1. Top Traits of Successful Patrols IMBA World Summit 2010

2. Panelists Joe Cross, Big South Fork Mountain Bike Patrol Charles Myrick, SORBA CSRA

3. Group Objectives Operate effectively and efficiently Interface with other local organizations Involve broad spectrum of the community Implement sustainable organizational structure Leave a legacy Have fun!

4. Partnerships Land Agencies/Owners User groups –MTB Clubs –Other uses like hiking, equestrian, motorized Event promoters

5. Organizational Structure Put it on paper Establish minimum basic roles –Director –Assistant Director Scale as necessary Structure is a means, not an end!

6. Recruitment Collaborate with local club Use media when effective –Web –Social media Old fashioned posters Refine your sales pitch

7. Trail Ambassadors No CPR/First Aid required Great way to introduce volunteers to NMBP Less expensive membership Cool blue jerseys!

8. Organizing Volunteers Land agency expectations –Scheduling needs –Critical trails –Total hours Balance flexibility with commitment Log hours

9. Incentives Encourage participation! Determine priorities and reward work –Busy trails –Key land agency partners –Key events, ex: Take a Kid MTB Day Outreach to business community

10. Delegating Growth is a good thing! Break out specific activities –Events –Training Provide additional leadership roles Pick the right people

11. Recruit Leadership Build succession into leadership structure Training opportunities –Apprentice/shadowing –Introductory leadership roles Build a pool of potential leaders Transparency

12. Community Outreach Partnership opportunities –Event sponsorship –Equipment –Bike shop participation Other community organizations –Scouts –Trips for Kids

13. Longevity Relationship building –Land agencies –Local businesses –MTB clubs Opportunities come to established groups

14. Questions?