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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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