Motorcycle Safety Education Advisory Board
Are you interested in serving on the Motorcycle Safety Education Advisory Board?
The Washington State Motorcycle Program is taking applications for 2 positions on the Motorcycle Safety Education Advisory Board. The term runs from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2010. Board members serve a 2-year term of office, and receive no compensation for services, except reimbursement for travel expenses while engaged in business of the board.
The board was created in accordance with RCW 46.20.520 “to assist the director of licensing in the development of a motorcycle operator training education program. The board shall monitor this program following implementation and report to the director of licensing as necessary with recommendations including, but not limited to, administration, application, and substance of the motorcycle operator training and education program.”
Washington Motorcycle Safety Program Advisory Board Application/Nomination forms are being accepted until Thursday, May 1, 2008. Please mail all applications to:
Motorcycle Safety Program
Attn: Steve Stewart
PO Box 9030
Olympia, WA 98507-9030
Board membership
The board has 5 members:
- Three active motorcycle riders or people actively involved in a non-profit motorcycle organization that actively support motorcycle safety.
- One member of the Washington State Patrol with at least 5 years’ experience, and at least 1 year’s experience as a motor officer.
- One member of the general public.
Board members serve a 2-year term of office, and receive no compensation for services, except reimbursement for travel expenses while engaged in business of the board.
Current board members
Sgt. Chet Pennington
Washington State Patrol
2502 112th St E
Tacoma, WA 98445-5104
Phone: (253) 536-6210
Term expires: June 30, 2009
Larry Walker
5515 Peterson Rd SE
Port Orchard, WA 98367
Phone: (360) 871-2654
Term expires: June 30, 2009
Michael Gilbert
2717 W Maplewood St
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (360) 739-1366
Term expires: June 30, 2009
Bruce Santy
261 E Capital Peak Dr
Shelton, WA 98584
Phone: (360) 426-7586
Term expires: June 30, 2008
James Wihlborg
1115 Custer St
Oak Harbor WA 98277-1941
Phone: (360) 679-3028
Term expires: June 30, 2008
Steve Stewart, State Coordinator
Washington Motorcycle Safety Program
Department of Licensing
PO Box 9030
Olympia, WA 98507-9030
Phone: (360) 902-3664 or
1-800-962-9010 and press #8 at menu
Email: sstewart@dol.wa.gov (w)
Meetings
The Washington State Motorcycle Safety Advisory Board meets 4 times a year.
| Meeting date | Agendas and minutes |
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| June 1, 2007, 7 p.m. 645 Woodland Square Loop SE Lacey, WA 98503-1045 |
June 2007 agenda |
| December 7, 2007, 7 p.m. 645 Woodland Square Loop SE Lacey, WA 98503-1045 |
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| March 7, 2008, 7 p.m. 645 Woodland Square Loop SE Lacey, WA 98503-1045 |
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| June 6, 2008, 7 p.m. 645 Woodland Square Loop SE Lacey, WA 98503-1045 |
Agenda and minutes posted when available. |
| September 5, 2008, 7 p.m. 1007 W Broadway Moses Lake, WA 98837-2604 |
Agenda and minutes posted when available. |
| December 5, 2008, 7 p.m. 645 Woodland Square Loop SE Lacey, WA 98503-1045 |
Agenda and minutes posted when available. |