new non profit organization

[needforspeed]

I have read alot of threads on this website about younger ATV riders being seriously injured, I was thinking of starting a non profit organization to educate the younger riders, and older riders, on Off highway vehicles. Perhaps doing a riding class or something like that would be a benefit. And maybe giving something back to the areas we ride in, helping them out.

It would be nice to give something back to the community, and to know that maybe I could save a child from being seriously hurt. That might also save some of our riding areas. It would let the community know that we are serious about what we do.

I need some suggestions, as to whether this is a good idea or not, or how I can make this work.

I think it is worthwhile to persue. If I do this, I am going to need alot of help from everyone, to get this started.

Suggestions..

[Da_Mtg_Man]

Thats a great idea. Start by reading through this website. There is a lot of greaat information here.

http://www.treadlightly.org/

[svtbolt04]

Actually, when you purchase a new ATV, they offer a training course. Kawisaki is one of the major sponsers in the training class.

[needforspeed]

How much do you have to pay for the course?? Tread lightly materials on the enviornment, are they for free. If I have to pay for the course I'm not going to take it. I have already shelled out enough money for my ATV, or motorcycle. That isn't giving something back to the community. When you buy an ATV, or OHV Vehicle your rider course should be free at your convience.

[svtbolt04]

I think its around 40 bucks. They give you pamflete(sp?) and when it is given, it shows you course dates along with locations.

[Da_Mtg_Man]

How much do you have to pay for the course??

I didn't mean for you to take the course however that would be a big help. I was just giving you a website to dig around in and get some info.
As far as the prices on the course, There's several different courses but you can search through that link and there is pricing for different courses.

[needforspeed]

I know. I think the course should be for free, not only for people who buy new atv's or motorcycles but also for the public.

How much do you have to pay for the course??

I didn't mean for you to take the course however that would be a big help. I was just giving you a website to dig around in and get some info.
As far as the prices on the course, There's several different courses but you can search through that link and there is pricing for different courses.

[Bigscrb15]

When you buy a new ATV you get a free safety course and a $100 rebate. At least Suzuki and Yamaha did this. I didn't take the course but it was offered to me after all 3 Atv's we bought.

[AlterEgo]

Polaris will pay for the course too. Just bought a little predator 50 and it came with paperwork saying they would pay for the course and where to find the classes.

[NPRVinson]

When you buy a new ATV you get a free safety course and a $100 rebate. At least Suzuki and Yamaha did this. I didn't take the course but it was offered to me after all 3 Atv's we bought.

This was the deal when we bought ours too. $100 each for taking the course.