The participants of the Non-Sporting Commissions in Fiumicino (Italy)
The FIM Europe Non-Sporting Council was held today in Fiumicino (Italy) and was preceded by the four Non-Sporting Commission Meetings: Environment, Marketing, Public Affairs and Touring.
“We have evaluated the good work made in 2015, especially in improving our communication strategy, using also new media like our Magazine, and increasing our presence at European level”, FIM Europe Vice-President Silvio Manicardi stated. “We’ve just finished our meetings with the presence and support of several new members, in particular in the Marketing Commission, which started its 2016 job in an extremely positive way. The moment has arrived for all Commissions to translate the developed ideas into concrete actions in favour of the motorcyclists and of the Federations”.
The Environment Commission chaired by Adamo Leonzio
Environment
The Commission made an analysis of the past season reports of stewards and delegates. They further developed the Green Education Strategy setting also on line new check lists for 2016. The development of the electric motorcycles trend was also analysed, both in sports and in the city use for eventual future FIM Europe action.
The Marketing Commission chaired by Stijn Rentmeesters
Marketing
It was the first meeting of an all renewed Commission with new FIM Europe members from different Countries, all with experienced marketing skills and background. They made a deep analysis of the possible objectives for the future, examined the website, social media to improve communication, and they started working on the projects that will be refined also during the next meeting.
The Public Affairs Commission, chaired by Mr Jean-Pierre Moreau
Public Affairs
They had a round table with the national reports, sharing experiences and information about road safety and public affairs.
The contribution of the participation of FIM Europe at the FIM Dinner in Bruxelles was appreciated and it was decided that the main topic to be communicated at the next Dinner will be the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
For the next Road Safety Conference in Kavala, during the FIM Europe Congress – as already decided in the past – the topic will be the transfer of technology from racing to day-to-day use of motorcycle.
The Touring Commission, chaired by Nils Freivalds
Touring
During the Commission meeting the “Motorcycle Friendly Hotel” Program has been re-launched asking the strong support of the national Federations. This will include the redesign of the specific part of the FIM Europe website and to enrich the mobile application.
Another project which has been strongly supported by all Commission members is the creation of the Touring Assistance Guides, who will help to improve the presence of FIM Europe in the so important touring sector. A specific course will be planned in the short future to properly prepare this people to their roles.
It has been agreed to promote tours also outside Europe that will have a specific (artistic, scientific…) “theme”.
“I’m happy with the results of the meeting”, stated FIM Europe President, Dr Wolfgang Srb, “I can see the progress which will be for the benefit of the European Federations and of riders both in sports and touring”.
The FIM Europe Non-Sporting Council
