Two years ago myself and 2 other COGers attended a 1 day class in MA called "Crash Course for the Motorcyclist". All 3 of us found it very worthwhile and now feel better prepared should someone on our ride be injured. These courses are offered nation wide at a very reasonable price. I've included one of the instructors recent emails which includes a link to their national web site. I urge you to check them out...... Greetings everyone, and we hope you are enjoying your riding season! We are in the process of scheduling our '08-'09 season of Accident Scene Management classes. Because this email is going out the first of August, we are hoping that the "crash course" will be a part of your August meeting agenda, and if interested,you will consider scheduling your classes early with us. For those of you not affiliated with any group or organization, please check the website www.accidentscene.org for classes that might be scheduled in a location convenient for you. We have scheduled an Instructor Training Program for November 7,8 and 9 at the Merrimac Fire Station in Merrimac, MA. We need instructors! If you or anyone you know is interested, please go to the website for ASMI to view Instructor qualifications and/or register online. As part of this Instructor Training Program, we have scheduled an open/community "Crash Course for the Motorcyclist" on November 8th in Merrimac. Registration for the November 8 "crash course" can be made by sending a check for $55 made out to "Gail Riley" OR you can now register online at www.accidentscene.org with your credit card. There are some suggestions we would like to offer to the clubs/organizations. When scheduling a class, consider maximizing the class size. You may want to hold it as a fundraiser for your group, or combine the class with other clubs. This is especially true for those who are looking for the Advanced Bystander Assistance program. If you need us to attend one of your meetings to present information about the program, we would be pleased to do so as long as it is within a reasonable travel distance. Also, check out other instructors who are available within your state, and if they are not available we will assist you in anyway we can to help promote and bring the program to your MC community. The more riders who have this training the better it is for all of us who ride. There are already some "blackout" dates for the coming season, so remember to submit three dates of choice if possible. As always, on behalf of AMSI, we thank you for your support of motorcycle safety education programs and look forward to hearing from you. Yours truly, Gail and David Riley Instructors/ASMI 18 River Road Merrimac, MA 01860 978-346-9760 Greg H from Mass, Connie Droppers Anonymous Awards Dude COG# 7010,a Tracey CDA 120 99 Connie "Herrin Christabelle", 05 Ninja 250