Helpful Information For New Members

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Version 12.13 April 2007

Gold Wing Road Riders Association

A GW University Training Seminar

Helpful InformationFor New Members


• Assist New Members in selecting a Chapter

• Identify the importance of a Chaper Orientation

• Identify the difference between Meetings, Events and Gatherings

• Discuss various ways for a New Member to get involved

Objectives


• Where you fit in the big picture

• Selecting the right chapter

• Getting oriented

• Meetings, events and gatherings

• Getting involved

• The more you know, the better it gets

Overview


GWRRA Home OfficePhoenix, AZ

NationalOperationsProgram

RiderEducationProgram

MembershipEnhancement

Program

LeadershipTrainingProgram

Regional Offices12 Regions

District Offices65 Districts

Worldwide650 Chapters

Worldwide650 Chapters Your ChapterYour Chapter

Where You FitIn The Big Picture


• You joined the association, not a Chapter

• Not all Chapters are the same– Varying visions and goals

• Determine what fits your needs• Determine your level of

involvement• Have fun with it

Selecting TheRight Chapter


• Should receive a chapter orientation– Orientation booklet or pamphlet– New member sponsor

• GWRRA Website– mep.gwrra.org– Membership references– Fun activities– Online New Member’s Guide

Getting Oriented


• Ask questions– Who does what in the Chapter– What is expected of you– What kind of fun things does the

Chapter do• Get involved

Getting Oriented


What are they and what’s the difference?

A Meeting is:- Generally administrative in nature- No set interval / frequency- Business of running the Chapter- Usually not a socializing type activity- Appear in the form of team meetings and business meetings

Meetings, EventsAnd Gatherings


• An Event is:– A convention or mini-convention– An open house– A fund raiser– A mall show– A poker run– A camp out



A Gathering is:– A monthly Chapter social– Very little business is conducted - only

fun activities– Eating is very often involved– Information dissemination– Socializing and having fun is the main

focus



• Participate as often as possible• Share new ideas with Chapter Director• Volunteer to assist at Chapter events• Visit other Chapters

– Meet new friends– Collect Chapter visitation bars

• Attend District or Region conventions• Have Fun!

Getting Involved


• Attend Rider Education classes– CPR, First Aid, Riding Courses

• Attend Training Seminars– Learn more about our organization– Learn how you can make it better

• Share your expertise– We learn from each other

The More You KnowThe Better It Gets


• The big picture• Not all Chapters are the same• Get an orientation• Meetings, events and gatherings• The more involved you are, the more

fun it will be• Knowledge is the key

Summary


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Helpful Information For New Members