MoBo Bicycle Co-op Handbook

Overview and General Information

I.Vision Statement

Mobo Bicycle Cooperative envisions a world made healthier through the increase of people using bicycles for environmental, social, creative and practical purposes. We believe that cycling and its benefits should be made equally accessible to people from all walks of life. We see that the promotion of the social and educational aspects of cycling creates empowered individuals and communities. We see the intrinsic value cycling has for developing community, and we acknowledge that as our culture and infrastructure become more inclusive of bicycles, quality of life is enhanced for all.

II.Mission Statement

The MoBo Bicycle Cooperative is a non-profit volunteer-run cooperative dedicated to making cycling accessible and practical to everyone in the greater Cincinnati area. We build community by providing a welcoming and communal workspace, knowledgeable staff, and the tools and parts for cyclists of all ages and skill levels to repair, maintain and acquire bicycles. Members learn from and teach one another by sharing knowledge and experience. Mobo facilitates healthy and sustainable2.Mission Statement transportation through bicycle programs, events, and advocacy in our immediate community and beyond.

III.Location and Hours MoBo is located at 1415 Knowlton Ave, off Hamilton Ave. in Northside, Cincinnati, Ohio. MoBo is a program of The Village Green Foundation and shares the property with community gardens, a residence, an indoor education center, and a greenhouse.

Current Hours are: Sunday:2pm- 5pm Tuesday: 6pm-6pm Wednesday:6pm-9pm In the summertime, MoBo runs a youth program on Monday evenings from 5pm-8pm

IV.Programs

Workshops Women's Night Kids Programs Outreach and Events

5.History The Village Green and You

II. Shop

What is open shop Shop Rules

   Kids in the shop

Roles

   Greeter
     diagram of desk 
   Assistant Mechanic
   Head Mechanic
   Drop In

Shop Procedures

  Scheduling 
  opening the shop
  closing the shop
    shop log
  Work stations
  Membership
     what is 
     processing forms and in database
     sliding scale
  Accepting Donations
     receipts 
     processing
     money 
  Adopting a Bike 
     money 
  Suggested donation
  Computer Use 
     database 
     shop log 
  What to do in inclement weather

III. Organizational Structure

   Governance
     the board 
     exprectations
     elections 
     constitutions (click here)
   Committee Structure 
     Shop
     Mechanics
     Events
     PR
     Finance
     Membership
     Volunteer
     Governance
     Kids Programs
   Collectivism and cooperative education 
   Grievance policy 
     de-escalation 
     mediation 
     documentation

IV. Emergency Procedures 
     theft
     fire
     injury 
     phone tree activation

V.FAQ

VI. Addenda
    Shop Log
    Membership
    Volunteer Forms