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Re: [TheThinkTank] What level of repairs at Farmers Market
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 26 Feb '15

26 Feb '15

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Re: [TheThinkTank] What level of repairs at Farmers Market
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 26 Feb '15

26 Feb '15

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Re: [TheThinkTank] What level of repairs at Farmers Market
by christopher＠holisticcycles.com 26 Feb '15

26 Feb '15

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Second Hand Dealer License? : Bike Coop : Illinois
by Chad Ahmad 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

I am part owner of a bicycle coop in Illinois and we are just getting acquainted with what we are supposed to be doing. Does anyone know if we are required to have a second hand dealer license? According to the municipal code, it appears that non-profits are exempt. Anyone have any experience with this? Here is the wording… Sales conducted by governmental, civic, patriotic, fraternal, educational, religious or benevolent organizations which have been in active and continuous existence for at least one year prior to the holding of the sale, or which are incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation by the state. Chad Bike Peoria Coop www.bikepeoria.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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Re: [TheThinkTank] What level of repairs at Farmers Market
by Joshua Goran 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

For a now defunct start-up project I had a few years ago, we would do chain and cable/housing replacements and true wheels on the bike when I did repairs at a local Farmers Market, and I charged $30/hour + parts at that time, but that is very cheap in hindsight. Basically we'd do up to what a typical shop includes in their 'basic tune up' plus cable and minor accessory installation and flat repairs. *----------Joshua GoranAdministrator, Ohio City Bicycle Co-op* 1840 Columbus Rd Cleveland, Ohio 44113 216 830 2667 OhioCityCycles.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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Cycles for Change Hiring Experienced Mechanics
by Ana Begej 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

Hello all, Cycles for Change <http://www.cyclesforchange.org/>in St Paul, MN, is looking to hire an experienced full time seasonal retail mechanic! Job posting can be found at this link <http://www.minnesotanonprofits.org/job-details?id=93699>. Thanks! Ana Begej SPOKES Program Manager Cycles for Change SPOKES Bike Walk Connect 1915 E 22nd St Minneapolis, MN 55404 Shop: 612.787.7433 ana(a)spokesconnect.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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Re: [TheThinkTank] volunteer coordination advice
by Joshua Goran 24 Feb '15

24 Feb '15

We do a weekly new volunteer orientation. Details are here: http://tinyurl.com/lywkttz Unless you have very high new volunteer volume, I'd personally recommend once or twice a month to get more folks in the orientations and to maximize the time your staff or experienced volunteers spend training new people. We've been doing weekly orientations for a long time but sometimes only have 1-2 new people per week, which is inefficient and sometimes awkward, and sometimes no one new at all which wastes our time waiting around. On the other hand, we sometimes have ~10+ people, and more than that can get unruly. *----------Joshua GoranAdministrator, Ohio City Bicycle Co-op* 1840 Columbus Rd Cleveland, Ohio 44113 216 830 2667 OhioCityCycles.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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$$$
by Falls City Community BikeWorks Community BikeWorks 24 Feb '15

24 Feb '15

Hi all, Have any of you had success with charging for maintenance classes (on-site or hosting) for private groups? We're looking at that as a potential revenue stream, but don't know what that would look like and would love some feedback <http://www.bicyclingforlouisville.org/#fccb> Thanks Bella ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] $$$
by Bob Giordano 24 Feb '15

24 Feb '15

We've had success: We have a sliding scale: zero for groups with no money, $25/hr for small groups with small budgets, $45/hr for workshop at a school or community location, $65/hr for a large non-profit or business. We include one staff, 1-3 volunteers, tools and supplies. Examples of 'workshops': we are the 'fixit' station at a school bike rodeo, we help fix bikes at an apartment building, provide oil and air at a University event, etc Actual hands on bike fixing help seems to be much more in demand than a more general maintenance class, yet those work too for donations, $5 a class or set fee for series of classes. -- Bob Giordano, Free Cycles Missoula Falls City Community BikeWorks Community BikeWorks wrote: Have any of you had success with charging for maintenance classes (on-site or hosting) for private groups? We're looking at that as a potential revenue stream, but don't know what that would look like and would love some feedback ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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volunteer coordination advice
by Laura Biren 24 Feb '15

24 Feb '15

Hi y'all, It has been so wonderful being a part of The Think Tank. Super helpful advice from everyone. I have a volunteer coordination question here: We're trying to figure out how to become more sustainable in the bike shop area and how to coordinate our volunteers better. We've now got a volunteer questionnaire asking volunteers what their skills are, and what they hope to learn while volunteering for us. We want to try and get more people committed to working in the shop but we can't "hire" people because we don't have the funds to pay anyone else. We also want to get people on the same page before they start working in the shop and I am wondering - what is the best way to do that? Once a month orientation? Once a week offering classes/tutorials? What has worked for you in your beginning stages? Right now there is a lot of pressure on our shop manager, and so we want to try and spread out this pressure, without scaring away potential volunteers. Thank you! -- Laura Biren Outreach Intern at BF Community Bike Project bfbike.org 617 939 4330 ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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Bike!Bike! Guadalajara
by Tigre Bici 19 Feb '15

19 Feb '15

Hey y'all We are wondering if there is anyone that wants to pedal to next B!B! Most likeley we are going to pedal from Monterrey to Guadalajara, will take us around 5-7 days If you want to join in, let us know. *** Hola banda! Queremls saber si alguien tiene pensado/quiere pedalear a B!B! Nosotrxs estamos pensando irnos en bici desde Monterrey a Guadalajara tardando entee 5-7 dias. Si se quieren unir, avisen! Que siga el pedal! R. ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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You're Invited! Bike! Bike! Southeast March 26-29
by Kat Volzer 19 Feb '15

19 Feb '15

Dear Bike Co-op Friends, Sopo Bicycle Cooperative (located in Atlanta, GA Grant Park area) is happy to invite you to the *2015 Bike! Bike! Southeast Conference*. The conference will be held *March 26-29*. Registration is a suggested donation of $25 (cash or check when you check-in) and includes almost everything you need for the weekend including meals and snacks. Registrants will be paired with home-share hosts according to preferences (vegan friendly, LGBT friendly, cycling ability comfort level, and other common interests). If you’re coming from out of town and need a loaner bike, we will have plenty of those too. All proceeds of the registration donation go to Sopo Bicycle Co-op and BBSE expenses. *What’s on tap for this year? *We’re still planning the details, but so far we have plenty of sessions and plenty of fun scheduled, including an all-Atlanta Critical Mass Friday night and a chili cook-off complete with music and libations Saturday. *Want to present a session?* We would love for you to share your thoughts, ideas, and successes of your shops. *Please mark your calendars for March 26-29* and plan on visiting us in Hotlanta for what is going to be an awesome good time. To register, please visit our website at http://bikebikese.org/. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to respond to this thread! Sincerely, Kat Volzer Sopo Bicycle Cooperative 586 Woodward Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30312 www.sopobikes.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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Re: [TheThinkTank] Database suggestions
by Sam Haraldson 15 Feb '15

15 Feb '15

> > ...organize our infrastructure by putting everything we can into a > database (volunteer information, inventory, bike donations, events, > individual donations, memberships, etc). We've been looking into CiviCRM, > and getting an external host for that, but before we commit to anything I > am hoping to hear any feedback/comments anyone might have on what systems > you are using?? Thank you! > Lauren, What is your current system? Are you tracking on paper, in a spreadsheet, something else, possibly not at all? We have operated out of a simple shared spreadsheet (Google Docs) since 2009 and have found it to work acceptably and are only now 5+ years later thinking about getting more serious about that side of our operations. I am a firm believer of getting a system dialed in using as simple a method as possible and then figuring out how to map that onto a true software solution rather than finding a software first and trying to make it work for your needs. Best of luck in sorting out your needs. Cheers, Sam Bozeman, MT -- http://bozemanbikekitchen.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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Outcomes & Outputs
by Justin Smith 15 Feb '15

15 Feb '15

We'd really appreciate any data, information, stories and so forth on the impact, outcomes and outputs of other bike cooperatives, collectives, earn-a-bike and youth education/repair programs, especially with regard to the medium and long-term (please indicate the period of time since medium and long-term is open to interpretation). Many thanks, -- Justin Smith Bike Erie www.bikeerie.org [1] (814) 580-9108 Follow us on Facebook [2] & Twitter [3]! Links: ------ [1] http://www.bikeerie.org/ [2] http://box809.bluehost.com/facebook.com/BikeErie [3] http://box809.bluehost.com/twitter.com/BikeErie ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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Database suggestions
by Laura Biren 13 Feb '15

13 Feb '15

Hi all, I am interning at a volunteer-run non-profit called the Community Bike Project in Bellows Falls, VT. We've been around about a year and a half now and have been quite successful! We're excited for what the future holds but one thing we are trying to do now is organize our infrastructure by putting everything we can into a database (volunteer information, inventory, bike donations, events, individual donations, memberships, etc). We've been looking into CiviCRM, and getting an external host for that, but before we commit to anything I am hoping to hear any feedback/comments anyone might have on what systems you are using?? Thank you! -- Laura Biren bfbike.org 617 939 4330 ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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Corvallis Bicycle Collective is Hiring a Part Time Shop Manager
by Corvallis Bike Collective 13 Feb '15

13 Feb '15

Hey there Think-Tankers, Long time reader, first time poster. It's a great resource you have here. We just want you to know, for those of you in the Pacific Northwest, who want to come out this way, or who know someone here who would make a good fit, the *Corvallis (Oregon) Bicycle Collective is hiring a part time "Shop Czar."* The Shop Czar position is a combination of teaching, mechanics, volunteer management, and shop organization. To learn more about the details of this position and our organization, please visit our website. <http://www.corvallisbikes.org/were-hiring.html> --Bobby Mauger, Treasurer *Corvallis Bicycle Collective* www.CorvallisBikes.org <http://www.corvallisbikes.org/> Twitter @cvoBikes <http://twitter.com/cvobikes> *Hours & Directions to Our Shop <http://www.corvallisbikes.org/location--hours.html>* *(541) 224-6885* ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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Fwd: NYBC Seeking Executive Director
by Matthew VanSlyke 13 Feb '15

13 Feb '15

Greetings ThinkTank, The New York Bicycling Coalition is seeking an Executive Director. Here's a chance to get involved with statewide and local bike advocacy...if you're into that sort of thing! -- *Matt VanSlyke* *Utica Bike Rescue* *714 Washington Street, Utica, NY 13502* *315.525.9554* *matt(a)uticabikerescue.org <matt(a)uticabikerescue.org>* *www.uticabikerescue.org <http://www.uticabikerescue.org/>* *www.facebook.com/uticabikerescue <http://www.facebook.com/uticabikerescue>* *Learn. Earn. Ride.* *“A citizen on a $30 bicycle is as important as one in a $30,000 car.”* * - Enrique Penalosa on building protected bikeways in cities, Sept 2013* February 13, 2015 *The New York Bicycling Coalition (NYBC), a twenty-five old non-profit organization based in Albany, New York, is seeking a full-time Executive Director.* Since 1990, New York Bicycling Coalition (NYBC) has served the State of New York and its residents by providing a clear and consistent voice for the interests of people who ride bikes and by promoting the safe use of the bicycle for transportation, recreation, health, and tourism. We are seeking a highly energetic, motivated and innovative individual with a proven commitment to cycling and NYBC's mission to create an improved, safer environment for bicycling throughout New York State. The successful candidate will lead our statewide efforts promoting safe biking and walking, and will represent the need for safe bicycling for both transportation and recreation to elected officials at the state and national level, state agencies, private interests and the public. Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated leadership and experience in the areas of legislative and policy advocacy, program management and grant writing, fundraising, and membership development. The ideal candidate will have the ability to establish positive relationships with the bicycling community across the state, including bicycle clubs, advocacy organizations, retailers, tourism promotion agencies and individual cyclists, to increase member recruitment opportunities and improve engagement with current members to maximize their retention. The Executive Director will work closely with NYBC Board Members and volunteers. This is a telecommuting position that requires frequent travel to Albany and throughout the state. *Responsibilities:* - Administration of federal Highway Safety grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to develop and implement programs to reduce bicyclist fatalities and injuries in New York State - Serve as statewide bicycle safety representative for Governor's Traffic Safety Committee - Plan and execute advocacy campaigns at the state and federal level to advance pro- bicycling legislation, policy and funding - Build multi-sector partnerships to promote bicycle tourism and improve rail transportation options for bicycle tourists in New York State - Oversee all aspects of non-profit organizational administration, including daily operations, financial management, grant reporting, communications, fundraising and membership development *Qualifications:* The ideal candidate will have: - College degree or equivalent relevant work experience. Professional experience in the non-profit sector preferred. - Passion for bicycling and a strong commitment to the NYBC mission is a must. - Strong understanding of bicycling, pedestrian and transportation issues. This includes the ability to manage advocacy campaigns and plan projects. - Ability to plan and budget, evaluate operations and programs, and control spending. E/D must also be able to manage outside consultants as well as full and part-time paid staff. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with a wide range of public and private interests - Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently. - Experience and comfort working with computer technology and web-based programs - (Microsoft Office; Quickbooks; WordPress; CRM; Voter Voice; Facebook, Twitter). - Flexibility to pitch in wherever needed in a small organization. *Pay and Benefits:* - Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. - Health insurance stipend, plus paid vacation and holidays. - Start date - April/May 2015 *To Apply:* Please submit the following to Paul Winkeller, NYBC Board President, at paul(a)nybc.net - A resume and cover letter explaining your interest in NYBC and why you are a great candidate for this position (please include references) - Two writing samples for which you were the sole author (approximately 500-1000 words- links are acceptable) NYBC | PO Box 8868, Albany, New York, 12208 | www.nybc.net [image: Like us on Facebook] <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aTzt6ANihpj-LRyzlsqR1EEqJ-ajRTvtZDXfX_jpB_q9…> [image: Follow us on Twitter] <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aTzt6ANihpj-LRyzlsqR1EEqJ-ajRTvtZDXfX_jpB_q9…> ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Logical Work Flow and Bike Tags
by Tegan Moss [B!KE] 13 Feb '15

13 Feb '15

Hi David, We use the attached form for volunteer projects, a staff mechanic always does a once over after the build is finished. We always check if the seatpost is stuck before starting a build! Another think that we have found really helpful is that B!KE also has a color code system on bike tags. We print on a five pack of color paper and each color means something: Orange, as is bike; Green, refurbished bike; Yellow, bike in progress; Pink, members bike (not for sale); Purple, EAB project (not for sale). Hope that helps! Best, Tegan -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 336 Rubidge St, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.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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Boise Bicycle Project: Hiring Full Time Volunteer Coordinator
by Jimmy Hallyburton 13 Feb '15

13 Feb '15

BBPs all-star Volunteer Coordinator, Clint Watson, will be taking over as Director of Ogden Bicycle Collective. Which means an opportunity for another great person to join the BBP team. *Full Job positing here, or see brief description below* http://www.boisebicycleproject.org/bbp/2015/2/11/bbp-is-hiring-a-new-volunt… *Our Mission:* *Boise Bicycle Project (BBP) is a community-oriented cooperative that promotes the personal, social and environmental benefits of bicycling. We function as a bicycle recycling center as well as an educational workspace in a diverse and non-threatening atmosphere. Through education and access to inexpensive bicycles we strive to build a stronger bicycling community* *Our Vision:* *Boise has the potential to become the "Bicycling Capital of America." We envision a community where everyone, regardless of income, can enjoy all of the empowering benefits of bicycling. We are doing our darnedest to help Boise reach that potential every day.* *The Position:* *BBP hiring a new Volunteer Coordinator to grow, maintain, and foster our existing volunteer program. We are looking for someone who will engage and inspire volunteers to reach new levels of impact within the organization. The Volunteer Coordinator needs to 1st have a passion for people, followed a passion for the empowering benefits of bicycling. An effective Volunteer Coordinator will create rewarding and purposeful opportunities for the community to get involved with BBP, while working with the rest of BBP’s staff to serve its mission.* *Compensation:* *$26,000-$29,000 Starting salary, based on a 5 day 40+ hour workweek. Benefits include Health/Dental Insurance, Retirement Package, Commuter Support Program, Paid Vacation and Sick Leave * *How to Apply:* *Email your resume, cover letter (in your cover letter, please address how you identify with BBP’s mission statement), and three work related references with contact info to jimmy(a)boisebicycleproject.org <jimmy(a)boisebicycleproject.org>. Position open until filled; applications received by February 26th will receive priority consideration. * -- Thanks, Jimmy Hallyburton Executive Director Boise Bicycle Project (208)-429-6520 1027 Lusk St Boise, ID 83706 www.boisebicycleproject.org .……………......…….__o .………………...…….>,\ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~( · ) / ( · ) Join the Boise Bicycle Project's Free Spirit Newsletter list by going to http://www.boisebicycleproject.org/newsletter1/ <http://www.boisebicycleproject.org/Newsletter> ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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Request for ideas on Vision and Mission Statements for community bike workshops
by Bob Giordano 13 Feb '15

13 Feb '15

agree Ron. a general suggestion: instead of: 'We support safe cycling as a legitimate form of routine transportation' change to: 'We support safety for people on bikes as a legitimate form of routine transportation' or something like that. lots of 'talk' about the power of saying 'people on bikes' instead of 'cyclists' nowadays, which makes sense. -- Bob Giordano Free Cycles Missoula Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation Ron Kellis wrote: > Comment from the gallery: I've been, uh, subjected to these for over 20 years now. Meaning they can be really important for some folks as a focus > point, important for funding, and many feel the need to include every descriptor that can be crammed into the space available. Often, in my experience, this means few actually read it. And for others, well I volunteer as an instructor and self-help mentor. I know that fits in our mission statement someplace or we wouldn't be doing it. > KISS and short: > - We reach-out to help others learn to maintain their own bikes - We support safe cycling as a legitimate form of routine > transportation > - We assist members of the community who need a bike to obtain a bike. > Expand on that as necessary in supporting statements. > "*All great truths are simple in final analysis, and easily understood; if > they are not, they are not great truths."* ~ Napoleon Hill. > Just my $.02 > Ron > On Sun, Feb 8, 2015 at 12:19 PM, Andy Bakker > <andy.bakker(a)velocitycoop.org> > wrote: >> Hi Donnie, >> The mission statement that we use is: >> Our mission is to educate, encourage, and empower a vibrant and inclusive >>> cycling community through learning. We provide a non-profit, >>> volunteer-run, >>> educational do-it-yourself workshop offering training, rides, and events to >>> empower all levels of cyclists in building, maintaining, and embracing the >>> fun of bicycles. >> I've been asked by a few volunteers about developing a real vision or vision statement and I'd be very interested if anybody has something they'd >> like to share! >> Cheers, >> Andy Bakker >> VéloCity Bicycle Cooperative >> 2111 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301 >> andy.bakker(a)velocitycoop.org | www.velocitycoop.org >> On Sun, Feb 8, 2015 at 11:55 AM, Don <dontito(a)videotron.ca> wrote: >>> Hi Everybody, >>> I’ve been hit-and-miss following along on the Think Tank for the past while so please excuse me if I missed any threads relevant to this request. Our collective is now in the process of redefining ourselves, >>> and >>> part of the process is coming up with a Vision Statement and reworking our >>> Mission Statement, so I’d like to ask for examples that work for other groups. So far our shop has been mostly about mechanics and not so much >>> about advocacy, though of course that could change during this process. >>> All comments and suggestions will be gratefully received! >>> Donnie >>> SantroVélo >>> https://www.facebook.com/SantroVelo ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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Bicycle activism around Palo Alto
by Fenton Heirtzler 13 Feb '15

13 Feb '15

Hello! A little under two months back, I moved to the Palo Alto area for a job. While it's a reasonable place to bike, it is just too vanilla in terms of bicycle activism. So far, I've only noticed yuppies and wealthy retired folks on overly expensive bikes. Are there any bicycle activism groups down here, like you have in SF and Oakland? Thanks! -- Dr. Fenton Heirtzler Phone: +1-301-312-5145 On LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/fentonhorgchem/> Skype: fentonheirtzler Supporter of the International Day of Climate Action <http://www.350.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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Letters of understanding
by Yvonne Rucker 12 Feb '15

12 Feb '15

Hello, My name is Yvonne Rucker and I have a cycling non-profit called BikeVON. This summer I will be providing cycling services to the community such as build a bike classes, and bike rodeos. I need a letter of understanding. Would anyone be interested in sharing the language that they use? I don't want to re-vent the wheel. -- Yvonne Rucker 248.225.0601 President BikeVON bikevon14(a)gmail.com Educate, Advocate, and Motivate Through Cycling *Mission: To provide the youth of color an opportunity to learn the core values of diversity and inclusion, a healthy lifestyle and exercise, safe cycling and cycling advocacy and the opportunity to participate in the Olympic sport of velodrome cycling.* This electronic message and all attachments contain information from the BikeVON of Metropolitan Detroit and its related programs. The message and attachments may contain privileged, confidential information or otherwise be protected from disclosure. The information is intended to be for the addressee(s) only. If you are not the intended addressee(s), any disclosure, copy, distribution or use of the contents of this message is prohibited unless authorized by the BikeVON or the intended addressee. ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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Bike overhaul sequence
by DCoppley＠intercitytransit.com 12 Feb '15

12 Feb '15

Greetings fellow bike do-gooder's, I am revising the work tickets our volunteer mechanics use during bicycle overhauls. I would like to structure the work tickets so that it encourages a logical work flow. My question is this; what is your preferred sequence of activities when overhauling a bike? Thanks in advance, David David Coppley Walk n' Roll Program Assistant Intercity Transit 360-705-5817 PO Box 659 Olympia, WA 98501 dcoppley(a)intercitytransit.com<mailto:dcoppley@intercitytransit.com> Find us on Facebook!<https://www.facebook.com/BicycleCommuterContest> [WalkNRoll_HZ_RGB] ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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Re: [TheThinkTank] New Supplier For Non-Profits and Small Shops
by Godwin ! 12 Feb '15

12 Feb '15

Hey folks, I'm a little unclear on the validity of this company. The contents of this email sound potentially like awesomesauce but the tone sounds sort of spammy. If anyone can vouch for or against them or wants to do a little research I'm sure everyone here is interested in hearing more. For now I've taken this person off the list and I'm going to send them an email explaining why. Mostly I feel that they shouldn't be in the direct line of fire if there is any negative feedback (as always, keep in mind the archives are public). Cheers, godwin. --- Original Message --- From: info(a)midwaybike.com Sent: February 11, 2015 7:18 PM To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org Subject: [TheThinkTank] New Supplier For Non-Profits and Small Shops Hi, I am Benita Warns, President of Midway Bicycle Supply. I, along with my spouse, started this company because most non-profit bike coops and small shops do not have access to wholesale distribution channels that are available to larger enterprises. Most of the large distributors require their customers to purchase a minimum amount of merchandise with each order, and the amount is too high for many shops to afford. Also, those large distributors focus on a lot of higher-end items rather than the basic repair parts needed to fix older, used bicycles. If your community bike shop or collective is incorporated as a non-profit entity (i.e., 501( C ) 3), carries liability insurance, and operates a physical location, then most likely your group will qualify for an account with Midway Bicycle Supply. We offer you a minimum order quantity of just $25 (plus shipping), no charge to open the account, our best price on every item (why should you have to buy 20 tires to get a price break?), and we give 10% of all income to charity. We also seek out hard-to-find parts for the kind of older bicycles that you service. We won’t close your account if you don’t spend enough money or order often enough. Our business is set up specifically to meet your needs. To apply for an account, all you need to do is to go to our web site at www.midwaybike.com and print out a copy of the application form, fill it out, and either scan it and attach it to an email message, or mail it the old fashioned way. If your web site has photos of your location, just note that rather than taking new photos. Also, be sure to include your preferred user name and password so we can set up online access. If you want to know more before applying for an account, just call 651-955-1930 and you can talk to the boss (that’s me). I would be happy to answer your questions. I invite you to apply for an account with our company, and look forward to serving you. Benita Warns, President Midway Bicycle Supply, Inc. 506 N. Prior Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 651-955-1930 www.midwaybike.com ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a> ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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New Supplier For Non-Profits and Small Shops
by info＠midwaybike.com 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

Hi, I am Benita Warns, President of Midway Bicycle Supply. I, along with my spouse, started this company because most non-profit bike coops and small shops do not have access to wholesale distribution channels that are available to larger enterprises. Most of the large distributors require their customers to purchase a minimum amount of merchandise with each order, and the amount is too high for many shops to afford. Also, those large distributors focus on a lot of higher-end items rather than the basic repair parts needed to fix older, used bicycles. If your community bike shop or collective is incorporated as a non-profit entity (i.e., 501( C ) 3), carries liability insurance, and operates a physical location, then most likely your group will qualify for an account with Midway Bicycle Supply. We offer you a minimum order quantity of just $25 (plus shipping), no charge to open the account, our best price on every item (why should you have to buy 20 tires to get a price break?), and we give 10% of all income to charity. We also seek out hard-to-find parts for the kind of older bicycles that you service. We won’t close your account if you don’t spend enough money or order often enough. Our business is set up specifically to meet your needs. To apply for an account, all you need to do is to go to our web site at www.midwaybike.com and print out a copy of the application form, fill it out, and either scan it and attach it to an email message, or mail it the old fashioned way. If your web site has photos of your location, just note that rather than taking new photos. Also, be sure to include your preferred user name and password so we can set up online access. If you want to know more before applying for an account, just call 651-955-1930 and you can talk to the boss (that’s me). I would be happy to answer your questions. I invite you to apply for an account with our company, and look forward to serving you. Benita Warns, President Midway Bicycle Supply, Inc. 506 N. Prior Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 651-955-1930 www.midwaybike.com ____________________________________ The ThinkTank mailing List <a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.o…">Unsubscribe from this list</a>

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