B Positiv 6 is coming!

Attention artists.....

we are now accepting donations for Bpositiv 6 charity art show. please see the contact information on the front page of our website.

Bpositiv is also very proud to announce the formation of the non-profit organization:

the Bpositiv Foundation to fight Childhood Cancer



Join us as we band together in the fight against childhood cancer..........help us as we hug these brave children and families pulled into this maelstrom.


Thank you for your support!
we look forward to seeing you at McMenamins on January 30th,2010 for Bpositiv6

Contact the Pite family for questions regarding B positiv 6 or the Bpositiv Foundation
DTPite@aol.com
bpositiv.org

Thank you to everyone for an incredible B Positiv

We would like to express our profound gratitude to all those who rose up in support of B Positiv and the fight against childhood cancer.

Thank you for an incredible evening of love and hope..............


See you at B Positiv 6 January 30th, 2010

with humble gratitude....the Pite family and the B Positiv organizing committee

B Positiv is here. Tonight...January 31st, 2009


Join us this evening for our fifth annual charity art show to benefit
the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

McMenamins Old St.Francis School in Father Luke's Foundation Room

5 pm - 11pm admission is free and open to all ages

100% of all money raised is donated to the L & L Society

We hope to see you there.................B POSITIV 5

B PositiV is only 27 hours away!

Thank you to all of our friends and family who have rallied together to help us make this year's upcoming event ...an absolutely incredible display of artistic talent and generosity.

Help us to fight childhood cancer by bidding on these works of art &
beautiful artistic statements. They will be available 1/31/09 at McMenamins OSF
in the high desert of Bend,OR .

So many people have risen up from so many places in support of our show that it would be remiss not to mention some of them by name.

We offer special thanks to the following contributing artists
for their donations to tomorrow's show:
Sarah Johnson Keefer Portland, OR
Kristen, Josh and all of our friends at Ritz Camera Bend, OR
Tom Salgado Sisters, OR
Dave Cretsinger Terrebonne, OR
Kubota Photo Design Bend, OR
Barbara Walsh Bend, OR
Jennifer Smith Bend,OR
Tresa Burnett Bend,OR
Mary Maloney Bend, OR
Jo Lundberg & the artists of the Poet House Bend, OR
Chris Wu Portland,OR
Lindsay Ratzman Portland,OR
Steven and Jennifer Shaw Bend,OR
Suzanne Levy Montclair, NJ
Ken Scott Leaburg, OR
Tambi Lane Bend,OR
Mieke Benton Bend, OR
Sarah Aldredge Bend, OR
Jennifer Andrews Bend, OR
and many many more!

Join us tomorrow January 31, 2009
from 5pm-11pm at McMenamins Old St.Francis School
Bend, Oregon

glass, textiles, photography, oils, acrylics and many other styles
of artistic expression will be on display

Doors will open to the public at 5pm
light snacks and food will be served throughout the evening
8:00pm we will hold a short ceremony to honor some special
guests as well as have our cake presentation

8:45 - 9:00pm our Raffle prizes will be drawn

9:00pm last bids for silent auction will be taken

9:25pm silent auction winners may take their art home

9:30-11:00pm
we will toast our evening and look forward til January 30,2010

COME JOIN US TOMORROW ...FOR B POSITIV....1/31/09

3 days until B PositiV.....the excitement is building!

B PositiV is ALMOST here. Just 3 days to go until our annual celebration is upon us.
There is still time to donate art if you would like to have your creation in our show......and there is always time to donate if you aren't able to attend.

For donation information......simply click on the "DONATE" button on our website homepage.

Thank you to our very good friend Tymon Emch for building our website. As he travels South America........we wish him Godspeed!

Thank you also to Jo Lundberg and the artists of the Poet House for participating in this year's event.

We could not possibly hold our annual event without the sponsorship of our business community and as we approach this year's B Positiv annual charity art show to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.....would would like to thank our "CHARTER" Sponsors who have generously participated for the last five years to make this evening possible.

Special commendations are awarded this year to our Charter sponsors:
Jared Prince, Cynthia, Matt & the staff at
McMenamins Old St Francis School
Scott Lennie and Columbia Distributing
Our friends at Great Harvest Bread Company
Whole Foods Marketplace
and a very special thank you to Scott and Tom Ryder and the amazing staff at Ryder Graphics

Look for our poster to be the cover of this week's "The Source" magazine!
many thanks to Susanne and "the Source" creative staff



You may call 541 330 8822 for details about B Positiv or for information regarding the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.


We hope to see you at the fifth annual evening of Art,Wine and Music to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society...........January 31st, 2009 BPOSITIV

Schedule of events for the week of B PositiV

Join us
for the fifth annual B Positiv charity art show to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society ...Saturday January 31st 2009 from 5pm - 11pm for an evening of art,wine and music at McMenamins Old St. Francis School in the beautiful Father Luke's Foundation Room.
Join us for the silent auction and raffle or come listen to some music and have a piece of cake with a glass of wine. Join us for this special celebration of the spirit of community in the fight against childhood cancer and blood cancers.
B Positiv is always open to all ages and admission is free. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Thank you to Bend, Oregon Artist ...Nikki Hoke for our incredible posters this year.
The original canvas will be on display at B Positiv and available to the highest bidder in our silent auction.
We are so very fortunate to have such creative and generous friends. We love you Nikki!
Our beautiful white bird is indeed getting to somewhere special......."by any means necessary." an original canvas by Nikki Hoke with gratitude to Studio 7 photography and Ryder Graphics.
If you would like a copy of the poster.....simply contact DTPite@aol.com or call 541 330-8822

Wednesday 1/28 B Positiv charity art show producer Daniel Pite will be on
Good Morning Central Oregon with Kristi Miller to talk about this year's show.
Bendbroadband channel 11

Thursday 1/29 Daniel Pite will be doing a round robin interview at all the
Horizon Broadcasting Group Radio stations at their facility in Bend to promote and discuss
B Positiv......thanks to Dan Dubay, Dave & Brian in the morning, Big Roy and more!

Thursday evening 1/29 the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Professional Education series lecture (at the Deschutes Brewery)in Bend ... "
Dealing with Adolescents and young Adults with and after Cancer;
"chasm in the Cascades." Special Guest speaker Dr. Archie Bleyer. This program is designed for patients,parents,caregivers and healthcare professionals howevere is also open to those interested. CEU's available for nurses(2 CEUs & Social Workers 2 contact hours)
Admission is free with Dinner included..... however registration is required.
contact Susan Alger (LLS) 541 345-0212 or algers@lls.org or
contact DTPite@aol.com for more information.
this program is in conjunction with the LLS through a generous grant from the Marie Lamfrom Charitable foundation. Thank you to the LLS for their support of B Positiv.

Friday morning 1/30 Daniel Pite will be appearing on the local ABC affiliate -
KOHD's morning show with Lauren Biskind to talk about B PositiV Bendbroadband ch.9

Saturday 9:00 am 1/31 Load in for B Positiv and show set up at McMenamins OSF.

Saturday 5 pm B Positiv begins and doors open to the public (art viewing, raffle tix,snacks)
8:00 pm welcome and special recognition ceremony, cake presentation
9:00 pm the final bids for the silent auction, and the last call for raffle tix
9:15 pm RAFFLE
9:30 pm Silent Auction bidding ends
9:30 - 11 pm fun with friends and thanks for another successful year.

please join us for B PositiV Saturday January 31st,2009 ....
bring your friends and come join us in this yearly celebration.
FIGHT CHILDHOOD CANCER! you CAN help us to make a difference.

B PositiV is just two weeks away!

Hello dear friends........the excitement is building for the fifth annual B PositiV charity art show to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We look forward to seeing you all there as we honor the families of childhood cancer.
There is still time to donate art if you would like to be a part of B Positiv......simply look on our "donate" page at bpositiv.org

B PositiV - is grateful for the community support which makes our event possible as well as for our sponsors who so generously allow us to carry on each year.

This year we honor our Charter Sponsor Club members.....those who have been with us for all five years of B Positiv. We appreciate their continued and unwavering support for our cause.
Thank you to .......
Jared Prince and his staff at McMenamins Old St. Francis School
Scott Lennie and Columbia Distributing,
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Scott & Tom Ryder and Ryder Graphics.

We could not do this with out you.........you are our heroes.

Please feel free to call us with any questions about B Positiv.....541 330 8822

We look forward to a great evening TOGETHER.

peace and blessings....the Pite family and B Positiv charity art show

B positiV 2009 Information

B PositiV – the Fifth annual evening of Art,Wine & Music
to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

What: wine tasting, silent auction,raffle and entertainment with music,snacks and cake during the celebration

When: Saturday evening January 31st, 2009 from 5pm - 11pm

Where: Bend, Oregon
McMenamins Old St. Francis School
Father Luke's Foundation Room
Why: to stand as a beacon of hope for the families of childhood cancer and of blood cancers as well as to provide a forum for the exchange of information and resources regarding these diseases. As always 100% of the money raised at B PositiV will be donated
to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and it's programs

Cost: admission to B PositiV is always free and open to all ages donations are greatly appreciated. For additional information contact BendGoldRibbon@aol.com or call Daniel at (541)330-8822