Top Traits of Successful Patrols

1. Top Traits of Successful Patrols IMBA World Summit 2010

2. Panelists • Joe Cross, Big South Fork Mountain Bike Patrol • Charles Myrick, SORBA CSRA

3. Group Objectives • Operate effectively and efficiently • Interface with other local organizations • Involve broad spectrum of the community • Implement sustainable organizational structure • Leave a legacy • Have fun!

4. Partnerships • Land Agencies/Owners • User groups • MTB Clubs • Other uses like hiking, equestrian, motorized • Event promoters

5. Organizational Structure • Put it on paper • Establish minimum basic roles • Director • Assistant Director • Scale as necessary • Structure is a means, not an end!

6. Recruitment • Collaborate with local club • Use media when effective • Web • Social media • Old fashioned posters • Refine your sales pitch

7. Trail Ambassadors • No CPR/First Aid required • Great way to introduce volunteers to NMBP • Less expensive membership • Cool blue jerseys!

8. Organizing Volunteers • Land agency expectations • Scheduling needs • Critical trails • Total hours • Balance flexibility with commitment • Log hours

9. Incentives • Encourage participation! • Determine priorities and reward work • Busy trails • Key land agency partners • Key events, ex: Take a Kid MTB Day • Outreach to business community

10. Delegating • Growth is a good thing! • Break out specific activities • Events • Training • Provide additional leadership roles • Pick the right people

11. Recruit Leadership • Build succession into leadership structure • Training opportunities • Apprentice/shadowing • Introductory leadership roles • Build a pool of potential leaders • Transparency

12. Community Outreach • Partnership opportunities • Event sponsorship • Equipment • Bike shop participation • Other community organizations • Scouts • Trips for Kids

13. Longevity • Relationship building • Land agencies • Local businesses • MTB clubs • Opportunities come to established groups

14. Questions?