[Transit] bus service increase/event

amy antennas2heaven at gmail.com
Sat Mar 25 22:42:24 PDT 2023 

Everyone cool if we push from 1pm to 3pm?

On Sat, Mar 25, 2023, 10:28 PM Sarah Reyneveld <sarahreyneveld at gmail.com>
wrote:

> I’m free at 3pm or later tomorrow too. Thanks all!
>
> Sarah
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 24, 2023, at 4:51 PM, amy <antennas2heaven at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 
> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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