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Youth Leadership Expectations
by Carlyn Arteaga 08 Jul '16

08 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 ! 08 Jul '16

08 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 02 Jul '16

02 Jul '16

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

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Bike Valet Fees
by LaBikery 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '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 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '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 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '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 30 Jun '16

30 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 28 Jun '16

28 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 25 Jun '16

25 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 25 Jun '16

25 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 24 Jun '16

24 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 23 Jun '16

23 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 23 Jun '16

23 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 22 Jun '16

22 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 22 Jun '16

22 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 19 Jun '16

19 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 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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PeopleForBikes "Idea Book" - Survey
by Kyle Wagenschutz 14 Jun '16

14 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 13 Jun '16

13 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 12 Jun '16

12 Jun '16

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 117, Issue 5
by Tegan Moss 11 Jun '16

11 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 11 Jun '16

11 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 08 Jun '16

08 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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