SMSA Newcomer’s Meeting Welcome to the SMSA Newcomer’s Meeting September 22, 2016 Portland, Oregon

Topics Who is SMSA? Mission, Vision, Goals and Core Values Strategic Areas of Emphasis SMSA Membership SMSA Executive Committee SMSA Committees SMSA Website and Spotlight Magazine 2017 SMSA Symposium – Burlington, VT

Who is SMSA? SMSA is the National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators (SMSA). The SMSA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides leadership for state administered motorcycle safety programs.

Mission and Vision MISSION - To assist motorcycle safety programs, through collaboration and partnerships, to implement comprehensive, data-driven motorcycle safety programs and countermeasures to achieve a significant reduction in motorcycle operator traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries. VISION - To be recognized as a national leader and resource for motorcycle safety programs.

Goals Expand member support services and benefits. Support and encourage comprehensive motorcycle safety programs and countermeasures at the national, State and local levels. Support the NHTSA Highway Safety Program Guideline No. 3 – Motorcycle Safety as a national priority and develop programs and resources to assist State and local Programs. Support and encourage comprehensive State Motorcycle Safety Plans.

Goals-continued Establish and maintain partnerships with federal, State, professional and stakeholder organizations that support comprehensive motorcycle safety programs. Serve as an online clearinghouse for resources and materials that assist in developing, implementing and evaluating comprehensive motorcycle safety programs. Serve as a trusted national resource and partner for motorcycle safety issues and advocacy.

Core Values Respect the diversity of our members and partners. Collaborate with our members and partners. Provide opportunities for open communication between our members and partners. Operate in an ethical, professional and transparent manner. Operate in a fiscally responsible manner. Build trust and confidence by committing to excellence. Promote evidence-based practices and approaches.

Strategic Areas of Emphasis

Strategic Areas of Emphasis

Membership SMSA Membership is a membership driven organization comprised of 3 categories: State Members from 3 Regions Supporting Members Individual Members If you are not a member, please support SMSA by joining.

SMSA Regions Western Central Eastern SMSA Office W A S H I N G T O R E D M Y V C L F U Z X K P A W I S C O N E B R K M H G D T V P Y L U J F Western Central Eastern A L A S K A W A I I SMSA Office

Supporting Members

Supporting Non-Profit Members and Small Business Members

Members Business Meeting The Annual Members Business Meeting is held in conjunction with the Annual SMSA Conference. Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 1 pm – 5:30 pm, Portland, Oregon at the Red Lion on the River Jantzen Beach.

2015-2016 Executive Committee Chairperson Bruce Biondo (VA) Vice Chairperson Raymond Pierce (MO) Secretary & Eastern Region Representative Paul Graves (VT) Treasurer & Central Region Representative Joseph Kelly (MI) Western Region Representative Peter Vander Aa (NV) At-Large Member Andrea Nygard (WA) Chuck Stiteler (OH) Supporting Member Representative Roberta (Bobbie) Carlson – Total Control Training, Inc. Individual Member Representative Bob Reichenberg

2016-2017 Executive Committee Chairperson Elect Sunshine Beer (ID) Central Region Representative Chuck Stiteler (OH) Eastern Region Representative Paul Graves (VT) Western Region Representative Larry Starkey (CA) At-Large Member Andrea Nygard (WA) Edith Peters (FL) Ray Pierce (MO) Supporting Member Representative Roberta (Bobbie) Carlson – Total Control Training, Inc. Individual Member Representative Jay Jackson (IN)

SMSA Staff & Office Executive Director - Brett Robinson Deputy Executive Director – Andy Krajewski Office Manager - Leslie Robinson IT Manager - Mark Ray Project Managers - Christie Falgione Project Specialist – Tracy Krugh Administrative Assistant – Shelia Dulion Office Contact Information 1434 Trim Tree Road Indiana, PA 15701 Phone: (724) 801-8075 Email: office@smsa.org Web Site: www.smsa.org

SMSA Committees Volunteer members serving on committees assist the Executive Committee in identifying projects/activities and ensuring project expectations. Allows for greater input from the Membership.

Structure of Committees SMSA Executive Committee Governance Bylaws Oversight of Committees Motorcycle Safety Programs Committee Annual Survey of State Members 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

Communication and Membership Committee Responsible for projects and activities relating to safety awareness, membership services, communications, conferences and workshops. For 2016-2017 the committee will primarily focus on: Enhancing Membership Services Conference Planning Membership Communications

Communication and Membership Committee Chair Peter Moe (MD) Eastern Region John Zimmerman (PA) Central Region VACANT Western Region Kurt Stromberg (UT) Supporting Member Keith Lindgren – Tidewater Individual Member EC Liaison Roberta Carlson Bob Reichenberg Staff Liaison Shelia Dulion Andy Krajewski

Motorcycle Safety Programs Committee Responsible for projects and activities relating to State motorcycle safety programs, Rider Education and training, life-long learning, and research and data collection. For 2016-2017 the committee will primarily focus on : State Practices for Motorcycle Safety Data Collection and Analysis Annual survey of state members

Motorcycle Safety Programs Committee Chair Phil Sause (MD) Eastern Region Edith Peters (FL) Central Region Chad Teachout(MI) Western Region Shawn Purl (ID) Supporting Member Monty Lish, Evergreen Safety Council Lee Parks, Total Control Training Individual Member Stacey “Ax” Axmaker Dan Terry David Wendell EC Liaison Ray Pierce (MO) Chuck Stiteler (OH) Staff Liaison Shelia Dulion Andy Krajewski

Policy and Planning Committee Responsible for projects and activities relating to policy positions, policy papers, strategic planning, awards and elections. For 2016-2017 the committee will primarily focus on: Policy Positions White Papers Strategic Planning Awards Elections

Policy and Planning Committee Chair Mark East (SD) Eastern Region Paul Graves (VT) Central Region John Milliken (TN) Western Region VACANT Supporting Member Cundiff Simmons, MSLV Individual Member Mark Carroll Gerald Hensley Steve Lively Scott Mochinski Michele O’Leary EC Liaison Paul Graves Staff Liaison Shelia Dulion Andy Krajewski

How to Get Involved Run for the SMSA Executive Committee (must be a voting member delegate) Volunteer for an SMSA Committee or Working Group.

Website & Spotlight Magazine SMSA Web Site is www.smsa.org Members Only Section – must be a member of SMSA. Submit a request for a user name and password by email to webmaster@smsa.org Quarterly Spotlight Magazine – Emailed to Members Only

SMSA 2017 National Training Summit September 27-30, 2017 Burlington, Vermont Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center

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