James Fisher: Co-Coordinator of New Castle County ABATE of Delaware

 

Jamie attended the Co-Coordinator Meeting, presented by Matt Vonda, Mason-Dixon Coordinator, and Brian Fink, Mason-Dixon Assistant Coordinator.

Key takeaways from the meeting included:

• The Co-Coordinator’s role is to step in and run meetings when the Coordinator is unavailable.
• Officers should arrive prepared, with reports ready, and keep meetings direct and to the point.
• Leadership should focus on leading by example, staying positive, and being consistent.
• Building and maintaining respectful, ongoing relationships with legislators is critical.
• Advocacy should go beyond formal meetings by learning what issues matter to others, attending community events, and hosting outreach opportunities.

Jamie also became an RMF member, allowing him to:

• Promote the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF)
• Advocate against restrictive legislation such as mandatory helmet laws
• Support Right to Repair
• Monitor and engage on autonomous vehicle regulations

 

Sonya Talmo Protack: Membership Officer of New Castle County ABATE of Delaware

 

Sonya attended a Membership Meeting presented by Brian Magnus, Pennsylvania State Membership Officer.

Highlights from the session included:

• Effective strategies for organizing awareness events
• Ideas for recruiting new riders and engaging with rider training courses
• The importance of maintaining sign-in sheets at every meeting to track consistent member participation
• Identifying members whose memberships are nearing expiration and highlighting them in the newsletter
• Embracing the diversity of membership, recognizing that everyone brings unique skills and value to the organization