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Changing Membership rules
by sylvia crum 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

Our bike shop has never paid rent to the church that houses us, in our 12 years of existence. In an attempt to change that, we have just recently changed our membership scheme away from volunteer hours for membership to paid memberships. We're only charging $30/year (and they get a t-shirt). And we're getting lots of new members. But some of the guys who have been around for 3 or 4 years were previously told that they had membership for life due to their many volunteer hours. I don't want to discount what they've done for our shop in the past. But I am also attempting to change some of the culture of our shop, a culture that had become a bit of a boys' club where the old guys got to do exciting stuff like fix bikes and new members got to sort small parts. Any thoughts these free "members for life"? sylvia crumRevolutions Bicycle CoOpMemphis, TN

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Developing a Safe Space Policy for Our Shop
by Andy Bakker 11 Oct '14

11 Oct '14

Hi everyone, Wed like to implement a safe space policy in our shop similar to the one that was developed at Bike!Bike!. Would somebody mind resending the Bike!Bike! safe space policy? Can anyone share a safe space policy that they have in their shop or some general advice on things that work well (or poorly)? Thanks! Andy Bakker VéloCity Bicycle Cooperative 2111 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301 <mailto:andy.bakker@velocitycoop.org> andy.bakker(a)velocitycoop.org | <http://www.velocitycoop.org/> www.velocitycoop.org <http://www.facebook.com/pages/V%C3%A9loCity-Bicycle-Cooperative/36133718151 7> Facebook <https://www.twitter.com/velocitycoop> Twitter <http://www.meetup.com/Velocity-Bicycle-Cooperative/> https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRXABlkUg7p_5AboTBAIld8 ay_hHfPbdFFuO43WK0tMQBFXYsuJ

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Bike collectives in New Hampshire/Vermont areas
by mfen651＠aol.com 10 Oct '14

10 Oct '14

Hi all, quick question - do you know of any bike collectives, organizations in the Brattleboro Vt, Keene New Hampshire area? Could you let me know contact information. I have a young lady friend who I think would like to get tied into a group to learn all aspects of cycling. Thanks in advance. Matt

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Super Advanced Planning for Bike Tour To B!B!15 in Guadalajara
by Erk Magosh 10 Oct '14

10 Oct '14

Hey ya'll, During B!B!14 I had regrets of not biking to Columbus. I started saying that no mater where 2015's conference was I was going to bike (at least some of the way) there. What looks to be the most feasible to me is flying into Mexico City and biking the 350 miles (563 km) to Guadalajara. That might be around 5-7 days. Anyways I wanted to know if other people have interest in touring to Guadalajara, know of any good routes though that part of Mexico, or can help me plan the best trip I can? I would love to be part of a good sized group because to me biking is a social activity. I know it's early, and we don't even know when it's going to happen, but I just want to start thinking about this now, so next year I'm not planning a trip last minute. -erk nashville, tn

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from: Christine Bourgeois
by Christine Bourgeois 08 Oct '14

08 Oct '14

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from: Christine Bourgeois
by Christine Bourgeois 08 Oct '14

08 Oct '14

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Job Posting - CBC Development/Communications Director
by Andy Greif 02 Oct '14

02 Oct '14

Hi Colleagues, We are recruiting to hire a Development/Communications Director for the Community Bicycle Center. The link announcing the job application details along with the job description can be found at http://communitybike.net/images/Development_Communications%20Director%20CBC. pdf. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for helping us get the word out to potential candidates. FYI, Bronwyn has chosen to leave the CBC effective January 1, 2015. She plans to continue supporting the CBC as a volunteer leading our AppleCycle benefit in 2015. Our hope is that we will have our new Development/Communications Director on staff by early December to have cross over with Bronwyn. Contact me if you have any questions. Thanks for your help! Take care, Andy Andy Greif, Executive Director Mailing: P.O. Box 783, Biddeford, ME 04005 Shop: 45 Granite Street, Biddeford Shop Phone: 207-282-9700 Cell Phone: 207-229-8199 Website: www.communitybike.net <http://www.communitybike.net/> "Providing Opportunities for Youth to Grow" Don't forget to check out our orchard-hopping bike ride to support kids! Oct. 5 | Southern Maine | 17, 30 or 62 miles Register now for a free event shirt! www.BikeAppleCycle.com <http://www.bikeapplecycle.com/>

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[REQUEST] Bike!Bike! Organizer notes and resources
by Clint Watson 01 Oct '14

01 Oct '14

Hi all, During Darrin's session (about making decisions in groups/bike!bike! organizational structure discussion) I volunteered to compile all of the extant material that has been used by and resulted from previous iterations of bike!bike! So, I'm putting out a call. Have you aided in organizing a Bike!Bike! conference? Even if you aren't affiliated with the hosting organization, but helped from afar, I can use documentation of anything that helped you. Any and every document even slightly related is welcome, but specifically I'm sure most people would appreciate the following: successful AND unsuccessful procedures for finding housing (what DIDN'T work might be educational.) organizational methods for assigning housing records regarding loaner bike cataloging, storage, and acquisition web development timelines and records budgets printing costs templates for program/welcome zines food costs large scale food preparation info Overall program guidelines Anything else you think others would be interested to know. I'm also working with Josh Bisker to get the zinezine.bikebike.org site fully functional. I'll compile all this stuff and put it up on the website (and post here) as soon as I'm able--depending of course on when I receive it. Please send directly to me clint(a)boisebicycleproject.org Thanks everybody, -- Clint Watson Volunteer/Programs Coordinator Boise Bicycle Project 1027 Lusk St 208.429.6520

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Share your shop policies?
by anne dunckel 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

Community Bikes in Charlottesville, VA has been operating without any major written shop/board/manager/program policies since it's existence. With a large donation coming we are trying to get some of our ducks in a line and draft a good policy for a functioning shop. We were wondering if any other shops could share some of their policies so that we could see if we are missing any major language or ideas. I know each policy would be unique to each shop, but we need some rough guidance and help to make sure we do this right. Any help is appreciated, including references to think tank discussions that I do not know about. Thank you! -Annie D.

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Hiring AmeriCorps VISTA for the Reno Bike Project in Reno, NV
by Reno Bikes 24 Sep '14

24 Sep '14

Reno Bike Project is hiring an AmeriCorps VISTA as the coordinator for the Major Taylor Program. VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) is a year-long commitment to serve a community in capacity building and works to change the cycle of poverty. The goal of the Major Taylor Program is to teach participants the skills and knowledge that will lead them to become life-long cyclists. The classes are offered in groups of 10 to provide an in-depth introduction into cycling. Currently classes are offered as a high school PE credit, benefiting participants both physically and academically. Now in its third year the Major Taylor Program has seen consistent growth. Currently partnered with a local charter high school and youth shelter, we aim to expand to two or three more schools in the coming year. Member Duties: AmeriCorps VISTA members will expand the scope Major Taylor Program by: 1. Developing partnerships with staff, administrators, teachers, after school program leaders, at target High Schools to facilitate recruitment of program participants. 2. Further develop existing curriculum to fine tune lesson plans and materials for the program. 3. Recruit volunteers to escort group and training rides. 4. Through the experience of observing and interacting with program participants and under the direction of the staff member conducting the instructional time, improve the overall flow of the class sequence and fine tune materials curriculum. 5. After working knowledge of the program has been gained, engage in the search for funding and bicycle donation process for this program. Service Term: November 2014 – November 2015 Program Benefits: Training , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage , Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend . Service Areas: Children/Youth , Health , Education , Community Outreach . Skills: Computers/Technology , Community Organization , General Skills , First Aid , Leadership , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Team Work , Education , Public Health , Teaching/Tutoring , Writing/Editing , Youth Development , Public Speaking . If you have any questions, please contact Noah Silverman, noah(a)renobikeproject.com -- Wed-Fri 11am-6pm Sat 10am-4pm 541 E. 4th Street. Reno, NV 89512 775.323.4488 donate via paypal: http://www.renobikeproject.com/index.php/donate/ Follow us on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/renobikeproject/ Please let us know if you would like to unsubscribe to our email list.

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