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Volunteers needed for August 23
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

Positive Spin has participated in the Sprint, Splash, n’ Spin Triathlon Kids Race <http://moncountyhfh.org/how-to-get-involved/2013-sprint-splash-n-spin-triat…> for several years by providing a bicycle safety check station. This year the event is being held August 23. The Kids Race is a busy event with over 200 participants. In response, organizers have decided to host two race sessions: Noon-2pm and 4:00-6:15pm We need at least 4 volunteers at each session, more would be even better. Volunteers can choose to participate in one or more of these tasks: 1. Bicycle safety check and repairs (we need a least 2 mechanics) 2. Pump tires or have a mechanic repair/replace tube if tire(s) don't hold air 3. Helmet safety - check that helmets are being worn properly - video <http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=dKo791h2hfE&t=166> 4. Hand out promotional material and apply sticker to kid's helmet if they pass the safety check. Please email me if you want to volunteer, tell me which sessions you can participate in, and which tasks interest you. Thank-you! -Jonathan

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August 12 Board Meeting
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 30 Jul '13

30 Jul '13

Everyone, The next regular Board Meeting is Monday, August 12, 7:00 p.m. at the Positive Spin headquarters. Put it on you calendar! -Jonathan

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Bicycle world movement
by Will Ravenscroft 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

Just to put our minor efforts into a worldwide perspective, I put together a list of some of the projects around the world that are supported by used bikes being exported from the United States. We occasionally donate to Bikes for the World in the Washington DC area. They claim 80,117 donated bikes! My favorites are Ability Bikes in Ghana and the Prisoners Support Organization in Uganda. The list is not inclusive and is redundant. Happy browsing. Will Will Ravenscroft Engineering Science Bldg Rm 551B West Virginia University Morgantown, WV 26506-6103 304-293-9943

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Kid's Day Saturday, 7/20 10-2pm
by Emily Vasile 18 Jul '13

18 Jul '13

Hi All, *Kid's Day is this Saturday from 10-2pm on High Street.* We'll be in the BB&T parking lot (496 High Street) along with the FBI, Police Department, EMS, and Red Cross (Safety Area). The Bike Board and Positive Spin will host an array of fun, pedal-inspiring activities including: - Mobile Repair Shop - Demonstration Bikes from Positive Spin - Helmet Fitting and Tire Pumping - Promo materials from Positive Spin Thanks in advance to Jonathan, Marilyn, Will, Bill, and Jen P. for offering up their time and expertise to help out on Saturday! http://www.downtownmorgantown.com/events/kidsday/ Spread the word and come on out an say hi! The more the merrier. Emily PS- do we have any promo materials about the Bike Board that we can put out on display? If so, let me know.

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Sheepskin trail
by Patrick Kelley 15 Jul '13

15 Jul '13

Hi everyone! I am trying to get 20 people (realistically I will be happy if I'm not the only one there) to show up for the Fayette county commissioners meeting at the 911 building across from the courthouse at 10 am. The goal is to use the public comments section to express interest in Marcellus impact fees being directed toward the sheepskin trail. For more background information contact me at pkelley83(a)yahoo.com. Hope to see some of you there! Sent from my iPhone

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On the Road - Kids earn a free ride by working for it
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 12 Jul '13

12 Jul '13

CBS's On the Road with Steve Hartman just aired a program <http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57593559/in-n.j-kids-earn-a-free-ride…> about how kids in Asbury Park, NJ earn a free bicycle after 15 hours of volunteer work in a Community Bicycle Shop named Second Life Bikes <http://www.secondlifebikes.org/>. What many of you may not know is that this Summer, BOPARC has been running an Earn-A-Bike program on top of Positive Spin's core bicycle recycling program. We are hoping they return to work in the shop and give back to the community, too! http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57593559/in-n.j-kids-earn-a-free-ride… -Jonathan PS: Yes, as usual we are open tomorrow, Saturday, 1-5 pm.

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July 8 Board Meeting
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 03 Jul '13

03 Jul '13

Everyone, The next regular Board Meeting is this Monday, July 8, 7:00 p.m. at the Positive Spin headquarters. Put it on you calendar! -Jonathan

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Fwd: Request for Projects: Adventure WV Day of Service- Aug 16th
by Emily Vasile 28 Jun '13

28 Jun '13

Hello All, This might be a good opportunity to host students at the shop for any larger maintenance or other projects (see below). Feel free to reach out to Leah directly if there's interest in setting something up. Best, Emily ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Alexis McMillen <Alexis.McMillen(a)mail.wvu.edu> Date: Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 3:22 PM Subject: Request for Projects: Adventure WV Day of Service- Aug 16th To: Hello! My name is Leah Cunningham, and I'm the AmeriCorps VISTA at WVU's Center for Civic Engagement. I'm writing to you in hopes that you could host 25-30 student volunteers for *Adventure WV's annual Day of Service, on Friday, August 16th*. The students are brand-new incoming freshman for the Fall 2013 semester. The project time is from 9am-3pm, and we are willing to help with any and all projects. Transportation and lunch will be provided for volunteers. Please let me know if you would be interested in hosting students for a volunteer project! Cheers! ~Leah ______________________________ *Leah Cunningham * Americorps VISTA Member Center for Civic Engagement West Virginia University PO Box 6412 Morgantown, WV 26506 (304) 293-8345 ccevista(a)mail.wvu.edu http://cce.wvu.edu

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Lend a hand
by Derek Blankenship 11 Jun '13

11 Jun '13

I would like to help out around the shop and maybe learn a few things possibly.

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Mailing list confirmation
by Nickolas Mezzanotte 06 Jun '13

06 Jun '13

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