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Looking for waiver releasing organizations/individuals from liability of injury incurred during Bike Safety drills
by waymond smith 04 Dec '14

04 Dec '14

Hello everyone, I'm a Bike Safety instructor for a youth organization in Chicago and I'm looking for a waiver that students and guardians will sign absolving the instructor(s) and the organization from any liabilities/claims for incidents/injuries that may occur during traffic training drills. Thank you *Waymond Smith*

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Paid Staff - Where to Begin
by Sam Haraldson 04 Dec '14

04 Dec '14

> > 3. Re: Paid Staff - Where to Begin (samuelchristianjensen(a)gmail.com) > 4. Re: Paid Staff - Where to Begin (Jonathan Morrison) > 8. Re: Paid Staff - Where to Begin (sheldon mains) > Thanks for taking the time to respond to my inquiry on the ThinkTank List everyone. We have considered a paid staffer to be an eventuality for some time now and with our funding hurdle less of an issue and volunteer coordination/open-hours more of an issue this is our next priority. A paid position, if done well, is one way to alleviate this. Bullet points from all responses (on and off list): - Clear and reasonable job description - Quantifiable goals - Keeping in mind this is not an end-all-be-all solution - Outline the first employee and consider the evolution to next, and next employee to follow - A "benevolent dictator" would be well-suited - Entrepreneurial and self-supporting - Bike knowledge is less important than people and networking knowledge Our board's past discussions have bounced back and forth between defining the role as "shop manager" or "executive director". Finding someone who is good at either would more than likely suit us well but finding someone who is good at both would probably mean they're not performing 100% at either defined job. I have collated all your responses along with others received off-list am taking this for discussion at our board meeting next week. I greatly appreciate your thoughts up to now and may reach out again in a week or two for follow up. Thanks, Sam -- http://bozemanbikekitchen.org

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Looking for a volunteer server admin
by Godwin ! 04 Dec '14

04 Dec '14

Hey folks, I'm looking for someone to help configure and maintain the bikebike.org server. I've been doing this so far but I could definitely use a hand, especially if anyone out there is more experienced than I am with Nginx and SSL. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please contact me off list, and feel free to share my email address with any interested parties. It's volunteer of course but I can offer to be a good reference for anyone trying to get into an IT position. Cheers!godwin

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Paid Staff - Where to Begin
by Sam Haraldson 03 Dec '14

03 Dec '14

I am soliciting the advice of fellow cooperatives who currently employ paid staffers. Our organization has grown enough in it's 10 year history that we are prepared to bring on a part time paid staffer for the summer and fall months of next year. If there is anyone who would feel comfortable chatting with me either via a series of emailed questions or over the phone I would greatly appreciate it. Our goals with a paid staffer are primarily to alleviate the task of some of the less enticing jobs from our volunteers, to set the stage for being open more hours, and to dedicate a resource to further develop fund-generating streams like eBay and Craigslist. Feel free to reply with general commentary to the list or contact me privately to speak directly. I am open to any and all advice or criticism as our organization explores this next big step. Thanks, Sam Bozeman Bike Kitchen (Montana, USA) -- http://bozemanbikekitchen.org

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Liability Insurance for Group Rides
by Phoenix Bikes 03 Dec '14

03 Dec '14

Hi all, We are looking to add more safety and structure to our Saturday youth bike rides and wanted to know what others are doing in terms of liability insurance to cover your rides off premises and any volunteer ride leaders. Thanks in advance for your input and suggestions, Meg Phoenix Bikes Arlington, VA

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Article on How to Start a Bike Kitchen
by Mira Luna 01 Dec '14

01 Dec '14

http://www.shareable.net/blog/how-to-start-a-bike-kitchen

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Job Posting: General Manager at the Bike Kitchen in Vancouver, BC
by AMS Bike Co-op 01 Dec '14

01 Dec '14

Hi everyone, We here at the Bike Co-op/Bike Kitchen are hiring a new General Manager. Feel free to drop us a line if you have any questions, and please share the posting with anyone you think might be a good fit! Thanks, andrea ____ The Bike Kitchen is a non-profit, full service, community bike shop located on the UBC campus. Together with the AMS Bike Coop, our mission is to support and expand the cycling mode share in the UBC area. We fill many different roles in the campus community and act as the hub of cycling activity in the area. During the day we offer repair services as well as repair instruction, and in the evenings we offer a range of educational programming on mechanics and riding skills. We specialize in refurbishing and selling used bicycles, and offer new and used parts/accessories for sale. More information about the organization can be found on our website http://bikecoop.ca/about/ The Bike Kitchen is seeking to fill the position of General Manager. The role of the Bike Kitchen Manager is an all-encompassing position and is the most senior role in the shop. The Manager is in charge of managing daily operations, as well as providing business direction. The Manager is also expected to be a proficient mechanic and repair bikes daily. The Manager reports to the Bike Co-op Board of Directors, who provide only broad direction. The Manager must keep the organization's mission in mind and oversee that the Bike Kitchen continues to act as an inclusive, positive space. The Manager must act as mechanic, staff manager, and business director. Duties and Responsibilities - Manage daily shop operations including sales and mechanics - Manage staff including hiring, training, scheduling, etc - Implement and expand on the business plan - Manage finances including cashout, weekly deposits, and payroll - Repair bikes for customers and do service writing - Act as primary contact for shop communications Qualifications - Must have experience or training in business management - 3+ years experience in the bike industry - Must have proficient bike mechanic skills - Must have experience managing staff - Must have an understanding of anti-oppressive values - Excellent organizational skills - Strong, professional communication and interpersonal skills Assets - Teaching experience - Knowledge of community bike shops - Knowledge of inventory and ordering - Knowledge of UBC departments and campus Salary: $38,000 - $42,000, plus benefits, commensurate on experience. Please email your resume and cover letter to info(a)thebikekitchen.com. We'll be doing interviews on a rolling basis starting in mid-December. All applications must be submitted by 6pm PST on January 4, 2015. The selected candidate will start work in mid-January 2015. -- *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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UBR T-Shirts Now Available
by Matt VanSlyke 29 Nov '14

29 Nov '14

Hello, I just want to let you know - in case you haven't seen them yet - that our new UBR t-shirts are now available to order on our website: http://uticabikerescue.org/shop.php. There are men's, women's and kids' styles and a bunch of cool colors (sample images attached). The first batch of these shirts will be handed out to those who've ordered them at our open house on 12/8 <http://uticabikerescue.org/upcoming-events.php>. We'll ship out-of-town orders and any shirts that don't get picked up the following day. Design credit goes to local artist Hannah Barley and printing is done by Utica Custom T-Shirt Company. Adult shirts are $15, kids shirts are $10 and all proceeds go directly back into our outreach programs <http://uticabikerescue.org/programs.php>. We're also looking for local outlets to sell shirts "off the rack". If you're interested, please Contact Us <http://uticabikerescue.org/contact-us.php>. Take a look and please spread the word by forwarding this message or this link: http://uticabikerescue.org/shop.php *Thanks for your support!* *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*

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We did a winter commuter workshop, video is up for those interested.
by David Eyer Davis 27 Nov '14

27 Nov '14

Hi All, If you're not so lucky as to live in perpetual summer, we held a workshop in Salt Lake discussing winter tactics with a bias toward solutions that didn't rely on bike-specific purchases. We tried to strike a balance between the things one should invest in to stay comfortable and safe on a bike in winter, and the things that one could make or re-purpose. Feel free to share the video with the wet-weather curious! Topics covered: Winter bike maintenance Inversion tactics Fenders and rain protection, DIY vs. bought Snow and cold weather clothing, eyewear, gloves, and respirators Fat bikes (briefly) and bikes in the snow Long rides, baggage solutions, staying presentable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X24zXp25HeI Thanks, Davey -- David Eyer Davis Executive Director Bicycle Collective c: 801-230-6308 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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The Bridge City Bicycle Co-op needs your help to win $50, 000! - JUST $1 HELPS!
by Adam Worobec 25 Nov '14

25 Nov '14

Dear Bike Shop/Co-op friends around the world, The BCBC has gained an incredible amount of momentum this past year, which has recently led to becoming a finalist in the Business for Good Social Venture Challenge <https://www.affinitycu.ca/Community/Funding/Business%20for%20Good%20Social%…>, hosted by Affinity Credit Union. *It's on like Donkey Kong!* - We’re looking for as many people as possible to donate to our crowdfunding campaign (Check out our proposal here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiSLBPCTd78>!), which is open *NOW* until *December 8th, 2014.* *TSN TURNING POINT!* - Based on the number of investors and amount raised, we could receive a one-time investment of $50,000 to turn our aspirations into a reality. Seriously, our board is so excited right now - we don’t even know what to do with ourselves. This is a HUGE opportunity, and we need your help! *Here’s what you can do to help:* - *DONATE* to our campaign. EVEN $1 HELPS, because it's not just about total dollars raised, it's about # of investors. - *SPREAD THE WORLD* to others, even to request a simple $1 donation. Every single dollar and investor counts. - *SHARE - *blow this thing up on social media using the hashtags #b4gBCBC & #yxe. Thanks in advance for your support! With gratitude, The BCBC. VOTE HERE: https://www.affinitycu.ca/Community/Funding/Business%20for%20Good%20Social%…

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Income Statement and Cash Flow for bike co-ops
by tenaya goldsmith 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

I'm trying to start up a bike co-op where I live and I would like to know what the average amount of income is for a bike co-op and what the financials typically look like. I want to make sure that when I start this that I am financially ok so that it all doesn't crumble beneath me. ~ Tenaya Goldsmith

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Bike Pirates Launches Indiegogo Campaign!
by Ainsley Naylor 23 Nov '14

23 Nov '14

Friends and Allies – Bike Pirates has launched our Indiegogo Fundraising campaign! Our goal is to raise $20,000 to create a new home and improved workspace. Please tell your family, friends and community and encourage them to support our work. If everyone who appreciates our work gives us $5 or $10, we'll be well on our way! *Click here to see the campaign, watch the fantastic video, and make a donation.* https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/build-a-new-bike-pirates-do-it-yourself-… We are moving closer to securing a new space for our community workshop, and we need your support to make our new home a reality! Donations are needed to fund our move, renos on the new space and replacing aging and broken equipment - new workstations, replacing tools, new kitchen appliances, and upgrading our failing technology, among other things. There are some great perks offered through the campaign, with more to come as things roll in from community supporters. Have something you could donate to the campaign? Send us an email and let us know – info(a)bikepirates.com Please share this widely and stay in the loop by following us online: Website www.bikepirates.com Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/bikepirates/ Twitter @bikepirates

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Dogs in shop
by Bayley Vanderpoel 17 Nov '14

17 Nov '14

Does anyone have any waivers or policies about having dogs in the shop? I spend a lot of time at velocity bicycle coop in alexandria and would like to bring my dog. The volunteers have asked for some scenarios. Any advice? Thanks!

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DIY Bike Repair Station
by Natasha B 15 Nov '14

15 Nov '14

Hi everyone, Wondering if anyone one has experience building a simple bike repair station. Looking at setting something up (not near our bike space). Things that have worked, things that didn't work so well? Approximate cost of materials? What's a realistic life span? Thanks for your feedback! -Natasha 56a Bikeroom London

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jobs jobs jobs: Bike Mechanic at Working Bikes in Chicago
by Paul Fitzgerald 12 Nov '14

12 Nov '14

Hey thinkers: We're looking for a mechanic (or 2) at Working Bikes due to 2 of our employees going onto bigger and better things (the fire department + living in Arizona, repectively). Interested parties can send their resume to paul(a)workingbikes.org. Here's the job post: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Near Southwest Side Bike shop looking for experienced part-time or full-time mechanics. Our shop exclusively sells used bicycles which have been donated. A Knowledge of vintage bicycles is required. The ideal candidate will have shop experience, be comfortable overhauling cup-and-cone bearing systems, identifying reusable (vs spent) parts and working in a fast-paced environment. Our team of employees work together to serve a diverse population of commuters, DIYers and volunteers. Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus. Our benefits include flexible schedules, competitive pay and benefits package. Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume. No calls please. Our organization is committed to diversity in both its work and staffing with regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, nationality, age, physical ability, religion, and sexual orientation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- peace n bike grease, paul -- Paul Fitzgerald General Manager, Working Bikes 2434 S. Western, Chicago, IL 60608 773-847-5440 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Store Hours: Wed + Thurs- 12-7pm Fri + Sat - 12-5pm Volunteer Hours: Tues- 5-9pm Wed- 12-5pm Sat- 12-5pm "El socialismo puede llegar solo en la bicicleta." "Socialism can only arrive by bicycle." -José Antonio Viera Gallo, Assistant Secretary of Justice in the government of Salvador Allende

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Jobs Jobs Jobs: NYC CitiBike Education & Outreach Coordinator
by Josh Bisker 12 Nov '14

12 Nov '14

I've got a line on this position -- email me if you want a connection. > I am looking for a new Outreach and Education Manager for Citi Bike (our > current one is lovely but she's going back to school full time). > > This is an exciting mid-level position that will, among other things, over > the course of the next two years help us lead community outreach and > engagement as part of Citi Bike's expansion. > > My ideal candidate is smart, has excellent judgment and some politically > sensibility (and experience in NYC) and likes working as part of a team but > is a good self-motivated problem-solver. You know, like the dream > employee... > > Can you help me find them? Then tell them to either ping me or just apply > here: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=964346 >

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 99, Issue 2
by Tegan Moss [B!KE] 12 Nov '14

12 Nov '14

We considered this fairly extensively, including drafting a few designs and pricing the parts/toold/time to put it together. We found that it was MUCH simpler and about the same cost to get a Fixit Station from Dero. When I approached the Transportation Demand Management Planner for the City and told her about the project, they were actually really supportive of the idea--Peterborough now has four Fixit stations which were purchased by the city and our shop is paid by the city to maintain them! That said, the vast majority of people using the station use the pump. We have had many problems with the Dero pumps and actually just replaced them with the outdoor gauged pumps from Fixtation. So far, we are really pleased and they work very well. I would highly suggest rallying the extra cash and just investing in a professionally made repair stand and pump. http://www.bikefixtation.com/ Cheers, Tegan On Mon, Nov 10, 2014 at 4:26 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. DIY Bike Repair Station (Natasha B) > 2. Re: DIY Bike Repair Station (Andy Greif) > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Natasha B <facenb(a)gmail.com> > To: thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > Cc: > Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:54:12 +0000 > Subject: [TheThinkTank] DIY Bike Repair Station > Hi everyone, > > Wondering if anyone one has experience building a simple bike repair > station. Looking at setting something up (not near our bike space). Things > that have worked, things that didn't work so well? Approximate cost of > materials? What's a realistic life span? > > Thanks for your feedback! > > -Natasha > 56a Bikeroom > London > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Andy Greif <cbcofme(a)gwi.net> > To: "'The Think Tank'" <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Cc: > Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:16:41 -0500 > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] DIY Bike Repair Station > > The Portland Gear Hub (Portland, Maine) just had a grand opening for > theirs yesterday. > > > > 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 *Natasha B > *Sent:* Monday, November 10, 2014 9:54 AM > *To:* thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > *Subject:* [TheThinkTank] DIY Bike Repair Station > > > > Hi everyone, > > > > Wondering if anyone one has experience building a simple bike repair > station. Looking at setting something up (not near our bike space). Things > that have worked, things that didn't work so well? Approximate cost of > materials? What's a realistic life span? > > > > Thanks for your feedback! > > > > -Natasha > > 56a Bikeroom > > London > > _______________________________________________ > Thethinktank mailing list > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > -- B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 336 Rubidge St, Peterborough ON (705) 775-7227 communitybikeshop.org

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Boise Bicycle Project: Hiring Shop Operations Manager
by Jimmy Hallyburton 31 Oct '14

31 Oct '14

BBP is hiring a full time Shop Operations Manager. Please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested. For a complete job description and application instructions, click below http://www.boisebicycleproject.org/hiring The Boise Bicycle Project (BBP) is a non-profit bicycle cooperative that creates opportunities for empowerment, education, and social change through bicycles and bicycle repair. As nonprofit, we repair bicycles donated from the community and redistribute them through our charitable programs and affordable bike sales. As a cooperative, we teach the community how to repair their own bicycles in our shared use shop space. Our charitable programs seek to make bicycles, and bicycle repair/safety education available to the entire community regardless of income. BBP’s many charitable programs are made possible by its community oriented shop operations. The shop operations manager’s job is to keep BBP’s dynamic shop operations beneficial and sustainable in the community, while generating income to fund BBP’s charitable programs. 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>

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Join us at the Youth Bike Summit 2015!
by Youth Bike 30 Oct '14

30 Oct '14

To view this email online, paste this link into your browser: https://t.e2ma.net/message/aor8f/ak08qh www.youthbikesummit.org YOUTH BIKE SUMMIT 2015 When: February 13-15, 2015 Hosted by: Bike Works (https://t.e2ma.net/click/aor8f/ak08qh/q8hneb) in Seattle, WA Admission: $25/youth; $50/adult Registration: Click HERE (https://t.e2ma.net/click/aor8f/ak08qh/60ineb) to purchase tickets! Earlybird rates apply through January 15, 2015 Call for Participation: Click HERE (https://t.e2ma.net/click/aor8f/ak08qh/mtjneb) for more info! Accepting applications through November 5, 2014 >From the Cascade Bicycle Club's Cascade Courier: The Youth Bike Summit creates a space like no other. It’s a space where everyone present has something to teach, to learn, and to share. At the Youth Bike Summit, everyone is welcome and every voice is heard. It’s where ideas are born, where vision is cultivated, and where the process of working together can make dreams for a healthier future come true. What’s more, the Youth Bike Summit is coming to Seattle for the first time ever – Join us! The Youth Bike Summit is a three-day national conference geared toward youth, bikes, education, advocacy, and leadership. People from different disciplines, backgrounds, and ages gather together to learn, share, network, and explore how bicycling can be a catalyst for positive social change. The 2015 program will feature keynote speakers, innovative hands-on workshops, engaging panel presentations (many led by youth), a collective visioning session, and many other opportunities for youth and adults to share ideas about what biking can mean for children, families, and communities. What makes the 2015 conference especially meaningful is that this will be the first year the Youth Bike Summit travels nationally. It was started in 2011 with the help of two teenage interns at a community-based bike shop in Brooklyn, NY called Recycle-A-Bicycle – a sister-organization of Bike Works. The teens had just traveled to Washington, DC for the first time ever to attend the League of American Bicyclists’ National Bike Summit. While they were awe-struck by all they had learned – from the Safe Routes to School bill, to lobbying elected officials on Capitol Hill, to exploring the nation’s capital by bike, and even to meeting mountain bike pioneer Gary Fisher – they couldn’t help but wonder where all the young people were. For if bicycle policy affected all cyclists, then certainly all cyclists should be represented at the decision-making table. As the team debriefed their experiences, a blueprint for the Youth Bike Summit began to emerge. While the teens initially hoped for a moderate showing of youth, educators, and bicycle advocates from the New York area, it quickly became clear that the the Youth Bike Summit would attract a much broader audience – from near and (very) far! For each and every year that followed, the Youth Bike Summit, its impact, and its momentum, continued to grow. In 2014, the conference welcomed more than 500 youth and adult participants from 26 states and 4 countries. While New York City and Youth Bike partners Recycle-A-Bicycle and Parsons The New School for Design have been proud hosts and organizers for the past four years, it was time to share the Youth Bike Summit with young people across the US. We are thrilled to bring the Youth Bike Summit to Seattle! With generous sponsorship from Cascade Bicycle Club and the Seattle Department of Transportation, Bike Works will host the 2015 event. So join us! Bring your ideas about what a better biking future looks like and be a part of the movement! Contact: Pasqualina Azzarello, Director of Youth Bike pasqualina(a)youthbikesummit.org Deb Salls, Executive Director of Bike Works deb(a)bikeworks.org 35 Pearl Street | Brooklyn , NY 11201 US This email was sent to thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org. To ensure that you continue receiving our emails, please add us to your address book or safe list. manage your preferences (https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/16209/9608/451757448/?v=a) opt out (https://t.e2ma.net/optout/aor8f/ak08qh?r=aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAuZTJtYS5uZXQvYXBwMi…) using TrueRemove(r). Got this as a forward? Sign up (https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/16209/9608.10006920/?v=a) to receive our future emails.

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Job Posting - Boise Bicycle Project Shop Operations Manager
by Clint Watson 29 Oct '14

29 Oct '14

Hi All, The Boise Bicycle Project is excited to announce that we're hiring a new shop operations manager! The posting can be viewed on our website, along with application instructions: http://www.boisebicycleproject.org/hiring The posting is currently open and we will accept applications until the position is filled, with priority given to those received before December 1st. If you have any questions about the position or process, contact Jimmy at jimmy(a)boisebicycleproject.org or call 208.429.6520 Wed-Sunday. Cheers! -- Clint Watson Volunteer/Programs Coordinator Boise Bicycle Project 1027 Lusk St 208.429.6520

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Bike Pirates Announces a Big Move!
by Ainsley Naylor 28 Oct '14

28 Oct '14

Friends and allies, Bike Pirates would like to announce that we are currently in search of a new home for 2015! We are excited to start a new chapter and to have you all along for the exciting years ahead. Our hope is to be settling into a new, bigger and better space in January which should have the least impact on our operations. But we need your help! We will need hands to help sort, pack and move out of our home on Bloor Street. We will also need lots of help and skilled individuals to help build and set up our new home. To cover the predicted costs of moving and renovating and lost income during this transition period we will be launching a fundraising campaign in the next few weeks. Please stay tuned for details on this campaign, as well as callouts for support and “hands on deck” as we sail into the future. *Check our website, facebook and twitter feeds to keep up to date*. Thanks for all of your support, we couldn't do this without you! Bike Pirates.

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CBC Job Posting - Development/Communications Director
by Andy Greif 28 Oct '14

28 Oct '14

Hi Colleagues, We are recruiting to hire a Development/Communications Director for the Community Bicycle Center. The link announcing the job application details along with the job description can be found at http://communitybike.net/images/Development_Communications%20Director%20CBC. pdf. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for helping us get the word out to potential candidates. FYI, Bronwyn has chosen to leave the CBC effective January 1, 2015. She plans to continue supporting the CBC as a volunteer leading our AppleCycle benefit in 2015. Our hope is that we will have our new Development/Communications Director on staff by early December to have cross over with Bronwyn. Contact me if you have any questions. 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" Don't forget to check out our orchard-hopping bike ride to support kids! Oct. 5 | Southern Maine | 17, 30 or 62 miles Register now for a free event shirt! www.BikeAppleCycle.com <http://www.bikeapplecycle.com/>

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All is Well in Big Sky Country
by Sam Haraldson 27 Oct '14

27 Oct '14

Please ignore my last "help" communique. I am OK. I repeat, I am OK. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming. Cheers, Sam -- http://bozemanbikekitchen.org

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 98, Issue 14
by Sam Haraldson 27 Oct '14

27 Oct '14

help

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Shop Liability Insurance- who are you using these days?
by Leslie Peteya 27 Oct '14

27 Oct '14

Hi all, We at the Durham Bike Co-op are on the market for a new shop liability insurance carrier to cover our assets, our volunteers, and their assets. What carrier have you had good success with? Who should we avoid? And to those shops that don't carry it, holy crap, I totally suggest you should. We recently had a patron's health insurance company come after us because of an accident on our premises, and saved us a good amount of hassle by having our insurance deal with it. Best, Leslie Board Member, Purchaser and 4 Other Roles Durham Bike Co-op

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