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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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