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Bike Trailer & teaching skills workshops
by Geoff Heath 08 Apr '11

08 Apr '11

Hey folks Geoff from Bike Dump & The WRENCH up here in Winnipeg. We're organizing a summer workshop series and 2 of the requested topics are trailers and teaching skills for in the shop. So I was wondering if anyone had done workshops on these topics and could share their materials/experience. Is it even really feasible to do a trailer workshop in one day given that most designs involve substantial cutting, welding, etc? Also, does anyone have notes from the "HOW TO TEACH HANDS OFF" Workshop at last year's Bikebike? it ain't up on the wiki sadly. Thanks! Geoff

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Bicycle Times Magazine Article on Community Bike Shops
by sal.amandaz＠verizon.net 08 Apr '11

08 Apr '11

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by D schloss 07 Apr '11

07 Apr '11

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Bike Advocacy question
by Angel York 07 Apr '11

07 Apr '11

Ok. So you know how our listserv is awesome and it's a communications board for all sorts of bike co-op groups? Does an equivalent listserv exist for bike advocate groups to put their heads together? If so, where do I find it? Bike love, Angel York

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Contribute to the Map!
by Angel York 06 Apr '11

06 Apr '11

One of the things that came out of the Bici Bici conference here in California this past weekend was a potential bike tour of California. In order to start thinking about the tour, we needed to build a map. So we turned to Google Maps. And quickly realized that there's a need for a comprehensive bike collectives (et cetera) map. So we have changed the name of the map to include you. Yep, YOU! WOO! So here is the link: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=21564019297… Please add the following: - location - hours - contact information Information on how to edit the map is available here if you need it: http://maps.google.com/support/bin/static.py?hl=en&page=guide.cs&guide=2167… If you would prefer, send me an email and I will gladly add the information for you. The link to the map is available to anyone who needs it, but isn't publicly listed because there are a few personal emails listed for the smaller cooperatives. The only thought I have at the moment is to use this map for folks who want to go on bike tours from one shop to the next as a cross-pollination work/trade sort of thing. There are probably a ton of other uses! My cat is being cute. I'm off to investigate. Angel York Davis Bike Collective

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I from madrid and I would be glaad to share about bikes
by elisabeth lorenzi 26 Mar '11

26 Mar '11

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News from Reno Bike Project
by Reno Bike Project 25 Mar '11

25 Mar '11

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=s99l7veab&v=001qwhULkbmH… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Reno Bike Project Newsletter Upcoming Workshops and Events Happenings We HeArt Bikes Art Show Workshops and Classes Public Work Station Improvements ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hello Friends, Cycling season is just around the corner and here at RBP we are super excited to see everyone riding again. Winter has kept us busy and we've made some great improvements around the shop. There have been some recent improvements in Reno's riding conditions, with the addition of two new major bike lanes. Arlington received striping from First Street south to Skyline Avenue, and Holcomb was striped from Mill Street South to Mt Rose St. Thank the City Council and the RTC Bike and Pedestrian Committee for helping to make Reno A safer city for cyclist. We have some exciting events coming up to get everyone excited about riding. April 2 is our 5th annual We HeArt Bikes Art Show. If you have never been I can't say enough about this event. Since its inception this event has continually amazed us at the number of artist who ride a bicycle. Last year we had submissions from over 50 artists and we expect that number to increase this year. The other event we want you to think about is our 2nd annual Bike Day, May 21. Bike Day is our annual Community get together and Bike Swap. We invite bike organizations from all over to come and meet with the public to get their message out there. It is also our annual bike swap, come sell your bike on consignment or get a table and sell your own wares. (table not included) Ride on, RBP ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5th Annual "We HeArt Bikes" Art Show We are proud to announce our 5th Annual "We HeArt Bikes" Fundraising Art Show Saturday, April 2 at The Hobson Gallery. Show opens at 5pm with music by My Flag Is On Fire and The Bindlestiffs starting around 9pm. Submissions are open to everyone and should be delivered to Reno Bike Project by April 1 at 5pm. You don't want to miss this great night of art, music and fun! Art Show [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=s99l7veab&et=1104956900353&s=1154&e=001LTfqN4…] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Art Workshop/Classes/Workshops Art Workshop 3/26 We are partnering with the Holland project to do a bicycle art workshop Saturday March, 26. This will be a great opportunity to work with some small bike parts to make jewelry, art or whatever! Workshop is from noon-2pm Cost is $5 Show up and get pumped for We HeArt Bikes Art Show! Bike Art Workshop [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=s99l7veab&et=1104956900353&s=1154&e=001LTfqN4…] Bicycle Maintenance Class 4/5 and 4/12 Our monthly Bike Maintenance class is scheduled for April 5 and 12 beginning at 6:30pm. This is a structured class with a 2:1 student teacher ratio where students will learn how to perform a basic tune-up on their own bicycle. Cost is $50 total for both sessions. Please send us an official RSVP email or call us to enroll. Ladies' Night 3/28 This is an informal bicycle maintenance workshop for women only beginning at 6pm. Cost is free. Dan's Night every Wednesday from 5-7pm Dan's Night is held every Wednesday at the Reno Bike Project Community Bike Shop at 541 East 4th Street, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This class is open to all community members interested in learning how to repair and maintain their bicycles. This is a free and informal workshop taught by trained and experienced volunteer mechanics. Those in attendance guide the evening based on what they want to learn and what their bicycles need. Cost is free. Participants must bring their own bicycles. Tools will be provided by Reno Bike Project. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Public Workstation Improvements We have currently made some changes and improvements to our public workstations that you all should know about. In hopes of keeping our tools from growing legs Mr. Casey Clark has built them a lockable cabinet to sleep in. Public tools and workstations are still available to everyone and we now have a check in/out system. We are also requiring you to leave an identification document with us as you use the workstations. Cost to rent the stations and tools is $3/hour. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quick Links... www.renobikeproject.com [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=s99l7veab&et=1104956900353&s=1154&e=001LTfqN4…] http://hollandreno.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/renobikeproject/ [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=s99l7veab&et=1104956900353&s=1154&e=001LTfqN4…] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Contact Information phone: 775-323-4488 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join Our Mailing List [http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1104540986194] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Forward email http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=s99l7veab&m=1104540986194&ea=… This email was sent to thethinktank(a)bikecollectives.org by renobikeproject(a)gmail.com. Update Profile/Email Address http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001qHrZrkwLLKGGJWqk0TtnQg%3D%3… Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe(TM) http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001qHrZrkwLLKGGJWqk0TtnQg%3D%3… Privacy Policy: http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp Online Marketing by Constant Contact(R) www.constantcontact.com Reno Bike Project | 541 e. 4th st | reno | NV | 89512

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Dero Fix-It racks, does anyone know if they hold up?
by Jonathan Morrison 24 Mar '11

24 Mar '11

http://www.dero.com/products/fixit/ Sincerely, Jonathan Morrison Executive Director Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective 2312 S. West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115 w: 801-328-2453 c: 801-688-0183 f: 801-466-3856 www.slcbikecollective.org The mission of the Salt Lake City 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 Bicycle Collective provides refurbished bicycles and educational programs to the community, focusing on children and lower income households.

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Bici Bici April 2-3!!
by Sarah McCullough 22 Mar '11

22 Mar '11

Cyclistas Colectiva! Alright folks, BiciBici, the regional DIY bike repair shop get-together, is right around the corner, April 2-3! Davis is looking forward to havin' y'all here for a bit of fun, skill sharing, and a general round-up of the California community bike collectivery. We've got good stuff in store for ya - everything from morning calisthenics to evening carouselry. Check out the rough program on the website<http://davisbikecollective.org/bicibici-2011/bicibici-2011-program>. We'll get you a bed, a bike, food and libation. All you have to do is show up. Bring your hands to help-out on the ground, bring your head to contribute to the collective philosophizing, bring your pedalin' feet so you can keep up on the street. We need to know who you are, if you're comin', and when. So register here today! http://davisbikecollective.org/bicibici-2011. Do it now, really, seriously please, for the sake of the spoked-wheel and hollow-frame, sign up now to let us know you'll be here. We've got some workshops all lined up<http://davisbikecollective.org/bicibici-2011/bicibici-2011-workshops>, but still need leaders, ideally by Monday, March 21st! When you register (do it now<http://davisbikecollective.org/bicibici-2011/bicibici-2011-registration>), please let us know which and what ya think ya could facilitate. Any and all involved with or inspired by DIY bike repair are invited to come, whether you help run a shop now or dream of starting one up. No shop and no dream is too big or too small! Yea, we're excited to have y'all here! Don't forget to signup online<http://davisbikecollective.org/bicibici-2011/bicibici-2011-registration>. By Monday ideally. You can even register as a "maybe." So do it. You know you wanna. Spokemistress Sarah of The Davis Bike Collective

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21 Mar '11

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20 Mar '11

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BIKE-a-THON
by Bob Giordano 20 Mar '11

20 Mar '11

We've had 7 'stages' of the Tour de Montana over last 5 years. It is a fun, great way to raise money. The tops was 36 riders raising $2,000 on a long one day ride (132 miles). The funest was 2 day overnight, self supported, 60 miles each way, carrying kids bikes on bike trailers to deliver to schools along the way. We pick a route, theme, make it an adventure, spread the word. We used motor vehicle support for the first two, now it's all by bike. A little info, including a pledge sheet anyone is free to modify and use is at: http://www.freecycles.org/past-events/ -Bob G, Free Cycles Missoula mars psymons wrote: > Has anyone ever done a bike-a-thon as a fund raiser? i would love to see how you promoted it and any advice. I'm in the process of forming a bike collective for the north end of detroit and want to raise some more funds for bike stands and such. > > marshall symons > > fireweeduniversecity.org > > innatedetroit.com

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BIKE-a-THON
by mars psymons 19 Mar '11

19 Mar '11

Has anyone ever done a bike-a-thon as a fund raiser? i would love to see how you promoted it and any advice. I'm in the process of forming a bike collective for the north end of detroit and want to raise some more funds for bike stands and such. marshall symons fireweeduniversecity.org innatedetroit.com

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Bikes in the UK
by nab＠aktivix.org 19 Mar '11

19 Mar '11

Hi, I was in the US last year and was impressed with your diy bike collective culture, this list, and the BikeBike. I just wanted to say cheers, it is inspiring. Some friends in Manchester are holding a Grassroots Bicycle Conference in the UK on the 9-10th of April. http://ibikemcr.org.uk/?q=node%2F5449 If anyone is interested then you can sign-up here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGdsLVFWblA0MU1VSXIzSDBEcX… Also if there is anyone else from the UK on this list that isn't on the UK bike list ukbikes(a)lists.riseup.net send me an email. It would be great to be connected and we are lucky enough to live in a country where we can cycle to all the cities pretty easily. nab (from the Pedallers Arms, Leeds) P.S. not sure if I saw this on the list but oskar from the Bike Kitchen in Vienna popped into the Pedallers and told us about this bike festival that they are holding at the end of July http://cyclocamp.blogsport.eu/[1] Links: ------ [1] http://cyclocamp.blogsport.eu

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More construction photos
by Patrick VDT 18 Mar '11

18 Mar '11

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77602109@N00/sets/72157626015102764/ www.StlBicycleWorks.Org

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How many weekly "open hours" does your shop have?
by Joel Gillespie 08 Mar '11

08 Mar '11

Hi, Joel Gillespie from The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, here. We're looking at re-vamping our shop hours schedule, and I'm trying to gather some information from other collectives on how many hours you're open to the public and/or members each week. Also, if you have specific uses for any of those hours, like sales-only, or just for structured repair classes, etc., please point that out if you could. Any thoughts or insights you could share (on- or off-list) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Joel Gillespie Volunteer, Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign

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automated response
by jay 08 Mar '11

08 Mar '11

I'm out of the office, back Monday 3/14. I'll get back to you when I return. Best, Jay Ferm

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Recycle-A-Bicycle is Hiring - NYC!
by Patrick Tomeny 07 Mar '11

07 Mar '11

Dear Bike Collectives, Recycle-A-Bicycle is looking to hire a Head Mechanic at our East Village location. Please see job description below and help us spread the word! Head Mechanic Wanted for East Village Location in NYC Full time position available! We are a not-for-profit bicycle shop that refurbishes bicycles to sell and offers full-service repairs. We have a youth job training and environmental education program that works with teenagers to teach them bicycle mechanics, job skills, and environmental stewardship. We are looking for someone who is interested in working with us to get all types of riders and bikes on the road. We are interested in working with someone who is passionate about bicycles, and about sharing that passion with others. The Head Mechanic position involves all aspects of bicycle repair, from ensuring that customers receive appropriate estimates to ensuring all mechanic work in the shop is done properly and in a timely manner. Head Mechanic is responsible for overseeing part-time and full-time mechanics, as well as unpaid teenage interns. Ability to teach is a must. Head Mechanic will work with the Shop Manager to ensure that the bike shop runs smoothly. Requirements and responsibilities for this position are: -Significant experience as a mechanic in a bike shop with references. -Ability to manage bicycle repair schedule. -Ability to oversee other mechanics. -Ability to educate interns, as needed. -Proficient in bicycle overhaul techniques. -Knowledge of older bicycles, cup and cone bearing systems, and 3 speed hubs. -Knowledge of bicycle styles and sizing to assist customers. -Ability to diagnose repairs, estimate cost and turnaround time, and inspect bikes for safety. -Correct use of advanced tools. -Use of Point of Sale system (computerized cash register). -Ability to help customers and represent organization in a professional manner. To apply, please send an email that includes your contact info, background info, and resume to: patrick(a)recycleabicycle.org Job Description: http://www.recycleabicycle.org/about/jobs Best, Patrick Tomeny Recycle-A-Bicycle Shop Manager, East Village Director of Youth Programs

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How many weekly "open hours" does your shop have?
by Bob Giordano 07 Mar '11

07 Mar '11

Free Cycles Missoula: Open shop: 2-6pm m-th, 11-3 sat. (same for ped tech warehouse next door) Vol night: 6-8pm wed. Bikewell classes: tu 7pm, we 5pm, th 1pm I think it is good to have open shop hours people can remember easily, like Max lists below. It's like a bus system: good public transport has enough hours and coverage so you do not have to study the route maps and times, you just go/know. Max Kaplan wrote: > mon- sat 12-5 -- Bob Giordano Free Cycles Missoula 541.7284 Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation www.strans.org, mist(a)strans.org, 406.880.6834

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 55, Issue 11
by Corey Grazul 07 Mar '11

07 Mar '11

Monday 4.30-8.30 Wednesday 4.30-8.30 (EAB from 4-5.30; staffed separately) Saturdays in the summer-time Corey Grazul Armory Bike Union; Jackson, MI On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 2:54 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. Re: How many weekly "open hours" does your shop have? (Jim Manley) > 2. Re: How many weekly "open hours" does your shop have? > (Sara Watson Curry) > 3. Re: How many weekly "open hours" does your shop have? > (info(a)re-cycles.ca) > 4. Re: How many weekly "open hours" does your shop have? (Max Kaplan) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 10:05:38 -0500 > From: Jim Manley <rebicycle.lenawee(a)gmail.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] How many weekly "open hours" does your > shop have? > Message-ID: > <AANLkTikPswKVXnXdn5i4wejX6VneELtgKVzeAUfD6rMo(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Just be sure to match solid volunteer availability with your open hours. A > lesson learned for me! > > On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 9:06 AM, Joel Gillespie <joelgillian(a)hotmail.com > >wrote: > > > Hi, > > > > Joel Gillespie from The Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign< > http://thebikeproject.org>, > > Illinois, here. We're looking at re-vamping our shop hours schedule, and > I'm > > trying to gather some information from other collectives on how many > hours > > you're open to the public and/or members each week. Also, if you have > > specific uses for any of those hours, like sales-only, or just for > > structured repair classes, etc., please point that out if you could. Any > > thoughts or insights you could share (on- or off-list) would be greatly > > appreciated. Thanks! > > > > Joel Gillespie > > Volunteer, Bike Project of Urbana-Champaign > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thethinktank mailing list > > Thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org > > To unsubscribe, send a blank email to > > TheThinkTank-leave(a)bikecollectives.org > > To manage your subscription, plase visit: > > > > > http://lists.bikecollectives.org/listinfo.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.… > > > > >

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Free Ride Pittsburgh hiring Youth Instructor Coordinator for 2011
by Scott Gibson 06 Mar '11

06 Mar '11

Hey everyone, Another part-time position has been created at Free Ride in Pittsburgh and we are searching to hire somebody to fill the role. The position will take care of administrative tasks related to the youth summer programs, allowing instructors to focus on teaching and strengthening our ability to work with outside groups. Please see the attached PDF for more details. (Also on the blog post: http://freeridepgh.org/2011/03/06/hiring-youth-instructor-coordinator-for-2…<http://freeridepgh.org/2011/02/18/hiring-outreach-clerk-for-summer-2011/> ) Thanks,

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diy cargo bike pics
by andrew 06 Mar '11

06 Mar '11

hi everyone, various folks have asked that we put some diy cargo bike pics from our presentation at BB in toronto online. finally... it is so: https://picasaweb.google.com/tbr.collective/CargoBikes# there will be more to come as the outdoor welding season comes around again. by the way... we are moving! more info an pics as the plan develops, but we will be moving to a new (old) building that was purchased from the city on an auction. bike love from troy, ny andrew

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Thethinktank Digest, Vol 55, Issue 3
by Jon Levin 04 Mar '11

04 Mar '11

I would think that REI Co-Op is an example...they sell bikes...they are a co-op...they are big...they are non-profit. ----- Original Message ----- From: <thethinktank-request(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> To: <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Sent: Friday, March 04, 2011 2:03 PM Subject: Thethinktank Digest, Vol 55, Issue 3 > 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. IRS Questions (Kelly Martin) > 2. Re: IRS Questions (John Patterson) > 3. Re: IRS Questions (reno bikes) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 18:07:02 -0800 > From: Kelly Martin <kelly(a)bicyclekitchen.com> > To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> > Subject: [TheThinkTank] IRS Questions > Message-ID: <36946C6A-CD7D-451B-8109-48A9E7949029(a)bicyclekitchen.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; Format="flowed"; > DelSp="yes" > > We are looking for any bike co-ops that have tax-exempt status as a > public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code. Basically, we > have run into a question as to whether and to what extent we may make > retail sales of bikes, bike parts and accessories as part of our > regular operations without (i) paying income tax (as unrelated > business taxable income) and (ii) otherwise affecting our tax-exempt > status. Does your co-op sell bikes, bike parts and/or accessories > directly to the public without those sales being part of your > educational program? > > In addition, are there any co-ops out there who are associated or > operated in tandem with a for-profit business. This would be > structured so that the for-profit business supports the not-for-profit > entity. > > Finally, we are assuming that most co-ops with tax-exempt status > received their charitable status for education purposes. Are there > any co-ops out there which have received tax-exempt status on another > basis? > > The Bicycle Kitchen is a 501c3 nonprofit under the educational category. > > Thank you! > > > Kelly Martin, Operations Facilitator > The Bicycle Kitchen/La Bicicocina > 706 N. Heliotrope Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90029 > > W 323.NOCARRO | M 213.210.5631 > kelly(a)bicyclekitchen.com | www.bicyclekitchen.com > http://www.bicicocina.blogspot.com > >

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IRS Questions
by Kelly Martin 04 Mar '11

04 Mar '11

We are looking for any bike co-ops that have tax-exempt status as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code. Basically, we have run into a question as to whether and to what extent we may make retail sales of bikes, bike parts and accessories as part of our regular operations without (i) paying income tax (as unrelated business taxable income) and (ii) otherwise affecting our tax-exempt status. Does your co-op sell bikes, bike parts and/or accessories directly to the public without those sales being part of your educational program? In addition, are there any co-ops out there who are associated or operated in tandem with a for-profit business. This would be structured so that the for-profit business supports the not-for-profit entity. Finally, we are assuming that most co-ops with tax-exempt status received their charitable status for education purposes. Are there any co-ops out there which have received tax-exempt status on another basis? The Bicycle Kitchen is a 501c3 nonprofit under the educational category. Thank you! Kelly Martin, Operations Facilitator The Bicycle Kitchen/La Bicicocina 706 N. Heliotrope Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90029 W 323.NOCARRO | M 213.210.5631 kelly(a)bicyclekitchen.com | www.bicyclekitchen.com http://www.bicicocina.blogspot.com

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by Ron Kellis 01 Mar '11

01 Mar '11

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