank you! Davey -- -- David Eyer Davis Executive Director Bicycle Collective www.bicyclecollective.org The mission of the Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. The Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.

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Abandoned Bike Ordinance?
by Jeff DeQuattro 23 Jun '16

23 Jun '16

Greetings! Through the Delta Bike Project in Mobile, Alabama we are working with city leaders and the Mobile Police Department to update certain ordinances that have neglected to meet the needs of our city. One of those ordinances we seek to create is an ordinance that allows the City/Police to recover abandoned bicycles that have been chained up for some (unknown) extended amount of time. We hope that the Delta Bike Project could be the recipient of those bikes for inclusion into our Time is Money Program <http://www.deltabikeproject.org/time-is-money-program/>. It's also a way to clear up our very limited amount of bike parking - something we're also working on through various fundraisers and agreements of understanding to install fixit stations and bike racks. Are there examples from this group of ordinances in your city that allow public safety officials or others to recover abandoned bikes? Do you have examples of that language that you can share? Also, are there other similar ordinances that are good to accompany these? We are lucky to have the ear of the City Leaders and the Police Department, so we would be ever grateful for feedback on this issues. Thank you, Jeff -- Warm regards, Jeff DeQuattro Executive Director Delta Bike Project 561 St. Francis Street Mobile, AL 36602

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Light giveaway structure (Andy Fry)
by Genevieve Parker 22 Jun '16

22 Jun '16

At Reno Bike Project we did public giveaways of light sets (not the best, they were free from the DOT, but better than none). We had them available at our community bike shop and gave them away during 2-3 hour pop-up events in public places (bus stations, popular intersections, university campus) with an RBP brochure and some bike safety literature. Our only rule was that we'd only give one set away per person with their bike (no extra sets for friends who weren't present or without seeing the bike). We also gave a few away to people using wheelchairs, no problem. We had a lot of success in distributing them and talking to/educating passers-by. Unfortunately, we found out after a couple years that the front light wasn't, in fact, bright enough to meet the NRS on bike lights at night, and people were getting ticketed by the cops. So NDOT kind of screwed up on that one. I digress; am attaching the survey we asked recipients to complete in return for their lights. Genevieve Parker RBP Program Director http://www.renobikeproject.com/

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Light giveaway structure
by Andy Fry 22 Jun '16

22 Jun '16

Howdy, I've heard other folks share that they give away headlight or taillights through their programs. Do you have any sort of structure to that? Paperwork? Rules? Guidelines? We are hoping to give away quality light kits that'll be used long term so we are trying to seek out how others have approached similar situations. So any ideas on light giveaways and how you've implemented them "structured" or otherwise, we'd love to hear how you did it! Thanks! --Andy Fry Topeka Community Cycle Project

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Has anyone done a Memorandum of Agreement?
by Randi Park 21 Jun '16

21 Jun '16

Our organization has been asked to come up with an MOA for a bike mechanics education program that we provide to at-risk youth and adults. One of the features of the program, is that we've been able to place at least one of the participants who was unemployed long term before the program in a job at a local bike shop. We also do an earn-a-bike with the participants. It seems like a really good idea to have a boiler plate MOA that we could use when we do elementary school bike clubs (we've done two), and high school earn-a-bike and mechanics programs. Does anyone have an MOA that you've used for similar programs? We don't want to be too rigid and scare partners away, or make it too difficult for ourselves to stick to them. But we also need to get an idea of what should be covered and how specific and binding an MOA needs to be. Thanks in advance, Randi Direct email Randi(a)hjfw.org

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Away on Vacation
by director＠communitybike.net 21 Jun '16

21 Jun '16

Hi, I will be away from the CBC starting 3:15 PM, June 15 and returning on Monday, June 27. Contact Andrew Burnell for programming and volunteering questions (programs(a)communitybike.net) or Carol Meader for resource development and communications questions (development(a)communitybike.net). The CBC phone number is 282-9700 and our website is www.communitybike.net. Take care, Andy

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insurance for bike valet
by Falls City Community BikeWorks Community BikeWorks 18 Jun '16

18 Jun '16

Hiya Does anyone have good liability coverage for running bike valet for an event? Bicycling for Louisville can't seem to find the special event overage it needs to enter a contract with a local festival to park about 500/day for 3 days. Any leads appreciated. Thanks, Bella Falls City Community Bikeworks

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Away on Vacation
by director＠communitybike.net 18 Jun '16

18 Jun '16

Hi, I will be away from the CBC starting 3:15 PM, June 15 and returning on Monday, June 27. Contact Andrew Burnell for programming and volunteering questions (programs(a)communitybike.net) or Carol Meader for resource development and communications questions (development(a)communitybike.net). The CBC phone number is 282-9700 and our website is www.communitybike.net. Take care, Andy

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Away on Vacation
by director＠communitybike.net 17 Jun '16

17 Jun '16

Hi, I will be away from the CBC starting 3:15 PM, June 15 and returning on Monday, June 27. Contact Andrew Burnell for programming and volunteering questions (programs(a)communitybike.net) or Carol Meader for resource development and communications questions (development(a)communitybike.net). The CBC phone number is 282-9700 and our website is www.communitybike.net. Take care, Andy

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Away on Vacation
by director＠communitybike.net 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

Hi, I will be away from the CBC starting 3:15 PM, June 15 and returning on Monday, June 27. Contact Andrew Burnell for programming and volunteering questions (programs(a)communitybike.net) or Carol Meader for resource development and communications questions (development(a)communitybike.net). The CBC phone number is 282-9700 and our website is www.communitybike.net. Take care, Andy

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PeopleForBikes "Idea Book" - Survey
by Kyle Wagenschutz 13 Jun '16

13 Jun '16

Hi everyone - I’ve been a long time subscriber to the list, but I’ve just registered my new email address after taking a job at PeopleForBikes a few months ago. Prior to that, I spent the last ten years running Revolutions Bike Co-Op in Memphis and serving as the Memphis’ Bike/Ped Program Manager. Now, I’m running a new program at PFB which will assist cities in developing robust bicycle programs in diverse neighborhoods. We’ll launch that program in a few weeks and I’ll make another post at that time with full details. In the meantime, we’re working to create an “Idea Book” that will highlight bicycle events in communities across the country that get people on bikes and have other community-driven goals of building support for projects, use of specific trail or bike lane, highlight less than ideal situations for cycling, or target particular populations for increased use of bicycling. I know from experience that community bike programs play a large role in many communities in hosting and leading these events and thought that I could pick your brain and ask what you’re doing in your community. The purpose of the "Idea Book” is to act as a guide for advocacy groups, riding clubs, government agencies and anyone else who want to get more people on bikes. It will feature a list of event types for potential organizers to choose from, as well as descriptions about how those events play into key advocacy strategies for cities and decision-makers. We'd be grateful if you could share the survey link with anyone you know is running a successful bike event or complete the survey yourself for anything you’ve been a part of. The best examples from around the country will be featured in the upcoming idea book. SURVEY LINK—> http://survey.clicktools.com/app/survey/go.jsp?iv=kajtv00tvu4n <http://survey.clicktools.com/app/survey/go.jsp?iv=kajtv00tvu4n> Thanks for your help, Kyle Wagenschutz Director of Local Innovation PeopleForBikes P.O. Box 2359 / Boulder, CO 80306 EMAIL: kyle(a)peopleforbikes.org <mailto:kyle@peopleforbikes.org> MOBILE: 303.886.8288 PeopleForBikes.org <http://peopleforbikes.org/> GreenLaneProject.org <http://greenlaneproject.org/>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Build a Bike Worksheets
by Nicole from Bike Saviours 12 Jun '16

12 Jun '16

Attached is our Build-a-Bike worksheet from Bike Saviours in Tempe, AZ. The second attachment is a checklist printed on the back of the worksheet and is used by a Big Wrench to go over all the major adjustments and perform a test ride. I hope this is helpful! Cheers, Nicole Muratore Volunteer Coordinator Bike Saviours On 06/10/2016 01:18 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. Bike Build Sheet/Form (Ainsley Naylor) > 2. Re: Bike Build Sheet/Form (Andy Greif) > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.…

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Build Sheet/Form
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 11 Jun '16

11 Jun '16

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 117, Issue 5
by Tegan Moss 10 Jun '16

10 Jun '16

Hi All, We use these tags in clear plastic hangers. We print each type on a different color paper so its easy to tell what is for sale and what isn't. Cheers, Tegan On Fri, Jun 10, 2016 at 4:18 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. Bike Build Sheet/Form (Ainsley Naylor) > 2. Re: Bike Build Sheet/Form (Andy Greif) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Ainsley Naylor <needleandthread(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 14:35:58 -0400 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike Build Sheet/Form > Im looking for some examples of bike build sheet or forms that folks use > either for shop builds or build/earn-a-bike programming (i.e volunteer use > OR participant use). > > I have a form that we use at Bike Pirates that we stole from Recycle a > Bicycle in Ottawa many years ago, but I'd like to see some other examples > for a youth program I now run. > > Any examples would be appreciated! > > Thanks! > ainsley. > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Andy Greif <director(a)communitybike.net> > To: "'The Think Tank'" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 15:12:15 -0400 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Build Sheet/Form > > Hi Ainsley, > > Attached > > 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 > > > > *“Providing Opportunities for Youth to Grow”* > > > > > > > > > > > > *From:* Thethinktank [mailto: > thethinktank-bounces(a)lists.bikecollectives.org] *On Behalf Of *Ainsley > Naylor > *Sent:* Friday, June 10, 2016 2:36 PM > *To:* The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > *Subject:* [TheThinkTank] Bike Build Sheet/Form > > > > Im looking for some examples of bike build sheet or forms that folks use > either for shop builds or build/earn-a-bike programming (i.e volunteer use > OR participant use). > > > > I have a form that we use at Bike Pirates that we stole from Recycle a > Bicycle in Ottawa many years ago, but I'd like to see some other examples > for a youth program I now run. > > > > Any examples would be appreciated! > > > Thanks! > ainsley. > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > -- -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 293 George Street North, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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Bike Build Sheet/Form
by Ainsley Naylor 10 Jun '16

10 Jun '16

Im looking for some examples of bike build sheet or forms that folks use either for shop builds or build/earn-a-bike programming (i.e volunteer use OR participant use). I have a form that we use at Bike Pirates that we stole from Recycle a Bicycle in Ottawa many years ago, but I'd like to see some other examples for a youth program I now run. Any examples would be appreciated! Thanks! ainsley.

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AmeriCorps VISTA positions open in Colorado Springs
by Nikki McComsey 07 Jun '16

07 Jun '16

We are hiring two AmeriCorps VISTA <http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorps-vista> positions at Kids on Bikes in Colorado Springs! AmeriCorps is a year of service doing good things for your community. The pay is minimal $973/mo but you get to make a difference and gain valuable experience. We are hiring for a full time Bike Inventory Strategist and a School and Family Outreach Coordinator. AmeriCorps pays for all your moving expenses! Click for full job description: Bike Inventory Strategist position <https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=67889&fromSearch=true> School and Family Outreach Coordinator <https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=67888&fromSearch=true> Click here <http://kidsonbikes.net/> to learn more about Kids on Bikes <http://kidsonbikes.net/> -- Nikki L. McComsey, CPA Executive Director Kids on Bikes, Inc. nikki(a)kidsonbikes.net 719.322.1750 www.kidsonbikes.net

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Any bike co ops or cycle activists in India or Senegal ?
by jeffrey＠jeffreytong.com 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

One thing to think about. Are there any mobile bike services? If you must buy a piece of real estate, you might not be competitive. But mobile bike repair services which come to you...not very environmental. On obe gand, the mobile people must buy gasoline, whereas you must pay rent or mortgage. ------ Original message------From: Roman VilleDate: Wed, Jun 1, 2016 23:34To: thethinktank@lists.bikecollectives.org;cgerard@codatu.org;Cc: Subject:[TheThinkTank] Any bike co ops or cycle activists in India or Senegal ? Hello, We are two french town planning students involved in bike co ops in France (Lyon and Rennes) and currently making research for our studies on NMT (non-motorized transportation) intiatives in Senegal and India. We have no knowledge of active co ops in these two countries and we have found some groups of cycle activists but some of you might have knowledge of more informations through travel or work experience ? Thanks for your answers, (I tried to start a co op in Taiwan last year but that failed miserabily ...) Roman

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Any bike co ops or cycle activists in India or Senegal ?
by Roman Ville 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

Hello, We are two french town planning students involved in bike co ops in France (Lyon and Rennes) and currently making research for our studies on NMT (non-motorized transportation) intiatives in Senegal and India. We have no knowledge of active co ops in these two countries and we have found some groups of cycle activists but some of you might have knowledge of more informations through travel or work experience ? Thanks for your answers, (I tried to start a co op in Taiwan last year but that failed miserabily ...) Roman

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growing a Community Bicycle and Transportation Center in Missoula
by Bob Giordano 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

Below is an update on our progress building a Community Bicycle and Transportation Center in the heart of Missoula. We need help bringing this to fruition! Can you spread this effort to your networks? thanks... --- For Immediate Release: Free Cycles Missoula and Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation Gain Extension for Capital Campaign to July 1st "The Cycles of Change campaign has been sprouting wings with support from thousands of people," said Executive Director, Bob Giordano. "We have raised $125,000 from grassroots efforts, and now we need the help of many more people to secure our home," he goes on to say. While the long term goal is still to raise 1.1 million and buy the property outright, if the non-profit can raise $330,00, or 30%, by the July 1st deadline, then bank financing with a mortgage becomes a viable path to success. Free Cycles has recorded over 200,000 shop visits since 1996, helping 18,000 people earn a free bicycle and teaching 5,000 people laws, safety, and maintenance in the award-winning BikeWell class. Located in the heart of Missoula, the two acre property, which is equivalent to a full city block, is an ideal place to continue the work of Free Cycles and its umbrella organization, the Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation. Both provide essential services to help people get to work, buy groceries, and go about their daily lives in a healthy way. "Once I'm riding the cycle, I'm saving money, saving energy, and saving time. Without a bicycle, it would be difficult to get around the city, for shopping, classes and errands" said Mamunur Rahman, a visiting Humprhey fellow from Bangladesh, who received a free bike from Free Cycles after taking a BikeWell class and volunteering four hours. The location is extremely accessible, being at the union of two primary trails. The plan is to preserve the existing buildings to honor Missoula’s heritage, and eventually transition to 100% renewable energy, thus creating a pathway to a liveable future. Further, the non-profit provides valuable community participation opportunities, from shop enhancements to helping people build bikes to effectively advocating for safe, enjoyable streets and trails. “One reason I love Free Cycles is because I know I can come in to get help, give help, get creative, or talk about ways to make safer streets,” says volunteer Cameron Best. "We have been honored to help Missoula become one of America's great bicycle cities, yet much work remains in order to make the transportation system better for all people," says Giordano. "Missoula has a strong, passionate support network of people and organizations that make it a unique and loveable place to live. Maintaining this property will help ensure the longevity of accessible, equitable, safe, and environmentally sound transportation systems for the Missoula community and beyond,” says Programs Director, Emily Jensen. Jensen elaborates: “Having a permanent hub to continue our work will increase capacity, strengthen our programs, and improve our efficacy. Under Free Cycles ownership, the land and buildings will be transitioned into replicable models of ways to address difficult societal challenges such as climate change, social justice, and urban growth. Our current transportation system tends to marginalize low-income people and create a culture of segregation. This project aims to reverse that dynamic and continue to build a more positive future. The local array of community services is gaining strength. The Poverello, PEAS Farm, Home Resource, MUD, and Food Bank have all recently secured a home. Free Cycles Missoula is a vital next success story." Property ownership would also help Free Cycles bring to fruition a fabrication center for helping those with mobility challenges and turning scrap metal into useful tools. The plan also includes a community bike share for short term bike lending and a transportation learning center with a focus on growing a healthy city. Over the years, the organization has taught over a hundred interns about transportation topics ranging from policy to how to adjust the spokes of a wheel. Another huge aspect of the non-profit's mission is educating, empowering, and engaging youth. For instance, on Monday, May 23rd, with the help of Bikers Against Bullies USA and the Dixon School District, Free Cycles worked with the entire school of 49 students. Thirty bikes were tuned by volunteers and staff, and during the event students were taught how to fix their own rides. By the end of the day, everyone's hands were dirty, laughter was in the air, Robert finally replaced his stem bolt, and the stoke on bikes was as high as the nearby Mission Mountains. Additionally, the Dixon School now has their very own space dedicated to fixing bikes outfitted with the proper tools. For the past 20 years, Free Cycles has facilitated over 160 school outreach events similar to this. “The demand from the citizens is here. We are bursting at the seams. It is critical we own the property to expand our space and programs. Land is the medium for service,” says Giordano. People can donate three ways: -Drop by the shop at 732 S. 1st St W. from 10AM-6PM, Tuesday to Saturday -Mail a check to 91 Campus Dr. #1412, Missoula, MT 59801 -Online at http://www.freecycles.org/ or https://www.crowdrise.com/supportthebike For more information, please visit www.freecycles.org or contact Executive Director, Bob Giordano, at mist(a)strans.org Programs Director, Emily Jensen, programs(a)strans.org 406-541-7284 ### Please forward this Release to all interested parties

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 116, Issue 10
by waymond smith 30 May '16

30 May '16

I feel that this is a very good idea, it could help people who want to make a presentation but are unsure why to start in creating a workshop. Go for it!!! On May 30, 2016 3:18 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. Bike!Bike! Workshop Description Writing Guide? (Godwin !) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Godwin !" <goodgodwin(a)hotmail.com> > To: Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Sun, 29 May 2016 15:23:27 -0700 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike!Bike! Workshop Description Writing Guide? > I'm thinking about including a page that gives tips and maybe an outline > for attendees writing workshop proposals for this year's Bike!Bike!. Does > anyone feel that this might be a particularly bad idea? > > Otherwise, a discussion here on good and bad practices, examples of well > written workshop descriptions, or examples of things you have found > confusing about the process would be super useful but it would be great if > I could also find a volunteer to help write the doc. > > Cheers! > godwin > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > >

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awesome ideas
by Angel York 26 May '16

26 May '16

Here are a couple small, light-hearted ideas I encountered recently. - There's this event called "breakfast on the bridges" and I was reading through their website yesterday and found this: Tardy slips are often available for those who are running late. They may not get you out of trouble, but they'll probably lighten the mood. At least you wont be trying to explain yourself on an empty stomach. - Then just now I saw a photo of someone who had made "bike fairy" lights that said something like "the bike fairy was here" and "may is bike month" and she left them on the bikes at an elementary school. What about y'all? I'm sure y'all have thought up/encountered so much sweetness. Angel

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Academic Papers About Bike Coops or Collectives?
by Josh Bisker 25 May '16

25 May '16

Anyone got good links to academic papers on bike coops or collectives, or studies or articles (academic or otherwise) about the impacts of a collective on a neighborhood?

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DCarea Intentional human power household
by scottwilson6100＠juno.com 21 May '16

21 May '16

I am investigating the idea of forming a household of bike and human powered vehicles and contraptions enthusiasts. Think of things like the UMD Gamera human powered helicopter, or the speedbikes(streamliners) similar to those that compete at the World Human Powered Speed Challenge each fall at Battle Mountain, NV. Or perhaps a human powered aircraft? You can look these things up on the web. If you've already heard of them, there is a good chance you are just the kind of person we are looking for. Hoping to hear from you . I have a large house that could serve as residence and build space. ____________________________________________________________ www.aglhealth.com 10 Shocking Ways Coconut Oil Will Change Your Life http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/573ff82ebdcb0782e6554st02duc

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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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