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SMSA Newcomer’s Meeting. Welcome to the SMSA Newcomer’s Meeting September 22, 2016 Portland, Oregon. Topics. Who is SMSA? Mission, Vision, Goals and Core Values Strategic Areas of Emphasis SMSA Membership SMSA Executive Committee SMSA Committees
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SMSA Newcomer’s Meeting Welcome to the SMSA Newcomer’s Meeting September 22, 2016 Portland, Oregon
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 • 2017 SMSA Symposium – Burlington, VT
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.
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.
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Members Business Meeting • The Annual Members Business Meeting is held in conjunction with the Annual SMSA Conference. • Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 1 pm – 5:30 pm, Portland, Oregon at the Red Lion on the River Jantzen Beach.
SMSA Staff & Office • Executive Director - Brett Robinson • DeputyExecutiveDirector – 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 TrimTree RoadIndiana, 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 • Communications & Membership Committee • Enhancing Membership • Services • Conference / Summit • Planning • Membership • Communications • 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 • Policy & Planning • 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 2016-2017 the committee will primarily focus on: • Enhancing Membership Services • Conference Planning • Membership Communications
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 2016-2017 the committee will primarily focus on : • State Practices for Motorcycle Safety Data Collection and Analysis • Annual survey of state members
Policy and PlanningCommittee Responsible for projects and activities relating to policy positions, policy papers, strategic planning, awards and elections. For 2016-2017 the committee will primarily focus on: • Policy Positions • White Papers • Strategic Planning • Awards • Elections
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 2017 National Training Summit • September 27-30, 2017 • Burlington, Vermont • Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center