Annual renewal period is January 1st. All education levels (II, III, IV) are renewed annually except Level I. You renew only at your highest level each year. Initial Level I $6.00, Level II $5.00, Level III $4.00, Level IV $35.00. Life membership renewal fees are waved providing rider education course completion paperwork is sent in with renewal forms. All documents and forms are to be turned over to the Chapter Educator or Chapter Operations Officer. The application form can be obtained from the Chapter Educator (Form N.7 or N8). Because a Co-Rider contributes to the Rider’s safety, the Co-Rider is also eligible to participate at all levels. Both Rider and Co-Rider can be entered at the same time on the same form.

1. LEVEL I - SAFETY BY COMMITMENT

   This program is a commitment to strive for and practice safe riding habits. Level I riders are encouraged to display and wear patches as an outward sign of the safe driver commitment. There is no renewal for Level I. Once a member becomes a participant they remain active as a Level I rider as long as they are GWRRA members or progress to Level II. Updated Safe Miles pins and rockers are available by submitting the application form along with $2.00. After the initial application is processed you will receive a SAFE MILES Pin for each 5,000 safe miles driven. For each additional 5,000 Safe Miles, you can receive MILEAGE PINS by filling out another request form. Rockers are available for 100,000 safe miles. Submit form for validation along with a check $6.00 for application and $2.00 for pins for safe miles or mileage pins to the Chapter Educator. The Requirement for Level I certification:

   · A promise between you and your fellow members to ride safe

   
   

2. LEVEL II - SAFETY BY EDUCATION

   The Level II represents the continuing commitment to be a safer motorcyclist by completing approved motorcycle training at regular intervals in order to build and maintain optimum riding skills and awareness. The Chapter Educator or an Operations Officer must validate the following requirements. Submit the form along with a check for $5.00 for each participant. You will receive either a Rider or Co-Rider education patch. Renewal date continues from your original Level II enrollment date. By submitting a renewal validation form along with a check for $2.00, you will receive an additional year pin.

   Requirements for Level II certification are:

   · Must be a current GWRRA member

   · Currently enrolled in the Safe Rider Program at Level I

   · Current motorcycle license endorsement in member’s home state

   · Within the last three years, attend an approved rider education course either from a Motor Cycle Foundation (MSF), Evergreen Safety Council (ESC), Canadian Safety Council (CSC), or GWRRA riding courses and Parking Lot Program (PLP)

   · Accumulate an additional 5,000 safe miles

   
   

3. LEVEL III - SAFETY BY PREPAREDNESS

   Level III represents a further commitment of the Rider and/or Co-Rider to be prepared to render aid in the event of an accident. This participation is achieved by becoming knowledgeable in First Aid or CPR through training and by carrying a first aid kit on the motorcycle at all times. The Chapter Educator or an Operations Officer must validate the following requirements. Submit the form along with a check for $4.00 for each participant. You will receive either a TOUR RIDER or CO-RIDER PATCH. Submit a renewal validation form along with a check for $2.00 and you will receive an additional year pin.

   Requirements for Level III certification are:

   · Must be a current GWRRA member

   · Enrolled and current as a Level II

   · Maintain current CPR or FIRST AID certification

   · Carry a First Aid Kit on the motorcycle

   
   

4. LEVEL IV - MASTER TOUR RIDER

   Level IV represents the highest and most prestigious level within the Rider Education Program through commitment towards safe riding and preparedness. This commitment is shown through demonstrated history of safe driving miles, continued education, current certification in both first aid and CPR. The Chapter Educator or an Operations Officer must validate the following requirements. You will receive two special triangle patches with dark blue borders and Master Level IV embroidered sequence number. Submit the application form (Form N.9) with a written recommendation from the Chapter Educator or Operations along with $35.00 to be sent to GWRRA International Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.

   Requirements for Level IV certification are:

   · Must be a current GWRRA member

   · Enrolled and current as a Level III

   · Enrolled as a Level III for one year

   · Must have driven a minimum of 25,000 safe miles

   · Provide proof of currency in CPR and FIRST AID

   · Wear proper riding apparel at all times while riding