WRRA ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION

Agenda for Regular Meeting

October 28, 2009

Come to Order – 7:10 PM

Review Agenda — Ian conducted a brief review of the agenda.

Introductions were conducted around the table 8 attendees

Presidents Report –

Legislative Report –

1. State of state issues:
   • Target Zero – This is a project for Washington State setting a goal of zero traffic fatalities or serious injuries by 2030.  The input from the motorcycle community was well received. Motorcyclist injuries are going up while all other modes of transportation are going down.  The distracted driver is high interest for this year.
   • Cell phone usage will continue as a major problem again this year.
   • Larry will be attending the next GMAP meeting.

Larry attended an ABATE legislation meeting in Cle Elm.  Their three major issues for 2010 will be:

• • Anti profiling bill
  • Helmet bill with Mandatory insurance
  • Decrease tolls on Narrows Bridge.

1. Motorcycle Safety — Deferred to the Secretaries report.

1. Federal issues

Distracted driving

Secretary’s report – Reviewed last month’s minutes.  They accepted.

Treasurer’s report – Bills are paid and solvent.

Old Business

1. 2009 International Motorcycle Show
   • Good too remind old members to renew dues and to enroll new members.
   • Ian will haul goodies to the show with his truck.   We need help to facilitate the WRRA booth at the show.  Too often people get stuck with no relief.

1. MC program — Carl briefed the status of WMSP and his decision not to return.

1. We need to set a meeting date for November to get away from Thanksgiving.

New Business — Rolf asked about having a flag for the meeting and ultimately volunteered to provide one.

Good of the order — No further business

Adjourn   7:50 PM

Next meeting 11/30/2009.

WASHINGTON ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION

Meeting September 30, 2009

Call to Order at 7:10 PM with 11 attendees present.

Ian made general introductory comments.

Review Agenda: a brief review of the agenda was conducted with an inquiry for any additional items to be added.

Self introductions were conducted of al present.

Presidents Report:  Ian reported that he had attended a Seattle mayoral debate.  He brought up the subject of motorcycle parking. After the debate Ian had an opportunity for a brief discussion with Mr. McGinn, however Mr. Mallahan simply said “hi” and walked away.

The Rock is donating the meeting room to WRRA meetings for the next 8 months.

Legislative report:

• Update: Motorcycle Safety — Steve Stewart has stepped down for personal reasons.
• Concerns about who would get hired to fill the Managers position.
  • Riders Edge pilot is coming to an end. The current contract is being modified to carry through the end of the year. A new contract and new Policies must be developed. This will open the training market for more providers.
  • The program has Issues with the quality of training on the east side of the state.
  • Contracts and policies are being worked to allow any company to conduct total non-sub classes.
  • A brief discussion was held about the requirements’ for instructors and chief instructors.
  • Larry has been invited to sit on the Governors “Target Zero” committee.

• State of State issues – attended Representative Norm Dicks town hall meeting and brought up HIPA to the Representative.  A concern was expressed to Rep. Dicks about health care for motorcyclist.

• Federal issues –

HIPA

Nothing carried over from the last session.

Budget crunch again.

Secretary’s report — Moved and passed with amendments from Larry.

Treasurer’s report — The organization is paid and solvent.

• A question was asked about paying the MRF dues.  Lloyd assured that they have been paid.

Old business –

• MRF Meeting of the Minds 25^th anniversary.  Spent a lot of time discussing history and recognizing old timers.  Many good presentations in between honoring the long time contributors.

New Business –

• 2009 International Motorcycle Show – We are welcome back again.  The sign up package is being mailed to Ian.
• John volunteered to be the point of contact for the show.  He will be given access to the RR web site.
• Need volunteers for the show.

Position opening – Director of Marketing — IAN will put something out on the mailing list recruiting for this position.

Vice President – This position is necessary to have someone to step up when Ian is not available for what ever reason.  Rolf has volunteered and was elected.

We need a technical person to clean up the organizations web site and up date it.  No restrictions on the program used for the site.   Mike Davis volunteered to take on the responsibility.

Good of the Order – Best of the West is next.   Meeting of the Minds is in Peoria.

Adjourned at 8:10 PM

Next meeting October 28^th.