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Help with the move?
by via PositiveSpin 22 Jan '17

22 Jan '17

Hello, I'm in a long time member my name is Shane McManus, I would like to offer my help with the move I have vans and trucks and box trailers whenever you need help. So please don't hesitate to ask. Where is the new location going to be? Look forward to hearing from you soon let me know again if there's anything I can do to help. Cheers, Shane McManus Sent from my iPhone

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Christmas give away
by Will Ravenscroft via PositiveSpin 14 Dec '16

14 Dec '16

Thanks to the National Guard for picking up most of our bikes this morning. Randy and I also made one trip each with pickup trucks. Events start around around 8:30 tomorrow (Thursday) with a break at noon, food provided by Christian Help. Come on over to the armory at any time to help with the give away share in the Cristmas spirit. Will

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Re: [Positive Spin] Christmas bike donations
by Darlene via PositiveSpin 11 Dec '16

11 Dec '16

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Christmas bike donations
by Will Ravenscroft via PositiveSpin 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

Two weeks ago Randy Youst and I delivered 13 bikes to the Rowlesburg elementary school. Ice in Parsons is delaying Saturday's pickup of bikes donated to us from that area. On Monday morning, Dec 12thk, Randy will take around 20 bikes to Kingwood for distribution by school councilors to the 7 schools in Preston county At 3PM on Monday the Morgantown Church of Christ will load approximately 40 bikes to add to gifts they are taking to Clendenin for a Christmas give away. On Wednesday, time not yet extablished, the National Guard will load the rest of the bikes, about 100, for transport to the armory. On Thursday from 8AM to late afternoon, all Spin volunteers are welcome at the armory to help give away those bikes. Food is provided for volunteers, Thanks to everyone for your help in making this possible. We are giving more bikes away this year then ever before and are sending many of them out of our county. Way to go people. Merry Christmas Will

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Opportunity: MPO Plan Update
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Here is your opportunity to positively influence Monongalia's transportation future: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MTPUpdate (Community Survey) Public Meeting on October 26 from 4pm to 7pm at the BOPARC Center The following items will be presented for public review and comments: • Our current transportation plan goals and objectives • The status of the project proposed in the current transportation plan • September community survey results • Project ranking criteria • Environmental justice updates • Paper copies of public questionnaire • Planning process outline -Jonathan

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Fall Spectacular Bike Ride - October 23 - Spin with CRC! Potluck!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 22 Oct '16

22 Oct '16

On Sunday, October 23, we will be spinning again with Country Road Cyclists for our 2nd Fall Spectacular Ride! Everyone is invited. Beginning at 1pm at Positive Spin, we will join Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) for a ride up the Deckers Creek Trail to Masontown (milepost 13), then return to Positive Spin. Keep in mind that you can ride whatever distance you want, this is one of the nice aspects about group trail rides. Then we will have an informal potluck picnic at Positive Spin about 4:30pm. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. A grill will be available. -Jonathan PS - This ride was spectacular last year.

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bike trade
by Jill Ware via PositiveSpin 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Hi1 When are you guys open? I have a bike to trade. Jill

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Bike trailer available?
by Christiaan Abildso via PositiveSpin 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Jonathan and friends -Do you guys have a trailer I can use for our bike to school days? We're planning to ride every Friday in September and October. Thanks!Christiaan Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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August 28 - Spin with CRC! Fundraiser! Potluck!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum via PositiveSpin 26 Aug '16

26 Aug '16

Positive Spin wants to remind you about next weekend's extravaganza on Sunday, August 28. Beginning at 1pm at Positive Spin, we will join Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) for a ride up the Deckers Creek Trail to Masontown (milepost 13), then return to Positive Spin. Keep in mind that you can ride whatever distance you want, that is one of the nice aspects about group trail rides. Then we will have an informal potluck picnic at Positive Spin about 4:30pm. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. A grill will be available. Along with the potluck, Matt Marino will be hosting a fundraiser with Mayberry's lawman Barney Fife <https://www.facebook.com/events/511584839032828/> with all proceeds going to Positive Spin. The next Spin with CRC will be the Fall Spectacular Ride/Potluck on October 23 at 1pm. -Jonathan

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We could use your help over the next three days!
by Jonathan Nellis 14 Aug '16

14 Aug '16

Hello everyone, One hundred and eighty WVU students will be volunteering at Positive Spin over the next three days (Sunday - Tuesday). Our small group of regular volunteers could definitely use some help. Volunteer projects will be limited to beginner level tasks. Mechanics skills are not necessary to make a positive contribution! Students will be broken up into six groups of thirty, with one group volunteering each morning beginning at 10 a.m., and a second early each afternoon. We would be grateful if you are able to stop by and help out during any of those times. Thanks! Jonathan Nellis

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Re: [Positive Spin] Thursday (today) 3-9pm - Volunteer-Only shop opening
by Will 21 Jul '16

21 Jul '16

Check out article in today's dominion post about wvu flood aid. Will Sent on a Samsung Galaxy S®4 <div>-------- Original message --------</div><div>From: Jonathan Rosenbaum <jr(a)wvcompletestreets.org> </div><div>Date:07/20/2016 10:16 PM (GMT-05:00) </div><div>To: Positive Spin <positivespin(a)wvcompletestreets.org> </div><div>Subject: [Positive Spin] Thursday (today) 3-9pm - Volunteer-Only shop opening </div><div> </div>Update for Thursday: We are offering a volunteer-only shop, Thursday (today), July 21 from 3pm - 9pm specifically for the purpose of providing time for volunteers to work on bicycles that we will be sending out to the flood victims in southern West Virginia. Keep posted for additional special openings over the next few days. Please note that these dedicated opening are for volunteers only, and are not for patrons or personal work; this policy will be strictly enforced. However, bicycle related donations for flood victims will be received during this time. -Jonathan

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Thursday (today) 3-9pm - Volunteer-Only shop opening
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 20 Jul '16

20 Jul '16

Update for Thursday: We are offering a volunteer-only shop, Thursday (today), July 21 from 3pm - 9pm specifically for the purpose of providing time for volunteers to work on bicycles that we will be sending out to the flood victims in southern West Virginia. Keep posted for additional special openings over the next few days. Please note that these dedicated opening are for volunteers only, and are not for patrons or personal work; this policy will be strictly enforced. However, bicycle related donations for flood victims will be received during this time. -Jonathan

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Today 12:30-5pm - Volunteer-Only shop opening
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 20 Jul '16

20 Jul '16

Update: We are offering a volunteer-only shop today from 12:30pm - 5pm *specifically for the purpose of providing time for volunteers to work on bicycles that we will be sending out to the flood victims* in southern West Virginia. Keep posted for additional special openings over the next few days. Please note that these dedicated opening are for volunteers only, and are not for patrons or personal work; this policy will be strictly enforced. However, bicycle related donations for flood victims will be received during this time. -Jonathan

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Today 6-9pm - Volunteer-Only shop opening
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 19 Jul '16

19 Jul '16

We are offering a volunteer-only shop tonight from 6pm - 9pm *specifically for the purpose of providing time for volunteers to work on bicycles that we will be sending out to the flood victims* in southern West Virginia. Keep posted for additional special openings over the next few days. Please note that these dedicated opening are for volunteers only, and are not for patrons or personal work; this policy will be strictly enforced. However, bicycle related donations for flood victims will be received during this time. -Jonathan

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Bike Ride - Today - Spin with CRC! Potluck!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 16 Jul '16

16 Jul '16

Eventful weekend for Positive Spin!: On Sunday (Today), 1pm, we will bike again on another famous Spin with CRC ride, but instead of heading up Deckers Creek trail, our destination turnaround point will be Point Marion where you can refresh at a grocery store. If you are inspired you can continue to the Cheat Lake hydroelectric plant. This will be a completely flat ride! Keep in mind that you can ride whatever distance you want, that is one of the nice aspects about group trail rides. We will have an informal potluck picnic at Positive Spin about 4:30pm. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. Eric wants everyone to know that we have enough mustard. A grill will be available. On Saturday, we were back at the MedExpress Kids Day. This year we had a bike available to be painted which was very popular. Photos will be available at https://facebook.com/groups/positivespin and https://facebook.com/positivespinwv. -Jonathan PS - Next Spin with CRC will be August 28. Along with the potluck, Matt Marino will be hosting a fundraiser with Mayberry's lawman Barney Fife <https://www.facebook.com/events/1096024677114846/> with all proceeds going to Positive Spin. While on the subject, Don Knotts was the actor from Morgantown who portrayed Barney Fife; on July 23 there will be a Don Knotts Statue Unveiling Celebration <http://www.tourmorgantown.com/events/don-knotts-statue-unveiling-celebratio…> at the Metropolitan Theatre.

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Comment at Thursdays Planning Commission - short and long term bicycle storage
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

There is an excellent opportunity to speak on behalf of short and long term bicycle storage facilities during Morgantown's Planning Commission Meeting this Thursday, July 13, at 6:30pm in City Council Chambers. For further information, please review http://www.morgantownwv.gov/wp-content/uploads/TX16-03_Admin_Bicycle-Storag… . -Jonathan

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Bicycles for Flood Relief
by Jonathan Nellis 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

Positive Spin is collecting bicycles for those impacted by flooding is southern West Virginia. If you have an adult or youth bicycle that you would like to donate to this cause, they can be dropped off at our building in Marilla Park ( https://goo.gl/maps/Nf6HvKNzrzw ) within the next two and a half weeks. Don't have a bicycle to give? We are also looking for volunteers to help check, and possibly do minor repairs on donated bicycles. We could also use help transporting bikes to the Charleston area. If you have any questions, we can be reached at 304-276-0213 or info(a)positivespin.org. Jonathan Nellis

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Bicyclists appreciated - 4th of July Parade
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 01 Jul '16

01 Jul '16

Bicycles lead the Fourth of July Parade! All bicyclists, kids and adults--all ages--please decorate your bikes and meet at the top of High Street near BBT Bank at 4:30pm on the 4th to lead the parade down High Street. This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in a holiday tradition. A color guard will likely lead the parade and we will be the first group after that. Feel free to contact me with questions. There will not be a bike decorating contest this year. Jenny Selin Cell 304-685-6569

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Sunday Annual Meeting Details / Spin with CRC
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 22 Jun '16

22 Jun '16

Our 2016 Annual Meeting is this Sunday at Positive Spin. If you plan to bring something for the potluck please send me details so that we can be sure all five food groups (includes desserts) are properly represented. Sunday's weather looks great, so plan to come for an easy spin! *Location:* Ourfacility <http://positivespin.org/home2/content/view/11/12/>in Marilla Park behind the skateboard park *Live music line-up: *It's a Rap/by Popular Demand<https://www.reverbnation.com/itsarapbypopulardemandent/> <http://www.harpingforharmony.org/> *Schedule:* * 1:00pm - Pre-event "Spin with Country Roads Cyclists", an easy bike ride up to Dave's Snack Shack and back. * 4:00pm - Celebration commences - Potluck, meet and greet, listen to music, tour our facility (Grill will be available for potluck) * 5:00pm - Short presentation by CRC about the C&O Canal Adventure Ride they sponsor * 6:00pm - Annual Board Meeting - Chair Report, Approve Directors and the Budget, vote on proposed mission statement. *Additional Information:*info@positivespin.org

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Wanted: New Board Members
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 05 Jun '16

05 Jun '16

If you love what Positive Spin, Morgantown's 501(c)(3) Bicycle Collective, provides to the community, there is now a great opportunity to serve on its governing body. On *June 26*, Positive Spin will hold its Annual Meeting to approve the 2016-2017 Budget and elect Directors. Two Director terms are up for renewal, and there will be five additional vacant spots we would like to fill with enthusiastic people who are capable of committing time at taking Positive Spin to the next level. The 2016-17 season is going to be especially interesting because we will have to relocate to a new facility by July, 2017. Our current operating expense ratio is presenting a challenge so we are searching for people who have business acumen and fund-raising skills. Additionally, our organization would benefit vastly from people with event planning, publicity, and program coordinating skills. If you are considering serving, there is an excellent opportunity to experience our Board in action during our next meeting at *Positive Spin on Monday, June 13, at 5:30pm*. Please contact me if you are interested in attending or would like to be considered as a nominee for the Board at our Annual Meeting. -Jonathan

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Bike riders & shop volunteers needed today
by Will Ravenscroft 29 May '16

29 May '16

I am picking up a load (or two) of bicycles in Fairmont this afternoon so will not be available to staff the shop. If anyone has time please come on down. The ride with Countty Roads Cyclists also starts at 1PM at Spin. Everyone is invited to the 4:30 potluck following the ride. Will

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Bike Ride - Sunday - Spin with CRC! Potluck!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 25 May '16

25 May '16

This Sunday, May 29, Memorial Day Weekend, we will be spinning again with Country Road Cyclists like we did last year! Everyone is invited. Beginning at 1pm at Positive Spin, we will join Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) for a ride up the Deckers Creek Trail to Masontown (milepost 13), then return to Positive Spin. Keep in mind that you can ride whatever distance you want, that is one of the nice aspects about group trail rides. Then we will have an informal potluck picnic at Positive Spin about 4:30pm. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. A grill will be available. -Jonathan

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Fw: new message
by amanda.debastiani＠comcast.net 02 May '16

02 May '16

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This Saturday @ 1pm - Logo Design Competition Awards Ceremony!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 09 Apr '16

09 Apr '16

Logo Design Competition Awards Ceremony - April 9, 2016, 1pm Celebrate with Positive Spin as we unveil our three winning logos, and award the winners their prizes! *Location:* Ourfacility <http://positivespin.org/content/view/11/12/>in Marilla Park behind the skateboard park *Schedule:* * 1:00pm - Awards Ceremony * 1:15pm - Mingle, and Enjoy Celebration Cake with Logos *Additional Information:*info@positivespin.org

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Fwd: [rail-trail eNews] Hop on the Swamp Rabbit; 10 Game-Changers; 30 Reasons to Love Trails; and more
by Will Ravenscroft 18 Feb '16

18 Feb '16

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Shop opening???
by Will Ravenscroft 22 Jan '16

22 Jan '16

The snow is almost here and after 4 hours trying to get home last week on tuesday I do not want risk driving across town today or tomorrow. Therefore I am not planning to open the spin doors on either day. If any other key holders want to open they are braver than me. Will

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Community Health survey for Mon County residents
by Christiaan Abildso 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

Friends -Apologies for mass distribution and cross postings, but on my professional side I am part of an assessment of the perceived health needs of Mon County. As such, we are asking residents of Mon County to complete a very brief, 5 minute survey about our community's health needs. This is a tremendous opportunity to guide future investment by Ruby & the Health Department. Much like the many transportation & other plans our local entities put together, our voice is needed to guide these efforts to make Mon County an even greater place to walk, bike, breathe, and live. Information follows. Thanks for considering! Please forward to other lists, including neighborhood associations, children's/adults' sports leagues, etc.Thanks so much!Christiaan-----------Dear Monongalia County citizens: TheWVU School of Public Health (WVU SPH) and the Monongalia County HealthDepartment (MCHD) need your help! Every three years, non-profit hospitalsare required to conduct Community Health Needs Assessments and developimplementation plans for how the health needs of our county residents will bestbe addressed. WVU Hospital is partnering with MCHDand WVU SPH to complete the assessment and develop an improvement plan. These2 groups recognize the importance of hearing from the actual citizensbenefiting from and receiving these services. WVU SPH and MCHD want tointegrate your valuable input and engage the county-wide community in theassessment and planning efforts of this work. Please click on thefollowing link or copy and paste it into your web browser to take the briefsurvey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/communityhealth_assessment. It will take you approximately5 minutes to complete and your input is highly valuable. This work is all in aneffort to make Monongalia County a healthier place to live, work andplay. For more information you may contact: Jessica Coffman at jecoffman(a)hsc.wvu.edu or 304-293-6283. "When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.” -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Holiday Closing Notice
by Jonathan Nellis 24 Dec '15

24 Dec '15

Positive Spin will not be open this Friday (25th) and Saturday (26th) so that our volunteers can spend time with their family and friends. We look forward to seeing everyone in the new year. Have a nice weekend.

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Re: [Positive Spin] Van for Wednesday
by Will Ravenscroft 14 Dec '15

14 Dec '15

Stephen I will have Positive Spin open around 4:30 so everything will be ready when you get there. Bring any volunteers that want to help. Unloading at the armory takes a little longer than loading but the atmosphere there is great. Extra hands can find lots of work if they want it. I forgot to ask when the Thursday food and toy giveaway will begin when I stopped by earlier today. Anyone that wants to show up for that event is also welcome. Will On Mon, Dec 14, 2015 at 2:51 PM, Stephen Patton <pattonclimber(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Will, I won't be able to get the box truck till 4 Wednesday, so I probably > won't be over to positive spin till 4:30. Do you need extra hands to load > bikes? > > Stephen > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Dec 14, 2015, at 8:10 AM, Will Ravenscroft <1128willr(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Stephen > > Traditionally we take the bikes up in the evening but the armory is open > and very busy so we could go just about any time. What would be the best > time foy you and your students? Seeing all the volunteers working hard to > organize the mess is a great educational experience. > > I am available any time. I will call Christian Help to confirm our > delivery when I hear from you. > > The box truck will probably move the bikes in one trip. My pickup will be > there in case more transport is needed. > > Will > > On Sun, Dec 13, 2015 at 9:41 PM, Stephen Patton <pattonclimber(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> I meant that we can use the truck, not the van. It's a nice big truck. >> It'll probably take 2-3 trips I'm guessing to get the bikes there. >> >> Stephen Patton >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> > On Dec 13, 2015, at 7:32 PM, Stephen Patton <pattonclimber(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> > >> > Hey will, we can use the van Wednesday to take the bikes over. I can >> drive it. What time should I meet you down there? And I may be able to >> bring one or two of my students as well if that would be helpful. Let me >> know. >> > >> > Stephen >> > >> > Sent from my iPhone >> > >

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Wall building
by Will Ravenscroft 01 Dec '15

01 Dec '15

I am planning to work on the walls for the winter work area today and tomorrow (Tuesday and Wednesday) approximately 11AM to 4PM.if anyone wants to join in. Will

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Wall building
by Will Ravenscroft 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

I am planning to continue working on the new walls tomorrow, Wednesday, startinG around 10AM. The long wall separating the shop room is mostly framed but needs doors and sheething. The other wall will be built using sips panel scraps from Habitat. If you have some time come on down. Will

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Winter Hours Notice
by Jonathan Nellis 14 Nov '15

14 Nov '15

Changing seasons bring with them changing hours. Beginning next weekend (November 14-15), Positive Spin will no longer be open on Sundays. For the time being, Friday and Saturday hours will be staying the same: 1pm - 5pm.

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Logo Design Competition - Deadline December 1
by Jonathan Nellis 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

LOGO DESIGN COMPETITION POSITIVE SPIN MORGANTOWN’S NONPROFIT BICYCLE COLLECTIVE positivespin.org <http://www.positivespin.org> Send Submissions to: contest(a)positivespin.org Details: Positive Spin, a nonprofit community bike shop/collective located in Marilla Park, is in need of a new logo. None of our frequent volunteers have expertise in this area, so we are looking to the community for help. Prizes: 1st Prize - $100.00 2nd Prize - $50.00 3rd Prize - $25.00 What We Are Looking For: It is important that the design be scaleable. It needs to work on everything from business cards and letterheads to shirts and signs. It should render well in both grayscale and color. Simple is probably better for this reason, but as we said, we aren’t the experts. If you think you have an idea that will work, we are open to all ideas. Contact us at info(a)positivespin.org, or stop by our shop. We’re behind the skatepark in Marilla Park and open Friday and Saturday (1-5pm) as long as the weather permits because our facility is not insulated. Format, Size, and Ownership: Please send contest submissions in jpg, png, or pdf format with maximum file size of 5MB. Winners will be required to send their full size design in a non-proprietary format with a vertical resolution of at least 2400 pixels, so that printing can be rendered up to 8 inches at 300 dpi, and up to 32 inches at 75 dpi. Use this formula if you’re not sure: pixels (2400 pixels) divided by resolution (300 dpi) = printable size (8 inches). Winners agree to transfer all rights, title and interest in their design to Positive Spin Incorporated. Who We Are: Our objective is to provide better access to affordable bikes for all people and to empower individuals to perform their own bicycle maintenance. Anyone can walk into Positive Spin, purchase a restored bicycle, work on their own bicycle for free, volunteer to help around the shop, or work on bikes that will be sold or given away to good causes. We have an earn a bike program allowing anyone, regardless of financial situation, to earn a bike in exchange for volunteering. Every holiday, over 100 bikes that have been repaired by volunteers are given away to needy children at Christian Help’s Toy Distribution. During the 2015-16 season we will donating a large number of bicycles to Bikes for the World, a charity that sends bikes to those in need around the world. Deadline: All entries must be submitted by December 1, 2015.

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Fundraiser: Monday 5-8pm @ Evansdale McDonald's Spirit Night
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 06 Nov '15

06 Nov '15

Hey everybody! Positive Spin and Oxfam America @ WVU are hosting a fundraiser this Monday at Evansdale McDonald's to raise money for Positive Spin's Bikes for the World <http://bikesfortheworld.org> project! The fundraiser (Phase II) is only for a short period of time between 5-8pm in which we are challenged to raise McDonald's sales by 5%; if everyone reading this announcement stops by that will happen! All money raised will go towards paying for shipping donated bikes to areas in need! So treat yourself, and get that special McDonlds item you've been thinking about. Spread the word about the Evansdale McDonald's Spirit Night this Monday, 5-8pm!

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Fundraiser: 5-8pm @ Evansdale McDonald's Spirit Night
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 06 Nov '15

06 Nov '15

Hey everybody! Positive Spin and Oxfam America @ WVU are hosting a fundraiser at Evansdale McDonald's to raise money for Positive Spin's Bikes for the World <http://bikesfortheworld.org> project! The fundraiser (Phase II) is only for a short period of time between 5-8pm in which we are challenged to raise McDonald's sales by 5%; if everyone reading this announcement stops by that will happen! All money raised will go towards paying for shipping donated bikes to areas in need! So treat yourself, and get that special McDonlds item you've been thinking about. Spread the word!

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Insomnia Cookies Ride
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

Jonathan <https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.nellis.3>andJonathan <https://www.facebook.com/gnuser>are getting really excited about the Insomnia aspect of this fundraiser! So, we have arranged an informal ride. Tonight, we will be meeting at the Spin at 11pm, and then heading to the cookie store <https://goo.gl/maps/egbXcGHRqwN2>. Please join us. What is biking with lights? Liking!! Cookies + Biking = No Downside Still not convinced? You can have cookies delivered <https://insomniacookies.com/shopping/shop/0/155646510395/0/delivery> from Insomnia Cookies until 3am. /All money raised will go to covering the cost of shipping and transporting the bikes overseas to areas in need./

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TODAY - Eat cookies to generate funds
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

Positive Spin and Oxfam America @ WVU are hosting a fundraiser at Insomnia Cookies <https://insomniacookies.com/shopping/find_store> (at the bottom of University Place at Sunnyside <http://uplace.wvu.edu/>) for Positive Spin's Bikes for the World <http://www.bikesfortheworld.org/> project! If over $3000 dollars in store and online purchases are made between 11am today to 3am on Tuesday, we get 10% of the profits vs 5%, so please tell your friends to enjoy some warm delivered cookies for the cause! All money raised will go to covering the cost of shipping and transporting the bikes overseas to areas in need. Go to https://insomniacookies.com/shopping/find_store and order cookies. Event runs from November 2, 11am to November 3, 3 am. Thank-you for you help!

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Spectacular Ride & Next year's tentative schedule
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

The Fall Spectacular Ride lived up to its namesake! Attached is a photo with some of the ride participants. Next year's tentative Spin with CRC schedule: * Sunday, May 29, 2016, 1pm - Memorial Day Weekend Ride/Potluck * Sunday, June 26, 2016, 1pm - Dave's Snack Shack Ride/Potluck and Positive Spin Annual Meeting * Sunday, July 17, 2016, 1pm - Point Marion Ride/Potluck * Sunday, August 28, 2016, 1pm - Masontown Ride/Potluck * Sunday, October 23, 2016, 1pm - Fall Spectacular Ride/Potluck -Jonathan

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Eat cookies to generate funds
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 25 Oct '15

25 Oct '15

Today is our last Spin with CRC ride/potluck of the season at 1pm, and it is going to be spectacular. It will be slightly cool (upper 50's) and cloudy with no rain in the forecast, in translation, amazing biking weather! Positive Spin is not only well know for giving away hundreds of bikes every year during Christian Help's Toy Giveaway, but we also have a history of sending bikes to other countries through our partnership with Bikes for the World <http://www.bikesfortheworld.org/>. After a few years of postponement due to low capacity, we once again have a large collection of bikes that while not of interest to the local community, are in high demand by low income people in other countries. Thanks to our new partnership with Oxfam WVU there will be a couple opportunities next month to help raise funds in order to ship these bikes. The first opportunity will be at Insomnia Cookies <https://insomniacookies.com/shopping/find_store> on November 2 from 11am-3am. Make sure to order many cookies that day and spread the word! The second opportunity will be at McDonald's on November 9 from 5-8pm. During that time we need to increase their sales by 5%. Spread the word! -Jonathan

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Fall Spectacular Bike Ride - Sunday - Spin with CRC! Potluck!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 19 Oct '15

19 Oct '15

This Sunday, October 25, we will be spinning again with Country Road Cyclists for our Fall Spectacular Ride! Everyone is invited. Beginning at 1pm at Positive Spin, we will join Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) for a ride up the Deckers Creek Trail to Masontown (milepost 13), then return to Positive Spin. Keep in mind that you can ride whatever distance you want, this is one of the nice aspects about group trail rides. Then we will have an informal potluck picnic at Positive Spin about 4:30pm. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. A grill will be available. Attached is a group photo from our last ride on August 30. -Jonathan

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Impressions - Celebration of Tyler's Life
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 08 Oct '15

08 Oct '15

The Celebration of Tyler's Life was wonderful. It included a balloon release in which you could sense Tyler's spirit floating away, and a candle light vigil as well as video with music interspersed, including soothing harp music by John Lozier (one of the founders). Will Ravenscroft (one of the founders) worked out the logistics for the event. I was privileged to meet Tyler's family and several friends. I left feeling positive with renewed hope for humanity. Attached are two eulogies. The one I presented, and the one that Nick Hein (one of the founders) sent. -Jonathan

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Celebration the life of Tyler Nelson
by Will Ravenscroft 02 Oct '15

02 Oct '15

Positive Spin will be opening it's doors this Tuesday for the family and friends of Tyler Nelson to celebrate his life and bid him farewell. As one of the first volunteers at Positive Spin he recently was elected to the Board of Directors to help us bring in more young people and introduce them to bicycling and the art of bicyle repair. We will miss him. The celebration begins at 5PM. Food will be available, bring an edible contribution if you feel like it. Will

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Board member passes away unexpectedly - Tyler Nelson
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 28 Sep '15

28 Sep '15

The Board of Positive Spin deeply regrets to inform you of the sudden passing of Board member Tyler Nelson this Saturday, September 27. He was voted in as a director at our recent June 28 Annual Meeting and 10th Anniversary Celebration. In the attached photo he is shown standing at the celebration with two of Positive Spin's founders, Jon Lozier and Will Ravenscroft. In 2005 Tyler was a motivating factor in starting Positive Spin for its third founder, Nick Hein, after Nick helped the 10-year-old fix his bike.

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Bike to school help - Mountainview 9/11 or 9/14/15
by Christiaan Abildso 05 Sep '15

05 Sep '15

Sorry for cross postings. Christiaan ------ I'm organizing a ride of 1st-5th graders from my bus stop to Mountainview ES next Friday (9/11/15) or the following Monday (9/14/15) depending on weather, interest, and availability of kids and adults. I know we definitely have 3 kids interested and able. Here are the particulars of the route that I practiced with my 1st grade son: 2.33 miles Duration: 24:24 Pace: 10.5 min/mi http://www.mapmyfitness.com/ workout/1145337615 I know I have at least 2 parents that will ride with & help lead and follow. We definitely need two more to help with potential mechanical issues, and as we cross Dorsey (twice) and lift bikes over a set of small poles in one person's side yard that are in the public right-of-way very near Marjorie Gardens. We'll meet at 7:45am on Wagner Road near the intersection with Simpson Street to do a quick briefing about ride safety and talk about the route. I can lead that since I "speak kid language." We'd need to leave by 8:00 to allow for an 8:30 arrival (buffer of 10 minutes or so before school starts). I do NOT plan to let the teachers, bus driver, or school administrators know until the day prior. This is just a test to see if we can/should encourage more kids to join us. Please email me with advice and/or to help on the day of - cabildso(a)yahoo.com. Thanks! Christiaan Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android groups.google.com/d/opto

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ZEV electric bikes, next Saturday at Spin
by Will Ravenscroft 05 Sep '15

05 Sep '15

Saturday September 12th, Positive Spin is having an open house featuring *ZEV electric bicycles*. These bikes are built in Westover and shipped around the world. Come on down and find out what is happening. Take one for a spin! This is truly a transportation revolution in Asia and Europe and we need get up to speed in our country. The founder and developers of ZEV Electric will be at Spin to talk about their designs and other electric vehicles they are producing. This event will be 1-4PM during our regular shop hours. Will

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by mattmarino9＠gmail.com 30 Aug '15

30 Aug '15

Matt Marino Barney Fife impersonator

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Complete Streets Study - Public input for University Ave
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 28 Aug '15

28 Aug '15

Reminder, ride/potluck at the Spin this Sunday at 1pm! Also, if you bike, walk, drive or ride the bus along University Avenue you will want to attend the public input meeting for a Complete Streets study of this corridor. It will be held on both Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1 in the Gold Ballroom in the Mountainlair from 10am to 3pm. -Jonathan

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Bike Ride - Sunday - Spin with CRC! Potluck!
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 24 Aug '15

24 Aug '15

This Sunday, August 30, we will be spinning again with Country Road Cyclists! Everyone is invited. Beginning at 1pm at Positive Spin, we will join Country Roads Cyclists (CRC) for a ride up the Deckers Creek Trail to Masontown (milepost 13), then return to Positive Spin. Keep in mind that you can ride whatever distance you want, this is one of the nice aspects about group trail rides. Then we will have an informal potluck picnic at Positive Spin about 4:30pm. Please bring a dish to share, or food can be purchased in Sabraton. A grill will be available. -Jonathan

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OOPS
by Will Ravenscroft 13 Aug '15

13 Aug '15

So I did not understand clearly what was happening on Friday and it will be fun. We will have the 24 honors students from 8:45 to noon. We *also *have 24 Adventure WV incoming freshmen (and women) from 8:45 until 3:30. Just our typical chaos but in an effort to impart a little organization I attached a list of projects we can get to work on. If you have other ideas send them to me or bring them with you if you are coming to help (or to cause more disorder). Will

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Change in shop hours for Sundays
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 08 Aug '15

08 Aug '15

Our shop hours on Sundays are changing. The shop will now be open from 11am until 4pm. Hours on Friday and Saturday remain the same; 1pm until 5pm. -Jonathan

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