Share The Road

As we mourn the loss of Marlene please know that she always supported our Share The Road program and my efforts. I knew I could always receive straight forward, clear and unvarnished advice from Marlene either solicited or not. Twit – speaking for everyone involved in Share The Road we share your sorrow and offer our deepest sympathy.

First off… Share the Road Instructors – There are only a few short months left this year for budgeted funds to be spent on your requests. If you need any materials, new handouts or items for teaching your students please contact me. Late November will be the cut off for any new purchase requests. I am working with Doris in Marketing for some new items. Hopefully they will be available at the State meeting in October and Officer training.

Also, if you have class reports that you have not sent to me, please send at your earliest convenience. I would like to update our training accomplishments. Thanks!

STR Info on the new ABATE of WI Website. The new website is up and easy to use. You can find the STR video in the middle of the STR page and is even easier to find and use. Additionally, you will find an overview of the program and links to many of the STR documents. I have separated the documents into 3 areas; Share the Road Documents, Drivers’ Educator / School Documents and STR Instructor Documents. Simply click on the name of the file you are interested in and a PDF version will appear and be available to download or print for your needs.

STR Forms / Video / PowerPoint. In addition to the STR resources noted above, the most current editable forms and PowerPoint are also cloud based. If necessary, contact me to gain access these documents. The STR video is available on DVD and on YouTube. The PowerPoint is also available on YouTube. You can easily find these two training presentations on YouTube by typing in “ABATE of Wisconsin” in the search window. These videos should be at the top of the results list. The STR DVD is available through the Share The Road District Coordinators (STRDCs) or myself. Contact us if you need one.

STR Presentation Hardware. There are now some laptops and projectors available. Contact me if you are in need.

We are always looking for additional equipment,  especially laptops and presentation projectors for our Instructors. If you have a laptop or presentation projector that you no longer use, the STR Program will put your old device to good use.  I would certainly appreciate it – as would any of our STRI in need. Contact one of our STRI, DC or me to donate your equipment.

STRI / District Coordinators. District Coordinator Positions open in Districts 1, 2, 5 and 8. If you are interested please contact me.

STRI Gear. NOTE – STR Instructors will now be able to create their own Gear using approved ABATE logos, transfers, etc. at your own selected local or online provider. I will coordinate your requests with our Products Directors (Stephanie and Dawn). Contact me for more information.

As always… Thanks to all our STR Instructors for your ongoing efforts to teach our STR Program. I appreciate your time, commitment, and the positive impact you have in making our roadways safer!

One last thing… Riding season is still here. Be careful in the corners. Be Smart and Be Safe!

See you at the next Big One…

“The four second rule is an easy way for you to determine if you are following too closely. Try this… One Wisconsin, Two Wisconsin, Three Wisconsin, Four Wisconsin…”

– Steve Williams