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Art plz!
by Dugan Meyer 03 Feb '11

03 Feb '11

Hey! We just announced our Winter Workshop Series at MoBo Bike Co-op in Cincinnati. Our poster is sweet. ThinkTank is pretty damn cool too, and all the knowledge gems that get shared are super useful, but where's all the art? I know you folks have some awesome images out there in your shops or on your hard drives. Anyone care to warm up the listserv a bit by sharing some of it here? Dugan MoBo Bike Co-op, Cincinnati

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Non-discrimination/anti-racism policy
by John Barrett 03 Feb '11

03 Feb '11

Any one have an effective Non-discrimination/anti-racism policy that the Good Life Community in Calgary could borrow/copy/steal? Thank you - I couldn't find one on the wiki -- John Barrett The Good Life Community Bicycle Shop / Two Wheel View - Calgary / The Organic Saskatoon & Iron Orchard jonny(a)goodlifebikes.ca 403.619.2648

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With My Own Two Wheels
by Dave Bourgeois 03 Feb '11

03 Feb '11

ThinkTankers- I was fortunate to attend the premiere screening of With My Own Two Wheels last night. http://www.withmyowntwowheels.org/ This beautiful film showcases "the bicycle as a vehicle for change around the world", as illustrated through five personal stories enabled through organizations like yours. The filmmakers are interested in showing it at community bike shops (and other venues). I hope you can see it. Dave Bourgeois Treasurer, Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition/Bici Centro

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Non-discrimination/anti-racism policy
by Mendy Evans 03 Feb '11

03 Feb '11

Hi, John. A couple of the foundations here in Denver, Colorado provide good sample non-discrimination policies... The Denver Foundation @ http://www.denverfoundation.org/foundation/page/mission.vision.values *Our Anti-Discrimination Policy* The Denver Foundation shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and provision of services. Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado @ http://www.gayandlesbianfund.org/grants/application-resources/nondiscrimina… *Sample Nondiscrimination Policy* This policy states [Organization Name]’s position on discrimination. This policy applies to all [Organization Name] employees, volunteers, members, clients, and contractors. [Organization Name] follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, disability status, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. This policy also applies to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, outside vendors, members and customers, service clients, use of contractors and consultants, and dealings with the general public. I realize these might be USA-centric, but I hope this helps in some small way. -Mendy -- *Mendy Evans *Development Director The Bike Depot cell: 720-331-5282 find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TheBikeDepot *The Bike Depot is a nonprofit community bike shop that offers a wide range of bicycling programs, services and products. Visit us online at www.thebikedepot.org or come by the shop at 2825 Fairfax St. in Denver.* **

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automated response
by jay 02 Feb '11

02 Feb '11

I'm out of the office Monday 1/31/11. I'll get back to you when I return. Best, Jay Ferm

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Grease Pit progress
by wiloh＠riseup.net 02 Feb '11

02 Feb '11

Hey all, I've got some info in response to Geoff B's question from a week back. The Grease Pit has moved into a new building at 2750 Bloomington Ave in South Minneapolis. The opening date has not been set due to a couple of setbacks. Before we can open the doors we have to work out major problems with the heating system and then seal and contain the lead painted walls. Our rent on the space is $550 a month, and though we've worked out a potential work-for-rent deal with our landlord, things are getting tight. Any other questions can be sent to greasepitbikeshop(a)gmail.com. Me or somebody else will answer off list. Thanks for being there bike collectives, Will O / GPBS

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Sibley Bike Depot (St. Paul, MN) Hiring
by Jason Tanzman 02 Feb '11

02 Feb '11

Hey everyone, Sibley Bike Depot. a not-for-profit community bike shop in St. Paul, MN is hiring a *Youth Programs Coordinator*. See the job description and application instructions here: http://www.sibleybikedepot.org/blog/jtanzman/110118/sibley-bike-depot-hiring. The Coordinator will be the point person for Sibley's Junior Mechanics classes throughout the spring and summer, and manage our new Apprenticeship program. Funding for the position is confirmed through October but we're optimistic about making this a year-round position. Please consider applying today. Jason -- Sibley Bike Depot Development and Outreach Coordinator 612-232-2737 (cell) 651-222-2080 (shop) www.sibleybikedepot.org Sibley Bike Depot's mission is to be an open, accessible space to educate and empower people to use bicycles as transportation, helping to build a sustainable environment and community. Volunteer with us to help build a bicycling movement in the Twin Cities!

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Nice Present
by jim 01 Feb '11

01 Feb '11

This really works http://barterpig.com/info.html Enjoy it!

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free maintenance resources?
by chris turner 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

Hey gang, I'm a volunteer from Off the Chain, taking a break to go to grad school in Syracuse. I'm in the process of putting together a pathfinder on free bike maintenance resources for a winter biking clinic that I'm giving next month, and I'm interested to know what resources everybody would suggest. The resources don't need to relate to winter biking at all since the handout is meant to be a supplement, to give people list of some of the best places to start learning about bike maintenance. I'm also not interested only in comprehensive resources. If you know of a great resource for a specific topic, I'm happy to hear of it. Also, if anybody has homemade materials that their interested in sharing, I'd be happy to link to them or to host them. When the pathfinder is done I'll post it to the list. thanks, -chris

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Seeking Stainless Steel Spokes
by Christine Hill 27 Jan '11

27 Jan '11

We're starting a fund raising project for our shop, Bike Recycle Vermont, that requires as many stainless steel spokes as we can get our hands on. We're working with a local metal artist on turning them into bracelets and more, and we only want to work with used spokes. We've harvested quite a few over the years from taco-ed wheels and whatnot, but we don't do much wheel building in our shop, so we feel okay re-purposing them in order to support our program. If your situation with spokes is similar, we would really love your help. We can send you the postage and packaging for the spokes. We'll take as many as you are willing to send us! Please email me with your shop's name and address if your shop can save them up and get them in the mail to us. Thanks! Feel free to email me with any questions you might have. Christine assistant manager, Bike Recycle Vermont -- *Christine Hill, Americorps*State Bike Recycle Vermont/Local Motion w: 802.264.9687 c: 339.223.0722* Bike Recycle Vermont: www.localmotion.org/brv<http://www.localmotion.org/programs/bikerecycle> Burlington Bicycle Coalition: www.facebook.com/BurlingtonBicycleCoalition *"When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race." - H.G. Wells*

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