Tread Trainer

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Tread Trainer

• Program Overview

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Mission

• To provide training opportunities to a multitude
  of champions willing to spread the message of
  ethical and responsible recreation

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Program Partner

• Funding provided through the Federal Highways
  Administrations Recreational Trails Program

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History

• Program inspired by the need to promote outdoor
  ethics in the OHV community
• 1st Course in March 2003 in Charlotte, NC
• 96 Courses provided through the program
• 1240 Individuals Trained through the program

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Program Organization
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Courses
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Tread Lightly! Staff Role
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Remaining Active

• Provide one Tread Lightly! Presentation or
  Promotion during the two years following your
  course.

(and each 2 year period after)
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Trainer Benefits

• Snazzy lapel pins upon renewal
• Education Trunks
• Display and Lightfoot Rental
• Discounts in Tread Lightly!'s store.

• 25 to Trainers in free educational materials
• Supply of guidebooks and tips for the cost of s/h
  only
• Training Completed decal for use in training
  and presentations

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Website

• Course listings
• Locate a Trainer
• Course Reporting
• Newsletter
• Education Resources

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Presentation Reporting

• Reporting presentations and promotions required
  to remain active
• Web reporting quick and easy
• Basic information to report includes date,
  location, type of event, attendance, and type and
  age of audience

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Friends Program
This program is designed to educate individuals
about Tread Lightly! and responsible recreation
the email newsletter
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TL!s Kids Club

• Send fun, interactive educational emails to kids.
• Yearly birthday messages from Lightfoot.
• Parental approval necessary.

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Trainers in Action

• Kids Corner

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Trainers in Action

• Clean Up Inspired by Participation in the Tread
  Trainer Program

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Trainers in Action

• Bring Lightfoot to an event to engage children

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Trainers in Action

• Creative training techniques

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Trainers in Action

• Incorporate the Tread Lightly! message into OHV
  adventures and driving courses.

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Welcome

• Congratulations