discussion-l Mailing List: BikeAthens Discussion: Congratulations, Anna and Mike!

[Richard (richardshoe]

BikeAthens has many fine people who are associated with the organization and/or 
are working hard to reach multi-modal transportation goals for the benefit of 
all our county's citizens.  Anna Gore and Mike Brugger are stellar BA members 
and richly deserve their awards.  Bravo, Anna and Mike!

~Richard

On Apr 26, 2012, at 6:16 AM, discussion-l-request [at] bikeathens.com wrote:

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>  1. BikeAthens announcement: Weekly    Announcements 04/25/2012
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>   Announcements 04/25/2012
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> Weekly Announcements 4/25/2012
> 
> 1. Dinner and Bikes, tomorrow!
> 2. Twilight Criterium and BikeAthens and SafeKids Athens...
> 3. Announcing BikeAthens Award Recipients...
> 4. Traffic Safety for Cyclists course, May 3
> 5. Group Ride, May 4
> 6. ACHF?s Green Bike Tour, May 5
> 7. Volunteer for BikeAthens
> 8. BRP Volunteer Opportunities
> 9. Weekly Read:  Why Don?t Americans Walk More?
> 10. Down the Road and Elsewhere in Athens
> 
> ***********************************************************
> Join, Give, or Volunteer with BikeAthens!
> 
> Remember to join or renew your BikeAthens membership here: 
> www.bikeathens.com/give.  Or if you?d rather volunteer your time on fun,
> exciting, and rewarding projects, events, or local issues, go here: 
> www.bikeathens.com/volunteer.
> ***********************************************************
> 
> 1. Dinner and Bikes, Thursday April 26
> 
> Elly Blue, a famed bicycle blogger and advocate hailing from Portland,
> Oregon, will be here tomorrow, the day before the Twilight Criterium. 
> This event will include a review of BikeAthens advocacy, Elly?s discussion
> of her Portland advocacy, perusal of their awesome bike-related mobile
> bookstore, some short bicycling films, and a great vegan dinner by Chef
> Joshua Ploeg.  $15/individual, $10/member, $8/student, $6/student member. 
> Registration, ending tonight, required by emailing admin [at] bikeathens.com. 
> Visit http://bikeathens.com/events/ for all the info you need.
> One of Elly?s articles, featured in Grist magazine:
> http://grist.org/biking/2011-09-15-can-bikes-bring-back-the-neighborhood-bookstore/
> 
> ***********************************************************
> 
> 2. Twilight Criterium and BikeAthens tabling this weekend!!
> 
> In conjunction with SafeKidsAthens, an umbrella organization working out
> of Athens Regional for multiple child safety initiatives, BikeAthens will
> be tabling at the Twilight Criterium downtown during the day Saturday. 
> Come get a free helmet fitting or commuter assistance.  And then stick
> around Saturday evening for the races!
> Schedule:  http://www.athenstwilight.com/schedule.php
> 
> ***********************************************************
> 
> 3. Announcing BikeAthens Award Recipients...
> 
> At the Greenfest Award Ceremony last Friday, Jason Perry, BikeAthens Board
> member, announced two awards.  The BikeAthens Volunteer of the Year Award
> went to Michael Brugger, who spent countless hours at BRP, taught multiple
> bicycle safety courses to people of all ages, expertly rides his unicycle
> in the Christmas parade each year, and helps out in every other way
> imaginable.  The BikeAthens Advocate of the Year Award went to Anna Gore,
> BikeAthens and Georgia Bikes! Board Member, who dedicated her thesis
> practicum to working out criteria setting for the next Athens Bike Master
> Plan, revamped our monthly Group Ride program, and helped with multiple
> events.  Thanks again to Michael and Anna !!!
> 
> ***********************************************************
> 
> 4. Traffic Safety for Cyclists course, May 3
> 
> Register for this course offered by BikeAthens at the Athens Community
> Council on Aging (ACCA).  Come learn about traffic laws in Georgia, bike
> lane positioning, safety checks, crash avoidance techniques, and how to
> ride in a group.  Fast-paced and fun, from 5 - 6:30pm.  BikeAthens Board
> Member Anna Gore will lead the instruction. 
> http://www.huntcal.com/cgi/calview.cgi/acca135/center?vm=r&yr=2012&m=5
> To sign up for the class, call ACCA at 706-549-4850.
> 
> ***********************************************************
> 
> 5. Group Ride, May 4th
> 
> We?re starting at City Hall at 6PM on this First Friday for a casually
> paced, fun, and safe ride.  Come learn safe riding practices, and practice
> riding with a group in the street on a 5-6 mile ride.  We?ll end at Little
> Kings for a BikeAthens Social from 7-9PM.  This ride will kick off bike
> month!  Bring a helmet and water.
> 
> ***********************************************************
> 
> 6. ACHF?s Green Bike Tour, May 5
> 
> Join Athens Clarke Heritage Foundation as they partner with BikeAthens for
> their final event in the 2011-2012 Preservation Matters Historic
> Preservation: Inherently Green series.  The tour, starting at 10am, will
> showcase ?green? building methods, educate on safe biking strategies, and
> discuss Athens? walking, biking and public transportation options. Tour
> stops include properties in Pulaski Heights, Boulevard, and Cobbham. 
> Athens Land Trust will discuss Earthcraft standards and infill in historic
> neighborhoods.  Lori Bork of Bork Architectural Design Inc. will present
> information on the sustainability features (including LEED) of each
> property visited.  USGBC/AIA continuing education credits offered:
> (estimated) 3 CE hours http://www.achfonline.org/calendar.html. 
> Registration fees ($10) can be paid online at
> http://athensclarkeheritagefoundation.bigcartel.com/.  Proceeds donated to
> BikeAthens? BRP. Checks can be mailed to ACHF, Old Fire Hall #2, 489
> Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30601.  From 9-10am, The Hub Bicycles will do
> FREE bicycle and helmet adjustments!
> 
> ***********************************************************
> 
> 7. Volunteer for BikeAthens
> 
> Here is our list of upcoming events.  Come help us, and meet tons of great
> people.
> Group Ride ride captains, Fri, May 4: 6-7:30pm
> Green Bike Tour Ride Captains, May 5, 10am-12pm
> Bike to Market Day, May 19, 8am-12pm
> If you?d like to volunteer or have any questions, email
> volunteermanager [at] bikeathens.com
> 
> ***********************************************************
> 
> 8. BRP Volunteer Opportunities
> 
> BRP workdays are held Mondays & Wednesdays from 6-8 PM and Sundays from
> 2-4:30 PM at the Chase St. warehouses.  Come volunteer with us!  New
> volunteers are best on Wednesdays.  No skills necessary - we have plenty
> of volunteer jobs for all levels of experience.  Just be willing to get
> your hands dirty.
> 
> BikeAthens' Bicycle Recycling program, a cooperative venture with local
> social support agencies, distributes reconditioned bikes to individuals in
> the Athens community who are underserved by private and public
> transportation. We rely exclusively on volunteers to recondition the
> bikes. For more info, go to www.bikeathens.com/programs/brp
> 
> ***********************************************************
> 
> 9. Weekly Read:  Why Don?t Americans Walk More?
> 
> http://www.slate.com/articles/life/walking/2012/04/why_don_t_americans_walk_more_the_crisis_of_pedestrianism_.html?utm_source=Sightline+Newsletters&utm_campaign=0ec00b1983-SightlineDaily&utm_medium=email
> 
> ***********************************************************
> 
> 10. Down the Road and Elsewhere in Athens:
> 
> May is National Bike Month!
> If you haven't already, give your two-wheeled friend a spring cleaning and
> join us for a host of events!  The May 4th BikeAthens Group Ride will
> celebrate the start of the month.  Bike to Work Week is May 14-18, ending
> with Bike to Work Day on Friday May 18th!  Stay tuned for BikeAthens
> events during this bicycle-filled month!
> 
> National Bike Challenge, starts May 1
> Register and log miles ridden to show your love for cycling and to compete
> for prizes!  Starts starts May 1st!
> http://georgiabikes.org/index.php/blog/236-national-bike-challenge
> 
> National Bike to School Day, May 9
> http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/about-us/newsroom/bike-school-day
> 
> For bike rides of various distances and abilities around the Athens area,
> visit:
> www.athensgabicycling.com
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