Share the Road Report

by Bill Kingsley

First off… A HUGE thanks to Paul Vita (1A) and Richie Thompson (1F) for organizing the annual Clubhouse Run back in May! A special thanks to all the Clubs that opened their clubhouses up to us for that day and especially their gracious hospitality! I apologize for not including this in last month’s STR article. Each year this unique run throughout SE Wisconsin benefits our Share The Road program. Be sure to watch for information for next year’s Run – you certainly do not want to miss out.

Thanks to Jess Brennan Region 8D (Green Co.) Regional Rep. for inviting me in to present our STR Program and discuss how to become more involved. I appreciate the opportunity. District Directors and Regional Reps. – If you are interested in a “guest” speaker for your meetings I and our STR Instructors can be available. Please contact me for more information.

Share The Road Instructors – New “STR Trained” decals, “Look Twice” wristbands, jumbo pencils and carpenter pencils are in addition to the folders, bumpers stickers, pens and key fobs we distribute. These items can be mailed out or delivered by me – if you need some of these items contact me. I am getting close to ordering new items for class handouts. If you have something in particular that you would like – contact me.

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. Here you can find the STR video in the middle of the STR page and making it 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. This PowerPoint is 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 laptops and projectors available. Contact me in 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 here. Be Smart and Be Safe!

See you at the next Big One…