[Transit] bus service increase/event
amy
antennas2heaven at gmail.com
Fri Mar 24 16:51:15 PDT 2023
Ok, thanks! Enjoy Portland, safe travels!
On Fri, Mar 24, 2023, 4:40 PM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org> wrote:
> It's hard for me to say due to traffic and relying on friends for a ride.
> I expect I'll be back by 3pm but can't 100% guarantee. Feel free to proceed
> without me and just let me know what you need from my end.
>
> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
> Pronouns*: he, him*
> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>
>
>
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> On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 3:43 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> We can move the meeting later so you can attend, Doug - it sounds like
>> schedules are pretty open. What time would work best for you?
>>
>> Amy
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 3:23 PM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org> wrote:
>>
>>> I will be coming back from Portland Sunday so not sure I'll be able to
>>> attend at 1pm. Maybe if we make good time on the way back.
>>>
>>> I was thinking: mingling from 6pm to 7pm, 15-minute program with brief
>>> speeches from each org, and then back to mingling. It will take a while for
>>> people to file in so I think the program should go somewhere in the middle.
>>>
>>> I will bring a small Urbanist sign and some sign-in sheets and name
>>> tags. Glad you can bring some signage as well Evan.
>>>
>>> - Does anybody have a portable speaker and microphone? (Might be
>>> able to borrow one if not)
>>> - Think cleanup will just be making sure to pack out the supplies we
>>> pack in.
>>> - Joint letter would be a plus but not a must. Can post on The
>>> Urbanist if we go that route.
>>> - We should ask folks to email the King County Council asking for
>>> more service and sharing their stories with transit issues. I think this
>>> email hits all of them: ZZCNCMEMBERS at kingcounty.gov
>>>
>>> Thanks all. Looking forward to the event.
>>>
>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 2:36 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Works for me! Just sent out a meeting invite. Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Amy
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 1:38 PM Evan Jayne <volunteer at seattlesubway.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> I have wide open availability on Sunday!
>>>>>
>>>>> Shall we say 1pm?
>>>>>
>>>>> Evan
>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 12:20 PM Wes Mills <wesmills at wesmills.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I’m free Sunday as well :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Fri, Mar 24, 2023, at 09:50, amy wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> That all sounds good to me, Evan, thanks. I can meet Sunday if folks
>>>>>> have availability/interest.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Mar 23, 2023 at 10:00 PM Evan Jayne <
>>>>>> volunteer at seattlesubway.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Amy,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for checking in!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Agenda wise, I’m open to anything. Maybe someone could do a brief
>>>>>> intro; then we could take turns speaking as orgs; and then we could open it
>>>>>> up for mingling??
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I’ll aim to be there at 5:00 with Seattle Subway stuff (our map,
>>>>>> table cloth, stickers etc.) and will stick around after to cleanup.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Do we want to connect real quick this weekend to chat through things?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Evan
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at 2:45 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hey folks,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Just wanted to check in - any tactical stuff we need to think about
>>>>>> for next week's event?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Potential topics:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - Rough agenda/schedule
>>>>>> - Is anyone hosting/MC/introducing speakers?
>>>>>> - Any setup needed? If so, who's doing it?
>>>>>> - If cleanup needed, who's doing it?
>>>>>> - Do we need signage or anything?
>>>>>> - We talked at one point about having a letter for attendees to
>>>>>> sign, we still into that?
>>>>>> - Is there a next action we are asking folks to take? If so, what
>>>>>> info can we give them?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 14, 2023, 10:33 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sorry we'll miss you on this one but thank you so much for boosting,
>>>>>> Daniel!!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 14, 2023, 10:17 PM Daniel Heppner <dh at danielheppner.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sadly I won't be able to make this since I'm going to be out of town,
>>>>>> but I'll be happy to share it around!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 4:18 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Awesome, thanks for getting it out there!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 14, 2023, 12:09 PM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Planning to email it around this afternoon as well so go for it, I'd
>>>>>> say.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 11:54 AM Wes Mills <wesmills at wesmills.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Wooo, awesome.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Are we good to start sharing this around? I might be able to get it
>>>>>> into the Share the Cities newsletter if I didn’t mess up remember when the
>>>>>> cutoff is...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 14, 2023, at 11:02, Doug Trumm wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Here's the eventbrite page I made:
>>>>>> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boost-transit-now-social-hour-tickets-588344523307
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Let me know if I missed anything.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Mar 14, 2023 at 8:12 AM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for volunteering to make the Eventbrite, Doug!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> And also thanks to Jim from TRU for volunteering to represent at this
>>>>>> Thursday's TRU meeting.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Great progress everyone!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Mar 13, 2023, 11:56 PM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yes. Can get an event listing up tomorrow on our site. Can make an
>>>>>> eventbrite or something unless somebody has a tool they like to use and
>>>>>> wants to do the honors.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Mar 13, 2023 at 8:42 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hey folks,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Big thanks to Evan who got us set up at Optimism for Tuesday 3/28.
>>>>>> That's just around the corner so we should probs get word out to our orgs
>>>>>> this week.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Here's the deets on Optimism:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We have your reservation booked for 3/28/2023 at 6:00 PM. Please look
>>>>>> for the table with your event name on it. We can have your event space
>>>>>> ready for your around 530 or so but you can definitely come in earlier to
>>>>>> set up the space as well.
>>>>>> Just in case you haven’t been in before, we only serve beer (no wine,
>>>>>> mixed drinks, or food). You will find a food truck in front of the building
>>>>>> along Union and our food truck schedule
>>>>>> <https://optimismbrewing.com/food-trucks> on our website. You are
>>>>>> also welcome to have food delivered or bring your own food or non-alcoholic
>>>>>> beverages (just remember to grab silverware and napkins). We just ask that
>>>>>> you clean up after yourselves at our self-bussing stations.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Does anyone wanna take the lead on crafting an announcement we can
>>>>>> all use or would you like to craft your own messages to circulate?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 3:22 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Just a quick update: Brewlab was way too expensive so Evan reached
>>>>>> out to Optimism and they'll host us free if we do the event on a Tuesday.
>>>>>> We're checking into what Tuesday availability they have. Is there anyone
>>>>>> who may be speaking that can't make Tuesday 3/28 work?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Mar 8, 2023 at 11:30 PM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Great news. I'm free on 3/28 but out of town the first week of April.
>>>>>> Could probably send somebody else from The Urbanist in my stead in a pinch
>>>>>> if we end up needing to push to that week. Thanks for the upate Evan!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Mar 8, 2023 at 6:58 PM Evan Jayne <
>>>>>> volunteer at seattlesubway.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi everyone!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> So we could host our event FREE at Optimism if we host it on a
>>>>>> Tuesday! Want me to see if Tuesday, 3.28 is available and if not, check
>>>>>> about Tuesday, 4.4?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Still trying to wrangle a speaker on my end. Hoping to have an update
>>>>>> by Monday at the latest.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Evan
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Mar 6, 2023 at 5:31 PM Evan Jayne <
>>>>>> volunteer at seattlesubway.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Of course! Haven't heard anything back yet (they said it would be 2-3
>>>>>> business days) but will let you know as soon as I do!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Evan
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sun, Mar 5, 2023 at 4:08 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thank you so much for chasing the info down, Evan! Super appreciate
>>>>>> it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sun, Mar 5, 2023, 12:37 PM Evan Jayne <volunteer at seattlesubway.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi again!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I just filled out request forms for Optimism and Owl and Thistle.
>>>>>> I'll update everyone when I hear back!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Evan
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sun, Mar 5, 2023 at 11:42 AM Evan Jayne <
>>>>>> volunteer at seattlesubway.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 100% hear that! I'll reach out to Optimism and Owl and Thistle and
>>>>>> see what they say!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Evan
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 7:42 AM Katie Wilson <katie at transitriders.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yeah that’s a lot!! We used to do some events at the Owl ’n Thistle,
>>>>>> they let us use space for free as long as we didn’t expect other patrons to
>>>>>> totally clear out.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mar 3, 2023, at 10:49 PM, Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> That seems too pricey to me. I'd rather risk a noisy larger venue
>>>>>> like Optimism than let the budget get that big. Thanks Evan for getting the
>>>>>> info. Anybody got any other venue ideas? Have a good weekend all, Doug
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Fri, Mar 3, 2023 at 2:39 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hey folks, happy Friday!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Evan heard back from Brewlab on availability and costs:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Date: We should pick one of the Thursdays because they're not open on
>>>>>> Tuesdays
>>>>>> Cost:$2400 to book two rooms (and food/bev will be more)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We haven't talked about budget for this endeavor - does this seem
>>>>>> reasonable/doable? or do we need to pivot?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 10:57 AM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hey folks,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks to everyone who could attend yesterday! If you have any
>>>>>> changes or additions to these notes, please feel free to reply on the
>>>>>> thread:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *In attendance:* Wes (TRU), Sarah (36th Dems), Doug (the Urbanist),
>>>>>> Evan (Seattle Subway), Amy (TRU)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Topics:*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - Event venue
>>>>>> - Event goals
>>>>>> - Event name
>>>>>> - Event invite platform
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Venue:*
>>>>>> On email, we'd been talking about Optimism and Redhook Brewlab on
>>>>>> Capitol Hill, and Doug mentioned in his last email that he was leaning
>>>>>> Redhook since Optimism is so large - it could be hard to hear speakers.
>>>>>> Evan volunteered to reach out to Redhook to see if they have
>>>>>> availability for any of our preferred dates and to get further information
>>>>>> about booking, and he emailed them right after the meeting.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Goals:*
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Broadly:*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - Restore and expand transit service for everyone
>>>>>> - Accessible, frequent, functional, connected transit for all
>>>>>> - Better coverage during nights, weekends, and off-peak
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *This event:*
>>>>>> *Goals for our members:*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - Raise awareness/educate
>>>>>> - Encourage participation in key actions (such as letter writing,
>>>>>> public comment at meetings)
>>>>>> - Sign on to a pre-written letter
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Goals for local leadership:*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - Get this issue back on officials' radar
>>>>>> - Demonstrate engagement and demand for change
>>>>>> - Restore funding to increase service and support needed
>>>>>> recruitment of drivers
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Event name:* we landed on *Boost Transit Service Now*
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Invite platform:* we decided to use Eventbrite
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Pending actions:*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - *Confirm venue: *Evan reached out to Brewlab, ball's in their
>>>>>> court
>>>>>> - *Confirm date:* Dependent on venue
>>>>>> - *Confirm speakers: *If you haven't already landed on who's
>>>>>> speaking for your org, pls get together with your folks to discuss
>>>>>> - *Confirm Seattle Subway alignment:* Evan to meet with Seattle
>>>>>> Subway this week
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We'll continue to work through actions on email, no further meetings
>>>>>> scheduled at this time.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 1:07 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hey folks,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Evan, Wes, and I are on the call, please join if you're available
>>>>>> because some of us have a hard stop at 1:45 Thanks!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 10:55 AM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> All of those March dates work for me. Ben B from SeaSub and I chatted
>>>>>> about this last week, and I think we're leaning toward a smaller venue than
>>>>>> Optimism such as Brewlab since it may be hard for the audience to hear the
>>>>>> program at Optimism given how packed it normally is and it all being one
>>>>>> giant room (unless you rent the upstairs which is spendy). Can discuss more
>>>>>> at 1. See you then!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sun, Feb 26, 2023 at 10:50 AM Sarah Reyneveld <
>>>>>> sarahreyneveld at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sounds good. I have a campaign event so will likely be late to this,
>>>>>> but will try to join! Thanks!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Feb 25, 2023, at 7:04 PM, Evan Jayne <volunteer at seattlesubway.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Apologies for the late response.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for setting up the meeting, Amy!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> In terms of agenda, I was thinking we could do quick intros, discuss
>>>>>> event date and locations, event agenda (I.e., who from each group will be
>>>>>> talking and what they’ll be talking about), and next steps for planning -
>>>>>> does that sound good? Obviously open to any other agenda items!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks, and looking forward to connecting with everyone tomorrow!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Evan
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Feb 22, 2023 at 4:50 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Adding Doug back to the megathread cause I notice he got dropped
>>>>>> somewhere.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Just sent a planning meeting invite out for Sunday. If you can't make
>>>>>> it or would like to invite additional folks to join you, feel free to
>>>>>> forward. For anyone who can't make it, I'll take notes.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Do we want to crowdsource a list of discussion topics over email this
>>>>>> week or just play it by ear on Sunday? If you want to crowdsource, drop
>>>>>> your topics on this thread, otherwise, looking forward to chatting on
>>>>>> Sunday!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Feb 20, 2023 at 5:08 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hey folks,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> So on the *event date*, I'm hearing so far that all dates work for
>>>>>> folks, with Sarah having a preference for Thursdays. So I suggest we
>>>>>> prioritize the Thursdays, and let venue availability guide which date we
>>>>>> actually use. So:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 1) Thurs March 23
>>>>>> 2) Thurs March 30
>>>>>> 3) Tues March 28
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Please respond if any objections/concerns/different suggestions for
>>>>>> this approach.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On the *planning meeting*, it sounds like Seattle Subway has an
>>>>>> org-wide conflict this Thursday evening. I'm assuming folks are still open
>>>>>> to a meeting Sunday Feb 26 anytime between 10am and 2pm? Sarah, if you
>>>>>> can't make it, is there someone from 36th Dems who can represent you, or
>>>>>> could you make a suggestion for a different date? * If I hear no
>>>>>> objections by Wednesday Feb 22, then I will send out a meeting invite for
>>>>>> 1pm Sunday Feb 26th.*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Question: How many folks do we think we can pull in from each
>>>>>> organization for the event?* Knowing this will help us when we're
>>>>>> working with venues to determine if they can accommodate the group, right?
>>>>>> It seems important to know? I'm not an event planner, so if there's any
>>>>>> other info folks think we should gather or prioritize, please chime in!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Feb 20, 2023 at 3:59 PM Evan Jayne <
>>>>>> volunteer at seattlesubway.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> All 3 event dates work for me! Unfortunately, Seattle Subway is
>>>>>> pretty booked up for a call February 23
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Evan
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Feb 20, 2023 at 1:20 PM James McIntosh <
>>>>>> mcintoshjamesswc01 at centurylink.net> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> All 3 of these dates work for me.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thursday March 23, Tuesday March 28, and Thursday March 30th.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Either place would be good.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks. Jim
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sun, 19 Feb, 2023 at 11:31 AM, Sarah Reyneveld <
>>>>>> sarahreyneveld at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> To: amy
>>>>>> Cc: volunteer at seattlesubway.org; transit at transitriders.org
>>>>>> Thanks, Amy! Any of those dates work for me, with a preference for
>>>>>> the Thursdays. I don't have any preference or objection to the two
>>>>>> locations proposed. Thanks!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Fri, Feb 17, 2023 at 10:37 AM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hey folks,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Happy Friday! Updates on planning:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Event date: *Thursday March 23, Tuesday March 28, and Thursday
>>>>>> March 30th tied for most popular date choices.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Planning meeting date:* We can't get everyone on the same date, it
>>>>>> sounds like. The two most popular choices were:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - Thurs Feb 23 between 6:30 and 9pm: Evan isn't available
>>>>>> - Sunday Feb 26 anytime between 10am and 2pm: Sarah isn't
>>>>>> available
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Do we need to try to hash this out a phone call really quickly or
>>>>>> can someone appoint a delegate from their org to represent them for one of
>>>>>> these times?* As soon as we can agree I'll send out a call invite.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Location: *I heard no preference or objection between Brewlab and
>>>>>> Optimism. *We should probably see if either of these places has
>>>>>> availability on any of the 3 dates and determine cost - anyone want to help
>>>>>> out with this?*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Speakers:* I heard no discussion on this, I am assuming we're good
>>>>>> with getting a speaker from each org to represent? I know Doug already
>>>>>> volunteered to speak for the Urbanist,* can everyone else start
>>>>>> thinking about a speaker from their org?* I assume we're looking for
>>>>>> ~5mins/per, but what do you think?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Feb 14, 2023 at 3:56 PM Sarah Reyneveld <
>>>>>> sarahreyneveld at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks, Doug and all. Thursday, February 23rd at 6:30pm is the only
>>>>>> time that works for me if we can swing that date. Looking forward to it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sarah
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Feb 14, 2023 at 8:42 AM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I filled out the planning meeting poll and it looks like *Thursday
>>>>>> Feb 23 6:30 to 8pm* window or *Sunday Feb 26 10am to 2pm* window are
>>>>>> our two leading options with 4 yeses. (I could also probably make Tuesday
>>>>>> evening Feb 21 work in a pinch, but will be out of town so not ideal.)
>>>>>> Would any of those work for you, Sarah?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Either Optimism or Brewlab are fine by me.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Apologies for missing the second scheduling poll earlier. I believe I
>>>>>> filled out the other one, but let me know if not.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Feb 13, 2023 at 8:57 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks Doug and Evan! Appreciate your insight! Just an update for the
>>>>>> group and some *quick* *actions to complete by Thursday 2/16:*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Scheduling:*
>>>>>> I have 3 voters for the "event date" poll and 2 voters for the
>>>>>> "planning meeting date" poll....doesn't quite seem like a quorum :)
>>>>>> *Action if you haven't responded to the polls yet: Please help us
>>>>>> pick dates for the event and/or the planning meeting* - the more
>>>>>> voices we hear, the better chance we have of picking days when everyone can
>>>>>> participate.
>>>>>> *Event poll: * <https://forms.office.com/r/LuiMwCA69n>
>>>>>> https://forms.office.com/r/LuiMwCA69n
>>>>>> *Planning meeting: * <https://www.when2meet.com/?18703350-cnKIp>
>>>>>> https://www.when2meet.com/?18703350-cnKIp
>>>>>> If for whatever reason the polls are not great for you, please feel
>>>>>> free to email me your responses and I will record them for you. Heck, you
>>>>>> can even text me: 206-240-4457.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Location:*
>>>>>> Love the Optimism and Brewlab suggestions! they both check a couple
>>>>>> of key boxes - well served by transit, centrally located, have outdoor
>>>>>> seating for folks, have spacious floorplans that accommodate groups, 99%
>>>>>> sure both are wheelchair accessible. I think Optimism has at least one or
>>>>>> two non-alcoholic options for folks...not sure about Brewlab but I'll try
>>>>>> to get over later this week to check. Optimism is open 7 days/week, Brewlab
>>>>>> is open Wed - Sun. Optimism has food trucks (and lets you bring your own
>>>>>> food) and Brewlab has pizza.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Action: If you have another location suggestion, or support for or
>>>>>> objection to Optimism or Brewlab, please respond to this thread.*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Speaker:*
>>>>>> Doug suggested that each of the orgs bring a speaker. There are some
>>>>>> merits to that approach - it'll probably be easier to get a few friendlies
>>>>>> to speak for a few minutes than to recruit one outside "bigger" speaker,
>>>>>> speakers could be spaced throughout the event so that everyone gets to hear
>>>>>> a speaker even if they only come for part of the event, it's always nice to
>>>>>> hear from different voices instead of just one, and will help everyone get
>>>>>> at least one guaranteed introduction to an org they don't currently belong
>>>>>> to.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Action: Does this seem like the right approach to you? Or do you
>>>>>> think we should try to recruit an outside speaker? Maybe you have a
>>>>>> different idea? Please respond to this thread and let us know!*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Action Summary due Feb 16:** 2 questions to answer on email (a
>>>>>> sentence or bullet point is fine), 2 scheduling polls to respond - I
>>>>>> estimate about 5 mins total to complete*. I set the Feb 16th
>>>>>> deadline because I find deadlines helpful for this sort of thing but let me
>>>>>> know if you need more time/flexibility, I don't intend to stress folks out
>>>>>> or be un-inclusive.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks so much! Happy Valentines and Election Day tomorrow!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Feb 13, 2023 at 6:42 PM Evan Jayne <
>>>>>> volunteer at seattlesubway.org> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yes, thanks for putting this together, Amy!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I threw in my/Seasub's availability for both a happy hour and a
>>>>>> planning chat. Let me know if you have any questions.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Also, I agree with Doug. For our first joint happy hour, it makes
>>>>>> sense to have reps from each of our orgs speak. In terms of location,
>>>>>> Optimism does have incredible capacity. We could also look into Red Hook
>>>>>> Brew Lab if we wanted to do something with outdoor options (I know Ballard
>>>>>> and Fremont have a TON of breweries with outdoor seating - but those two
>>>>>> neighborhoods can be a bit difficult to get to transit-wise).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Looking forward to connecting with everyone!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Evan
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Feb 13, 2023 at 12:48 PM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for putting together the scheduling poll, Amy.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> As to the speaker question, I think just having one rep from each org
>>>>>> speak to the important transit needs emerging would be interesting for our
>>>>>> first joint meeting. We could look for outside guests at future events. I'd
>>>>>> be happy to serve as The Urbanist's speaker/rep. Does that sound about
>>>>>> right? Can also seek out a "name" if that seems more enticing.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Regarding the venue, how do we feel about Optimism Brewing? Feels
>>>>>> like everything happens there, but they do have capacity for bigger events.
>>>>>> Open to other ideas though!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 8:25 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hey everyone!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Just wanted to get the gang back together on the Urbanist/Seattle
>>>>>> Subway/TRU/36th Dems pro-transit meet and greet. I'm going to recap what I
>>>>>> know and then give us some discussion items to kick off the convo.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Since we last met, Doug talked to Evan Jayne from Seattle Subway.
>>>>>> I've copied Evan on this thread, welcome!
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Timing:*
>>>>>> It sounds like Seattle Subway is doing an event next week, which felt
>>>>>> a little soon for scheduling us all together, so Doug and Sarah and I are
>>>>>> thinking March (*perhaps late March?*) would be better for a joint
>>>>>> meetup. I think we've talked about this as a *happy hour (6pm
>>>>>> -8/9ish)* timeslot, but please raise your hand if you are thinking
>>>>>> differently.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Action for you: Please fill in the scheduling poll - what day should
>>>>>> we hold the event?*
>>>>>> <https://forms.office.com/r/LuiMwCA69n>
>>>>>> https://forms.office.com/r/LuiMwCA69n
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Place:*
>>>>>> Seattle Subway usually meets at Pike Place Bar and Grill, but given
>>>>>> this is a larger event, we may need to find a new home.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Questions for you:*
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - *How many people do we think we can recruit from our respective
>>>>>> orgs?*
>>>>>> - *Any ideas for a good location? Maybe you know someone who
>>>>>> works at a cool spot? It would be inclusive to find a place that has a
>>>>>> patio or some kind of outdoor mingling space.*
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Agenda planning meeting:*
>>>>>> At our last meeting, we talked a bit about maybe having a speaker at
>>>>>> this event, and it sounds like Evan is interested in that too. We could dig
>>>>>> a little deeper into what actions we are bringing this coalition together
>>>>>> to drive short- and medium-term. We can try to hash this out on email but I
>>>>>> suspect a live discussion is the quickest/easiest way to get there.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Action for you: Yeah, sorry, it's another scheduling poll. When can
>>>>>> you meet to discuss the agenda/planning?*
>>>>>> <https://www.when2meet.com/?18703350-cnKIp>
>>>>>> https://www.when2meet.com/?18703350-cnKIp
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Question for you: Who should we try to recruit to speak?*
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Please fill in those scheduling polls no later than Monday Feb 13th*
>>>>>> just so we can get stuff landed and making progress. In the meantime, would
>>>>>> love to hear any discussion/ideas on location and speakers right here on
>>>>>> this thread.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for leaning in on this!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>> Amy Richards
>>>>>> Transit Riders Union
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 11:07 AM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Also Evan replied this morning with an update, which includes times
>>>>>> that leads me to think March 20-23 window is looking promising:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Given that this will be a joint event, and we'll likely attract a
>>>>>> larger crowd than we've attracted when we've hosted independent events, I'm
>>>>>> thinking the Pike Place Bar and Grill will probably be too small. Do you
>>>>>> have any thoughts on where we could host our happy hour? I'm more than
>>>>>> happy to do some digging and help pinpoint and then secure a location.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Also, in terms of timing, we're open to any week night (probably
>>>>>> between 6:00 and 8:00 or 6:00 and 9:00?) the weeks of 3.13, 3.20, or 3.27.
>>>>>> Do you have an ideal date in mind?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Finally, I'd love to align on an agenda at some point. I think it
>>>>>> would be great to set a solid amount of time aside for open
>>>>>> mingling/networking but think having a designated speaker/presentation or
>>>>>> two might help bring out a larger crowd."
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 10:59 AM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I leave for a long weekend vacation on February 16 so March seems
>>>>>> like the better fit for me too.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Can do another call, but also happy to make some headway by email.
>>>>>> Week of March 13 looks pretty tight between the TRU meeting and some
>>>>>> Urbanist meetings. But rest of the month is pretty open for me. Exception
>>>>>> is I can't do Monday March 6th due to a board meeting.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Feb 2, 2023 at 8:49 AM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks Sarah and Doug! I'm traveling this week so i missed this
>>>>>> yesterday. +1 on pushing to March for a joint meetup/happy hour.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'll send around a scheduling poll for another planning meeting when
>>>>>> I get back this weekend and I'll include Evan.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Feb 1, 2023, 10:24 PM Sarah Reyneveld <
>>>>>> sarahreyneveld at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks, Doug! That's exciting that Seattle Subway is interested in
>>>>>> combining forces. I am available 2/16, but the rest of that week is pretty
>>>>>> booked. It might make sense to push it to March if they are ok with that.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>> Sarah
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Feb 1, 2023 at 11:59 AM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Amy and Sarah,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Was finally able to connect with Seattle Subway over the weekend, but
>>>>>> I was slammed earlier this week and have been meaning to update. They are
>>>>>> interested. We should be corresponding with Evan at
>>>>>> volunteer at seattlesubway.org for events down the road btw. They are
>>>>>> planning to do a meetup the week of February 13 which we could see about
>>>>>> combining forces with or take a look at March to do our joint one if that
>>>>>> feels a bit rushed. It sounds like they were open to combining forces in
>>>>>> February.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Here's Evan's email below. What's your preference?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "My name is Evan Jayne (nice to e-meet you!). I am the volunteer
>>>>>> coordinator for Seattle Subway and am responsible for coordinating
>>>>>> our next happy hour event.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> We are excited about the idea of doing a joint happy hour with you
>>>>>> and Transit Riders Union!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> When we were planning ours independently, we were aiming to have it
>>>>>> the week of February 13 at the Pike Place Bar and Grill. When and where
>>>>>> were you thinking about hosting the joint happy hour?"
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 2:03 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hey folks,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> two asks before I begin:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - If anyone has Sarah Reyneveld's email address, can you add her
>>>>>> to this thread?
>>>>>> - If you were at the meeting and want to correct or build on my
>>>>>> notes, I encourage and welcome you to, just reply to the thread so we keep
>>>>>> it all in one place.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Notes from our meeting today:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Attendees:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - Doug (The Urbanist)
>>>>>> - Sarah (36th Dems)
>>>>>> - Saunatina (TRU)
>>>>>> - Wes (TRU)
>>>>>> - Amy (TRU)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Discussion at top of call:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - There is common interest between the Urbanist, Seattle Subway,
>>>>>> 36th Dems, and TRU forming a coalition to advocate for
>>>>>> restoration/expansion of bus service hours.
>>>>>> - Trust with voters and campaigns has been broken - we've passed
>>>>>> levies for service hours that can't be fulfilled due to a lack of bus
>>>>>> drivers, we've seen Seattle City Council move funding out of transit and
>>>>>> into bridge maintenance.
>>>>>> - We want to amplify the asks that the ATU have made around
>>>>>> improving bus driver recruitment (the path to a CDL is time-consuming and
>>>>>> expensive) and retention (more hours, better hours, safety, childcare, etc).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> To build the coalition, we agreed it would be good to start with a
>>>>>> meetup, and then follow up down the line with calls to action and a rally.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - Would be open invite, but particularly targeted at building
>>>>>> engagement among existing members of our orgs
>>>>>> - Doug said that Pike Place Bar has historically been a good site
>>>>>> for meetups, but it could be challenging if lots of people come.
>>>>>> - Feb/March timeframe
>>>>>> - We'd like a speaker if possible
>>>>>> - Doug will be checking in with Seatlte Subway on their
>>>>>> engagement in this process
>>>>>> - Doug and Sarah will be leading the effort, with help from me
>>>>>> - Saunatina requested that Sarah and Doug email her to be added
>>>>>> to TRU's BATS (Bus and Transit Service) workgroup mailing list, and
>>>>>> encouraged them to attend our next BATS meeting (4th Mondays, monthly).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> That's it! Thanks for meeting today and have a great weekend!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Jan 11, 2023 at 5:55 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I can't update the poll, I'd have to make a new one, its a tool
>>>>>> limitation. If you have no availability during the next week or so, can you
>>>>>> propose some days/ times the following week that work for you here on this
>>>>>> thread? Thanks!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Jan 11, 2023, 4:48 PM Dave Schuldt <dave.schuldt at me.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Maybe include the week of the 22nd to give people more time to plan?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Dave Schuldt
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Jan 11, 2023, at 4:25 PM, amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Doug!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for circling back on this! I think most of the BATS workgroup
>>>>>> is interested in helping so let's meet to get the ball rolling.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> So we don't go back and forth on scheduling, can folks please fill in
>>>>>> this availability poll? https://www.when2meet.com/?18258398-2uOGD
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Jan 11, 2023, 4:10 PM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Amy and Wes,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Following up about the transit meetup idea. When would be a good time
>>>>>> and how should we proceed?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Nov 28, 2022 at 7:53 PM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Amy,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for following up on this. January works for me. December was
>>>>>> going to be tough to squeeze in. I think awareness raising is fine for this
>>>>>> initial event, but if we can get people plugged in at TRU, The Urbanist,
>>>>>> SeaSubway, etc all the better. Fine to encourage them to start pressuring
>>>>>> their County CMs and City CMs
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I was thinking we just invite our lists, post our respective
>>>>>> websites, and see how it goes unless you want to go beyond that to
>>>>>> target audiences. Long-term we probably should think about how to
>>>>>> expand the coalition for this campaign, but the January event to get the
>>>>>> ball rolling doesn't necessarily need to get all the way there.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Event can be anywhere. We're not tied to Pike Place Bar. Seattle
>>>>>> Subway just mentioned it had worked well for an event with about 30 folks
>>>>>> last month. Ben B also knows the owner. If we're expecting a lot bigger
>>>>>> crowd it might be an awkward fit.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Nov 28, 2022 at 7:28 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> hey folks,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I mentioned this to the Bus & Transit Service workgroup tonight, and
>>>>>> it sounds like there is building consensus that folks are stoked about this
>>>>>> event, and that January feels like the right time.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On the other hand, I am not sure how stoked folks are about meetings
>>>>>> right now :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Things I can think of that it would be helpful to lock on soonish
>>>>>> before the holidaze sets in:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - Date
>>>>>> - Location (sounds like Pike Place Bar is currently the suggested
>>>>>> option, there was a question in the BATS group about whether they have
>>>>>> outdoor seating?)
>>>>>> - What do we want the outcome of the event to be? Like do we want
>>>>>> attendees writing letters, showing up to public meetings, joining TRU,
>>>>>> coalition- and relationship-building for future efforts?
>>>>>> - Do we have a target audience and how do we want to reach them?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thoughts?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Fri, Nov 25, 2022 at 7:54 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Awesome, Wes! I think everyone missed the mail, was busy with
>>>>>> Thanksgiving stuff, and/or didn't get the same level of calendar/workback
>>>>>> anxiety as me (all totes cool/understandable), so I didn't end up setting
>>>>>> anything up, but happy to chat next week if folks are into it.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hope you had a good Thanksgiving!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Fri, Nov 25, 2022, 1:36 PM Wes Mills <wesmills at wesmills.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Oops, sorry, I missed this email. Were you two able to chat? I
>>>>>> definitely love the idea of rallying for more bus service and want to help.
>>>>>> :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Wes
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Nov 21, 2022, at 18:54, amy wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks Doug. I don't know that we have to wait til I-135 is all the
>>>>>> way over.,..i think just having the holidays out of the way may help us get
>>>>>> more mindshare. I think it's worth a discussion.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Anyone else on the thread (besides me and Doug) up for a half-hour
>>>>>> Zoom tomorrow or Wednesday to lock on a date and broadly sketch out what we
>>>>>> think we need to do and by when? If so, please let me know any scheduling
>>>>>> preference.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Nov 21, 2022 at 6:10 PM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yes, that's a good point to consider, Katie. We can push to 2023 if
>>>>>> that works better. But, Amy, are you leaning toward meeting after I-135,
>>>>>> e.g. late February? My schedule is pretty open tomorrow. I just can't meet
>>>>>> at 9am. Similar Wednesday.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, Nov 21, 2022 at 3:00 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> would folks like to have a call to talk about this? like to agree on
>>>>>> a date, decide what we need to do and who's gonna do it, etc.? mid-December
>>>>>> is gonna be here before we know it and between I-135 stuff, holidays, work
>>>>>> etc my calendar is filling up alarmingly quickly and I'm guessing that's a
>>>>>> pretty universal experience :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> happy to set us up if folks can send me availability for this and/or
>>>>>> next week. thanks!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 7:51 AM Katie Wilson <katie at transitriders.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi All,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I just added Doug to the listserv so he can get and receive emails
>>>>>> through transit at transitriders.org.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Happy to support whatever date is decided. Keep in mind Dec. 13th is
>>>>>> our end-of-year celebration, so having this the night before or after could
>>>>>> depress attendance at one or both events— but maybe if we’re pulling from
>>>>>> more organizations for this meetup that won’t matter too much. And maybe
>>>>>> everyone’s in the mood for multiple social events by mid-December, anyway.
>>>>>> :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - Katie
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Nov 17, 2022, at 7:54 PM, amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Doug!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Yeah, that seems like a good location! I prefer Wednesday but can
>>>>>> make Monday work as well!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Amy
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Nov 17, 2022 at 6:54 PM Doug Trumm <doug at theurbanist.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Amy,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Do you think a meetup event in mid December would work? We were
>>>>>> thinking of Pike Place Bar as a venue since Seattle Subway has held events
>>>>>> there before and if familiar with staff. What evenings work well for you?
>>>>>> Monday Dec. 12 or Wed. Dec. 14 seem good for me. If it's just too tough for
>>>>>> December, we could look at January.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> First meetup could float the idea, and then we could pivot to a
>>>>>> bigger rally later in 2023?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for offering to help!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Douglas Trumm*, *Executive Director *
>>>>>> Pronouns*: he, him*
>>>>>> The Urbanist <http://theurbanist.org/> | 320.237.4771
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Nov 17, 2022 at 6:36 PM amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Doug,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Just following up the TRU meeting - would love to help out, please
>>>>>> let me know about any meetings.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>>> Amy Richards
>>>>>> 206-240-4457
>>>>>>
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