Recapitulation

Wow. Just wow. Nothing like an incredible 4-day experience to change one's entire perspective on, well, everything.

I went in thinking I had a grasp on what the League of American Bicyclist is, what they do, what an LCI is and what they do, how a [critical] mass bike ride has to behave, etc. Nope. Not at all. Not even close.

I've returned with a new understanding of:
education--what might work and what will not,
LCI certification--why it matters and when it doesn't
structure of organizations--how do they function and how great and powerful can they become
funding sources--its not voodoo, or maybe that pin just got removed
the LAB--their role, limitations, and scope
Safe Routes to School and other programs that are begging us to help (and take their money to do so)
Careers--people do, in fact, make a living doing this stuff AND its not voodoo either!
-and so much more.

I'll talk more about several of these at the next BRASS meeting, Thursday, June 25, 6:30 Carver Branch Library, 720 Terrace Avenue.

Bike party!