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NYS on bikecollectives.org map (plus BBNE headsup)
by breathingplanet . 05 Mar '14

05 Mar '14

in preparing this i realized that bikecollectives.org has been redone (which looks great!) and we are no longer on the map, and many of the shops below neither. how do we get on there? i registered for an account, but cant seem to find out how to get a node on the map. also, importantly, i would like to get all these nodes on the map. does that basically mean someone from each site must register? if so, it should be a little easier, imo. if anyone knows how to get on the map let me know know. for the purposes of this talk I am giving, I guess I will have to make our own NYS map, though i hate to reinvent the wheel, when it looks so good. Matt in Utica: maybe you and I can work together to get NYS more represented, or perhaps that is a way NYBC could help? http://bikeatoga.org/ Saratoga Springs, NY http://troybikerescue.org http://albanybikerescue.org/ http://uticabikerescue.org/ http://www.rcommunitybikes.net/ (rochester) Electric City Bike Rescue (schenectady; no website yet) http://times-up.org/bike-co-op http://gobikebuffalo.org/programs/community-workshop/<http://www.recycleabicycle.org/> http://www.communitybikes.org/ Hamilton, NY Also BikeBike Northeast is being planned for August of 2014 in Boston. IS ANYONE IN THAT WORKING GROUP ON THIS LIST? or did I just become the de facto liason ;) Andrew in Troy, NY ---- On Sat, Mar 1, 2014 at 9:40 PM, breathingplanet . <breathingplanet(a)gmail.com > wrote: > Greetings, > My colleague and I are charged with giving a brief presentation to a big > cycling club about community bike projects in NYS this coming week. I am > looking to make contact with as many representatives as possible, and > mainly am looking for projects in addition to the ones listed below. > > Whats the context here? Well, the New York Bicycling Coalition has met > with a few of us and is exploring how they can get involved in supporting > the community bike project movement. For starters, they want to network us > in some way and profile our work on a part of their website. but for > starters... *who are we?* (and do we check email:)) The little talk we > are giving will kind of kick off this endeavour in a way because the club > demographically represents their 'base' to some extent. > > here is a list of active projects i know of: > http://bikeatoga.org/ > http://troybikerescue.org > http://albanybikerescue.org/ > http://uticabikerescue.org/ > http://www.rcommunitybikes.net/ (rochester) > Electric City Bike Rescue (schenectady; no website yet) > http://times-up.org/bike-co-op > http://www.recycleabicycle.org/ > > -i have heard that there is a project at Vassar college. truth? > -there used to be Biketopia in plattsburgh. still happenin? > -there was once something at SUNY Cortland > -anyone know whats happening in Ithaca these days? > -Binghamton? Buffalo? > > if you are a representative of an active NYS community bike project, > please be in touch and send me a brief statement on your current 'status' > and a link to a picture you think is a good representative for a > powerpoint. otherwise i will do my best internet harvest. > > Thanks all! > > Andrew Lynn > Troy Bike Rescue > troy, ny > > -- > ------__o > ----_`\<,_ > ---(_)/ (_) > andrew lynn 518-573-7947 > > > > > -- ------__o ----_`\<,_ ---(_)/ (_) andrew lynn 518-573-7947

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NON-Profit SHOP MANAGER Wanted
by Chauncey Tudhope-Locklear 05 Mar '14

05 Mar '14

*ReCyclery Bike Shop Manager and Lead MechanicPort Townsend, WAThe ReCyclery is a non-profit community cycling center in Port Townsend, WA. We are seeking a part time shop manager to join our amazing team in April of this year. Check out our website at ptrecyclery.org <http://ptrecyclery.org/>. We are looking for a dynamic leader with a passion for cycling, community, kids, the environment, and leadership. Applicant should have at least one year of shop experience or equivalent, have a work ethic that values showing up on time and working hard, and should be able to work efficiently in a multifaceted and complex environment. Port Townsend is a beautiful seaport with a colorful history and an amazing community. Check out ptguide.com <http://ptguide.com/>. View the job description below and send a cover letter and resume with "Shop Manager application" in the subject line to Chauncey Tudhope-Locklear (CBO), to chauncey(a)ptrecyclery.org <chauncey(a)ptrecyclery.org>. Thanks for taking the time to apply and good luck!Position Summary: The Bike Shop Manager assumes primary responsibility for leading The ReCyclery Bike Shop in fulfillment of its mission and vision, which includes managing daily operations, ensuring outstanding customer service, overseeing shop finances, managing and developing staff, and leading shop development and growth. The Manager Reports to the Executive Director (E.D.) and we ask for a minimum commitment of at least 1 year.Employee Classification: Salaried, average 34 hours per week, $1,667 per monthBenefits: 10 days paid vacation, 7 Paid Holidays, 7 days sick leave, 4 weeks leave without pay with E.D. approval of timing, wholesale price + sales tax for bike parts, 1 whole free bike per year using used parts with E. D. approval, up to $800 for education, 2 days paid training, 2 hours per week of paid cycle coaching/riding with our middle school mountain bike team "The Killer Whales".Primary Responsibilities:1. Manage daily Bike Shop operations (20%) - Oversee the scheduling of work (repair, maintenance, walk-in, and bike building); supervise a part-time Mechanic Oversee the ordering of supplies, parts and equipment; Oversee the procurement and processing of bicycle donations- Help develop and supervise an inventory system for the shop, including warehouse inventory, back stock, and donations processing;- Oversee the pricing of bikes, parts and accessories- Ensure a clean and organized work environment in the shop, attic and shipping container- Ensure an organized and attractive shop front, including new and used merchandise displays and educational information 2. Perform bicycle repair, maintenance, and walk-in services on customer bicycles of all types and conditions (20%) - Communicate with customers about their bikes, diagnosis, estimate of repair costs, and what can fit their budget- Ensure a clear understanding by reviewing repair tags with customers and/or shop staff 3. Recondition/overhaul used bicycles of all types and conditions for resale (20%) - Assess bike for damage and/or wear; determine a course of action according to parts availability and cost- Repair bike to yield a safe, fully functional, and clean product 4. Help oversee the fiscal operations and monitor the financial health of the Shop (10%) - Work with the E.D. to develop annual shop budget, sales goals, and resource allocations- Monitor revenue and expenses according to budget, reporting monthly to E.D.- Train and supervise shop staff in maintaining accurate records in our Point of Sale database and Close of Day transactions 5. Help oversee shop staff management and development (10%) - Recruit, hire, and schedule shop staff as needed, in collaboration with the E.D.- Train, motivate, supervise, and evaluate shop staff- Maintain the Bike Shop as a safe place for local youth by setting a high standard of behavior for employees- Supervise, motivate and develop the capabilities of youth apprentices working in the shop 6. Help guide Bike Shop business strategy, growth & development (10%) - Oversee the development of the Shop business plan and annual work plan- Oversee Shop capacity building projects and supervise staff and volunteer work on these projects7. Support youth programs and volunteer activities (5%) - Supervise of Bicycle Leadership program apprentices- Collaborate with Program Director and Lead Mechanic to develop curriculum and evaluations for Bicycle Leadership program- Supervise Recycling & Reuse Coordinator to keep programs supplied with bikes and parts from donations 8. Participate in strategic thinking process, to develop a long-term mission driven strategic plan, and to create annual operational plans. (5%) - Participate in staff, leadership team, shop and board meetings* -- Sincerely, Chauncey Tudhope-Locklear (Executive Director) The ReCyclery 1925 Blaine St. STE #500 Port Townsend, WA 98368 360-643-0734 (personal cell) 360-643-1755 (shop) www.ptrecyclery.org "Health and Sustainability through Bicycles"

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shout out for Bike!Bike! southeast
by Justin Pogge 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

this is just another plug for the Southeastern conference, if you know of fledgling organizations or interested people who may be off our radar, please help us get them plugged into this event. also, the invite is definitely extended to anyone interested outside of our region. its going to be a great time with great people. we just got confirmation from one of the people at the local maker space and he is going to bring a makerbot and have a little demo of how the machines work and then make some cool open source bike stuff for people at the workshop. its a little outside the realm of our normal workshops, but its going to be a great fun addition. there will also be some bike rides, bike polo playing, karaoke and a dance party Saturday night! http://www.bikebike.org/conferences/Tallahassee2014 https://www.facebook.com/events/713479262019472/713479268686138/?notif_t=li… -- www.oldfieldcycles.blogspot.com

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National bike summit -who's here?
by momoko saunders 01 Mar '14

01 Mar '14

Who all is going to the national bike summit. Want to meet up at some point and talk bike collectives! -momoko

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Number of bikes trashed and recycled in the US every year
by Jennifer Shriver 28 Feb '14

28 Feb '14

Any of you have info on this topic? Hard data would be best, but estimates of what is recycled -- and what goes to landfill -- in your town would be very helpful. This is for a state of colorado recycling grant. And suggestions about who might have this data would also be welcome! Jennifer M. Shriver, Development Coordinator Phone: 303-641-2749 e-mail: jennifer(a)communitycycles.org <sue(a)communitycycles.org> www.CommunityCycles.org <http://www.communitycycles.org/> 2805 Wilderness Place Boulder, CO 80301 <sue(a)communitycycles.org> Join the movement! Become a Community Cycles member <http://communitycycles.org/get-involved/membership-form.html> Subscribe to our monthly e-news! <http://communitycycles.us2.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=dfb03be0fd757585736…>

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Volunteer Recruitment
by Bayley Vanderpoel 28 Feb '14

28 Feb '14

Hello, Bayley here from VeloCity Bicycle Coop in Alexandria, Va. I'm looking for advice recruiting new volunteers. Any general ideas to increase exposure of our bicycle coop is appreciated. Has anyone else used meetup.com to recruit volunteers? I started a group and it seems to be helping. Bayley

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List of nonprofit bike shops with a workforce development program
by Katie Lupo 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Hello, Does anyone know of a list of all of the nonprofit bike shops in the US & Canada that are run using a workforce development program (like Recycle a Bicycle, Dreambikes, Bikes not Bombs, ???) Thanks!! Katie Lupo Gearin' Up Bicycles 952.484.2567 (m) Follow us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/GearinUpBicycles> Visit us at www.GearinUpBicycles.org <http://www.gearinupbicycles.org/>

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Please take our B!B! survey
by Wanda Pelegrina Caldas 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

Howdy bike peeps! The Bike!Bike! working group needs your input. We're exploring B!B!'s mission and values aka what about B!B! is important to all of y'all. Click here to take our short survey. There might be other things about B!B! that you wanna share with us and we hope you will. We hope to send out a few more quick surveys on other issues, themes, topics. Hey, and the working group is not an elite, selective or closed group. Info on how to join the working group is at the end of the survey. Bike love and warm, de-icing thoughts! Wanda, on behalf of the B!B! working group Wanda Pelegrina Caldas Community Cycles, Boulder's only nonprofit bike shop, serves all your bike commuting needs. Find us on Facebook, subscribe to our monthly e-news or use our secure online donation form to become a member, today. Thanks!!

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Bike!Bike! Northwest?
by Lauren Warbeck 08 Feb '14

08 Feb '14

What's the word on B!B! Northwest this year pals? Get at me? Thanks!

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Youth Bike Summit / February 14-16 in NYC
by Pasqualina Azzarello 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Hi Everyone, The Youth Bike Summit is just a week away! The Youth Bike Summit is a three-day conference geared toward youth, bikes, education, advocacy, and leadership. Meet people from different disciplines, backgrounds, and ages to learn, network, and explore how bicycling can be a catalyst for positive social change! Check out these photos<https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151444825112287.504822.62453932…> from last year's event. *February 14 - 16, 2014 @ The New School in NYC* Click HERE<http://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-bike-summit-2014-tickets-9161924563?aff=e…> to register Click HERE <http://youthbikesummit.org/youth-bike-summit-2014/program/> for this year's program Click HERE <http://youthbikesummit.org/> for more information Any help you can offer w/ spreading the word to youth groups, educators, cyclists, advocates, and community leaders is greatly appreciated! Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Youth-Bike-Summit/230384430374509> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/youthbikesummit> | #YBS14 Thanks so much and hope to see you next week! Best, Pasqualina Youth Bike | Director *Youth Bike Summit @ The New School Feb 14-16, 2014* www.youthbikesummit.org | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Youth-Bike-Summit/230384430374509> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/youthbikesummit> | #YBS14 *Youth Bike transforms our local communities and strengthens our national movement by empowering bicycle leaders.*

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