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video spot cast
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Jun '10

04 Jun '10

Bicycle Board members, Thanks to Ryan, Chip, Alice, Betsy, Derek, Nick and Cat for responding to my plea for video spot actors! The attached file contains the schedule for the video shots. The last column shows who volunteered to perform, what time they'll be there and what role they want to play. I think we have the necessary minimum but more would be good for diversity among the 7 spots. If you haven't already volunteered, please let me know by 3:00 pm today. As you can see from the attached, most people haven't selected a time. Of course, it would be best if you could hang out with us all day but if you want to say what times you'll be there, please reply-all with that. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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video spot schedule
by Frank Gmeindl 03 Jun '10

03 Jun '10

Bicycle Board Members, The attached file has Sunday's schedule for the video spots plus locations and spot scripts. I hope you will be able to participate in some of it. If so, please send me an e-mail before 3 pm tomorrow Friday, telling me: when you will be there, whether you will be a cyclist or motorist and how to contact you to keep you informed of any schedule changes. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Meeting today?
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 03 Jun '10

03 Jun '10

Hi, Usually Frank sends the agenda out before the meeting, and I wrote him yesterday, but didn't hear back, so does anyone know if there still a meeting today? -Jonathan

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Agenda for tomorrow's BB meeting
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Jun '10

02 Jun '10

Bicycle Board Members, Please find attached, the agenda for our meeting tomorrow (Thu, June 3, 6:30 pm). Also attached are the minutes of the last meeting and the scripts of the videos that we're going to shoot this weekend if we get "talent". Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Meeting w/Mgtn Police
by Frank Gmeindl 01 Jun '10

01 Jun '10

Bicycle Board Members, I met this morning with Morgantown Special Services Unit Sgt. J. Robinson and Officer Steve Bennett (bicycle police officer). They are totally supportive of our education initiatives. They will be ready to work with us this coming weekend. They are also ready to have a police officer appear on tape doing whatever we direct them to do. Aaron, where and when will we meet? Police officer availability for this weekend is as follows: Saturday 10 am - 8 pm; Steve Bennett 8 am - 6 pm; Rob Balderson, Jimmy Smith Sunday 10 am - 8 pm; Steve Bennett Patrol cars and officers can work in participation with on-going tasks but they need to know exactly when they're needed. Bennett and Robinson reviewed the scripts and locations and agreed with them. Steve Bennett cell: 304-282-278 Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 491 WilsonAvenue Morgantown, WV 26501 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Meeting this Thursday
by Frank Gmeindl 30 May '10

30 May '10

Bicycle Board Members, At your earliest convenience, please reply with any items that you want to put on the agenda for this Thursday's meeting. On the Sunday before the meeting, I usually compose the agenda using the minutes of the last meeting and the agenda of the last meeting. My hard drive failed last week and I lost them. One thing to think about in advance of this week's meeting is that we're scheduled to shoot the cycling education video spots next weekend and need 9 cyclists and 13 car drivers. Attached are the scripts for the spots. Please reply if you want to be a star or know someone who would be good for one of the roles. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Police
by Frank Gmeindl 29 May '10

29 May '10

Bicycle Board Members, Next Tuesday, June 1, I will meet with Officer Steve Bennett of the Morgantown Police Department. The primary purpose of the meeting is to establish collaboration between the Police Dept. and the Bicycle Board on the video spots that we plan to shoot June 6. I would like your suggestions about how to make the best of this opportunity not just with regard to the video spots but also the entire Bicycle Board scope. Friday 5/21, I met with Assistant City Manager Jeff Mikorski and Chief of Police Phil Scott. I described the videos to Chief Scott (see attached scripts) and suggested collaboration. He agreed and named Officer Bennet point of contact. I understand that Steve is the lead officer on the bicycle force. On 5/18, I met with Danny Camden who is a WVU bicycle police officer and International Police Mountain Bike Association instructor (excellent program) and he also was very supportive of collaboration. My goal is to establish a joint Bicycle Board, Morgantown Police, WVU Police bicycle program. I don't know what it will be and I need your ideas. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Response revised
by Frank Gmeindl 27 May '10

27 May '10

Thanks to Hugh for prompting me to discover that the DP has a 300 word limit on letters to the editor. Attached is a revision that fits. Please let me know by 5 today if I should change anything. Frank Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Re: [Bikeboard] Letter to Editor
by director 27 May '10

27 May '10

Frank, I'd like to offer these comments for consideration.... - Someone who judges issues as hastily and superficially as Mr. Bolyard will probably only read the first paragraph. You might start the article with the conclusion - Cars are REALLY expensive to operate - even with the (apparently) high ownership costs, they are still heavily subsidized by non-driving taxpayers. Bicycles, even with their (apparently) cost-free operation are still paying MORE than the costs they incur. - You might try to shorten the article for the same reason, but putting the most important point first would still be a good idea. Hope this helps. Thanks for your thoughtful draft. Nick btw Frank, it came through fine the second time you sent it. ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Frank Gmeindl <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net> Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 13:17:16 -0400 >Nick, > >See attached. I'm using a Mac so the problem may not be your reader. > > -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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FWD: [bikepoweredmachines] Pedaling produces power at University of Oregon
by director 27 May '10

27 May '10

Can someone please pass this on to someone at the Rec Center? Thanks, Nick ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "San" <k9yt(a)arrl.net> Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 16:21:32 -0000 May 18, 2009 12:19 PM >From The Seattle Times: The University of Oregonis the latest in a growing number of college campuses and exercise clubs where workouts produce watts. Splitting the $14,000 cost with a local utility, the school has retrofitted 20 elliptical machines to generate electricity. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009231642_sweat18m.html http://rerev.com/ The power from each machine in the Student Recreation Center goes through a converter that turns DC into AC, and a meter to keep track before it flows into the grid. The amount of electricity produced is small. The university estimates that 3,000 people a day on 20 machines would generate 6,000 kilowatt hours a year, enough to power one small energy-efficient house in the Northwest. But it fits in with other sustainability projects, such as solar panels on the rec-center roof, and a sense of being green among students. Find this article at: http://www.asumag.com/dailynews/university-oregon-exercise-equipment-energy… -- Nick Hein LCI# 1705 Director, Positive Spin 2567 Univ Ave Ste 6000L Morgantown, WV ph 304-685-8954 --

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