From: mojo@Caere.COM (Morris Jones)
Subject: It's Real, DoD ERC Sept. 12
Organization: Caere Corp.
Distribution: ba
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 1992 17:52:44 GMT

I just spoke to Michael Cowan at MSTC (last time we did this they were
SMART, but now they're Motorcycle Safety Training Centers, Inc.) and he has
approved making the September 12 ERC into a DoD-reserved event.

(Wes Bethel desparately wanted to take it on August 15, but the facility
isn't available that date, sorry!)

So here's the scoop:  Regular ERC rate is $65.  If we have 10 OR MORE
DoD signers, Michael will rebate $10 at the class.  Now we prefer to
teach ten or fewer students in a given ERC session, so it will be first
come, first served.  Everyone who signs will get the DoD rebate, but
the first ten will get the September 12 date.  Those following will get
the next available ERC after that, which hasn't been scheduled yet, but
ERC scheduling is driven a great deal by demand.  There will be some
incentive to schedule for the 13th or the following weekend, barring
other facility conflicts.  (MSTC rents the facility.)

In fact, I'm teaching an ERC on August 1, and any overflow is welcome
in that session if there's space (I don't know the August 1 booking
status).

How to sign up:  Call MSTC at (800) 669-7994, and tell John or Michael
that you'd like to sign up for the Denizens of Doom ERC on September
12.  They'll take care of the rest.

For those who may not be familiar, here's a little about the ERC:

At Newark we teach the current MSF Experienced Rider Course.  The class
consists of one 8-hour day, about half in classroom and half riding
exercises done on your own motorcycle.

In classroom we discuss risk management, strategies for street riding,
traction management, and traction use in the critical maneuvers of
braking, cornering, and swerving.  The range consists of 12 exercises
related to braking, cornering, and swerving.  The range exercises are
mostly different from the beginner class, and are geared to full-size
motorcycles.  (You should see an ERC given for a HOG group -- it's
great fun!)

We conclude the range exercises with an "evaluation circuit" where you
are scored on an obstacle course related to the day's practice.

Prerequisites for the course are at least six months or 5,000 miles of
riding experience, a motorcycle that can pass a minimal safety
inspection, a current motorcycle license or permit, and liability
insurance covering you and your motorcycle.

Your instructor has been teaching the various MSF classes for six
years, and is currently a CMSP Site Coordinating Instructor for the San
Jose South site.  I'm also a software engineer at Caere Corp., a ham
radio operator, and tournament bridge player.  :)

Differences this year from the last DoD ERC:  We now have an ERC
workbook, slightly rewritten from the old supplements, and your
instructor has done a lot more ERC's.  :)  Last time I think the DoD
ERC was either my first or one of my first with the brand new
curriculum materials.

I'm posting this note to cycles@forel.stanford.edu, and rec.motorcycles
with a ba distribution.  Feel free to pass it on.

Because there may not be a large intersection between the cycles list
and those taking the ERC, I'm also establishing a mailing list here at
caere.com.  Write to me if you'd like to be added to doderc@caere.com.
Those who may wish to attend but have a long way to travel may want to
arrange accomodations in the southeast bay.  (My place in Campbell is
available for overnighters.)

I'll automatically add all positive replys to this note to the mailing
list.

Mojo
-- 
Morris Jones
Caere Corp.
mojo@caere.com
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles