RENO SCCA MINUTES
October 1, 2003
Attendees: Loren Enstad, Allen Alexander, Mike & Joanne Kapic, Ronald & Denise Lewis, Charles Marshall, Annie Lewis, John Riggs, III, John Riggs, Jr., Greg Benson, Raymond Walker, Lucas Kunze, Heather Money, Mike Mulhall, Terri Geck, Jimmy Geck, Chuck Tischler, Jim Gandy, Dean Benz, B.J. Filarski, John & Patty Evans, Eric Gangloff, Dave and Carol Deborde
Meeting was called to order by Dave Deborde at 6:35pm. Dave asked members to introduce themselves and we had three new members attend – Loren, Allen & Ray. Welcomed by Dave.
Secretary Report: Patty Evans moved we accept minutes as written, 2nd by B.J. – approved.
Treasurer Report: Patty was not at the Sept. meeting and reported that she closed the books as if it was the end of the month on 9/29 and that there were two transactions after that date for the month of Sept. causing a difference between the October beginning balance and the September closing balance. Total income for Sept. was $6,420.92; expenses $3,538.74. Balance as of 10/1/03 is $16,674.43. Patty confirmed that PayPal was verified and operational. B.J. motioned we accept Treasure’s Report; Joanne 2nd – motioned carried.
Road & Tach: Editor, Jim Gandy, reported that he had submitted a schedule at the beginning of the year and his last issue will be Nov before the Banquet unless the Club feels we need more issues before the next season. After discussion it was decided we would need more issues.
Tire Rack Solo Nationals: Dave asked those members present that attended the Nationals give a brief comment of their experience. General consensus was they would go back again – overall experience was fun and challenging. We had two trophy finishers: Patty Evans and Eric Gangloff. Dave thanked everyone for their comments and enthusiasm and congratulated each of our five members that participated in the event.
Event Review: Lovelock #17 & #18 event chairs were Lucas Kunze and Dean Benz. They thanked those members that helped with the set up and pick up and ones that ended up working extra shifts. There were 67 individual entrants – up 10 members from the last event at Lovelock. Dave read a letter from Loney Mellot, Pershing County Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, to the Pershing County Board of Supervisors summarizing the first event at Lovelock. Loney indicated it was a very well run event and recommends welcoming the Club back at any time. Dean said it was a great replacement for Boreal. It was expressed that the drive was not the far and we should retain this site in the future. Dave had asked the Pershing Board were we could best express our appreciation for using the Derby County Airport, Lovelock. They indicated a donation to the Pershing County Senior Center would be most appropriate. Dave asked Patty for a check to be given to the Senior Center on behalf of the Club. He will send a letter along with the check.
Annual Awards Banquet: It will be November 15, 2003 at Amelias Restaurant, 655 S. Rock Blvd. (E side of Stead Airport), Reno. Annie asked to have all reservations ASAP so they can plan accordingly. Dick & Annie are collecting any donations to use as door prizes & handouts.
Reno-Fernley Raceway: Dave has received Rules and Sanction forms for doing a High Performance Car Control Clinic. He gave a copy to Jim Gandy for his review. Dave expressed he is a little disappointed with the lack of start up support from the SCCA. The acceptation is San Francisco Region, several members have volunteered their assistance if we should get an event schedule and the possibility of use of San Francisco equipment, schedule permitting. If we want to use the track for an SCCA sanction event, we have to schedule the event and put it on the division schedule. Than someone from National will hire a consultant to review the track for acceptability of use. There is little hope of accomplishing this in 2003. Dave will continue to pursue the challenge.
Earlier in the season we discussed the interest of some of our members participating in Road Racing as a volunteer. There is an event at Thunderhill Nov. 7, 8 & 9, 2003, Western States Shootout. Dave & Carol are planning to attend and if anyone is interested, please contact one them so they can alert the San Francisco Region.
NORPAC Convention: Dave reported we are ready to accept Registrations now that PayPal is up and working on our website. We have presenters for leadership sessions. We would like to get people/companies with technical ability to participate. If anyone has a contact at Tire Rack, it would be great to have their involvement. Summit may sponsor a display during the weekend and have corporate reps there. We would like to have your support in getting ads, sponsors, door prizes, gift bag donations and presenters. Our major sponsor is Subaru and we are thinking it would be great for our members that have a WRX bring it to the convention and we will have a separate area for display. Trying to get a Rally car also.
Rally Cross: Matt was not present to give a report
NEW BUSINESS:
Preview Event #19 & 20: Season Finale at Stead Airport. Pat Housel and Dave Heppler are the event chairpersons and could use help on Friday after noon to set up and really appreciate help picking up on Sunday. Carol will call the Lions Club to confirm they will be at the event with food.
Equipment use Request: The Golden Gate Lotus Club has requested they borrow our equipment to use at Lake Tahoe Airport, May 21, 2004. They are having their West Coast Convention and would like to have an Autocross. After much discussion it wasn’t received favorably but we will continue to look into it. Dave will notify them.
Region Dues Review: National updates regional dues yearly and have asked if we would like to change our fees. Reno Region now receives $10.00/yr single member; $5.00/yr spouse; and $15/yr for family. After some discussion it was moved by Jim Gandy to keep dues as they are; 2nd by John Evans – approved.
Walk in Items: Mike Mulhall asked about the name plates for the Divisional Plaques. They were sent to the wrong address and UPS has found them, returned them to Kentucky and now being returned to Dave D. Should have them by next event.
Mike Kapic brought up the way the results are printed in the newspaper. He feels that those not associated with SCCA don’t understand what PAX is and suggested that the winners be noted by class. Eric indicated that the newspaper can only print so much from the Club and that it can’t get so many names listed. After much discussion it was suggest we looking into alternative ways for publishing our results.
John Riggs, Jr. moved we adjourn and B.J. Filarski 2nd. Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm
Respectfully submitted by: Carol Deborde, Secretary