1.1.12 New Region E Educators:

GWRRA Rider Education and America’s Heartland Region E Directors Bruce and Barb Beeman are pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin and Cindy Heap to Region Educator, replacing Joe and Judy Pirillo. Thanks to Joe for his contribution to the advancement of Rider Education in Region E. The large area served includes the Districts of ND, SD, NE, MN, IA, MO, WI and IL. Kevin and Cindy have served the Membership in many positions that will assist them in their new role. As former Chapter Educators and then District Educators for the MN District, they learned about Rider Education and assisted many Chapter and other peer District Educators in the Region. They learned the operations side of GWRRA serving as Assistant Chapter Directors, CDs, Assistant District Directors, and MN District Directors. As Assistant Region Directors, they interfaced with the Region Team, building contacts and establishing a positive relationship and reputation with many in the Region. Kevin is an Instructor Trainer and Cindy is an Instructor for MEDIC FIRST AID®. Kevin is a Level IV Master Tour Rider #4945 and Cindy is a Level IV Master Tour Co-Rider #4944 in the Rider Education Program (REP) Levels program. Kevin is a certified Rider Ed Seminar Presenter and a Senior Leadership Training Instructor. He has presented and supports GWRRA’s Officer Certification Program OCP. Kevin has taught CPR/First Aid and Rider Ed Seminars at Chapter events in MN and ND as well as at MN, ND and NE District events. He has taught MEDIC FIRST AID® CPR/First Aid at Wing Ding in the past. They initially intend to work toward improving communication/support and establishing more riding training for the Region.
Please join us in congratulating Kevin and Cindy, and give them your support and assistance in the growth of GWRRA and Rider Education in America’s Heartland Region E.

12.27.11 Form and document updates:

The following Riding Course Instructor Application/Renewal forms were modified with new contact information: N.13, N.13A, and N.14
The N.7 Level I-III form was modified to incorporate metric values for dual US and Canadian application. Due to the significant change in the exchange rate since the N.8 form was created (now close to 1:1) we are retiring the Canadian version of the Level I-III form.
A Rider Ed Seminar Completion Record Card has been added on the Seminar Presenter page for Members to print and maintain their own record of course completion, if desired. These do not take the place of the Seminar Completion Cards used for Levels Applications.
For Riding Course Instructors with access to the secure site, the Instructor Certification and Maintenance document, the Master Instructor Certification and Maintenance document, the ICC Evaluation Points Score Sheet, and the Quality Review Score Sheet were revised with new contact information. In addition, two new Instructor Pre-course Evaluations were added; one for the ARC and one for all other GWRRA Riding Courses. These are used for new instructor training starting in 2012.
Finally, for 2012 we are instituting a documented and defined process that will allow minor modifications to Riding Course Ranges for GWRRA Riding Courses, so long as safety can be maintained. A new Addendum is being listed with the Rider Education Program Handbook that spells out the specific criteria that must be met to allow for less than ideal ranges. This will allow more potential range areas to be available for Riding Course Training and align GWRRA with other notable industry Riding Course providers.

1.1.2012

New International Director, Rider Course Programs (AIDRE).
GWRRA Rider Education and the Director of GWRRA are pleased to announce the appointment of Harry and Joan Dollarhide to International Directors, Rider Course Programs, replacing Tony & Michelle Van Schaick in the position. Harry and Joan joined GWRRA in 1994 and come well qualified, having held numerous positions of service to the Membership at the Chapter and Region Level. Harry brings over 50 years of riding experience to the position. Harry is a Grand Master Tour Rider (#2804) and is a GWRRA Riding Course Master Instructor Trainer, Rider Education Seminar Presenter, and MSF RiderCoach. His experience as Instructor, Seminar Presenter, and MSF RiderCoach in addition to Region Director, Region Leadership Trainer, and Region Membership Enhancement positions enhance the ability to meet GWRRA`s Rider Education needs. They have both successfully completed the GWRRA Officer Certification Program. Harry also is a Master Leadership Training Instructor certified to teach the OCP and is a strong supporter of it. Joan is also a Master Tour Rider (#2803). Please join us in congratulating Harry and Joan and give them your support to assist in the growth of Rider Education.

11.13.11

GWRRA Rider Education and The Great Northwest Region J Directors Phil and Margaret Craven are pleased to announce the appointment of Larry Harland to Region Educator, replacing Stan Woychuk. A big Thank You! to Stan for all of his efforts toward the growth of the Rider Education Program in Region J. The Great Northwest Region is the largest geographical area in the Association, and is truly an International one. Region J encompasses the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, the Yukon Territory, and the state of Alaska. It is more than 2500 miles from one end of the Region to the other, and includes some of the best riding roads in North America. Larry brings over 30 years of riding experience to the Region Educator`s position, along with several years of experience as a Canada Safety Council Motorcycle instructor. He progressed to Chief Instructor for the Province of British Columbia where his responsibilities covered everything from training novice riders to Motor officers for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He was also involved in training new instructors as well as program administration and supervision duties. Larry`s wife Bonnie is also active within the Association having recently taken on the duties of Chapter Director for Chapter AB-L. Please join us in congratulating Larry and Bonnie, and give them your support and assistance in the growth of GWRRA and Rider Education in The Great Northwest Region.

11.13.11 Rider Education Forms Revised

The N.2 Officer Appointment Change Worksheet was revised to align with the process used by the remainder of GWRRA and agree with what has been published in the Officer Certification Program. The modified appointment process is supported by an Addendum rather than a revision to the Rider Education Program (REP) Handbook and is being posted on the website under the link to the Handbook. Future revisions of the REP Handbook will incorporate the accumulation of addendums. The N.5 Knowledge Level Evaluation (KLE) has also been revised to update it to current terminology and processes. The revised answer key will be sent to Region Educators for distribution to District Educators who grade the KLEs for Chapter Educator candidates. The Education Certificate of Appointment has also been updated to include the new International Director of Rider Education.

10.31.11 New International Directors of Rider Education.

GWRRA Rider Education and the Director of GWRRA are pleased to announce the appointment of Tony & Michelle Van Schaick to International Director of Rider Education, replacing Gene & Betty Knutson. A big THANK YOU goes to Gene & Betty for their leadership and advancement of the Rider Education Program. Tony & Michelle joined GWRRA in 1994 and come well qualified, having held numerous positions of service to the Membership at the Chapter, Region and International Level. Tony is a Master Tour Rider (#1461) and is a certified PLP Facilitator, GWRRA Riding Course Master Instructor Trainer, Rider Education Seminar Presenter, MEDIC FIRST AID® Instructor Trainer, and MSF RiderCoach. Their experience as Senior Region Educators and two tours as Assistant International Directors will enhance their ability to meet GWRRA`s Rider Education needs. They have both successfully completed the GWRRA Officer Certification Program. Tony also is a Senior Leadership Training Instructor certified to teach the OCP and is a strong supporter of it. Michelle is also a Master Tour Rider (#1985), turned Co-Rider after they consolidated their two GL1500`s for a single yellow (for visibility of course) GL-1800. Please join us in congratulating Tony & Michelle and give them your support to assist in the growth of Rider Education.

7.31.11 New Region I Educator.

GWRRA Rider Education and Big Sky Region I Director Mike & Peggy Hudnell are pleased to announce the appointment of Bob and Becky Minor to Region Educator, replacing Lee & Anna Nelson. A big thank you goes to Lee & Anna for their efforts to continue growing the Big Sky Region`s Rider Education program. A number of new Riding Course Instructors have been certified over the years of his tenure in addition to many other advancements. ThIs includes a multinational GWRRA Advanced Riding Course Instructor Certification Preparation Course completed earlier in 2011. The large geographical area of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming presents its own challenge, and Lee was instrumental in keeping the communications flowing. We are sad to see them accept the promotion to "just a member", but enthusiastic about the appointment of their replacements. Bob & Becky Minor come well qualified and equally well recommended, having held all the positions in their home Chapter, were prior WA District Directors, and presently are the WA District Educators. Bob is a Master Tour Rider (#8143) and is certified as a PLP Facilitator and Rider Education Seminar Presenter. Their experience as District Educator and prior tenure in District operations will enhance their ability to meet the Rider Education needs of the Big Sky Region. Bob has successfully completed the GWRRA Officer Certification Program and is a strong supporter of it. Please join us in congratulating Bob & Becky, and give them your support to assist in the growth of Rider Education in the Northwestern US.

6.10.11 New Rider Education Seminars Available

For certified Seminar Presenters, there are a number of new Rider Education Seminars available for use. Some of these include: Co-Rider Two, Level-Up, Riding with New and/or Inexperienced Riders, Dealing with Different Elements, Going-Going-Gone, and Night Riding.

6.10.11 New Rider Education Trike Trailering Course (TTRC) Revision

This version replaces the previous Trike Rider Course supplement add-on module so that it can be used as a stand-alone course, complete with classroom and range exercises. There is no longer a prerequisite to attend a Trike Rider Course in the previous three years.

6.10.11 New and Revised Rider Education Riding Course related Forms

Previous forms N.17 T-CLOCS, N.18 Trike Check, N.19 Trailer Check, and N.21 Sidecar Check have been revised. In addition, we have added a new N.25 Course Completion Tracking Sheet, N.26 Rider Course Waiver, N.27 Accident-Incident Report, and N.28 Student Evaluation form. These are to be used in place of the forms included in individual Instructor Guides until those are updated. The GWRRA Rider Course Form Suite has also been updated to the new versions of the forms. NOTE: The former Emergency Notification Data Sheet V3.09 has been eliminated by including the Emergency Contact Information on the new Waiver form.