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EAutry Big Ring In The Loop Project Board Offline You know you'll feel better if you ride today..... Posts: 1735 Location: Huntersville Joined: 09/13/04	Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 08/02/12 at 7:51pm	Print Post
	We could use some volunteers to partner up with Trip For Kids and REI to help put on another "Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day" on Saturday October 6th at Beatty. Our VP Chris Muddiman did a great job leading this for us last year, he's checking to make sure his work schedule is okay this year to help out, but we need as many Tarheel Trailblazers as we can get to help put on and support this cool event. Duties will mostly be leading or sweeping a kids rid or helping out with grilling and serving everyone food at the end. Despite just being a good thing to do in general, Trips For Kids and REI have been great partners and supporters of the Tarheel Trailblazers, and we need to make sure we turn out in force to show our support in return. You know REI just gave us another $10,000 grant, but Trips For Kid's has also given us a $5,000 grant in the past. Anyone can do this, and it's a lot of fun. Please post up or PM me if you can help out and we'll stay in touch as it gets closer to the date.

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Dennis In The Loop Offline Posts: 506 Location: Matthews, NC Joined: 07/17/09	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #1 - 08/02/12 at 9:42pm	Print Post
	This was the first event I attended after joing the club several years ago. I enjoyed the experience so much I became a regular Trips for Kids volunteer and I really do get back much more than I put into it. These kids truly appreciate the time we get to spend with them. Most commonly you will hear: "that was so much fun", "I wish I could do this every day", and my personal favorite, "this was my best day ever!" I will be there on 10/6; hope you can make it as well!!

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SC_Guy911 Small Cog Offline Oddly Unaware Posts: 447 Location: Fort Mill, SC Joined: 11/17/11	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #2 - 08/02/12 at 9:47pm	Print Post
	as of right now I will be off that Saturday and would love to help out! keeping my fimgers crossed that I don't get called in to work

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Gravitythief76 In The Loop Project Board Offline Just say no to Man-dex Posts: 2151 Location: Dirt Monkey - Root Ent Joined: 03/06/08	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #3 - 08/03/12 at 12:46pm	Print Post
	I should be able to help out barring any conflict with boy scouts.

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EAutry Big Ring In The Loop Project Board Offline You know you'll feel better if you ride today..... Posts: 1735 Location: Huntersville Joined: 09/13/04	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #4 - 08/03/12 at 1:48pm	Print Post
	Thanks gentlemen, barring travel for work I plan on being there also. Dennis did look pretty svelt in his TFK's jersey at the Beatty cookout during Bike Charlotte when he was leading a TFK ride that day

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phattire Little Ring Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 892 Location: Corncobb Joined: 07/06/11	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #5 - 08/03/12 at 3:00pm	Print Post
	As of now count me in. I will confirm closer to the date. My work hour are unpredictable.

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Doc00t IB Room In The Loop Project Board Offline When in DOUBT, PEDAL it OUT Posts: 1785 Location: University Joined: 05/09/12	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #6 - 08/03/12 at 4:47pm	Print Post
	I can help out. Count me in. Tom

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Captain Awesome Small Cog Offline Work, Ride, Repeat Posts: 453 Location: HHI, SC Joined: 07/22/12	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #7 - 08/07/12 at 11:12am	Print Post
	As of right now barring any work changes, i'm in and i'll bring the yung'ins along

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ScottB Coaster Bike Offline I ain't in Tucson anymore. Posts: 248 Location: Charlotte, NC Joined: 10/17/11	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #8 - 08/09/12 at 2:27pm	Print Post
	I'll put it on my calendar. I can bring two kids as well. I can probably convince my 6yo to sweep with me, although he likes to ride out front. Maybe my wife will help out. As a new guy, this info might be found someplace, but... is there plans for a pump track or something out there? Scott

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mlong623 In The Loop Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 312 Location: Huntersville Joined: 12/20/10	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #9 - 08/13/12 at 4:14pm	Print Post
	I'll help. Keep me in the loop please. BTW, I was looking at the IMBA page on Facebook and apparently if we register the event with them we are eligible to get swag for the kids. Not sure if you were aware of it but I didn't see us on the map and figured I'd ask. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)
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Dennis In The Loop Offline Posts: 506 Location: Matthews, NC Joined: 07/17/09	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #10 - 08/13/12 at 9:51pm	Print Post
	Thanks, Mike. I will be coordinating the event for the club this year and appreciate all the help we can get. Your link was helpful and we are in the process of registering the event with IMBA. Look for more details and volunteer opportunities to come.

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JimShoe Big Ring Offline Posts: 1147 Location: Charlotte Joined: 12/17/06	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #11 - 08/14/12 at 1:27am	Print Post
	I'll put it on my calendar and try being there. I'm on call so I really never know until the day arrives

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Gravitythief76 In The Loop Project Board Offline Just say no to Man-dex Posts: 2151 Location: Dirt Monkey - Root Ent Joined: 03/06/08	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #12 - 08/14/12 at 1:50am	Print Post
	ScottB wrote on 08/09/12 at 2:27pm: I'll put it on my calendar. I can bring two kids as well. I can probably convince my 6yo to sweep with me, although he likes to ride out front. Maybe my wife will help out. As a new guy, this info might be found someplace, but... is there plans for a pump track or something out there? Scott and maybe a skills area, short pbj trail, and another mile of trail 1/2 of which is already about 1/2 done. Stay tuned

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Dennis In The Loop Offline Posts: 506 Location: Matthews, NC Joined: 07/17/09	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #13 - 08/14/12 at 2:33am	Print Post
	Thanks for all the work you guys are doing @ FJB. The kids love the trail and it is only getting better. Hopefully we can include some of the new stuff into our ride. I would not recommend planning a trailwork day for 10/6...gonna be kinda busy with 70-80 kids and 40-50 adults (not to mention sheep dog ladies, et al)

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Gravitythief76 In The Loop Project Board Offline Just say no to Man-dex Posts: 2151 Location: Dirt Monkey - Root Ent Joined: 03/06/08	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #14 - 08/14/12 at 2:27pm	Print Post
	I should b there. All the current work is off the existing trail. Fyi we are planning a root-ectomy for spring. Gonna let the freeze/thaw of winter take its toll first though.

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Slo-Moshun Coaster Bike Offline Slow Up - Fast Down Posts: 199 Location: Univ / Mallard Creek Charlotte Joined: 01/17/12	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #15 - 08/29/12 at 1:20pm	Print Post
	I should be able to make it, maybe convince my daughter to go as well.

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EAutry Big Ring In The Loop Project Board Offline You know you'll feel better if you ride today..... Posts: 1735 Location: Huntersville Joined: 09/13/04	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #16 - 08/29/12 at 4:51pm	Print Post
	Thanks everyone for volunteering to help, and to Dennis for volunteering to lead this. I think I'll still be able to volunteer also, but have some things going on where I can't check the website as much as I used to. Glad to see folks willing to help with this really fun day. Somebody has to take care of the trails after we get old

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mtbbob Newbie Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 8 Joined: 09/02/12	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #17 - 09/07/12 at 4:20am	Print Post
	I should be able to come out and help, if anything changes I let you know.

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mlong623 In The Loop Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 312 Location: Huntersville Joined: 12/20/10	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #18 - 09/11/12 at 7:53pm	Print Post
	Dennis, can you get me a short write up on the event? Date, times, and a short description? I'd like to send out a notice to the CYCL email newsletter subscribers fairly soon.

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Dennis In The Loop Offline Posts: 506 Location: Matthews, NC Joined: 07/17/09	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #19 - 09/12/12 at 12:15am	Print Post
	Thanks Mike. I got in touch with REI and TFKC and will forward their media package. Looking forward to a big turnout.

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mlong623 In The Loop Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 312 Location: Huntersville Joined: 12/20/10	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #20 - 09/12/12 at 2:08am	Print Post
	Cool

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Dennis In The Loop Offline Posts: 506 Location: Matthews, NC Joined: 07/17/09	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #21 - 09/13/12 at 10:26pm	Print Post
	Mike, email sent

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mlong623 In The Loop Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 312 Location: Huntersville Joined: 12/20/10	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #22 - 09/18/12 at 2:10am	Print Post
	Ok Dennis, I just fired off the event to the CYCL email list. 111 emails sent.

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mtbbob Newbie Offline Work Ride Tarheel Trailblazers Posts: 8 Joined: 09/02/12	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #23 - 09/26/12 at 2:48am	Print Post
	Are there any flyers for this event? I'd like to email and post some if there are.

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Dennis In The Loop Offline Posts: 506 Location: Matthews, NC Joined: 07/17/09	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #24 - 09/26/12 at 4:51pm	Print Post
	I don't have any flyers but you could direct your email list to our club home page or cut & paste the announcement that is posted there. Thanks for the help. It is important to ask all those attending to rsvp so we can have enough food. I will be posting up a task specific list of volunteer opportunities within the next couple of days.

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Dennis In The Loop Offline Posts: 506 Location: Matthews, NC Joined: 07/17/09	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #25 - 09/29/12 at 12:18pm	Print Post
	Thanks to all who have offered their time for the 10/6 Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at Francis J. Beatty Park. I still need to fill the following slots: 2 people to transport, set up & man the Club membership tent; ride marshals for 2 beginner, 2 intermediate, & 1 advanced group; 2 people to help get kids bikes & helmets fitted. Please remember to RSVP by Oct. 1 to [email protected] if you are planning to attend as REI needs a head count for food. Looking forward to a great day on the trail.

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Gravitythief76 In The Loop Project Board Offline Just say no to Man-dex Posts: 2151 Location: Dirt Monkey - Root Ent Joined: 03/06/08	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #26 - 10/05/12 at 12:12pm	Print Post
	I had planned on doing this, but have been really sick all week. Sorry!

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Advocat In The Loop Project Board Offline Posts: 3845 Joined: 08/11/04	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #27 - 10/09/12 at 7:12am	Print Post
	So how'd the event go? Big turnout? I'm sure whoever came had fun. Mudman says no one needed medical attention except a scratch for Lunchbox.

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Tom F In The Loop Offline I'm ready. Get the bike. Posts: 2028 Location: Can-of-pooless, NC Joined: 08/06/10	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #28 - 10/09/12 at 1:56pm	Print Post
	Advocate: PM sent

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Dennis In The Loop Offline Posts: 506 Location: Matthews, NC Joined: 07/17/09	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #29 - 10/09/12 at 2:30pm	Print Post
	Thanks to all who shared a beautiful fall day at FJB park. We had almost 75 riders on the trail at one time and you could hear the kids laughing and screaming all over the park. I especially want to thank the Trailblazers who led rides, manned (& picked up) the club tent, and to our Bike Patrol guys. REI put out a great meal of burgers, dogs, fruit, etc. there was homemade ice cream, and Earth Fare brought healty goodies for all. And last, but certainly not least, I would like to thank Trips for Kids Charlotte for creating an opportunity for our club to give back to the community in such a positive way. Already looking forward to next year.

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EAutry Big Ring In The Loop Project Board Offline You know you'll feel better if you ride today..... Posts: 1735 Location: Huntersville Joined: 09/13/04	Re: Help Wanted - Take a Kid Mtn Biking Day on 10/6 Reply #30 - 10/10/12 at 7:40pm	Print Post
	Thanks for taking the lead on this Dennis, and many thanks to all the other volunteers also.

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