SMSA Newcomer’s Meeting Welcome to the SMSA Newcomer’s Meeting September 28, 2017 Burlington, Vermont

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 2018 SMSA Summit – Sacramento, CA 2019 SMSA Summit – Grand Rapids, MI

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 B J Western Eastern Central

Supporting Corporate Partners and Corporate 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 National Training Summit. Wednesday, September 27, 2017 from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Burlington, Vermont at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center.

2016-2017 Executive Committee Chairperson Sunshine Beer (ID) Vice Chairperson Raymond Pierce (MO) Secretary & Eastern Region Representative Paul Graves (VT) Treasurer & At-Large Member Edith Peters (FL) Central Region Representative Chuck Stiteler (OH) Western Region Representative Larry Starkey (CA) At-Large Member Chad Teachout (MI) Supporting Member Representative Roberta (Bobbie) Carlson – Total Control Training, Inc. Individual Member Representative Jay Jackson – ABATE of Indiana

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 & Research 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 2017-2018 the committee will primarily focus on: Enhancing Membership Services Summit Planning Membership Communications

Communication and Membership Committee Chair Michael Davis Vice Chair VACANT State Member Kurt Stromberg (UT) Supporting Member Keith Lindgren – Tidewater Individual Member Sara Altieri Sarah Nogata EC Liaison Roberta Carlson 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 2017-2018 the committee will primarily focus on : Developing Baseline Data Collection Guidelines for all State rider education Training Programs Annual survey of state members

Motorcycle Safety Programs Committee Chair Michele O’Leary Vice Chair Stacey “Ax” Axmaker State Member Phil Sause (MD) Shawn Purl (ID) Supporting Member VACANT Individual Member Dan Terry Dave Tolbert David Wendell EC Liaison Ray Pierce (MO) Chuck Stiteler (OH) Staff Liaison Shelia Dulion Andy Krajewski

Policy and Research Committee Responsible for projects and activities relating to policy positions, policy papers, strategic planning, awards and elections. For 2017-2018 the committee will primarily focus on: Developing Position Statements Reciprocity Agreement Revising SMSA Policy and Procedures Awards

Policy and Research Committee Chair Mark East (SD) Vice Chair VACANT State Member Paul Graves (VT) John Milliken (TN) Supporting Member Cundiff Simmons, MSLV Individual Member Gerald Hensley Dave King Scott Mochinski EC Liaison Ray Pierce (MO) 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 2018 National Training Summit September 12-16, 2018 Sacramento, California Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena

SMSA 2019 National Training Summit September 11-14, 2019 Grand Rapids, Michigan Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids Airport Grand Rapids

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