Jerald M Powell
Recognizing that there are a number of PSU affiliated OBRA members...
Note the events (and the chocolate).
Jerry
Begin forwarded message:
> From: Victoria Gilbert
> Date: April 29, 2008 12:14:59 PM PDT
> To: Victoria Gilbert
> Cc: cupa_faculty@lists.pdx.edu, MPA Listserve
> , "UPAphd-l@lists.pdx.edu" >, cd_list@lists.pdx.edu, PAP Listserv , cupa_staff@lists.pdx.edu
> , "uspstud-m@lists.pdx.edu"
> Subject: [upaphd-l] Reminder: Chocolate -- Bike Month at CUPA --
> Chocolate!
>
> Reminder--see below--
> Brown bag lunch for bike commuters and would-be bike commuters
> tomorrow at noon in URBN 710.
> Let me know if you plan to attend--so I can get sufficient cookies!
>
> Victoria
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [Cupa_staff] Chocolate -- Bike Month at CUPA -- Chocolate
> Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:17:35 -0700
> From: Victoria Gilbert
> Organization: Portland State University
> To: undisclosed-recipients:;
>
>
> Dear Colleagues, Students, fellow denizens of the Urban Center
> Building:
>
> The sun will soon be shining, and what better way to enjoy it than
> by bike? And did you know these Bike Commuter facts?
>
> · Its downhill to downtown
> · Lots of low-traffic bike routes will get you to work smiling
> · You can make your commute your workout
> · Bike commuting saves you 75 cents/mile
> · Three miles of bike commuting at a no-sweat pace takes only 18
> minutes
> · A bike commute of 5 miles or less can be faster than driving?
> · You wont drive in circles looking for parking
> · Youll never get caught in a traffic jam
>
> If you are thinking about starting to commute by bike, heres an
> extra incentive: SmartTrips Downtown will also reward you with a $10
> bike gift certificate after youve completed your first bike
> commute! Talk to your College of Urban and Public Affairs (CUPA)
> Bike ChampionsVictoria Gilbert and Cat McGinnis for details. (In
> order to receive a $10 gift certificate, you must have ordered
> materials through SmartTrips Downtown and it must be your first time
> bike commuting.)
>
> May is National Bike Month and if youd like to get free bike maps
> and guides or walking maps, transit schedules or carpool
> information you can order them for freethrough SmartTrips Downtown:
>
> http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey.zgi?p=WEB227BP4GBNGR
>
> Once youve ordered, you can choose a free entrée from Qdoba Mexican
> Grill or a day pass from TriMet. Plus, Zipcar (formerly Flexcar)
> Portlands only car-sharing company, is offering a discounted
> membership along with $35 in driving credit.
>
> You will also receive a free organic dark chocolate bar, just for
> ordering!
>
> We are volunteering as Bike Champions with the Portland Office of
> Transportations SmartTrips Downtown program. We love to bike and
> are happy to help you with any questions you may have about biking
> to work or getting around your neighborhood. If youre interested in
> helping us, please let us know.
>
> In the interests of encouraging CUPA bike commuters, both seasoned
> and new, we are hosting a Bike Commuter Brown Bag Lunch on April
> 30th at 12:00 noon in the Meyer Memorial Boardroom, URBN 710. Bring
> your lunch and any questions you might have! Tell us what would
> make your commute easier. If you are already riding to CUPA, please
> come and share your knowledge with aspiring riders. Well have
> samples of the materials that you can get from SmartTrips. Cookies
> and drinks will be provided. Please let us know if you plan to
> attend--we want to have enough cookies!
>
> There are nearly a dozen Bike Month events in May to get you
> interested in biking. They are listed below.
>
> Lets bike!
>
> -Victoria Gilbert gilbertv@pdx.edu and Cat McGinnis: mcginnc@pdx.edu
>
>
> MAY BIKE MONTH EVENTS:
>
> Fri. May 2: Mocktails on the Bridge Unleaded drinks with your
> fellow bike commuters. Sponsored by Shift. Broadway Bridge, 4:30 7pm
> Wed. May 7 Bike to Work Month Breakfast Free breakfast to kick off
> the month. Pioneer Square, 7:30 9am
> Wed. May 7 Beginners Bike Workshop A great way to gain confidence
> for your bike commute. Sponsored by Bicycle Transportation Alliance.
> Multnomah CountyCentral Library, 801 SW 10th Ave. , Noon 1pm
> Thurs. May 8 Beginners Bike Ride Fun, flat, no sweat lunchtime ride
> for the bike curious! Rental bikes available, call Scott at
> 503-823-5345. Meet at Waterfront Bikes, 10 SW Ash St., Noon 1pm
> Fri. May 9 Women-only Bike Commuting Workshop Focuses on the nuances
> of bike commuting for women: wardrobe, safety, biking with kids, and
> more. Lunch provided, all levels welcome. RSVP required by Tues.,
> May 6. Call Bethany at 503-823-7878. 1120 SW 5th, Noon 1pm
> Fri. May 16 Mocktails on the Bridge Unleaded drinks with your fellow
> bike commuters. Sponsored by Shift. Hawthorne Bridge, 4:30 7pm
> Tues. May 20 Bike Social! Drinks, food, fun, and special offers for
> bikers and the bike curious. Downtown BikeGallery, 10th and SW
> Salmon, 6 8pm
> Thurs. May 22 Beginners Bike Ride Fun, flat, no sweat lunchtime
> ride for the bike curious! Rental bikes available, call Scott at
> 503-823-5345. Meet at Waterfront Bikes,10 SW Ash St., Noon 1 pm
> Wed. May 28 Tea Time! Free Tea and Treats. Co-sponsored by Shift.
> East end of Steel Bridge (lower Esplanade level), 4 6pm
> Wed. May 28 Bike Workshop A great way to gain confidence for your
> bike commute. Sponsored by Bicycle Transportation Alliance.
> Multnomah County Central Library,801 SW 10th Ave., Noon 1pm
> Fri. May 30 Breakfast on the Bridges Free coffee and pastries.
> Sponsored by Shift. Steel Bridge (lower level) and Hawthorne Bridge,
> 7:30 9am
>
> --
>
>
> Victoria Gilbert
> Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration
> College of Urban and Public Affairs
> Portland State University
> 503-725-5140
>
Jerry Powell
USAC Level 1 Coach
1926 SW Madison St
Portland, OR 97205
503 222 7173
503 799 7823 (cellular)
jpowell@spiritone.com