[Bikecoop-announce] The Bike Project - June General Meeting this Tuesday & Misc Other Stuff

[Anthony Cherolis]

Hey everyone,

Hope the summer is treating you well.  Just wanted to pass on a couple of
events:

*BIKE PROJECT GENERAL MEETING* - This Tuesday (6/29) @ 6PM

   - *Location:* UC-IMC Bike Project Location (Downtown Urbana)
   - *Agenda:*  Available on the Wiki (
   http://thebikeproject.wikispaces.com/2010-June-29+Agenda).
   - There will be discussion about the July "Vision Quest" and the
   upcoming Mustache Ride.
   - Attending a general meeting is a great way for bike enthusiasts
   to figure out how TBP works and learn about volunteer opportunities /
   upcoming events.
   - *Food and drinks provided!*

*The Bike Project Americorp Position - *Applications accepted until July 5th

   - Spread the word.  Tell your friends.  There is an Americorp volunteer
   position at The Bike Project.
   - This will be the second year for the position.
   - This is a great opportunity for someone just out of college and looking
   to build their resume or for someone looking to make a career change into
   non-profit bicycle education / advocacy work.
   - *More info*:
   http://www.thebikeproject.org/files/2010_tbp_americorp_job_descript.pdf

*Urbana Bicycle Friendly Community Bronze Award* @ the Urbana Farmer's
Market

   - *When:* Saturday, July 17th @ 10AM @ the Urbana Farmer's Market
   - *What:*  The League of American Bicyclists will be presenting the City
   of Urbana a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly award.
   - The Bicycle Friendly Community
Program<http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/communities/bfc_about.php>
provides
   incentives, hands-on assistance, and award recognition for communities that
   actively support bicycling.
   - The Bike Project and our accomplishments were an integral part of the
   application.
   - Come out and show your support for a bicycle friendly Urbana.

*June Bike Project Tip* - Tool Use

   - There are lots of specialized tools that can make working on your bike
   easier.
   - If you're doing something on your bike and it seems unreasonably hard,
   perhaps there is a tool designed to make it easier.
   - Ask a volunteer staffer for help and they'll make sure you're using the
   right tools for the job.
   - If you don't know how to use a specific tool, make sure to ask.  Some
   tools can be easily broken when used the wrong way.
   - If a tool is worn out or broken, let a volunteer staffer know so that
   it can be replaced.
   - And always - put tools back when you are done!

Thanks for your support, and I'll see you around town.

Tony Cherolis
The Bike Project, Volunteer

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