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

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

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 B J
Western
Eastern
Central

12. Supporting Corporate Partners and Corporate Members

13. Supporting Non-Profit Members and Small Business Members

14. Members Business Meeting
The Annual Members Business Meeting is held in conjunction with the Annual SMSA National Training Summit.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 from :30 pm – 4:30 pm, Burlington, Vermont at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center.

15. 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

16. 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)
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
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

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
Summit Planning
Membership Communications

20. 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

21. 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 the committee will
primarily focus on :
Developing Baseline Data Collection Guidelines for all State rider education Training Programs
Annual survey of state members

22. 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

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

24. 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

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

26. 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 – ed to Members Only

29. SMSA 2018 National Training Summit
September 12-16, 2018
Sacramento, California
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena

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

31. Questions? ?