Rider Education Levels

1. Rider Education Levels By Ron Jackson

2. RE Levels • Topics • Purpose • Slogan and Mission • Mileage Program • Levels • Level requirements • Recent changes including renewals

3. Rider Ed Levels • Purpose • Increased rider knowledge • Increased rider safety skills • Prevention of accidents • Reduced injuries • Reduced fatalities • Improved general public image of motorcyclists • Enhanced enjoyment of motorcycle riding

4. Rider Ed Levels • Our Slogan • “Safety Is For Life” • Our Mission: • To Save Lives Through Quality, World Class Education

5. Rider Ed Levels • Safe Miles Program • Accident free miles since joining GWRRA • Reset after reportable accident • Submit using Form N.7 or N.8 • Pins available in 5,000 mile increments to 95,000 • Rockers available in 100,000 increments in either black or gold

6. Rider Ed Levels Safe Miles Rockers

7. Rider Ed Levels • High Mileage Program • All miles ridden on any brand of motorcycle, both prior to and after becoming a GWRRA member. • Accidents do not affect these miles • Minimum required mileage is 50,000 • Submit Form N.7 or N.8 • Cost is $5.00 for first pin, $2.00 for each additional 50,000 mile hanger bar

8. Rider Ed Levels • Levels • I – Safety by commitment • II – Safety by education • III – Safety by preparedness • IV – Safety by enhanced commitment & preparedness

9. RE Levels I – Safety by commitment – Safe Miles - Requirements • Current membership • Commitment or Rider and/or Co-Rider to strive for and practice safe riding • Submit Application Form N.7 or N.8 and $6.00 Insignia – round “Safe Miles” patch, Rider or Co-Rider rocker. Black & gold patches available for an additional $1.00

10. Rider Ed Levels Level I Patches

11. Rider Ed Levels II – Safety by education – Tour Rider – Requirements • Be a current GWRRA member • Be enrolled in Level I and have 5,000 safe miles • Have a current motorcycle license • Have completed an approved Rider course within the last three years • Submit a completed Rider Education Level Application (N.7 or N.8) along with $5.00

12. Rider Ed Levels Level II Patches

13. Rider Ed Levels III – Safety by preparedness – Certified Tour Rider – Requirements • Be a current GWRRA member • Be enrolled and current in Level II • Maintain current First Aid OR CPR certifications • Carry a First Aid kit on motorcycle • Submit an application along with $4.00

14. Rider Ed Levels Level III Patches

15. RE Levels IV – Safety by enhanced commitment & preparedness – Master Tour Rider – Requirements • Be a current GWRRA member • Be current in Level III for at least one full year • Have ridden a minimum of 25,000 safe miles • Be current in both First Aid and CPR certifications

16. Level IV Cont’d • Wear proper riding apparel at all times when riding • Submit a completed application N.9, with written recommendation from the Chapter Educator or other validating GWRRA officer along with $35.00 to GWRRA International Headquarters

17. Rider Ed Levels Level IV Patches

18. Masters Recognition • Senior Master • Minimum of 5 years of active participation and continuous renewal with submittal of form N.9 along with $2.00 if patch requested • Grand Master • Minimum of 10 years of active participation and continuous renewal with submittal of form N.9 along with $2.00 if patch requested

19. Masters Recognition • Life Grand Master • Minimum of 15 years of active participation and continuous renewal with submittal of form N.9 along with $2.00 if patch requested

20. Rider Ed Levels Level IV Patches

21. Co-Rider to Rider • A Co-Rider changing to Rider status must complete and maintain the Rider requirements for each level. • Must start as a Level I and complete each requirement for advancement.

22. Expired Participants • Expired participants may bring their status current and active by submitting completed renewal form along with support documentation. • The applicant will maintain their highest level and not revert back to a lower level.

23. Forms 1 2 3 • Rider/Co-Rider name, address, membership number, Region, District, Chapter, and date. • Validation officer name, Title (Chapter Educator, Director, or Assistant Director), and date. • Mark appropriate boxes

24. Forms 1 2 • Check appropriate boxes and submit copies of M/C license, Approved Rider Course (within 3 years). • Check appropriate boxes, CPR provider (ARC-American Red Cross, AHA-American Heart Association, MFA-Medic First Aid, ASHI-American Safety & Health Institute, NSC-National Safety Council, or ER-Emergency Response).

25. Forms 1 2 3 • Rider/Co-Rider name, address, membership number, Region, District, Chapter, and date. • Copies of all completion cards are required, including First Aid, CPR, and Riding Course. • Be sure and include Expiration Dates.

26. Forms 1 2 • Check appropriate box for Senior, Grand, or Life. Identify as Rider/Co-Rider, include your Master number, and year issued. • Sign and date, then ask an officer to validate your application.

27. Forms 1 2 • List submitting individual, your membership number, date, Region, District, & Chapter. • Identify the Rider/Co-Rider and change requested

28. Forms 1 • Identify high or safe mileage updates or rider level requirements.

29. Rider Levels • THAT’S ALL FOLKS • Questions