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Attendance Tracking
by Andrew Burnell 17 Nov '11

17 Nov '11

Hi all, What are you all doing to track attendance at your programs? Currently each kid that walks through our door is assigned their own sign-in sheet and is asked to sign-in each day that they come in (see attached sign-in sheet). This past year or so it has been an ongoing challenge to get kids to sign-in each day. We have tried to explain the importance of the data, but often times kids simply forget! What are you all doing to more accurately track the kids that access your programs on a daily, monthly, yearly basis? I have been researching different online solutions or "cooler" ways to sign-in, but all options are way too pricy! Your ideas would certainly be a huge help!!!! Andrew Andrew Burnell, Volunteer and Program Director Community Bicycle Center Shop: 284 Hill Street, Biddeford, ME 04005 Mail: P.O. Box 783, Biddeford, ME 04005 207-282-9700 (shop) <http://www.communitybike.net> www.communitybike.net

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Ben's Cycle opens fix-it school, Rowerowa Szkola
by Jonathan Morrison 16 Nov '11

16 Nov '11

I believe a true success of bicycle collectives / coops is when the mission is expanded beyond their organization's reach. When their DIY learnings are propagated by others, even in the for-profit world... http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/lifestyle/133950243.html Sincerely, Jonathan Morrison c: 801-688-0183

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Large bicycle donation of used bikes Needs home
by Paul Slater 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

Hello, This is Paul Slater, of the BicycleXchange (BXC). I received an email from someone whom wishes to donate approx 150 bikes some disassembled and mostly maintained. The bikeb are located on Sanibel Island (West Coast of Florida) coming out of storage units. I was wondering if there is a collective not yet added to the directory that may want the donation. We are just out of reach to get them however it could be rewarding because it is such an affluent area. It seems the public is using the current directory for contacts. I know a few small coops that im encouraging to join. Thank you and hope to hear back soon. I have requested pictures to see the stash...I will share them when i get 'em. Paul Slater BicycleXchange-Community Built Bikes www.theBXC.org <http://www.thebxc.org/> http://www.facebook.com/pages/BicycleXchange-Community-Built-Bikes/29455312… http://www.facebook.com/pages/BicycleXchange-Community-Built-Bikes/29455312…

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Bike Collectives Newsletter?
by Godwin ! 28 Oct '11

28 Oct '11

Hey folks, it's probably not a new idea but especially with upcoming information about Bike!Bike! I've been toying with the idea of starting a no-reply mailing list. There's a lot of logistics that we'd have to get worked out and it's something that I scarcely have time to administer but I wanted to get a general room temperature on this. One idea that I had that might help us smooth out some other issues as well was to replace the content on bikecollectives.org with a sign up form for bike collectives (not touching the wiki of course). Bike collectives would sign up as an organization giving their general email address and location and possibly a few other details. We could talk about having a few administrators that could send out notices, likely at most one a month although probably much more rarely than that and in addition we could use the information to know more about our community at large. This would also open up the possibility of putting bikecollectives.org to better use. My main concern is that, due to the nature of the think tank (long discussions, off-topic discussions, in-fighting) we are keeping many organizations in the dark about information that we would like them to know about. I'd appreciate any feedback and possibly volunteers! Thanks!.godwin

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Fundraiser
by Shah A. Mohamed 24 Oct '11

24 Oct '11

Hi Everyone, My name is Shah Mohamed. Some of you know me by some other child hood name or nick name. We have all met and hung-out, spent time together sharing an experience or two and in the larger context, shared life. I have great respect and admiration for you all. We all have unique gifts and talents and I hope that every one of you is engaging your talents and gifts living life close to its limits. This is the first time I am sending out an email of this kind. I don't normally don't do this but I need your help. I have for the past year been working at an organization that I believe in. I do work that is rewarding and meaningful to me and from what I can tell is very meaningful to the people I touch. I run a small social enterprise and community space named Bike Works based out of a site called the Evergreen Brick Works<http://ebw.evergreen.ca>. We are an environmental community center. A place where people can gather and explore the ideas and practices of what it means to live more sustainably. Evergreen is a National not for profit charitable organization that helps make cities more livable. We do this using a methodology that focus on Nature, Culture and Community. Acting both onsite at the Evergreen Brick Works<http://ebw.evergreen.ca> and across the country in communities big and small we are helping to build a brighter future based in sustainable and healthy practices. What I need your help doing is raising funds to ensure we can run bike programming for another year. Help us raise money for Evergreen's Bike Works Program by purchasing a ticket for a special screening of Brick by Brick: The Story of Evergreen Brick Works, a documentary by Toronto's Catherine Annau. The film recently won the award of excellence in the Media Category at the Toronto Heritage Awards<http://urbantoronto.ca/news/2011/10/heritage-toronto-announces-recipients-2…>. Time: Thursday, November 3, 2011, 7pm-10pm Location: Evergreen Brick Works, Young Welcome Centre[cid:image003.jpg@01CC927A.FD4E1500] Evergreen's Bike Works is a community bicycle repair space and program that promotes the use of bicycles as a viable mode of transportation and recreation. We provide bicycle rentals, DIY repair, workshops on safety and mechanics, and a unique volunteer opportunity to grow skills and community. Bikes are a natural fit with Evergreen Brick Works and the adjacent ravines of the Don! Brick by Brick is a one-hour documentary that tells the story of Geoff Cape and his determination to transform a 125-year-old former industrial site - Toronto's Don Valley Brick Works - into an environmental community center, the first of its kind in the world. Directed by award-winning film maker Catherine Annau, Brick by Brick is the uplifting story of one man's passion to save the planet, one brick at a time. The evening will also feature hors d'oeuvres by Chef Brad Long, as well as local wine (donated by Stratus) and beer (donated by Spearhead Brewing). Stick around after the screening for a special Q&A with Catherine Annau. $75 per ticket; all proceeds will support Bike Works programming at Evergreen Bike Works. $40 of your ticket will be tax deductible. Even if you cant attend in person, buy a ticket and in doing so know that you are helping a worthy cause. Click here to buy tickets: https://secure.evergreen.ca/page/contribute/brick-by-brick For more information you can contact Joanne Adair at: community(a)evergreen.ca<mailto:community@evergreen.ca> Or by phone 416-596-1495, extension 224<tel:416-596-1495%2C%20extension%20224> Thank you for your time and attention. I hope that we meet again in the very near future and get to share some good times all over again. Sincerely Shah M Bike Works Program Manager Evergreen Phone 416.596.1495 Centre for Green Cities, Suite 300 Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4W 3X8

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National Congress of Urban Cycling, Nov. 11-13, Monterrey, México
by Dugan Meyer 23 Oct '11

23 Oct '11

Check it out, essentially the Bike!Bike! of México: 4to Congresio Nacional de Ciclismo Urbano <http://congresociclistamty.org/> "De la ciudad Canibal a la ciudad Humana" ("From a Cannibal City to a Human City") Nov. 11-13, Monterrey, México. Facebook page.<http://www.facebook.com/pages/4to-Congreso-Nacional-de-Ciclismo-Urbano-Mont…> The conference is organized by BiciRed <http://www.bicired.org/>, the National Network of Urban Cycling. Info and communication about bike projects doesn't seem to flow very well across this border, so I didn't know how many of you had heard of this. It would be really cool if we could work toward building more pan-american relationships between projects. On that note, if anyone's coming down to this, let me know. I'll send a follow-up email to the listserv after the congress to let you all know how it went/what comes out of it. Peace, Dugan Meyer GDL en Bici Guadalajara, MX

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Fwd: velo-city
by veganboyjosh＠gmail.com 22 Oct '11

22 Oct '11

i got this from a wonderful bike activist/blogger/zinester/advocate who some of you probably know. I'm not able to go to this event this year, but it sounds pretty amazing. I guess it doesn't normally happen in North America, so if you can make it this year, it might be the last year it's here for a while. i figured some of you might be interested in this, or would know people who are. be safe! josh. Someone just reminded me that the Velo City conference next year is in > Vancouver BC -- it isn't usually in North America, so that rules. They're > accepting proposals, and their theme this year is spotlighting communities > that are doing a lot of work to get people on bikes. I noticed on tour that > in some of the unlikely places where biking is just starting to get big fast > there's a bike project at the heart of it all. I'd *love* to see more > representation at this giant, important conference for a) bike projects and > b) the places where they're making magic happen. Also, it could be a good > place to network and meet potential allies. Anyway, if you want to pass the > link along your secret bike project bat channels, it is: > > http://www.velo-city2012.com/call-for-abstracts/call-for-presentations > >

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Fwd: [expatperu.com] bike repair
by Angel York 22 Oct '11

22 Oct '11

Someone on a different listserv has a question I thought someone here might be able to answer (or might know someone who could). ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Choripan <frank.sposito(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 6:44 PM Subject: [expatperu.com] bike repair To: ExpatPeru <expatperu(a)googlegroups.com> Anyone know about this bike repair shop? A post in the expatperu forum from a couple of years ago recommends something "in Angamos in Surquillo ... half way between the Via Expresa and the ACE Home Centre on Republica de Av Panama." I've heard about a great bike shop in that area, but the directions don't quite add up to an identifiable location. Any alternative recommendations for bike repair would also be great. Thanks! -- You are subscribed to "ExpatPeru" at Google Groups. To find job listings, buy and sell ads and more expat discussion, visit our forum at http://www.expatperu.com/expatforums/index.php To post, send email to expatperu(a)googlegroups.com To unsubscribe, send email to expatperu+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/expatperu?hl=en

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Re: [TheThinkTank] Alliance Photo Contest
by Jeremy Grandstaff 20 Oct '11

20 Oct '11

Hi Jonathan, Carolyn forwarded this over to me, since she thought this sounded like a membership question. It's been a while since you and I have connected-hope you are doing well. The Advocacy Advance Program was created to draw down federal funding to be spent on biking and walking, so it would be crucial to ensure that an application addresses drawing down federal funding. Any Alliance and League member is welcomed to apply for such funding. With the increasing number of community bike shops (or like organizations) playing an advocacy role in their community, there is definite potential in this area. I don't personally handle the Advocacy Advance Program and Grants, but I have copied Brighid O'Keane, our Advocacy Advance Program Manager, on this email so that you and her can connect to discuss further. I would also like to add that the Alliance for Biking & Walking, in response to member requests from community bikeshops and like organizations, is also investigating other opportunities of better ways to serve such organizations. As the Member Services Director, I am definitely open to further discussion with you offline on what we can be doing better to provide a high-quality of service, especially since like organizations are a key to diversifying cycling and walking across North America. Feel free to call or email me to set up a time to talk further at 614-519-3026 or jeremy(a)PeoplePoweredMovement.org. Looking forward to speaking with you more, Jeremy Jeremy Grandstaff, Member Services Director Alliance for Biking <http://peoplepoweredmovement.org> & Walking PO Box 65150, Washington, DC 20035 | Visit us in person at 1612 K. St., Suite 802 Office: 202-449-9692 | Cell: 614-519-3026 | Fax: 202-223-3477 Connect with the Alliance: <http://facebook.com/PeoplePoweredMovement> FaceBook | <http://twitter.com/bikewalk> Twitter | <http://flicr.com/photos/thunderheadalliance> Flickr | <http://peoplepoweredmovement.org/blog> People Powered Blog Connect with me: <mailto:jeremy@PeoplePoweredMovement.org> jeremy(a)PeoplePoweredMovement.org | <http://facebook.com/jeremygrandstaff> Facebook | <http://twitter.com/jeremygrandstaf> Twitter | <http://linkedin.com/in/jeremygrandstaff> Linked In Visit www.PeoplePoweredMovement.org for: Upcoming events, grants program, daily blog updates, & other bike/ped advocacy resources Register for a Winning Campaigns Training <http://peoplepoweredmovement.org/wctraining> to jumpstart your next big victory for biking & walking From: Jonathan Morrison <jonathan(a)slcbikecollective.org> Reply-To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:02:45 -0600 To: The Think Tank <thethinktank(a)lists.bikecollectives.org> Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Alliance Photo Contest Carolyn, Are there any Advocacy Advance Grants that the Alliance for Biking & Walking offers for the important work that community bike shops, earn-a-bike programs and other collective efforts do? http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/index.php/site/memberservices/C528 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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community bike shops need bikable roads
by Bob Giordano 19 Oct '11

19 Oct '11

Fellow community shops, We have been working on a good bikable community since our inception in 1996. We could not in good conscious work on getting more people on bikes without working on city design and street issues. We have had success: changing 4-lane roads to 3-lane roads and putting in bike lanes in the reclaimed space, getting _single lane_ roundabouts instead of stop lights, narrowing 12' travel lanes to 10' which often helps get in bike lanes, changing parking lanes to bike lanes, connecting urban trails and increasing transit for instance. Current projects include getting a downtown 'piazza' or car-free plaza, switching asphalt to pine resin or other alternative for bike walk trails, and- the hardest- working to stop a couple major roadway expansions and instead going with bike/walk/transit solutions. Our website and youtube channel has much more info. thanks. Good bikes + good riders + good roads = bikable community. -- 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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