GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION
RIDER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Chapter Presentations
(Updated by Mike Stiger, Region D Educator)
Tips on conducting your Monthly Meeting…
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At each social the Educator should have a presentation of at least 5 minutes in duration. We refer to this as
“Give Me 5”.
There should be a Rider Ed handout given to each person coming into the social about your topic. Here are a
few Suggestions:
1. “Reduce” copies of a relevant article/subject. At time of copying, two half sheets could be run at a
time to cut down on cost – and run extras so that after the copies are cut in half there will be some
left over for another time.
2. Use materials or pamphlets from reliable sources, such as state police, MSF, dealers, EMT’s etc.
3. Use information’ from the Owner’s Manual of a particular bike or the “Gold Book” and present in a
“Did you know that ___________?” or “Are you aware that ______________.” Then wind up by
saying something to the effect that “And in case you forget what I’ve said it appears in _________
and hold up a copy of the appropriate book.
4. Make a personal file containing of individual presentations so that a newcomer to GWRRA or to
your area, etc. could be given a copy even though they may not have been able to attend the social
at the time a particular subject/handout was presented.
5. Carry a spiral notebook with you – everywhere. In that book jot down questions from chapters
and/or officers that you can’t answer or handle at that particular time.
6. Handouts, without a discussion, are probably the least desirable means of getting information to
members at a gathering. However, when a CE has not had time to prepare for a gathering, they are
better than nothing and can be prepared ahead of time, even months before the gathering,
especially when the CE knows he or she will be absent from the gathering.
Your Role and Conduct…
Our mission "To Save Lives Through Quality, World Class Education" is a responsibility not to be taken lightly. As
an Officer, you are representing the great tradition of the GWRRA Rider Education Program. Through its
educational instruction and training, this program has given many of our fellow members the preparation to fulfill
their Motorcycling Dreams.
Wise individuals’ years ago realized that the art of motorcycling has several unique characteristics and challenges.
To proficiently operate a motorcycle required specialized instruction and training. They found that too often people
would start their motorcycling experience without proper knowledge, which often resulted in a bad experience. This
motivated GWRRA to form the Educational Program you have chosen to represent. You are a Dream Maker. You
provide the opportunity for our members to get the needed instruction and training to travel the open road with
confidence. Through your guidance, you help prepare them for the unpredictable and unforeseen. Through your
example, you demonstrate our motto “Safety is for Life”.
We are a loving bunch, always hugging and shaking hands whenever we meet. We care about one another and
always want to see our fellow members enjoying motorcycling to its fullest. Their Dreams await them on the open
road. Our goal is to help insure that they are prepared and enjoy their travels for years to come. Actively encourage
all members to get involved in the levels program. When you see a Level II patch or greater on their vest, you know
that they have prepared to meet those challenges that await them.
You are a special person, you are an Educator. You provide the knowledge that saves lives. Take pride in this and
our great association.
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Why is this important to understand? Because we are not the “Rider Ed Police”! Our job is to make people aware
of dangers and what they can do to avoid them – to help them ride more safely and realize their “Dreams”. If we
witness an unsafe action/situation, don’t speak to the individual(s) personally, but instead make sure you make “the
problem” the subject of your presentation at the next social. Do not mention names, but instead start out with
something like “During ________ ride I witnessed a ‘situation’ which I consider dangerous (or life threatening) and
which I am going to discuss as our Rider Ed topic for today/tonight.” Always use tack and never be confrontational.
Remember even though you may be right, because of a poor delivery you will be wrong and have missed a great
educational opportunity.
Monthly Activity Reporting…
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Use the N.6 Rider Education Activity Report or a report form provide to you by your District Educator to record
the number of separate item (topic) presentations you did (1st column on the reporting form) times (x) the
number of people in attendance for the item (topic) to give a “number of people trained” figure for last column.
This is where the 5 minute minimum length for a presentation comes in – so it can be counted as an
“acceptable” presentation.
Similarly, the number of persons taking Rider Courses or CPR or First Aid are entered and totaled.
All seminars and special events are recorded.
Topic or Ideas for Monthly Chapter Talk…
Tire pressure (wear, care, inspection); protective clothing (boots pants, jackets, gloves, helmets, raingear, reflective
material); gross weight of motorcycle (you, passenger, baggage, accessories, owners manual); group riding (when,
who, where); night dangers; animals (types, how to avoid, how to get skunk smell off the bike); reflective materials
(use handouts); MSF classes; Rider Education levels; effects of alcohol; rider image; cold weather riding/gear;
preparing to ride; show rider education films; Overloading your motorcycle (how to load, distribute weight);
trailering; Co-riders; street strategies; lane placement; traction (ERC handbook); risk awareness; motorcycle tours;
present rider education patches at gatherings; members input as to what they would like to hear.
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