Grand Opening Day

I came to volunteer for the Coop's Grand Opening of their new location (across the street from their old one), and was pleasantly surprised. Roughly 100 people showed up at some point during the event, enjoyed free lunch (thanks to Jim, our director & great cook), and looked at bikes. Everyone seemed to enjoy it, despite a horrible odor escaping from the underground drainage pipes & broken toilets. Of course, they could've ignored it while our rock band tore up the building (with its concrete walls & floors). To say the least, it was a crazy day.

I even took a stab at selling a customer bike parts. Of course I had no idea what I was doing, but luckily neither did the person I was selling to know or care. So while I didn't make a sale, I still got my first experience as a sales rep. Easily, I knew I wasn't fit for the job.

The rest of the time I spent wondering around aimlessly, talking to coop members & looking around for some entertainment. A little obstacle course was set up using a mini-bike (this bike has tiny wheels) & half-tennis balls as cones. Kids tried to beat top times by riding between the tennis balls. I don't know if there was ever a winner, but it looked like fun!

Finally, the raffle took place for a $150 towards a coop bicycle. No one I knew won it, but it was a great event addition either way.