What happened to August? This morning, as I sit to write the Director’s report, that is the question that first came to mind; it has come and gone so fast. As motorcyclists, we all share a love of the road and summer is our time to enjoy it. It was a very busy and productive month for the Road Guardians program. The month started with several members attending the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame Breakfast in Rapids City, SD during the annual rally. Rally week was very busy with many events to attend to spread the word about our Road Guardians program and Accident Scene Management. However, it is clear that all of work is paying off; people are getting our message and getting involved.
We also had a booth and attended the National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators Conference in Des Moines, IA. Again, I have to say all our hard work is showing results; we had many conversations with people interested in the Road Guardians program and how we have grown over the last year. They are starting to understand that every good safety plan has a disaster plan as part of it to deal with the unexpected.
Things are moving at a fevered pace out at the Compound over the last month as well. We are getting ready to host a big joint fundraiser with Abate of Wisconsin to benefit their Share the Road Program and our Accident Scene Management training. Much work needed to be done to have the place ready for the guests. We have built a new outdoor stage that is world class. The energy out there is contagious as with the passion of all the volunteers working to make the fundraiser event a big hit. Both groups in the fundraiser, ABATE of Wisconsin and Road Guardians, have put boots on the ground to get the job done including their top executive leadership working side by side building the new infrastructure to support hosting events. It is great to see the synergy this is creating!
On this Sunday, September 4th, during the Milwaukee Rally, we are proud to partner with the new movie Born to Ride to host a cast party that benefits Abate of Wisconsin and Road Guardians. For only a $10 admission, you get a meal and two free drink tickets. Movie stars Branscombe Richmond and Michael Anthony Jones as well as other stars from Born to Ride will be there along with former Easyriders editor, owner of Bikernet and 5-Ball Racing, Keith “Bandit” Ball. Our own Senator Dave Zien will be riding in on his new motorcycle after his crash in March in Florida. The first band starts at 2:00pm. If you like southern rock, the Sociables will be on hand to rock the day away from 3:30 to 7:30. This event is from noon until 8:00 pm, Sunday, September 4th, at Road Guardians.
Look for more details in the next edition of the Road Guardians newsletter about many of the big chances we are making and the dynamic growth the program is experiencing. Hope to see you soon at the Compound or out enjoying the road. Until then, ride safe.
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