Querencia Community Bike Shop
Collective Council Meeting
Aug 23, 2009 Minutes
present: Nic, Remington, Howard
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
Nic motions, Remington seconds
Approval of Agenda
Additional Items
Volunteer Log
Remington motions, Nic seconds
Ongoing Business
Shop Related
Shop space search
Meeting at Devin's house on Aug 26, 6:30PM.
Grant Committee Report
Cooper update about contacting Ace Hardware about contributions, absent
Nic update about contacting Lowes about grant opportunities
Nic reports difficulty reaching store manager, will try again Tuesday
Trailer Work Day
tabled
Last Shop Day Report
really good, 6+ new people
3 bikes sold for (charged $75 cruiser, $50 diamondback, giant $75), $15 donations from sales
group discusses whether or not to sell consumables and for how much
Nic moves that we retain on agenda for continuing for discussion, Remington seconds
Howard and Remington express need for sales receipts and defined sale procedures
Shop Rules Doc
discussion tabled till next week
Tool Purchase
Nic reports Cody at McBrides still looking
Howard will look and see what he can find, will coordinate purchased items with Nic
Supply Needs
Shop Info Manual/Binder: Nic update
Remington offers REI repair pamphlets
Event Planning
Sept 26 Sam Bass Bicycle Challenge
Group discusses possible need for racks
Remington likes bamboo rack idea, Howard also
Treasurer update
Howard moves to table, Nic seconds
UNT Lube-that-chain: first week of school in Sept
Remginton moves that we hold event on Thursday Sept 10th, 10-4.
Howard mentions that we should contact volunteer list. Remginton will contact Kati.
Sep 3 5-9pm with Office of Sustainability @ UNT, Library Mall
Bikes-to-Kids Project
need for inventory
Howard will contact Art teacher in SE Denton about B2K program
New Business
Friends of the Family Partnership
Nate: connect with Sara @ Friends of the Family
Dallas Cyclesomatic Bikefest invitation to participate, October 10
Remington suggests bringing green bikes to display
Next benefit show
group discusses possible locations, Howard mentions Dan/Little Guy's very supportive of another event. On a Saturday, ideally.
Selling of nice parts
Group concurs not important action item, tabled indefinitely
Review tasks/duties of volunteers
Howard and Nic will contact elementary school teachers
Howard will check pawn shops for tools
Remington will file lube day paperwork
Nic will contact Daniel and Cody
Announcements
Round Table
Adjournment