Not everyone has heard about “Cycling Without Age” but we’re working on it! For a successful program, you will want to introduce the program to as many people associated with your organization and the community as possible. And then after all your hard work, you will want to celebrate with a kick-off event!
Community Introduction
Consider an introduction as the program is developing to gain support and create awareness. Here are some ideas to guide your planning of this special event:
Create a Welcoming Setting
- Wi-Fi
- Projector and screen
- Seating for 15-50
- Beverages/refreshments as the budget allows
Consider Topics to Cover
- What is CWA?
- History of CWA
- How CWA will impact the community
- Who can get involved?
- Q&A
Plan Activities
- 20-30 minute presentation (Bike Fed, CWA chapter host, financial supporters, passenger/family)
- 1 hour for rides
Create the guest invitation list
- Potential funders
- Future pilots
- Civic groups
- Passengers
- Staff at facility
- Neighbors
- Local businesses
- Organizations in supporting industries
- Local elected officials
- Media
What is a Customary Timeframe?
1.5 – 2 hours
What you should have completed first?
- Steering committee/team
- Non-profit affiliation
- Facility/venue with interest
Program Kick-Off Events
Consider a kickoff event after the trishaws are delivered and the first group of pilots have been trained to celebrate creation of your program. Here are some ideas to guide your planning of this special event:
Provide a Welcoming Setting
- Wi-Fi
- Projector and screen
- Seating for 15-50
- Beverages
- Cake
- Ribbon to cut
- Background for photo opportunity
Consider Topics to Cover
- Brief explanation about CWA
- Appreciation of funders and organizers
- What’s next
- Community fun
- Volunteer pilot training
- How to schedule a ride
- How to fund to sustain
Plan Activities
- 20-30 minute presentation
- Opportunity to see the trishaw
- Short rides
- What would you do with the trishaw?
Create the Guest Invitation List
- Potential funders
- Future pilots
- Civic groups
- Passengers
- Staff at facility
- Neighbors
- Local businesses
- Organizations in supporting industries
- Local elected officials
- Media
What is a customary timeframe?
1.5 – 2 hours
What you should have completed first?
- Trishaw on-site
- Pilots trained
- Family/passenger story