1. SMSA Motorcycle Safety Programs Committee
September 26, 2014

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Motorcycle Safety Programs Committee
Purpose
Goals and Objectives
Member Responsibilities
Deliverables

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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).

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

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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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!

20. Questions