{"id":15111,"date":"2016-03-31T07:33:03","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T14:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wabikes.org\/?p=15111"},"modified":"2016-04-02T18:18:39","modified_gmt":"2016-04-03T01:18:39","slug":"the-new-washington-bikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wabikes.org\/index.php\/2016\/03\/31\/the-new-washington-bikes\/","title":{"rendered":"The New Washington Bikes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Barb Chamberlain, Chief Strategic Officer, and Elizabeth Kiker, Executive Director<\/p><\/div>\n

We headed into 2016 with a new organizational structure<\/a> to carry out a statewide mission. What does that look like now, as we\u2019ve settled in a bit? <\/span><\/p>\n

In short, fantastic! We\u2019re now working on an update to two strategic plans–one for Cascade Bicycle Club, one for Washington Bikes. It’s high time for an overview and an invitation to ask questions, with a touch of IRS regulations just to spice things up–<\/span><\/p>\n

The Washington Bikes mission of statewide advocacy, education and outreach continues under two organizational names and roles with some evolution and realignment. Former Washington Bikes executive director Barb Chamberlain now serves as the Chief Strategic Officer for Cascade Bicycle Club as well as for WA Bikes, while Blake Trask serves as Senior Director of Policy for both organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ride Your Bike,\u00a0Support Statewide Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Two big events to be aware of as opportunities to support Washington Bikes\u00a0that formerly were associated with Cascade:<\/span><\/p>\n

Seattle to Portland (STP):<\/strong> This iconic destination ride now serves as a joint fundraiser for Washington Bikes and Cascade Bicycle Club. When you register for STP<\/a> you’re supporting statewide policy work and help for advocates around the state along with education and outreach.<\/p>\n

Bike Everywhere Challenge:<\/strong>\u00a0We encourage people to register for commute challenges wherever you live<\/a> as a way of being counted and connecting with the groups that organize these events. In the Puget Sound region (and beyond) people who register for the Bike Everywhere Challenge<\/a> can choose to donate to support our policy work.<\/a>\u00a0(Since Washington Bikes is now a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, this donation is not<\/strong> tax-deductible.)<\/p>\n

What Each Organization Is Doing in the Early Days<\/h3>\n

Note that this list is not<\/strong> our updated strategic plan for either organization. It’s where responsibilities rest while we go through the planning process.<\/p>\n

Cascade Bicycle Club<\/a><\/strong> is now a 501(c)(3) public charity that is expanding its mission to be statewide. Donations to support this work are<\/strong> tax-deductible, and any time you register for a Cascade event ride you’re supporting its charitable work across the state. Activities you\u2019ll find under the Cascade name that formerly rested with Washington Bikes: <\/span><\/p>\n