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 Version April 2007 Assist New Members in selecting a Chapter Identify the importance of a Chaper Orientation Identify the difference between Meetings, Events and Gatherings Discuss various ways for a New Member to get involved Objectives

 Version April 2007 Where you fit in the big picture Selecting the right chapter Getting oriented Meetings, events and gatherings Getting involved The more you know, the better it gets Overview

 Version April 2007 GWRRA Home Office Phoenix, AZ National Operations Program Rider Education Program Membership Enhancement Program Leadership Training Program Regional Offices 12 Regions District Offices 65 Districts Worldwide 650 Chapters Worldwide 650 Chapters Your Chapter Where You Fit In The Big Picture

 Version April 2007 You joined the association, not a Chapter Not all Chapters are the same –Varying visions and goals Determine what fits your needs Determine your level of involvement Have fun with it Selecting The Right Chapter

 Version April 2007 Should receive a chapter orientation –Orientation booklet or pamphlet –New member sponsor GWRRA Website –mep.gwrra.org –Membership references –Fun activities –Online New Member’s Guide Getting Oriented

 Version April 2007 Ask questions –Who does what in the Chapter –What is expected of you –What kind of fun things does the Chapter do Get involved Getting Oriented

 Version April 2007 What are they and what’s the difference? A Meeting is: - Generally administrative in nature - No set interval / frequency - Business of running the Chapter - Usually not a socializing type activity - Appear in the form of team meetings and business meetings Meetings, Events And Gatherings

 Version April 2007 An Event is: –A convention or mini-convention –An open house –A fund raiser –A mall show –A poker run –A camp out Meetings, Events And Gatherings

 Version April 2007 A Gathering is: –A monthly Chapter social –Very little business is conducted - only fun activities –Eating is very often involved –Information dissemination –Socializing and having fun is the main focus Meetings, Events And Gatherings

 Version April 2007 Participate as often as possible Share new ideas with Chapter Director Volunteer to assist at Chapter events Visit other Chapters –Meet new friends –Collect Chapter visitation bars Attend District or Region conventions Have Fun! Getting Involved

 Version April 2007 Attend Rider Education classes –CPR, First Aid, Riding Courses Attend Training Seminars –Learn more about our organization –Learn how you can make it better Share your expertise –We learn from each other The More You Know The Better It Gets

 Version April 2007 The big picture Not all Chapters are the same Get an orientation Meetings, events and gatherings The more involved you are, the more fun it will be Knowledge is the key Summary

 Version April 2007 Questions??