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Effective Strategies for Sustainable Trail Patrol Organizations at IMBA World Summit 2010

Discover key traits and tactics shared by successful patrol organizations, from partnership building to leadership recruitment. Learn how to leave a lasting impact, engage the community, and operate efficiently for a legacy of fun and safety on the trails.

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Effective Strategies for Sustainable Trail Patrol Organizations at IMBA World Summit 2010

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  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?

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