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electronic volunteer sign up
by Jesse Cooper 14 Jan '18

14 Jan '18

Hey folks! Our Community Bikes in Vancouver, Canada, is looking for a way for volunteers to electronically sign up. We have some limit to how many volunteers can access the space at the same time each day, we tend to spread the labour around a bit, and we currently have used a few online services that can link to our website, but doesn't link with our current staffing calendar and event calendar. For that we are simply using a google calendar. But I'm wondering if anyone has had success with some type of really easy to use interface, that generates reports for metrics 'n stuff, and that is very user simple. hmm? Jesse

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Fwd: Re: Patron Bill of Rights (consider adopting)
by cyclista＠inventati.org 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

> _< forgot to cc the list again -cyclista Nicholas -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Patron Bill of Rights (consider adopting) Date: 2018-01-10 15:14 From: cyclista(a)inventati.org To: Angel York <aniola(a)gmail.com> Everything else in it looks like a good idea. Just those two parts are off base. Our policy is that we have no right to control bikes brought in by participants, and that should be morally obvious. Where we do have rights is with the bikes and parts we hold, and the extreme importance of _not_dying_in_traffic_ incentivizes rules and restrictions about the condition of bikes rolling out into the street. We all probably remember some lofty gilded time in some anarchic community shop in a garage or low rent strip mall where the craziest bikes were built and of the street rogues that inhabited the place flew out the door on those mobile experiments without a care. But now I'm in a place where people's children come to my shop with the intention of riding out the door and into the street, and over a decade of experience has shown me that kids (and a lot of adults) too much of the time just don't care about functional brakes, or even understand how brakes should feel, even when the culture at the shop is pervaded by common sense, patient instruction, and good examples. Drawing hard lines about bikes we legally own and have full rights to exercise control over makes unassailable sense considering that lives are at stake. Similarly, while some shops may have donors willing to dole out tools limitlessly, more do not. I don't hold that our shops are effective without tools, or that participants own the expensive tools that others fought hard to gain. There has to be an understanding on the part of the participants that they have a responsibility not to damage the entity that shelters, educates, and empowers them. Not everyone just naturally takes care of free things. Most participants don't intuit that the specialized free remover wrench cost $30 or that the Tire seating tool is rare and costs over $50. It isn't anyone's right to abuse or mishandle the shop's tools. I think these things are all self apparent. The spirit of these two lines seems more about not being dominated by pushy condescenders, mansplainers, or the like, and about guaranteeing the promise of power and freedom. By asserting the participant is the owner. At our shop we assert that very thing emphatically. We just don't do it before the participant has a safe bike in their possession and before they know the difference between a suicide lever and a disc brake, or to put a finer point on it, between aluminum rims whose walls are about to cave in and ones that have years of life left in them. Anyway, the lines both could probably be replaced by a single one referencing something reaffirming the purpose of the end goal, that being the participants ultimate (rather than immediate) empowerment. I'm a bit too tired atm to come up with some good wording for it. But attached is our participant policy. That having a "policy" rather than "bill of rights" focuses on the authority of the shop more than the autonomy of the participants is not a detail that is lost one me, but I still think you might find our premises useful. Sorry this whole thing is so tl;dr. -Cyclista Nicholas On 2018-01-06 13:37, Angel York wrote: > I would love to hear your suggested adaptations, because I think > something > along the goals of this Patron Bill of Rights is HUGELY important and a > worthy topic of discussion for any community bike shop that purports to > teach its patrons. > > On Sat, Dec 23, 2017 at 11:24 PM, <cyclista(a)inventati.org> wrote: > >> What about the first two? I would say they need greater detail. >> >> At our shop we don't let bikes being built at the shop leave without >> passing a safety check, which might conflict with the first one. And >> without finer-grained detail on the second one, shop tools could get >> broken >> when participants use the wrong tool for a job, or use the correct >> tool but >> in the wrong way. >> >> -Cyclista Nicholas >> >> >> On 2017-12-16 18:34, Angel York wrote: >> >>> This is a fantastic sign that illustrates excellent teaching >>> practices, >>> and >>> many shops that don't have something similar would do well, in my >>> opinion, >>> to include something similar. >>> >>> As a patron of SPOKELAND, you have the right to the following >>> >>> - To pursue your own goals for your own bike >>> - To be in control of the tools used on your bike >>> - To always be asked before someone touches your bike >>> - To ask & receive assistance from shop staff >>> - To work on your bike in a SAFER SPACE [there is also a standard >>> safer >>> space agreement] >>> - To be supported in your learning >>> - To learn with staff >>> >>> ____________________________________ >>> >>> The ThinkTank mailing List >>> >>> Unsubscribe from this list here: >>> http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bi >>> kecollectives.org >>> >>

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Liability Waivers
by John Kovalchik 11 Jan '18

11 Jan '18

Looking for some examples of liability waivers for repairs and/or totally gifted bikes. I work with a group of folks that flip bikes and do repairs for individuals in need. Unfortunately we are only able to operate at our space for a few hours at a time and usually cannot store or take bikes over night. Due to the severe disrepair of some of the bikes we come across and our limited time with them often we are not able to get them in the complete repair that we would hope. Any co ops or collectives out there use these? What should or should not be included? Thanks

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Educational videos
by Tigre Bici 08 Jan '18

08 Jan '18

Hello! We wish you all have and excellent 2018. We are wondering if any of you use videos to explain bike mechanics on your shops/collectives, if so: Do you have a especial format on them? Are you planning on making some? Do you think it will work on the shop? Maybe on other language besides english? We are working on creating some videos to help on learning the tools/skills and will like to know if the vids wlll be helpful for you. So, hit us up if you are interested Regards R.

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bulk service/repair contracts
by Geoff Heath 06 Jan '18

06 Jan '18

Hey folks! I'm looking at drawing up an annual tune-up/repair contract with a school division for their 80 bike fleet and I've never written up anything like this previously. I couldn't find any examples of bulk repair contracts on thinktank and am wondering if anyone has an example document I can riff off of, or experience around this. I imagine it's not the sort of thing that I'd want to miss anything important and end up in the hole on. Would greatly appreciate any advice that anyone could give. Thanks! Geoff Heath, Education Director The Winnipeg Repair Education N' Cycling Hub 1057 Logan Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N8 Treaty 1 Territory, Homeland of the Metis Nation http://www.thewrench.ca 204-296-3389

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Boise Bicycle Project, Hiring Shop Operations Manager and Prison Program Coordinator.
by Jimmy Hallyburton 04 Jan '18

04 Jan '18

We've got two very exciting and impactful positions to fill at the Boise Bicycle Project and hope a few of you out there might be interested. Check out the job posting and videos below for more info about the positions. I hope to be talking to some of you soon. *Shop Operations Manager: <http://www.boisebicycleproject.org/shop-operations-manager>* In 2017 BBP's team of dedicated volunteers and staff put over 1700 bicycles back onto the streets of Boise, including 800 to kids in our programs. We have 600 active members using the shop on a regular basis and another 1400 folks who use the shop as "walk/ride-ins." We have 14 staff members (5 full time) that operate our programs and foster an empowering and educational atmosphere to the Boise community and beyond regardless of income. The Shop Operations Manager oversees the daily activities that make all of the above possible for our community members, and the sales that provide funding for our programs. This is a big job with a lot of responsibility and limitless potential for impact. Full time with full benefits. See full *job posting* <http://www.boisebicycleproject.org/shop-operations-manager> for all of the details. See *this video* <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-v5vS-03gk> for a little more about BBP. * <http://www.boisebicycleproject.org/shifting-gears-coordinator>* *Shifting Gears Coordinator: <http://www.boisebicycleproject.org/shifting-gears-coordinator>* The Shifting Gears program is the BBP’s partnership program with the Idaho Department of Corrections. Shifting Gears teaches bicycle mechanics to incarcerated individuals and provides free adult bikes to program participants upon release. The program provides inmates with vocational skills, impactful opportunities, and community connection. Shifting Gears currently operates at the South Boise Women’s Correctional Center, partners with the East Boise Re-Entry Center at the BBP, and is starting a program at the Idaho State Men's Correctional Center. This is a 25-30 hour a week position, but we would consider full time hours for the right candidate. See full *job posting* <http://www.boisebicycleproject.org/shifting-gears-coordinator> for all of the details. See *this video <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Knf-1AAqrU>* about our program at the South Women's Facility. Or *this video <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeZM0xzOyCc>* about our new program at the Women's East ReEntry Center. Or contact Jimmy(a)boisebicycleproject.org or 208-429-6520 for immediate questions. Ride On! Jimmy Hallyburton Founder / Executive Director Boise Bicycle Project (208)-429-6520 1027 Lusk St Boise, ID 83706 www.boisebicycleproject.org Explore some of the BBP Journey in my TEDx Talk on Moving at the Speed of Discovery <https://youtu.be/yDubr-RjlCE?t=6s>!

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The Ogden Bicycle Collective is Hiring a Head Mechanic
by Danielle Fry 02 Jan '18

02 Jan '18

Hello all, Please spread the word that the Ogden Bicycle Collective (Ogden, Utah) is hiring a Head Mechanic. The position is year-round with a lot of potential. Pay is $12-14 DOE. Details here! <https://bicyclecollective.org/ogden-news/item/657-obc-is-hiring-a-head-mech…> Cheers, -- Danielle Fry Director Ogden Bicycle Collective 936 28th Street Ogden, UT 84403 801-997-0336

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Happy New Year Everyone!
by cyclista＠inventati.org 31 Dec '17

31 Dec '17

We all do such wonderful and important work, and I'd like to wish very one of you the best for the new year. Here's to able spirits, exciting work, good times, and profound development for every one of us and our projects in 2018!!!! Ride On! ~cyclista Nicholas :)

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Job Opporutnity:Education/Outreach Coordinator
by Andy Fry 29 Dec '17

29 Dec '17

*Send resumes or questions to andy(a)cycleproject.org <andy(a)cycleproject.org>* *Job Description *- Education, Outreach, and Advocacy Coordinator Time Commitment: 20 hours/week, three-month probationary period Compensation: $13.75 hourly Reports to: President, Board of Directors *Responsibilities*: The Education, Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing all the activities happening at or near the Topeka Community Cycle Project, at 801 NE Poplar. This person’s responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, BLAST support and enhancement, bicycle safety educator, public outreach coordinator and local advocate for bicycling access and infrastructure. Any responsibilities listed here may be delegated if an appropriate party is identified. *BLAST Support and Enhancemen*t- providing support to PE instructors in implementing BLAST curriculum and implementing trailer and bike fleet scheduling to maximize use and availability of BLAST resources to Topeka and Shawnee County. *Bicycle Safety Educator*- providing educational programming and bicycle promotional events to spur bicycling activity by “interested, but concerned” potential bicycle riders; enhancing access and bicycle ridership in Topeka. *Public Outreach Coordinator*- providing educational and bicycle resources in remote and community hubs where there is interest in the community. Bringing bicycles and best safety practices to the neighborhoods of Topeka and Shawnee County through grassroots and community events and community locations. *Local Advocate-* participating in community discussions, committees on active transportation, bicycling and active wellness pursuits. Also reaching beyond traditional bicycle specific discussions and attending MTPO and other meetings and public forums to integrate bicycle perspectives into a larger transportation and city planning and development discussion . *Skills necessary*: -LCI certification: ability to complete League of American Bicyclists Traffic Skills and LCI Certification, as it’s offered, within 6 months. -Familiarity with current social media platforms and Microsoft Office and Adobe products -Comfort with speaking in front of groups and presenting new ideas in a group setting. -Coordinating and engaging volunteers, in addition to a willingness to help in seeking funds to keep the position and organization sustained on a perpetual basis. *Topeka Community Cycle Project, 801 NE Poplar St. Topeka KS 66606*

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Patron Bill of Rights (consider adopting)
by Angel York 24 Dec '17

24 Dec '17

This is a fantastic sign that illustrates excellent teaching practices, and many shops that don't have something similar would do well, in my opinion, to include something similar. As a patron of SPOKELAND, you have the right to the following - To pursue your own goals for your own bike - To be in control of the tools used on your bike - To always be asked before someone touches your bike - To ask & receive assistance from shop staff - To work on your bike in a SAFER SPACE [there is also a standard safer space agreement] - To be supported in your learning - To learn with staff

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