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Re:Member – Car Rentals vs. Carsharing

Re:Member is a series of helpful tips and reminders for current and future Peg City Car Co-op members.

This month’s topic: Car Rentals vs. Carsharing!

One question we get all the time from people who are interested in carsharing is: What is the difference between carsharing and renting a car?

The main difference between what we offer and what a car rental service offers is that carsharing is an ongoing option. Instead of filling out paperwork, buying insurance and picking up keys every time you want to use a car, members pick up a personal key fob one time, and … that’s it! Bookings are made online and vehicles can be accessed at any time of day.

Let’s Talk Money

Car rental companies will often charge a lot more for bigger vehicles, but with Peg City, the price between a hatchbacks, or a large and loadable vehicle like a minivan or cargo can is only $2 more a day. Members choose the price plan that will work best for them, and away they go.

Our hourly and per kilometre rates (we cover the cost of fuel) are some of the cheapest in the country, as far as carsharing goes! At our size, we can’t be competitive with all rates at all times, but more often than not our multi-day bookings stack up well against the big car rental companies.

Insurance coverage is as simple as joining our Damage Pool: it’s $50/year, and every driver on your Peg City account is covered in the event of an at-fault incident. (Check out our recent post about damages for more info.)

Flexibility

Carshare members can pick up and drop off vehicles whenever it works best for them. Bookings are a minimum of one hour, and after that, time can be added in fifteen minute increments. For example, instead having to rent a truck for a full 24 hours, carsharing gives drivers the flexibility to book for only the hours they actually need it. Just like a car rental, you can also book our cars for multiple days and take them out of town!

Special Features

Our members are often surprised (and delighted!) to learn that we swap our tires twice a year – once in the Spring, and again in the Fall – so that every vehicle in our fleet is outfitted with winter tires. We know they make a huge difference in the wintertime, and it’s a point of pride for us to make sure our members feel safe on the road. We also add other accessories to our vehicles, including roof racks, bike racks, trailer hitches and provincial park passes.

Awesome! I’m Still Going to Rent a Car, Though.

Sometimes a rental IS the best option, and that’s okay! Carsharing aims to fill a gap in transportation, not replace it as the only means of getting around. Our members receive a 15% discount on regular rentals with UDrive Winnipeg, for those times when renting a car just make more sense.

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2019 Manitoba Park Passes are here!

Just another great perk of being a Peg City Car Co-op member.

We will be adding eight 2019 Manitoba Park Passes to our fleet this Spring. Book one of the following vehicles, and start planning a trip to explore our provincial parks

🌲 Lily & James (Hyundai Elantra)
🌲 725 Kylemore (Hyundai Elantra)
🌲 River & Norquay (Nissan Frontier)
🌲 130 Main Street (Nissan Frontier Crew Cab)
🌲 Legislative Bldg (Dodge Caravan)
🌲 705 Broadway (Dodge Caravan)
🌲 625 Osborne St (Dodge Caravan)
🌲 200 Arlington St (Toyota Yaris)

We’ve got your outdoor adventures covered with roof racks, park passes, daily rate caps and discounted kilometres (just 18¢ per km after the first 50 driven!) and our Members receive discounts on paddle equipment from our friends at Wilderness Supply. Reservations are open now to book campsites, group use areas, yurts and cabins – check out the Manitoba Parks website for more information.

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Updated: Notice of AGM and Call for Nominations

Hello Members!

Please note that the Peg City Car Co-op 2018 Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 6:00pm.

UPDATED: Bios have been added for the nominees who are seeking to join our board, as well as a link to the minutes from our 2017 AGM. Thank you!

Link: Peg-City-2017-AGM-Minutes

The meeting will be held at 402- 460 Main Street and we invite you all to come out and meet our staff, the board of directors, and of course, some of your fellow members!

We will review the past year, talk about plans for the future, and elect the directors for the coming year. Drinks and light refreshments will be served.

Below you’ll find the Agenda and the Call for Nominations for our Board of Directors. To RSVP, please email us at [email protected].

Thank you,

Sean Madden, President

A. Agenda for the 2018 Annual General Meeting to be held at 402- 460 Main Street, Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 6:00pm:

1. Welcome and Introductions (Sean Madden, President)
2. Approval of minutes from 2017 AGM (Sean Madden, President)
3. Review and Approval of Agenda (Sean Madden, President)
4. Report: Review of Operations (Philip Mikulec, Operations Manager)
5. Report: Review and Approval of Financial Statements and Audit (Aaron Russin, Treasurer)
6. Appointment of Auditor (Aaron Russin, Treasurer)
7. Board Nominations, Open from the Floor (Sean Madden, President)
8. Election of the Board of Directors (Sean Madden, President)
9. Other Business
10. Adjournment

B. Call for Nominations, 2018 AGM (APPLICATION FORM)

Peg City Car Co-op is governed by its elected board of eight (maximum) Director positions. Board members volunteer about 5 hours of work per month, depending on the time of year, and chair or contribute to at least one of four committees. At each Annual General Meeting, four Directors are elected to the board from the membership for a two-year term.

This year there are three vacancies, and one incumbent Director seeking re-election. At this time the board is particularly seeking candidates with legal, human resources, and finance expertise, though anyone with energy and a vision for Peg City Car Co-op are encouraged to submit. Only share-holding members are eligible to sit on the board. Please fill out the Nomination form below if you’re interested in running for election. Nominations will be closed on March 6, 2019.

Directors seeking re-election:

Dayna Kroeker

2018 AGM Nominations:

Dayna Kroeker (Vice President)
Dayna joined the Peg City board in Spring 2016, is the current Vice President, as well as a member of both Finance and Marketing Committees. Dayna holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Environmental Science from the University of Manitoba, and has worked as the marketing coordinator for Winnipeg’s oldest architecture firm, MMP Architects, since 2013. In addition, she has filled a marketing and graphic communications role for a variety of local organizations including Fruit Share, Food Matters Manitoba, and the Environmental Conservation Lab at the University of Manitoba.

Basia Sokal
I’ve been a letter carrier with Canada Post since 2009 but I have extensive experience and training through my union. (Ex. grievance, labour standards, communications and public relations, media/press training, organizing, education and facilitation). I also have a BA, BSc and speak French and Polish. I was chair of our workplace health and safety committee (2013-2017). I was Vice President of my local union (CUPW) from 2015-2016 before taking a leave of absence for my current elected role. I am currently on leave as the elected full time president of the Winnipeg Labour Council where I manage campaigns and paid staff and am part of a board of ten executive members. A big part of my work is lobbying city hall as well as MPs (sometimes MLAs if I really have to) and working with the community to push progressive policy. I work with unions to better the lives of working people in our city and many other community and partner organizations. I do a lot of planning/organizing community events (women’s march, Labour Day picnic, May Day, etc.) and working with NGOs and non-profits.
– Volunteer interpreter (French and Polish) with MB Start since 2008
– Board member of United Way Winnipeg – Campaign Cabinet 2017, 2018 & 2019
– Board Member and Treasurer of the Community Unemployed Help Centre (CUHC) – Since January 2017
– Board of Directors – North End Community Renewal Corporation (NECRC) since June 2018
– Co-chair of the 1919 Centennial Committee (Winnipeg General Strike).
– Currently working on starting up a Residents Association in my neighbourhood.

I love the outdoors! The environment is a big deal to me and so are human rights, worker rights and anything that advances us as a society in a good way. I love animals (especially dogs), Old Dutch chips, travelling, camping and public services.

Riel Moar
Over the previous 5 years I have worked as an internal auditor at IG Wealth Management. In this capacity, I have worked on numerous audits within the company, mainly focused on financial operations within the organization. This past fall, I successfully completed the CPA Common Final Examination and am in the process of completing the practical experience requirements to obtain my CPA designation this summer. In the past, I have volunteered as a youth soccer coach with Winnipeg South End United Soccer Club.

In my free time, I enjoy watching hockey and soccer. Additionally, I have a passion for travelling whenever possible, as well as travel hacking. This passion has allowed me to experience incredible places such as Western Europe, Southeast Asia and Iceland. I am also working on plans to travel to Jordan and Dubai this fall. Furthermore, I love to read and have recently developed an interest in personal finance.

Avery Quinn
Over the last decade I’ve participated in a number of ventures as an author, public speaker, entrepreneur, business consultant and event organizer. In 2014, I founded Homegrown Labs Ltd., a software & design consultancy based here in Winnipeg. During the day-to-day, we help financial service & healthcare companies build information dashboards for managing loans and clinical trials in North America and Europe. Our clients are based on the West & East coasts of the US and we collaborate with developers & designers around the globe. On the side, I’ve participated in a number of successful community endeavours. Some of my crowing achievements are writing/publishing/editing a book written by over 50 contributors, creating & running a 200-person online conference with attendees from 5 continents, facilitating and community-managing a number of major open-source projects.

I’m a transgender woman originally hailing from Regina, SK. After five years in Winnipeg and a “West-coast” crisis of faith last year, however, I’m more happy than ever to call Winnipeg home. I love to create; some of my favourite hobbies are playing Mandolin, making electronic music, cooking, and hand-tool woodworking.

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Good Read: Take my keys, please

“More Winnipeggers are forgoing their cars, creating new attitudes and business opportunities.” Read on!

Thank you to Jen Zoratti at the Winnipeg Free Press for chatting with us about how we fit into the transportation conversation in Winnipeg.

Peg City Co-op operations manager Philip Mikulec says two reasons people join the car-sharing co-op is for environmental and financial reasons. (Phil Hossack / Winnipeg Free Press)

Here’s an excerpt:

“In the past 12 months, we’ve seen a growth in our fleet and membership of 30 per cent, and we’re continuing that trajectory,” says Philip Mikulec, operations manager at Peg City Co-op.

“Besides the laudable environmental goals, people who are joining car-sharing are largely doing it for economic reasons. This speaks to the change in the way people use our service and the kind of demand we’re seeing in our fleet. As we mature, we’re seeing more and more people joining because I think they see the economic benefits to themselves of not owning a car and having a reliable service they can use.”

So who uses car-sharing? At first, Peg City’s membership base was mostly the early adopters, or “avid non-car owners.” As the idea of a car co-op has become more accepted and mainstream, that base has widened to include people from a wide cross-section of socio-economic backgrounds. Based on Peg City’s data, the co-op’s core membership is made up of young, highly educated professionals who live in six-figure households. They tend to live and work either downtown or in the Exchange District. “They’d rather not spend $300 a month on parking alone,” Mikulec says.

Car-sharing doesn’t just help reduce household budgets by lessening the financial burden of car ownership. It also helps reduce carbon footprints. Carshare vehicles tend to be newer, more efficient and better maintained. Mikulec says industry data show that for every car-share vehicle put on the road, 10 to 15 vehicles are shed.

Mikulec believes Winnipeg has the potential to become a 100 to 200-car sharing city.

Even avid drivers are coming around on the idea of car-sharing. “We’re still speaking the same language — it’s about cars,” Mikulec says.

Philip Mikulec, operations manager of Peg City Co-op, the city's only car-sharing program, which has 33 vehicles and 1,200 members. (Phil Hossack / Winnipeg Free Press) — Philip Mikulec, operations manager of Peg City Co-op, the city’s only car-sharing program, which has 33 vehicles and 1,200 members. (Phil Hossack / Winnipeg Free Press)

CLICK HERE to read the full article.

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Where to go: Minneapolis, Minnesota

For many, carsharing is a way to run errands and get around the city when walking, biking and busing isn’t practical. This is our bread and butter, but carsharing can be also used to hit the road and explore! That’s why we’ve created a new feature called “Where To Go”, where staff and members explore Manitoba (and beyond).

This month, one of our newest members decided to take a Peg City Car all the way down to Minneapolis!

“I decided to join Peg City Car Co-op because I have an old car that I don’t trust to take on the road outside of Winnipeg. I was thinking of renting a car but figured it might be time to join the Co-op and give it a try.

I was surprised to find that their rates were competitive with car rentals. While it was a bit more expensive, I appreciate the flexibility of carsharing. It’s nice being able to pick up a car when you like and not have to commit to keeping it for longer than you need. There’s the added bonus that all of Peg City’s cars come with winter tires, which was comforting while driving on winter roads.

So I was sold, and decided to go down to Minneapolis with the carshare. We hit the road early in the morning and enjoyed the heated front seats. Before getting to the border we stopped to enjoy the sunrise and some wind turbines!

While Minneapolis temperatures have nothing on Cuba, it was fun to get out of the city for the long weekend and Minneapolis has so much to offer. We went down for a concert, but ended up seeing a film festival, enjoyed the amazing food and micro-brew scene. It’s true what they say: Minneapolis is the new Portland!

The city is really nice with great bike paths and walking. We particularly enjoyed the river front park and walkway and the old stone bridge.

While we were in the area we noticed an old flour mill that had exploded decades ago and was now a museum! Sadly it was closed, but now it’s in our to-do list for next time!

We honestly couldn’t believe how much Minneapolis has to offer and will be making a trip back soon.

Overall, we had a great time and we’re glad that we took a Peg City car. We will definitely be doing more road trips with the carshare. Even if we keep our own car for a little longer, it’s nice to have access to a back up car, as well as trucks and vans. And when the time comes to retire my old car, we will be ready to fully take advantage of Peg City Car Co-op!

If you are interested in sharing your carsharing adventures, let us know and we’d be happy to feature you on our next “Where To Go” post!

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Re:Member – Scratches, dings, dents & more

A refresher for members about vehicle damage!

Re:Member is a series of helpful tips and reminders for our Peg City Car Co-op members (and any future members!)

This month’s topic: Damage.

One of the best things about joining a carshare is not having to worry about the financial burden and inconvenience of maintenance and repairs. When you’re done with your booking, you get to park the car, and walk away! During the time you have a car booked, however, there is always the possibility of the dreaded ‘D’ word: Damage. Let’s talk about it so you’re informed and prepared!

Before Your Booking Starts

• Check your booking confirmation and read over the Damage Report. We will list any damages we’re already aware of.
• Walk around the vehicle and check for new damage. If you spot any cracks or dents we haven’t listed, you can report the damage in one of these three ways:

1. EMAIL: [email protected]. Whenever possible, send photos.
2. VEHICLE NOTES: Log into your account, and add a note directly to your booking.
3. PHONE: 204-793-3912.

Note: It’s important to tell us about new damage as soon as you see it, so we can put together a timeline of when the damage may have taken place.

If Damage Occurs During Your Booking

• Contact Peg City staff to report the damage.
• If you have been in an accident, get yourself to a safe spot, contact police and/or paramedics, and gather all of the necessary information post-collision.

Uh Oh. Does That Mean I Have to Pay for the Damage?

That depends! If the damage is not at-fault – meaning you did not cause the damage, or you were in an accident or collision that is deemed to be another driver’s fault – you do not have to pay for the damages.

If you caused the damage, and you do not have Collision Loss Damage Insurance (also known as CLDI, which is coverage through your personal credit card provider) OR you are not in our Damage Pool, you are responsible for paying the $750 damage fee (as outlined in the Member Manual).

HOLD UP. What’s the Damage Pool?

For $50/year, you can join our Damage Pool, and every driver on your household account is fully covered by all aspects of Peg City Car Co-op’s insurance, and will not be required to pay the $750 damage fee in the event that a Co-op vehicle is damage during your booking. Instead, the money will come out of the Damage Pool! You can immediately re-join if you have to apply the pool to a damage incident.

Remember: you’re not just renting a car, you’re sharing a resource with your neighbours. Take your time while parking, leave a generous distance between cars while driving, and be aware of road and weather conditions that may impact everyone’s ability to drive safely. Help us keep our fleet in great shape!

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New Partners: Falcon Trails Resort + Wilderness Supply!

Being a Member just got better. Welcome our newest perk partners, Falcon Trails Resort and Wilderness Supply!

FALCON TRAILS RESORT

Hand-crafted lakefront cabins. Private hot tubs, remote hike-in eco cabins, docks, beaches, canoes, hiking, biking and ski trails, wood fireplaces, and the Falcon Ridge alpine ski slopes just a few steps away. Located on the south-east end of Falcon Lake in Manitoba’s Whiteshell Provincial Park, just off the #1 highway, Falcon Trails Resort is just a 90 minute drive from Winnipeg!

This is no chain hotel resort. Falcon Trails was created by and continues to be owned and operated by the Christie/Hamilton family, and this difference is immediately apparent in the feel of the place.

Peg City Car Co-op Members receive a 10% discount on cabin rentals at Falcon Trails when you book a Peg City car, truck, or van to travel there. You’ll also receive 10% off your vehicle booking! Contact the wonderful folks at Falcon Trails Resort directly to make your cabin booking (minimum 2 night stay), and to receive the discount on your Peg City booking, contact our staff (who will be deeply jealous of your cabin getaway, no doubt). Book a car. Book a cabin. Get 10% off both rentals.

WILDERNESS SUPPLY

Whether you find it with a paddle in hand, by slipping into a well-worn pair of hiking boots, gliding through a winter wonderland or traveling to the end of the earth, Wilderness Supply understands that you need reliable equipment, and they ensure that they carry the best gear for all your adventures.

Wilderness Supply started as a mom-and-pop outdoor store, and their flagship location is still located on the somewhat inconspicuous Ferry Road in Winnipeg. Through expansions and opening two more locations, they have never lost that small store feel simply by caring about their customers and getting them outdoors.

Peg City Car Co-op Members receive 1 free day of rental with any multi-day rental of paddle sports equipment. Let the incredible staff at Wilderness Supply know that you are a Peg City Car Co-op member when you book your multi-day rental.

Multi-day bookings are easy to make, and competitive with long distance rates across the industry. With Peg City, you can book a vehicle for as little as $23/day, and your per kilometre rate drops to $0.18/km after the first 50km driven!

These perks are only available to share-holding members. If you’re a Casual driver, and you’re interested in upgrading your account to take advantage of these amazing perks – as well as benefits like free overnight hours, daily rate caps, and more – contact us at [email protected], or by phone at 204-793-3912.

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Resolutions

Let’s talk resolutions for the new year!

Hanging a brand new calendar on the wall might inspire some to take on a stack of books in a reading challenge, decrease their social media time, or maybe try cooking restaurant favourites at home more often. Then there’s the CLASSIC resolutions: Try something new! Save money! Exercise! Travel more! We would love to help you check these off your list for 2019.

How can Peg City fit into your plans for the new year? Carsharing can save you thousands of dollars. You don’t have to pay for fuel, maintenance, or parking. You never have to deal with swapping out the tires in summer and winter, and you’ll never be surprised by an expensive repair. Carsharing encourages you to walk, cycle, or bus – in these winter months, you can even ski or skate! – to get around when you don’t need to drive. But what if you want to get out of the city for a few days? No problem! Book yourself a car, and leave town. It’s that easy.

Resolve to carshare! If you’re ready to take on 2019 by making moves that will save you money and simplify your life, sign up for your Peg City Car Co-op membership using promo code RESOLUTION, and we’ll give you a $100 driving credit* to start the year off right. Join today!

*Offer is open to new, share-holding members only, and expires February 28, 2019.

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Happy New Year!

We had a very exciting year. Thank you to our board, staff, investors and all of our members for supporting carsharing in Winnipeg!

In 2018, we expanded our network and grew from 26 vehicles in June to 32 by December! We added a few bigger vehicles to our fleet, including a cargo van, a second truck, and a third van.

We partnered with some wonderful local groups, like Bike Valet Winnipeg, Rainbow Trout Music Festival, and Synonym Art Consultation, to name a few. One of our cars is featured below in a custom art wrap for Synonym’s Wall to Wall mural festival. This dynamic art car will be on the road all throughout 2019 for our members to drive. An exciting opportunity came up for Peg City Car Co-op to once again offer investment shares – thanks to the Manitoba Community Enterprise Development Tax Credit Program – and we raised $200,000 to help us reach our goal of 50 vehicles by 2021. The future of carsharing in Winnipeg is looking mighty bright!

ANDREW RYAN / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Philip Mikulec is the operations manager of Peg City Co-op which has been in operation for eight years and is looking to expand it’s operations with a new public offering. Shot on June 26, 2018.

For our Members, we added more perks and benefits, like opportunities to earn driving credits, and even free concert tickets from our friends at the West End Cultural Centre. We are very excited to see what 2019 holds for us. We will be announcing the date for our Annual General Meeting soon, and we’ll be looking to add a few new faces to our board – sign up for our e-newsletter to stay in touch.

To all our Members, thank you for continuing to help us grow. If you know someone who is interested in carsharing, and you refer them to Peg City Car Co-op, you each receive a $25 driving credit. All they have to do is mention your name to us after they’ve signed up. If you’ve been thinking about joining, we would love to talk to you about it! Have a look at our map to find a car near you, browse the membership plans we offer, and then give us call. Already know the plan that would best suit you? Sign up HERE, and we’ll have you driving in no time.

All the best to you & yours in the New Year!

Peg City Car Co-op

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Give the Gift of Carsharing!

Is there someone in your life who could use a car every now and again? Gift them 30+ vehicles for only $500!

Make Santa jealous this year, and give the gift of carsharing! By purchasing a $500 member share for a loved one, new members gain access to our 30+ fleet of vehicles, which include hatchbacks, vans and trucks. Members have voting rights with the co-op, and benefit from daily rate caps, free overnight hours, and more. We pay for parking, fuel, winter tires, maintenance and repairs, so our members can simply pick up a car, enjoy their trip, and drop it off again when they’re done. Carsharing allows for the freedom of using a car, any day, at anytime, without the hassles that come with ownership. We worry about all that “car stuff” so you don’t have to!

The new driver will also get a $75 driving credit, and YOU will receive a $25 gift card to Parlour Coffee as a Thank You for supporting carsharing.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to join Peg City Car Co-op, you’re welcome to redeem this gift for yourself. (You’ll get the gift card and driving credit, too!)

To give the gift of carsharing, or to set yourself up with a Peg City membership, contact our staff at [email protected] with the subject line “Make Santa Jealous“.

Happy Holidays!

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Re:Member – Car Rentals vs. Carsharing

2019 Manitoba Park Passes are here!

Updated: Notice of AGM and Call for Nominations

Good Read: Take my keys, please

Where to go: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Re:Member – Scratches, dings, dents & more

New Partners: Falcon Trails Resort + Wilderness Supply!

Resolutions

Happy New Year!

Give the Gift of Carsharing!

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