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Re: [TheThinkTank] Any bike co ops or cycle activists in India or Senegal ?
by jeffrey＠jeffreytong.com 02 Jun '16

02 Jun '16

One thing to think about. Are there any mobile bike services? If you must buy a piece of real estate, you might not be competitive. But mobile bike repair services which come to you...not very environmental. On obe gand, the mobile people must buy gasoline, whereas you must pay rent or mortgage. ------ Original message------From: Roman VilleDate: Wed, Jun 1, 2016 23:34To: thethinktank@lists.bikecollectives.org;cgerard@codatu.org;Cc: Subject:[TheThinkTank] Any bike co ops or cycle activists in India or Senegal ? Hello, We are two french town planning students involved in bike co ops in France (Lyon and Rennes) and currently making research for our studies on NMT (non-motorized transportation) intiatives in Senegal and India. We have no knowledge of active co ops in these two countries and we have found some groups of cycle activists but some of you might have knowledge of more informations through travel or work experience ? Thanks for your answers, (I tried to start a co op in Taiwan last year but that failed miserabily ...) Roman

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Any bike co ops or cycle activists in India or Senegal ?
by Roman Ville 02 Jun '16

02 Jun '16

Hello, We are two french town planning students involved in bike co ops in France (Lyon and Rennes) and currently making research for our studies on NMT (non-motorized transportation) intiatives in Senegal and India. We have no knowledge of active co ops in these two countries and we have found some groups of cycle activists but some of you might have knowledge of more informations through travel or work experience ? Thanks for your answers, (I tried to start a co op in Taiwan last year but that failed miserabily ...) Roman

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growing a Community Bicycle and Transportation Center in Missoula
by Bob Giordano 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

Below is an update on our progress building a Community Bicycle and Transportation Center in the heart of Missoula. We need help bringing this to fruition! Can you spread this effort to your networks? thanks... --- For Immediate Release: Free Cycles Missoula and Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation Gain Extension for Capital Campaign to July 1st "The Cycles of Change campaign has been sprouting wings with support from thousands of people," said Executive Director, Bob Giordano. "We have raised $125,000 from grassroots efforts, and now we need the help of many more people to secure our home," he goes on to say. While the long term goal is still to raise 1.1 million and buy the property outright, if the non-profit can raise $330,00, or 30%, by the July 1st deadline, then bank financing with a mortgage becomes a viable path to success. Free Cycles has recorded over 200,000 shop visits since 1996, helping 18,000 people earn a free bicycle and teaching 5,000 people laws, safety, and maintenance in the award-winning BikeWell class. Located in the heart of Missoula, the two acre property, which is equivalent to a full city block, is an ideal place to continue the work of Free Cycles and its umbrella organization, the Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation. Both provide essential services to help people get to work, buy groceries, and go about their daily lives in a healthy way. "Once I'm riding the cycle, I'm saving money, saving energy, and saving time. Without a bicycle, it would be difficult to get around the city, for shopping, classes and errands" said Mamunur Rahman, a visiting Humprhey fellow from Bangladesh, who received a free bike from Free Cycles after taking a BikeWell class and volunteering four hours. The location is extremely accessible, being at the union of two primary trails. The plan is to preserve the existing buildings to honor Missoula’s heritage, and eventually transition to 100% renewable energy, thus creating a pathway to a liveable future. Further, the non-profit provides valuable community participation opportunities, from shop enhancements to helping people build bikes to effectively advocating for safe, enjoyable streets and trails. “One reason I love Free Cycles is because I know I can come in to get help, give help, get creative, or talk about ways to make safer streets,” says volunteer Cameron Best. "We have been honored to help Missoula become one of America's great bicycle cities, yet much work remains in order to make the transportation system better for all people," says Giordano. "Missoula has a strong, passionate support network of people and organizations that make it a unique and loveable place to live. Maintaining this property will help ensure the longevity of accessible, equitable, safe, and environmentally sound transportation systems for the Missoula community and beyond,” says Programs Director, Emily Jensen. Jensen elaborates: “Having a permanent hub to continue our work will increase capacity, strengthen our programs, and improve our efficacy. Under Free Cycles ownership, the land and buildings will be transitioned into replicable models of ways to address difficult societal challenges such as climate change, social justice, and urban growth. Our current transportation system tends to marginalize low-income people and create a culture of segregation. This project aims to reverse that dynamic and continue to build a more positive future. The local array of community services is gaining strength. The Poverello, PEAS Farm, Home Resource, MUD, and Food Bank have all recently secured a home. Free Cycles Missoula is a vital next success story." Property ownership would also help Free Cycles bring to fruition a fabrication center for helping those with mobility challenges and turning scrap metal into useful tools. The plan also includes a community bike share for short term bike lending and a transportation learning center with a focus on growing a healthy city. Over the years, the organization has taught over a hundred interns about transportation topics ranging from policy to how to adjust the spokes of a wheel. Another huge aspect of the non-profit's mission is educating, empowering, and engaging youth. For instance, on Monday, May 23rd, with the help of Bikers Against Bullies USA and the Dixon School District, Free Cycles worked with the entire school of 49 students. Thirty bikes were tuned by volunteers and staff, and during the event students were taught how to fix their own rides. By the end of the day, everyone's hands were dirty, laughter was in the air, Robert finally replaced his stem bolt, and the stoke on bikes was as high as the nearby Mission Mountains. Additionally, the Dixon School now has their very own space dedicated to fixing bikes outfitted with the proper tools. For the past 20 years, Free Cycles has facilitated over 160 school outreach events similar to this. “The demand from the citizens is here. We are bursting at the seams. It is critical we own the property to expand our space and programs. Land is the medium for service,” says Giordano. People can donate three ways: -Drop by the shop at 732 S. 1st St W. from 10AM-6PM, Tuesday to Saturday -Mail a check to 91 Campus Dr. #1412, Missoula, MT 59801 -Online at http://www.freecycles.org/ or https://www.crowdrise.com/supportthebike For more information, please visit www.freecycles.org or contact Executive Director, Bob Giordano, at mist(a)strans.org Programs Director, Emily Jensen, programs(a)strans.org 406-541-7284 ### Please forward this Release to all interested parties

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 116, Issue 10
by waymond smith 30 May '16

30 May '16

I feel that this is a very good idea, it could help people who want to make a presentation but are unsure why to start in creating a workshop. Go for it!!! On May 30, 2016 3:18 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!Bike! Workshop Description Writing Guide? (Godwin !) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: "Godwin !" <goodgodwin(a)hotmail.com> > To: Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Sun, 29 May 2016 15:23:27 -0700 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike!Bike! Workshop Description Writing Guide? > 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 > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > >

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awesome ideas
by Angel York 26 May '16

26 May '16

Here are a couple small, light-hearted ideas I encountered recently. - There's this event called "breakfast on the bridges" and I was reading through their website yesterday and found this: Tardy slips are often available for those who are running late. They may not get you out of trouble, but they'll probably lighten the mood. At least you wont be trying to explain yourself on an empty stomach. - Then just now I saw a photo of someone who had made "bike fairy" lights that said something like "the bike fairy was here" and "may is bike month" and she left them on the bikes at an elementary school. What about y'all? I'm sure y'all have thought up/encountered so much sweetness. Angel

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Academic Papers About Bike Coops or Collectives?
by Josh Bisker 26 May '16

26 May '16

Anyone got good links to academic papers on bike coops or collectives, or studies or articles (academic or otherwise) about the impacts of a collective on a neighborhood?

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DCarea Intentional human power household
by scottwilson6100＠juno.com 21 May '16

21 May '16

I am investigating the idea of forming a household of bike and human powered vehicles and contraptions enthusiasts. Think of things like the UMD Gamera human powered helicopter, or the speedbikes(streamliners) similar to those that compete at the World Human Powered Speed Challenge each fall at Battle Mountain, NV. Or perhaps a human powered aircraft? You can look these things up on the web. If you've already heard of them, there is a good chance you are just the kind of person we are looking for. Hoping to hear from you . I have a large house that could serve as residence and build space. ____________________________________________________________ www.aglhealth.com 10 Shocking Ways Coconut Oil Will Change Your Life http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/573ff82ebdcb0782e6554st02duc

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New bike Kitchen
by dave ellis 20 May '16

20 May '16

Hello, I'm pleased to announce Queen City Wheel House, Helena, MT's new bike kitchen! We opened our doors last week in a larger warehouse maker space operation in Helena called the MOP (Means of Production) Shop. With the energy, broad skill set, and like-mindedness toward broadening our community, Montana Bicycle Guild brought us in under their 501(c)(3). We are small with limited hours but are excited to grow in volunteers, programming, partnerships, and space. Our initial offerings are open shop and earn-a-bike, with plans for teen and women's maintenance classes coming soon. We would love any great resources and stories from your startup experiences. Thanks for continuing to be an inspiring group of generous folks! Cheers! Dave

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We're hiring a Shop Manager at The Bike Kitchen (Vancouver, BC)!
by AMS Bike Co-op 19 May '16

19 May '16

Hey bike buddies, We're hiring a full-time shop manager at The Bike Kitchen in Vancouver, BC. Check out the job posting <http://www.bikecoop.ca/2016/05/were-hiring-a-shop-manager/> for more info. Lemme know if you have any questions or would like more info. Happy riding, aida -- *AMS Bike Co-op* University of British Columbia 6138 Student Union Blvd | Vancouver, BC | V6T 1Z1 604-822-2453 | bikecoop.ca | @ubcbike

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Storage
by jeffrey＠jeffreytong.com 13 May '16

13 May '16

Thanks for your detailed plans. ------ Original message------From: Gordon HamachiDate: Fri, May 13, 2016 13:32To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org;Cc: Subject:Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Storage I hang bicycles on hooks spaced 10 inches apart. The bikes have to be hung alternating between front tire up and front tire down for this to work. 15 meters is about 50 feet, so you should easily be able to hang 25 bikes in 50 feet. http://bicycles.stackexchange.com/a/15393

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Bike Storage
by Gordon Hamachi 13 May '16

13 May '16

I hang bicycles on hooks spaced 10 inches apart. The bikes have to be hung alternating between front tire up and front tire down for this to work. 15 meters is about 50 feet, so you should easily be able to hang 25 bikes in 50 feet. http://bicycles.stackexchange.com/a/15393

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question for a report to funders, p.s.
by Dave Snyder 13 May '16

13 May '16

So to be more helpfully specific with my request… :-) If you have access to the following could you share it with me: - a budget for opening a shop - a budget for operating a shop (including hours of operation) - an annual report that shows how many bikes were donated, how many hours of job training were provided, how many youth (or adults) were reached, etc. That information would be super helpful. Thanks, Dave ------- Support CalBike now <https://calbike.org/support-calbike/>. ------- Dave Snyder Executive Director California Bicycle Coalition Enabling more people to bicycle for healthier, safer, and more prosperous communities for all. Join or renew <https://calbike.org/donate/> as a CalBike member. 916-251-9433 | dave(a)calbike.org <mailto:dave@calbike.org>

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question for a report to funders
by Dave Snyder 13 May '16

13 May '16

Hi all, Thanks to the guy who answered the phone at the Community Bike Project in Omaha, I found this list which I hope will be helpful in preparing a report that will hopefully lead to funding a major investment in community bike shops in California. I need to include in my report a decent budget estimate for opening and operating a shop, and for the number of bikes that we can reasonably expect to recycle through the shop through earn-a-bike programs and direct sales of donated used bikes. I asked this question on the bike-equity network list and got a couple good responses that I’d like to add to before preparing my final report. Thanks, Dave ------- Support CalBike now <https://calbike.org/support-calbike/>. ------- Dave Snyder Executive Director California Bicycle Coalition Enabling more people to bicycle for healthier, safer, and more prosperous communities for all. Join or renew <https://calbike.org/donate/> as a CalBike member. 916-251-9433 | dave(a)calbike.org

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ED Job Posting - Community Bicycle Center - Maine
by Andy Greif 09 May '16

09 May '16

Hi Think Tankers, The Community Bicycle Center is searching for its next Executive Director. The job announcement and job description are below. Please ask people in your network to consider applying. 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" Job Description: Executive Director Community Bicycle Center | Biddeford, Maine Executive Director The Community Bicycle Center (CBC) is a nonprofit organization that provides youth enrichment opportunities for personal growth through bicycling-related activities to youth from Biddeford Maine and surrounding communities. The CBC has provided high-quality programs for eleven years and is highly effective at engaging kids, providing positive experiences and developing important life skills. We are seeking an experienced Executive Director with exceptional interpersonal and youth development skills, strong financial, operational and managerial expertise along with the experience and expertise to build strong community relationships. Our founding Executive Director grew the CBC from a single volunteer-run program to an organization with three full-time staff and one part-time youth staff, over 100 volunteers and a full range of programming. The new Executive Director will be the organization's primary spokesperson, ensuring that youth at the CBC learn and develop positive life skills such as caring, effort, flexibility, relationships, perseverance, problem-solving, organization and responsibility. Youth learn and develop life skills in order to be successful in relationships, educational pursuits, future employment, health and civic engagement by receiving direct time and attention from caring adults. We have a solid foundation of success with grantors, donor relationships and maintain a dedicated volunteer base. To learn more about our organization please visit our website at www.communitybike.net <http://www.communitybike.net> . Additional Job Information How to Apply: Please send cover letter, resume and three current references to Meg Nadeau, Governance Committee chair via email EDsearch.CBC(a)gmail.com. Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Start Date: September 1, 2016 (Flexible) Salary: Commensurate with experience Location: 45 Granite Street, Biddeford, Maine 04005 Job Description: Executive Director Community Bicycle Center | Biddeford, Maine The Executive Director's primary role is to provide leadership, sustainability and management of Community Bicycle Center's (CBC) youth development mission. The Executive Director will see the CBC to its next stage of growth. The Executive Director's responsibilities include oversight of direct service programs, resource development (fundraising), public relations, facilities management, volunteer management and general administrative and capacity building operations. Additional areas of responsibility include implementing the strategic plan, evaluating and enhancing the organization, administering organizational policies and procedures, supervising staff, developing human resource functions and managing the budget. The Executive Director position is full-time exempt, hired by and directly accountable to the Board of Directors through its elected Board President. Essential Responsibilities 1. Management and Administration a. Serves as the primary organization planner- setting goals and objectives consistent with the mission, vision and strategic plan of the CBC. b. Develops projections of needs and funding. c. Develops and administers operational policies and procedures. d. Oversees all programs, services and activities to ensure the CBC is meeting program objectives. e. Leads all business and organizational development and capacity-building efforts. f. Ensures compliance with funding sources and regulatory requirements. g. Provides information for evaluation of the organizational activities. 2. Financial Management a. Develops, recommends and monitors annual, project and capital budgets. b. Ensures effective audit trails through financial policies and procedures. c. Approves expenditures in relationship to Board approved budgets. d. Provides for sound fiscal record-keeping and reporting. e. Submits monthly financial statements to the Board Treasurer. f. Reviews and approves grant applications and funding proposals. g. Actively participates in developing and stewarding donor relationships. 3. Public Relations and Marketing a. Serves as chief liaison with the public and local community, various governmental entities and community organizations. b. Ensures appropriate representation of CBC by all employees and volunteers. 4. Personnel Administration a. Administers Board approved personnel policies and procedures. b. Ensures ethical and legal hiring, supervision and termination procedures. c. Oversees any and all disciplinary actions. d. Provides supervision and evaluation of staff. e. Assists staff in developing and executing professional development plans. f. Manages all human resource functions including annual reviews and staff capacity planning. 5. Board of Directors Relations a. Assists the Board President in planning the agenda and materials for board meetings. b. Initiates and assists in developing policy recommendations and in setting priorities. c. Identifies board skills matrix gaps and recruits board members accordingly to maximize board effectiveness in conjunction with Governance Committee. d. Works with the Development Director and Board to raise funds necessary to grow the CBC. e. Assists with recruiting members for standing and ad hoc committees. 6. Risk Management a. Oversees risk management analysis and procedures for direct service programs, financial health, volunteer and personnel management and community relations. 7. Facilities Management (in coordination with volunteer Facilities Committee) a. Ensures the CBC facility is maintained and repaired as necessary. b. Hires independent contractors to make necessary repairs or improvements. c. Prepares capital investment and repair budgets for Board approval. Physical Demands/Hazards The position requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, cycling (20 miles), pushing, and pulling. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 or more pounds. Additional Skills, Knowledge and Experience 1. Create and maintain a cultural environment of belonging, power, freedom and fun within all people and groups that intersect with the CBC mission. 2. Demonstrate experience leading adolescent youth development initiatives. 3. Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets and donor management software. 4. Skilled at organizational concepts including coaching, interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution. 5. Outstanding oral and written communication, including storytelling. 6. Ability to manage critical path timelines and multiple projects while maintaining attention to details. 7. Standard First Aid and CPR certification. Education and Experience A Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business management, social work, communications, education, marketing or equivalent experience is required. Master's degree is preferred. A minimum of five years of experience in nonprofit or business leadership and management roles with demonstrated success in securing gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations. Non-Discrimination. The Community Bicycle Center does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, ancestry, public assistance, ethnic background, religion, marital status, economic class, age, disability or handicap (mental or physical), sex, creed, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other legally protected characteristics in admission or participation in its programs, services and activities or in employment. The CBC complies with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will take "affirmative action" measures to ensure the enforcement of its policies.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 116, Issue 2
by Jayme Zobrist 06 May '16

06 May '16

Allen, At Columbus Bike Co-op we have Shop Monitors as well as a full-time staff person (he is paid hourly, and is very underpaid for his experience. We are lucky to have him, and are working on our fundraising so we can pay him more). Shop Monitors help folks fix their bikes and open/close the shop as needed. We also have a Shop Monitor Training Program; this ensures that the Monitors know what they're doing and also draws in more people to volunteer who have an interest in fixing bikes but are not as skilled yet. Our shop is open 2-3 days a week for 3 hours at a time. We are hoping to add another day during the summer that will be staffed with newly trained volunteers. We have an operations committee that handles issues that arise. It meets quarterly. If you are interested, I can connect you with our shop manager. He would be glad to shed some light on more of our operations. Best, Jayme Zobrist Board President Columbus Bike Co-op www.bikeco-op.org On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 4:17 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. Management Structure (Edward Kirkwood) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Edward Kirkwood <kirkwoodea(a)yahoo.com> > To: "thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org" < > thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Thu, 5 May 2016 16:45:15 +0000 (UTC) > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Management Structure > All: > We are tossing around ideas of how to grow our shop manager roster. For > the last 5 years, we have operated Broke Spoke with a Board of Directors, > most of whom do mission oriented work but are not involved in the day to > day activities of the shop, and a Steering Committee. Our current shop > managers are made up from our Steering Committee, all long time volunteers > who have agreed to work X number of hours / month and be in charge of > opening and closing the shop as a shop manager a minimum of once a month. > Currently, the Steering Committee has 4 members and this works well for > handling shop related issues / procedures during our monthly steering > committee meeting. We currently have 8 people who make up our Committed > Volunteers. These folks work a minimum of two shifts / month in exchange > for 24 hour access to the shop. > > We are looking at expanding the number of days we are open but need > additional shop managers. We would like to expand our shop manager numbers > from our Committed Volunteer roster but not add the extra burden of the > monthly meeting to those folks. Would you care to share your management > structure with us to see if we can use your experiences to help us grow. > > Allen Kirkwood > Broke Spoke Community Bike Shop > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > >

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Management Structure
by Edward Kirkwood 05 May '16

05 May '16

All:We are tossing around ideas of how to grow our shop manager roster. For the last 5 years, we have operated Broke Spoke with a Board of Directors, most of whom do mission oriented work but are not involved in the day to day activities of the shop, and a Steering Committee. Our current shop managers are made up from our Steering Committee, all long time volunteers who have agreed to work X number of hours / month and be in charge of opening and closing the shop as a shop manager a minimum of once a month. Currently, the Steering Committee has 4 members and this works well for handling shop related issues / procedures during our monthly steering committee meeting. We currently have 8 people who make up our Committed Volunteers. These folks work a minimum of two shifts / month in exchange for 24 hour access to the shop. We are looking at expanding the number of days we are open but need additional shop managers. We would like to expand our shop manager numbers from our Committed Volunteer roster but not add the extra burden of the monthly meeting to those folks. Would you care to share your management structure with us to see if we can use your experiences to help us grow. Allen KirkwoodBroke Spoke Community Bike Shop

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Bike storage
by Tigre Bici 01 May '16

01 May '16

Hello Its Raquel from bike collective TigreBici in Monterrey Mexico. We are about to launch a bike system on campus but we have and issue in storage. The initial amount of bikes is 50 and we have around 15 meters to storage at least half of them. Any ideas on how to make it easy to the persons that are going to mount/dismount bicycles and use the space in the best way possible? Regards R.

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Job Opening in Colorado
by Liz Young 28 Apr '16

28 Apr '16

Turn Around Bikes, a bicycle refurbishing youth program of Northern Colorado Youth for Christ, is opening a community focused, educationally based bike shop in Greeley, Colorado to help our donation program become financially self-sustainable. We're hiring for Shop Manager who can provide excellent customer service, handle daily managerial roles, and teach Bible Study and evening workshops to youth volunteers (and eventually to adults). Complete Job Description is attached. Thank you, Liz Young [image: photo] *Liz Young* Program Director, Turn Around Bikes/NCYFC ( <(360)%20481-1651>970) 716-0680 | liz(a)ncyfc.org | TurnAroundBikes.com <http://turnaroundbikes.com/> <http://facebook.com/turnaroundbikes> <http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=344877386&trk=nav_responsive_tab_pr…> <http://twitter.com/turnaroundbikes> <http://instagram.com/turn_around_bikes>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 115, Issue 4
by waymond smith 25 Apr '16

25 Apr '16

Here's a link to an interview on Tuesday morning regarding my funraiser ride along the Pacific Coastline on WGN-TV in Chicago. May Peace Go With You Waymond Smith On Tue, Apr 19, 2016 at 3:16 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. Fundraising ride from Vancouver, BC to Tijuana, Mexico to > support youth based biking programs. (waymond smith) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: waymond smith <waymondhsmith(a)gmail.com> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Cc: > Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:10:33 -0500 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Fundraising ride from Vancouver, BC to Tijuana, > Mexico to support youth based biking programs. > > Hello everyone! > > Are you ready for Bike!Bike! in Detroit this Fall? Well, I'm ready also, > however I'm doing a fundraiser ride from Vancouver, BC Canada to Tijuana, > Mexico, I will be leaving during the 3rd week of August 2016 and will not > return until late October. > > The purpose of this fundraiser ride is to provide biking programs for > youth in disadvantaged areas within Chicago. The fundraiser will provide > funding for them to sustain and/or start their youth based biking > programs. > > The youth of need activities to hep prevent them from getting into trouble > or worse. Being involved in a biking program helps them learn discipline, > develop thinking skills, problem solving and in some cases business > skills. > > Youths involved in biking can experience different communities and open > the world to their dreams and desires. Bicycling develops discipline while > learning bicycle safety, the youth acquire their thinking skills when > they're learning how the components of a bicycle works, problem solving > skills evolve when the youth learn how to repair a faulty bicycle > component, and the business skills develop when they learn how to manage a > bicycle shop. > > Biking can help teach youth to make better life choices. > > This is a link to a news article about me: > > https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160413/south-shore/south-sider-who-biked-… > > > *Google Gmail*: > > ridefortheborders3nations(a)gmail.com > > *Facebook web address:* > > facebook.com/ridefortheborders > <https://www.facebook.com/ridefortheborders> > > *Go Fund Me Account:* > > https://www.gofundme.com/RidefortheBorder > > > May Peace Go With You > > Waymond Smith > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 115, Issue 6
by Michael Tillery 24 Apr '16

24 Apr '16

Hello Michael Tillery > On Apr 24, 2016, at 4:19 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. Fwd: Tree Bressen Resource & Food Share (Angel York) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2016 20:40:48 -0700 > From: Angel York <aniola(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Fwd: Tree Bressen Resource & Food Share > Message-ID: > <CACozNsq8nXdKWYYFPJiSBxjuLHh7eOnnSROP1S7G2LwxBadXag(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Someone sent this to me and I thought y'all consensus-run organizations > might find it helpful. > > For #7, I would add that rushing the process can also lead to situations > where legitimate concerns were not voiced and/or addressed. > > Angel >

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Fwd: Tree Bressen Resource & Food Share
by Angel York 23 Apr '16

23 Apr '16

Someone sent this to me and I thought y'all consensus-run organizations might find it helpful. For #7, I would add that rushing the process can also lead to situations where legitimate concerns were not voiced and/or addressed. Angel

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Fundraising ride from Vancouver, BC to Tijuana, Mexico to support youth based biking programs.
by waymond smith 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

Hello everyone! Are you ready for Bike!Bike! in Detroit this Fall? Well, I'm ready also, however I'm doing a fundraiser ride from Vancouver, BC Canada to Tijuana, Mexico, I will be leaving during the 3rd week of August 2016 and will not return until late October. The purpose of this fundraiser ride is to provide biking programs for youth in disadvantaged areas within Chicago. The fundraiser will provide funding for them to sustain and/or start their youth based biking programs. The youth of need activities to hep prevent them from getting into trouble or worse. Being involved in a biking program helps them learn discipline, develop thinking skills, problem solving and in some cases business skills. Youths involved in biking can experience different communities and open the world to their dreams and desires. Bicycling develops discipline while learning bicycle safety, the youth acquire their thinking skills when they're learning how the components of a bicycle works, problem solving skills evolve when the youth learn how to repair a faulty bicycle component, and the business skills develop when they learn how to manage a bicycle shop. Biking can help teach youth to make better life choices. This is a link to a news article about me: https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160413/south-shore/south-sider-who-biked-… *Google Gmail*: ridefortheborders3nations(a)gmail.com *Facebook web address:* facebook.com/ridefortheborders <https://www.facebook.com/ridefortheborders> *Go Fund Me Account:* https://www.gofundme.com/RidefortheBorder May Peace Go With You Waymond Smith

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Discounts/donations for accessories
by AMS Bike Co-op 14 Apr '16

14 Apr '16

Hey everyone, We're involved in a couple programs that provide free/by donation bikes to folks that wouldn't otherwise have access and have recently identified a real need for accessories (particularly locks, but also helmets and lights). Has anyone had any success getting discounted or donated accessories from distributors, commercial shops (i.e. deadstock) or through fundraisers or bike drives? Any tips/suggestion would be helpful :) Thanks! aida -- *AMS Bike Co-op* University of British Columbia 6138 Student Union Blvd | Vancouver, BC | V6T 1Z1 604-822-2453 | bikecoop.ca | @ubcbike

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Bike Collective Shop Photos - Round 2
by momoko saunders 10 Apr '16

10 Apr '16

Dear think tank, I few years ago, I set up a flickr account to host bike collective photos. I have a dream of documenting the amazing thing we are doing. I'd love for everyone to contribute a photo of their bike shop. *Specifically, this photo library serves to help people see how shops organize themselves. * Please send 1-3 photos of your shop to: *merely32been(a)photos.flickr.com <merely32been(a)photos.flickr.com> (it's just some secret email address you get with the account so you can easily upload photos, the name has nothing to do with anything)* Please make the title of the email "bike collective name" - "city", "state or province" "zip code", (country if you want to) Ex: Bike Farm - Portland, OR 97211 You can see the photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/93412361@N07/ fun exercise, google image search "bike collective photos". <https://www.google.com/search?q=bike+collective+photos&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u…> makes you smile. cheers, -momoko p.s. if you want the password to the flickr account just let me know.

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 114, Issue 8
by Henri V 25 Mar '16

25 Mar '16

Thank you for the help! Henri Venable Indiana University | MPA 2015 Contact: henri.venable(a)gmail.com On Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 4:16 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 Repair Checklists (Henri V) > 2. Re: Bike Repair Checklists (AMS Bike Co-op) > 3. Cost of Shop Set Up & First Year Budget (Ho?i Vi Nguy?n) > 4. Re: Cost of Shop Set Up & First Year Budget (Josh Bisker) > 5. Re: Bike Repair Checklists (Andy Greif) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 17:11:33 -0400 > From: Henri V <henri.venable(a)gmail.com> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Subject: [TheThinkTank] Bike Repair Checklists > Message-ID: > < > CAE-iUH46Gupzb6iLo-tWVHwYrtfykM0j_Xga3UCvGquuJHB6yQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hey all, > > My name is Henri and I'm working with Bike Newport (RI) to create a bike > garage that is more accessible to diverse populations. I would like a bike > mechanics checklist for volunteers to use as they're working on our bikes. > Something that lists most of the required tasks and that they can just move > through on their way to getting it road worthy. > > If you have anything like this I'd appreciate it if you sent it our way! > > Best, > > Henri Venable > Indiana University | MPA 2015 > Contact: henri.venable(a)gmail.com >

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