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
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