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<H3>You Did It! MassBike Scores Major Legislative
Victory</H3></FONT><FONT face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"
size=2>Thanks to your grassroots efforts, MassBike won a major
legislative victory late last week. The Massachusetts State Senate
overrode Governor Romney’s veto of legislation to require the
Registry of Motor Vehicles to update its Drivers Manual and driving
test to include information about bicycles and bike safety. The
State House of Representatives also overrode the veto last week.
<BR><BR>As it stands now, Drivers Education does not adequately
discuss how drivers should relate to bicyclists on the road. This is
the time when a captive audience of citizens becomes educated about
driving, and it is essential to include information about all
roadway users. We at MassBike feel this is a tremendous step forward
and we are extremely appreciative of all our members who wrote and
called their Senators. <BR><BR>MassBike would like to thank Speaker
Finneran and Senate President Travaglini for their help in bringing
this vote to the floor; State Rep. Anne Paulsen of Belmont, who
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<H3>Register (or Volunteer) Now! MassBike Bike Festival and Time
Trial on Saturday, August 28</H3></FONT><FONT
face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Don’t miss the cycling
event of the season! MassBike’s Second Annual Bike Festival is
around the corner. We’ll be gathering on Saturday, August 28 at the
Fenn School in Concord for a day of fun rides of all lengths and an
afternoon time trial. <BR><BR>We also need volunteers for the
event—who, incidentally, will get in free. This is a great way to
get involved and help out! If you’re interested in assisting with
things like registration, ride sweeping, leading kids’ activities,
ride marshalling, timing the time trials, helping with materials
pickup/setup, etc., please contact Karin at oberon119@hotmail.com or
call 617-542-2453. <BR></FONT></DIV></TD></TR>
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<H3>MassBike Seeks Fundraising Director</H3></FONT><FONT
face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>MassBike—Massachusetts’
statewide bicycling advocacy group—seeks a Director of Fundraising.
We are looking for a responsible, driven, and well-spoken candidate
to head up our efforts in all fund-generating activities, including
event planning, grantwriting, direct mail, merchandise, advertising,
and major donor gifts. Previous fundraising experience and
familiarity with cycling community are a plus, but not required.
Talented recent grads are encouraged to apply. Salary: $24,000/year,
including 100% of health insurance. Start date: Mid-August. Please
send resume and cover letter to bikexec@massbike.org.
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<H3>MassBike Fall Internships Available</H3></FONT><FONT
face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>Do you care about the
environment, transportation issues, and physical fitness? MassBike,
Massachusetts’ statewide bicycling advocacy organization, is seeking
fall interns for a substantive, meaningful experience. Our
internships are unpaid, but we are committed to ensuring that our
interns take on critical projects and develop their professional
skills. Internships are available in Graphic Design, Fundraising,
Advocacy/Outreach, and Tech/Web. Please send a resume and cover
letter to bikeinfo@massbike.org.</FONT> </DIV></TD></TR>
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<H3>Share Your Thoughts with the MBTA</H3></FONT><FONT
face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>The next MBTA Riders
Oversight Committee meeting will be held on August 16, from 11am to
1pm at the MBTA Board of Directors Room, 3rd floor, Ten Park Plaza,
in Boston. During the meeting’s public comment period, this will be
an opportunity to share your thoughts about the MBTA’s bike ban
during the Democratic National Convention. You may also want to take
the opportunity to urge the MBTA to place bike racks on the Silver
Line and other buses (currently only the three Crosstown routes have
them), or other Bikes-on-the-T issues which are important to
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<H3>Join MassBike!</H3></FONT><FONT
face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size=2>If you’re not currently a
MassBike member, please consider joining now. We are a fast-growing,
active organization working to make bicycling better, safer, and
more fun in Massachusetts, and we are getting results. With your
grassroots mobilization, we were able to overturn a gubernatorial
veto just last week to pass pro-bicycling legislation. With your
contribution and membership, we will be able to accomplish even more
in the coming year. <BR><BR>Already a member? MassBike memberships
make terrific gifts for friends or relatives who care about cycling
(and can use our 10% discount at bike shops and B&Bs across the
state). <BR></FONT></DIV></TD></TR>
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