Communication & Outreach Committee

The Communications and Outreach Committee leads projects and activities related to motorcycle safety awareness, membership services, communications, conferences, and professional workshops.

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Supporting Members

Supporting Members	MRF A&E	Joy Mack
		Ron Braaksma

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State Members

Idaho	Lindsay Northness Shaun Free
Maryland	Mike Bomgardner
Oklahoma	Nicole Phillips
Tennessee	Steve Sakarapanee

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Individual Members

Individual Members	Hal Deily	Edith Peters
	Jose Griggs	Terra Sampson
	Rick Massic	DeAnna Ward
	Johanna Noble	Hank Waters

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SMSA Staff

SMSA Staff

Brett Robinson, Executive Director

Leslie Robinson, Office Manager

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Committee Goals and Objectives:

The Committee shall focus on:

• National Association/Organization Outreach.
• Developing and maintaining SMSA documents pertaining to communications and outreach.
• Increasing revenue by:
  • Increasing Supporting and Individual memberships through outreach and the addition of member benefits.
  • Exploring ad revenue via Spotlight and the website.
• Assisting in planning and marketing the SMSA Annual Summit.
• SMSA Awards – candidate nomination, promotion, and selection.
• Developing and distributing the Spotlight Magazine.
• Compiling and distributing Motorcycle Safety and Rider Education Surveys to the membership.
• Reviewing the website and suggesting social media improvements.

Committee Member Responsibilities:

• Representing the interests of SMSA members.
• Representing the interest of the membership category represented.
• Assisting in overseeing project and activity expectations.
  • Participating in web meetings of the committee.
  • Conducting research, as needed. 
  • Developing sections of documents, as needed.
  • Reviewing and commenting on project documents and activities.
  • Contacting members represented to solicit input, feedback, and guidance on projects and activities.
  • Participating in an annual meeting of the committee in conjunction with the annual SMSA conference (either prior to or post conference) if attending.
• Identifying possible SMSA projects and activities.
• Suggesting SMSA Spotlight Magazine articles and annual conference/summit presentations.