Was Nick able to derive any income at all from Positive Spin?  If so perhaps it could be "sold" (I know it's a non-profit) to some like-minded individual and perhaps the BB could help BoParc advertise and interview candidates.  With the right person and possibly help from the City and/or BoParc I would think the operation might continue almost as is while providing just enough income to support a "director" that would manage things and oversee whatever volunteers are manning the place now.  Doubtful anyone will ever give quite as much as Nick but perhaps they could come close enough to keep Positive Spin spinning.
Butch

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Stephen G. Graber

Biochem & Mol Pharmacology

PO Box 9142, HSN-3122

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV 26506-9142

phone: 304-293-2305

 

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From: bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org [bikeboard-bounces@cheat.org] On Behalf Of Frank Gmeindl [fgmeindl@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 6:35 PM
To: Bicycle Board
Subject: [Bikeboard] Fwd: Positive Spin

Bicycle Board Members,

Please reply-to-all at your earliest convenience with your thoughts or recommendations for a response to Mark.  He is director of BOPARC.

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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From: "Mark Wise" <mwise@boparc.org>
Date: July 16, 2012 3:05:47 PM EDT

Frank, I was hoping to speak to the Bike Board about a concern I have related to Bike activities in our community.  As you may know Nick Hein of Positive Spin is leaving the area.  He has been a vital part of the Positive Spin operation.  He has approached BOPARC about continuing the services that Positive Spin provided.  We do not have the staffing or expertise to do this but think that it is an important service to offer our community.  Do you have any thoughts on how we could integrate the Positive Spin operation under the Bike Board and BOPARC’s umbrella of responsibility?  I know we cannot do this alone.  Any thoughts?  Mark Wise   mwise@boparc.org