The weather forecast is looking very favorable for this weekend. If you are looking for somewhere to go may I suggest stopping by Skagit Powersports to enjoy the BBQ put on by Star Chapter 154? I have ridden with these folks a couple of times now and can personally attest that they are among the most friendly riding clubs that I have ridden with.
If you aren’t able to make the BBQ on Saturday, the chapter is having a ride around San Juan Island on Sunday. Meet in Anacortes at 8:45 am for a 9:30 am ferry departure. The plan is to return to Anacortes at 5:45 pm.
Saturday was, without question, the finest day of the year so far. Clear skies and warm temperatures made for perfect riding conditions. I woke early and, after rousting my son, headed South to Snohomish to meet up with the SCRC folks for breakfast.
Cruising down I-5 we enjoyed the sight of Mount Rainier and the Olympics. Passing through Arlingon we saw a pair of ultralights buzzing around. Just before reaching our destination at Harvey Airfield, two colorful hot air balloons launched into the morning sky. It seems that everyone was taking advantage of the great weather.
The Washington State Motorcycle Program is taking applications for 2 positions on the Motorcycle Safety Education Advisory Board. The term runs from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2010. Board members serve a 2-year term of office, and receive no compensation for services, except reimbursement for travel expenses while engaged in business of the board.
The board was created in accordance with RCW 46.20.520 "to assist the director of licensing in the development of a motorcycle operator training education program. The board shall monitor this program following implementation and report to the director of licensing as necessary with recommendations including, but not limited to, administration, application, and substance of the motorcycle operator training and education program."
Applications are being accepted until Thursday, May 1, 2008, which are available on our website at http://www.dol.wa.gov/forms/560019.pdf
Please mail all applications to:
Motorcycle Safety Program
Attn: Steve Stewart
PO Box 9030
Olympia, WA 98507-9030
