26 Dec - Merry Christmas

Hope this update finds you in good spirits from the holidays.  Positive Spin received a very generous unrestricted cash gift from an area family that will put us in a little better position to get through the Winter.  We can still use your membership or other cash contributions, we're not totally out of the woods yet - but we can see to the end.  I also want to thank John Barnes of Cheat Lake Heating and Cooling for coming in Christmas Eve to install our water heater.  When everything's done we'll have hot water in the sink, a shower and laundry for volunteers who have to commute some distance and want to smell nice when they start work.  John is also the hero who moved our furnace into the shop/showroom so that we can work in warm comfort.  Thanks also to the many volunteers who have helped us move into the new Marilla Park building and make it a place where people connect with each other, and sustainable transportation they can afford.
In the coming week I'll be sending out membership cards to those of you who have joined, preparing the year-end report (including financial report) and planning for the year's calendar.  I'll also be applying for grants to help us cover operating expenses and expand our recycling and education programs.  If you have time we could really use your help - particularly with report and grant writing.  We could also really use a membership coordinator to track and communicate with members.  Of course we'll be in the shop working on bikes as well over the next week - in short all kinds of help are welcome.  Call if you can help.
Wishing you Peace in your heart, home and world - today and throughout the year.