SMSA Motorcycle Safety Programs Committee September 26, 2014

Topics/Agenda Structure Purpose Guidelines for Establishing Coalitions Promising Practices for State QA Efforts National Standards NHTSA State Assessments Future Committee Projects

Structure of Committees SMSA Executive Committee Governance Bylaws Oversight of Committees Motorcycle Safety Programs Committee Guidelines for Establishing State Motorcycle Safety Coalitions Promising Practices for State Quality Assurance Programs Model National Standards for Entry-Level Rider Training Communications & Membership Committee Enhancing Membership Services Conference / Summit Planning Membership Communications Policy & Planning Committee Policy Positions Positions Papers Strategic Planning Awards Elections

Motorcycle Safety Programs Committee Chair Phil Sause (MD) Eastern Region VACANT Central Region Joe Kelly (MI) Western Region Member-at-large Ray Pierce (MO) Supporting Member Lee Parks, Total Control Training Monty Lish, Evergreen Safety Council Individual Member Craig Breshears, AK M/C Safety Committee Barbara Smart, ABATE of Alaska Chad Teachout (MI) EC Liaison Stacey “Ax” Axmaker Staff Liaison Brett Robinson and Andy Krajewski

Motorcycle Safety Programs Committee Purpose Goals and Objectives Member Responsibilities Deliverables

Purpose The Motorcycle Safety Programs Committee is responsible for projects and activities relating to: State motorcycle safety programs. Rider education and training. Life-long learning. Research and data collection.

Goals and Objectives For 2014-2015: Guidelines for Establishing State Motorcycle Safety Coalitions Promising Practices for State Quality Assurance Programs Model National Standards for Entry-Level Rider Training Additional projects or activities will be identified for 2015

Responsibilities Responsibilities of Committee Members include: Representing the interests of the SMSA members as a whole. Representing the interest of the membership category represented. Participating in conference calls/web meetings of the committee. Identifying possible SMSA projects and activities.

Responsibilities, cont. Assisting in overseeing project and activity expectations. Participating in an annual meeting of the committee in conjunction with the annual SMSA conference (either prior to or post conference) if attending. Contacting members represented to solicit input and feedback on projects and activities. Providing feedback to SMSA staff on projects and activity deliverables.

Responsibilities, cont. Responsibilities of Executive Committee and Staff include: Provide representatives with up-to-date membership contact information. Scheduling conference calls / web meetings. Minutes from conference calls / web meetings. Support the activities of the committee. Report activities to the SMSA Executive Committee. Providing direction and feedback Planning and development tasks – in consultation with chair

Deliverables Guidelines for Establishing State Motorcycle Safety Coalitions See Project Definition Report Promising Practices for State Quality Assurance Programs Model National Standards for Entry-Level Rider Training Educate and encourage SMSA members to support the NHTSA Model National Standards for Entry-Level Motorcycle Rider Training through webinars and conferences.

Deliverables, cont. Encourage and assist, as needed, SMSA members in the adoption of the Standards and encourage states to compare the Standards with their program. Encourage and assist, as needed, SMSA Members to become accredited. Track and report on the SMSA website accredited rider training programs. Collaborate with national partners and stakeholders on future revisions and enhancements to the standards.

Guidelines for Establishing State Motorcycle Safety Coalitions This document will assist members with: identifying common goals understanding different approaches and perspectives inventorying group resources creating alliances and joint solutions recognizing the differences in thinking, perceptions and language

Guidelines for Establishing State Motorcycle Safety Coalitions Information pertaining to coalitions was requested from the states in March. Questionnaire was re-sent in May. 23 responses. Finalized September 2014. Delivered at 2014 SMSA Symposium (September 25-27, 2014).

NHTSA Assessments 2014 NHTSA Assessments Colorado Florida Tennessee Texas 2015 – Several States considering assessments

Promising Practices for QA Efforts Objective: To compile promising practices for quality assurance efforts Currently in-progress. Delivery at 2015 SMSA Symposium.

National Standards Model National Standards for Entry-Level Motorcycle Rider Training Model National Administrative Standards for Motorcycle Rider Training Programs SMSA Support for State Programs

Future Committee Projects Topics of Discussion National Standards for Motorcycle Entry-Level Rider Education Standards for ‘Beyond Entry-Level’ Rider Education Research Projects Other Ideas

How to Get Involved Run for the SMSA Executive Committee (must be a voting member delegate) Volunteer for an SMSA Committee. Openings include: Communications and Membership Committee Individual Member Representative Motorcycle Safety Programs Committee State/Eastern Region Representative State/Western Region Representative Policy and Planning Committee 2 Individual Member Representatives Others are welcome!

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