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HAL HALLOCK
OPERATION SAVE-A-LIFE DIRECTOR
Hal Hallock
814-237-2584
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Is it September already! Yeah, it is! Oh well, the summer may be almost gone but we still have plenty of good riding weather ahead. Lots of parties, bike nights, rides and runs to do before the snow comes. Uh oh, I just said a bad word! Well, here are the latest reports that I have received since my last report in July.
Deborah Roxberry, Butler Chapter sent me 2 Program Report and Evaluation Forms from two teachers at Grove City High School. Butler Chapter presented to 50 students on May 9th. Drivers Ed teacher, Don Fee, said that their presentation was “Useful information that kids should know to prevent accidents that could be life changing.” They also presented to another 200 students on the same day! Drivers Ed teacher, Pat Forese, said this in support of the program, “It is very beneficial to educate the students about motorcycle safety.” Thank you Deborah and Butler Chapter for your continued good work!
James Flegal and Tobey Wingard, Chinklacamoose Chapter, presented on May 31st to 15-20 people at the Shaw Public Library in Clearfield. A representative from the library in his Program Report and Evaluation Form said “Motorcycle safety is something that all drivers should be aware of – both car and cycle drivers.” Thanks Chinklacamoose and James and Tobey for your presentation.
And now from Mon Valley the new District 3 OSAL Representative (appointed by Bill Foley), Cinda “Sinbad” Hartley! June 13th, Sinbad, presented to 70 Drivers Ed students at Connelsville High School. Then on June 18th she and Ray Samuels presented to 40 Driver Ed students at Charleroi High School. This was especially fun for Sinbad because the kids all know her as Sebastian’s grandma and here she is presenting OSAL to them! Drivers Ed teacher, Stan Milchovich, said they “presented the information in a clear, down to earth manner” and “Having people with first hand experience really helped put a face to riders and encourage safety.” Two days later, on June 20th, Sinbad again presented OSAL. This time at California High School to 26 Drivers Ed students. She said this group was “a great bunch. All were interested in riding and had family that rode.” She also received a $250 donation to OSAL from Eric Cerini, E C Cycles Inc. of Bell Vernon, who is also a Washington County member. Please patronize this business! Thank you Eric. And thank you Sinbad and Mon Valley for the exceptional work that you are doing and for the $250 donation to OSAL from Eric Cerini.
I presented to 71 students in the summer Drivers Ed classes at the State College Area High School. The program was well received (The kids really liked my bike!), and spirited discussion followed. The teacher, Dale Woomer, used to ride with the Jaffa Shriners. His riding experience and participation in discussion helped to make this a very enjoyable day for us all.
July 17th I did another radio show, this time with WBLF-AM. The intention was to promote our Centre Line Riders Bike Show on July 19th. However, the host, Jerry Fisher, allowed me to cover motorcycle safety, OSAL, our complete “mission statement” with examples of the three principles, Rights Rally, and Readshaw’s Raiders Ride to Gettysburg. I was congratulated as I left the studio on a very good interview!
I also received a request from Lt. Mike Wiggins, SERE East, Safety/ Medical Officer of the Navy in Maine, who wanted our OSAL program. I sent the complete program to him and he sent me a detailed report of his presentation, complete with the addition of his PowerPoint. He said that our program was well received and the interest resulted in “having the Base Safety Office come present a tailored version of the classroom portion of the Basic Rider Course.”
Well, our OSAL program is once again continuing to reach beyond our borders; this time Maine! Just goes to show you, when you got something good everybody wants some!!
Please remember to send me your reports along with the Program Report and Evaluation Forms from the “teacher” or “person in charge.” Thank you all for the great work that you are doing out there!
I am looking forward to hearing from chapters who have not yet presented our OSAL program. Once you take that first step, you will see how easy it really is! And you will have FUN too!
And that’s the end of the story! For this time, until next time – Ride Free, Ride Safe.
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