Bicycle Longmont allows beer during board meetings. I personally feel beer decreases the productivity of our meetings beyond measure. Previously to having our own space for meetings we met at a library so no alcohol. We'd go out for beers afterward. That scenario built a more cohesive board. I discourage alcohol during board meetings where you actually need everyone to be focused.Others on our board would probably disagree with me. But this is my opinion.
On Wednesday, July 30, 2014, Affordable Bikes Re-Cyclery <affordablebikesrecyclery@gmail.com> wrote:
Affordable Bikes is also a sober space, with a lot of staff and customers in recovery gravitating to our shop. Of course our structure as a retail shop (albeit one with multiple work stands, work credits, apprentices, and other features of community bike shops) also lends itself to a sober environment.On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 8:28 PM, sheldon mains <sheldon@spokesconnect.org> wrote:
SPOKES is a sober space. No alcohol except if we are having a special event (e.g. a fundraiser). We have some clients who are recovering from addictions.sheldon..............Sheldon MainsSPOKES Bike Walk ConnectMinneapolis, MN 612/618-7149Three ways to donate to SPOKES:1. Volunteer. 2. Donate repairable used bikes. 3. Financial donations always welcome. Check www.SpokesConnect.org for details.On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 6:33 PM, mpattisall <mike.pattisall@velocitycoop.org> wrote:
Velocity has a volunteers only night when alcohol ( beer) is allowed. We also have an " Earn of Bike " and other kid oriented programs in the shop the following day so all evidence ( cans, bottles ) must be removed at the end of the volunteer night. Anytime we are open to the public we keep alcohol on the down low.
On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 6:53 PM, Vincenzo loco <wormsign@gmail.com> wrote:
We only ban alcohol when the shop is open to the public but we also don't drink alcohol at the meetings. When it happens it is usually at social functions or 'after hours'On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 3:44 PM, Reno Bikes <renobikeproject@gmail.com> wrote:
We allow alcohol, but only at breakfast meetings.On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 2:26 PM, momoko saunders <analyst@bikefarm.org> wrote:
____________________________________Hey all,We at Bike Farm recently had a proposal to ban alcohol at our general meetings. We already have a strict policy against alcohol during open shop hours.I'd love to know if other shops have policy around alcohol during meetings or in the shop off hours. Do you have concrete examples of how this effects the shop and it's patrons/volunteers?For those who do not have alcohol, do you notice an difference in time spent hanging out with other collective members, did it change the social dynamic? How does it affect your volunteer pool?For those who have alcohol, do you discuss it often? Do you think it adds or deters from your collective? What is the role of alcohol?The arguments in my mind seem to revolve around safer spaces and regulation. I believe in having as little regulation as possible, but I also respect the need for safer spaces. I wonder if there's a way to not introduce policy while still making an inviting space for all.
Your thoughts and experiences would be appreciated!-momoko
The ThinkTank mailing List
<a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a>
--Wed-Fri 11am-6pm
Sat 10am-4pm
541 E. 4th Street.
Reno, NV 89512
775.323.4488
donate via paypal: http://www.renobikeproject.com/index.php/donate/
Follow us on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/renobikeproject/
Please let us know if you would like to unsubscribe to our email list.
____________________________________
The ThinkTank mailing List
<a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a>
____________________________________
The ThinkTank mailing List
<a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a>
--
____________________________________
The ThinkTank mailing List
<a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a>
____________________________________
The ThinkTank mailing List
<a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a>
--"We all do better when we all do better" - Paul Wellstone
____________________________________
The ThinkTank mailing List
<a href="http://lists.bikecollectives.org/options.cgi/thethinktank-bikecollectives.org">Unsubscribe from this list</a>