1. SMSA Newcomer’s Meeting
Welcome to the SMSA Newcomer’s Meeting
September 25, 2014
Baltimore, Maryland

2. 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
2015 SMSA Summit – Baltimore, Maryland

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Strategic Areas of Emphasis

9. Strategic Areas of Emphasis

10. 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.

11. SMSA Regions Western Central Eastern SMSA Office W A S H I N G T O R ED 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

12. Supporting Members

13. Members Business Meeting
The Annual Members Business Meeting is held in conjunction with the Annual SMSA Conference.
Saturday, September 27, 2014 from am – 12 pm, Baltimore, Maryland at the Conference Center at the Maritime Institute.

14. 2013-2014 Executive Committee Acting Chairperson - Rick Kiley (SD)
Secretary & Western Region Representative – Stacey “Ax” Axmaker (ID)
Treasurer - Bruce Biondo (VA)
Eastern Region Representative – Paul Graves (VT)
Central Region Representative – Joseph Kelly (MI)
At-Large Member - Eugene F. Carabine
Supporting Member Representative - Roberta (Bobbie) Carlson - Cape Fox Corporation
Individual Member Representative - Keith Lindgren - Tidewater Motorcycle Safety Training Program

15. 2014-2015 Executive Committee Chairperson – Bruce Biondo (VA)
Vice Chairperson – Rick Kiley (SD)
Secretary & Western Region Representative – Stacey “Ax” Axmaker (ID)
Treasurer & Central Region Representative – Joe Kelly (MI)
Eastern Region Representative – Paul Graves (VT)
At-Large Member – Eugene F. Carabine
Supporting Member Representative – Roberta (Bobbie) Carlson - Cape Fox Corporation
Individual Member Representative – Robert (Bob) Reichenberg (OR)

16. SMSA Staff & Office Executive Director - Brett Robinson
Office Manager - Leslie Robinson
IT Manager - Mark Ray
Project Managers - Christie Falgione and Andy Krajewski
Project Specialist – Tracy Krugh
Administrative Assistant – Sheila Dulion
Office Contact Information
1434 Trim Tree Road Indiana, PA 15701
Phone: (724)
Web Site:

17. 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.

18. 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

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

20. Communication and Membership Committee
Chair
Peter Vander Aa (NV)
Eastern Region
John Zimmerman (PA)
Central Region
Joe Lindsay (IL)
Western Region
Kurt Stromberg (UT)
Supporting Member
Angie Thundercloud, Harley-Davidson
Anthony Van Schaick, GWRRA
Individual Member
David Wendell, Pacific NW Motorcycle Safety
EC Liaison
Roberta Carlson
Keith Lindgren
Staff Liaison
Leslie Robinson
Andy Krajewski

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

22. Motorcycle Safety Programs Committee Goals and Objectives
For :
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

23. Motorcycle Safety Programs Committee
Chair
Phil Sauce (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

24. Policy and Planning Committee
Responsible for projects and activities relating to policy positions, policy papers, strategic planning, awards and elections.

25. Goals and Objectives For 2014-2015 the committee will focus on:
Policy Positions,
White Papers,
Strategic Planning,
Awards, and
Elections.
In 2014, the committee will identify additional projects or activities for 2015 within the policy and planning area.

26. Policy and Planning Committee
Chair
Michele O’Leary (OR)
Eastern Region
Paul Graves (VT)
Central Region
John Milliken (TN)
Western Region
Mark East (SD)
Supporting Member
Cundiff Simmons, MSLV
Individual Member
Carlton Mabe, Virginia Western Community College
EC Liaison
Bruce Biondo
Staff Liaison
Leslie Robinson
Andy Krajewski

27. 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!

28. Website & Spotlight Magazine
SMSA Web Site is
Members Only Section – must be a member of SMSA. Submit a request for a user name and password by to
Quarterly Spotlight Magazine – Mailed and ed to Members Only

31. SMSA 2015 Symposium October 8-10, 2015 Baltimore, Maryland
The Conference Center at the Maritime Institute.

32. Questions? ?