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Wanted to pass this on from the Southern Cruiers Ridding Club

I was just asked to pass on some information and maybe you can pass it on to others if they are interested in attending.

Southern Cruisers Riding Club http://forums.delphiforums.com/SEMNSCRC/start

Is hosting Basic and Advanced Accident Scene Management Classes scheduled in Rochester MN.

The Basic class is going to be held on 1/30/2009 and the advance is going to be held on 2/27/10 from 9 - 4:30 PM

Goals and Objectives of the program is directed toward the assessment and treatment of the injured as well as how to safely administer care.

Teach scene management and the legal aspects of an accident.

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09NR35 - MRF News Release - Washington Update - Motorcycle Crash Causation Study

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
22 October 2009

Contact: Jeff Hennie, MRF V.P. of Government Relations

Washington Update - Motorcycle Crash Causation Study

It was recently announced, and reported by the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF), that the federal government is proceeding with the motorcycle crash causation study. This is news for a number of reasons, as the study has been on virtual life support for the past few years.

A Quick Background on the Study:

Originally mandated and partially funded by the SAFETEA-LU legislation passed in 2005, the original concept of the study was to mimic the European Motorcycle Accident In-Depth Study (MAIDS), using the same OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) methodology that the Europeans used. Utilizing that methodology, the study was supposed to investigate 1200 motorcycle crashes and collect 1500 data points on each crash.

Unfortunately, the funding formula of the bill was changed at the last minute leaving a $3 million dollar shortfall for the study. Then came the realization that the estimated $6 million price tag for the study was significantly lower than real world costs, estimated to more likely be in the $9 million range. The federal government's share totaled $3 million and the motorcycle industry pledged $3 million, leaving an additional $3 million unfunded. A cry for help went out to the states to help offset the shortfall and a few responded, contributing about $600 thousand.

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Welcome to the new site. Over the next few weeks we will get this site up and running so members will be able to enjoy it.

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Welcome to the new home of the Minnesota Lower Corner ABATE Chapter. This site is dedicated to all it's members as a place that they can share and gain access to information.

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