RENO SCCA MINUTES

November 5, 2003

 

Attendees:  Ronald Lewis, Jim Uchytil, Kyp Johnson, John Riggs, Jr., Heather Money, Matt Ray, Ann Lewis, Joanne Kapic, John Riggs, III, Greg Benson, B.J. Filarski, John Evans, Lucas Kunze, Jimmy Geck, Matthew Benson, Jim Gandy, John & Helen Perry, Eric Gangloff, Lee Mitchell, Dave & Carol Deborde

No new members or guests present.

 

Meeting was called to order by Dave Deborde at 6:30pm.

 

Secretary Report:  B.J. Filarski moved we accept minutes; Joanne Kapic 2nd , Motion carried.

 

Treasurer Report:  Patty Evans was not present and Dave gave the report she had given him.

Total income for October was $6,284.64; expenses were $3,372.97; Balance to date $19,586.10.

Patty proposed that the club put $5,000.00 into a CD.  Discussion about  establishing a special purpose funds it was tabled and the $5,000.00 CD approved.

OId Business

Awards Banquet: Ann Lewis report there were 56 people that had signed up to date.  She needs to let the restaurant know by Friday, 10/7/03 the total coming.  She would like anyone planning to come to let her know as soon as possible.  Ann & Dick are still accepting giveaways.  Mike Mulhall has some donations and Dave Deborde reported that he has some from Summit Racing.

Anniversary pins – Carol made a motion to purchase 10 year anniversary pins for those members that have been with the club for at least 10 years or more.  Eric Gangloff seconded.  Motion carried.

 

Event Review #19 & 20:  The event chairperson was Pat Housel.  Dave Thanked Pat for a great course and a nice way to end the season.  Dave thanked everyone that helped with setup and helped taking down the course.  A letter from the Pershing County Senior Center thanking the Reno SCCA for the donation to their center, was read by Dave.  A copy of a letter from the Reno/Tahoe Airport sent to the Lions Club expressing their thanks for payment of revenues received and suggested that the Lions provide them with information for a use permit for 2004

We will sent the Lions Club our schedule as soon as it is available.

 

2004 NORPAC Convention update:  Dave reported that there is a full schedule of seminars including leadership, technical and displays.  Steve Tanzi, Mr. Gasket Performance Group (Erson cams); Jay Morris, Ground Control and Gary Peterson, Shelby American, Inc. are only a few of the guests that will be at the convention.  Reno Region is the host Region this year and it is important to have a good showing of attendance.  Dave encouraged all to attend.

Dave proposed that the committee members come and be reimbursed for their registration, this lead to discussion of other types of reimbursement to members attending.  Greg Benson suggested that members attending and help at the convention be reimbursed $50.00 and members from the Reno Club in good standing (having attended 10 or more events) be reimbursed $25.00. 

Eric made a motion that the committee members be reimbursed the full registration of $75.00; those that register and sign up to help at the convention weekend be reimbursed $50.00; and those members in good standing that attend be reimbursed $25.00.  B.J. Filarski 2nd. Motion carried.  Note:  Committee members – Dave & Carol Deborde, Eric Gangloff, Patty Evans, Greg Benson, Jim Gandy,  Jim Uchytil, Dean Benz ,John Riggs, Jr, Victoria & B.J. Filarski, Debbie Kerswill and Dick Lewis

Dave said we are still looking for sponsors to help defray the cost of the Convention.

 

Reno-Fernley Raceway status:  Many members have already used the facilities at the raceway.  Jim Gandy & Dave Deborde along with a few other members spent a day at the track to get a feel on how it will suit our needs.  It was agreed that the facility needs more development before we could use it for a Road Race.  It could be possible to have a Solo I event or a HPCCC and as early as next Spring.  We have to get a Solo I Steward and a few other things put in place first. 

It is not going to be easy to transition to a Road Race until the track is more suitable.  Matt Benson reported that Rich Cable, Owner/Operator has put on Reno-Fernley Raceway’s website date for events to participate.  Dave is still in process of drafting a letter to SCCA for help with up front money and support from National.  Greg Benson wants to draft a letter to Rich describing what needs have to be met yet.  Dave cautioned anyone doing this that they be careful in the wording, not to be make it sound like it is the SCCA’s concerns.

 

Western Shootout – Thunderhill 11/7, 8 & 9/03:  There are a number of people that will be attending the event helping and learning the specialties this weekend.  San Francisco has an Ambassador program to help anyone interested get better acquainted with the specialties.   This should help us get ready to staff a Road Race in the future.

 

Rally Cross:   Matt Decker was not present to give a report.

 

Other Old Business:  John Riggs, Jr. informed the Club that at the last event there was a racer that ran over someone’s equipment that had been left on the ground by the area that his car had been parked.  The person that ran over it evidently didn’t know as they didn’t stop.  So be cautious leaving your equipment unprotected.  Also a spectator took a key out of a car. 

Beware – don’t leave keys in your car or any valuable unattended.

 

New Business

Timing Equipment – One of our members has requested that he borrow our used timing equipment and take it to Thailand so that he can help teach Solo II there.  He will return it to us when he comes back to the states.  After some discussion, it was agreed to loan it to him.  The equipment was given to John Riggs, Jr and Nat will contact him to pick it up.

 

Western States Corvette Council:  We have been asked if the Corvette Club could use Stead Airport for an event in 2004.  After some discussion it was agreed that Dave will meet with Rory Moran and Skip at Stead to set up a date for their event after we have set our schedule.e

 

Annual SCCA Regional Charter Renewal:  This is issued every year and Dave has all of the paper work to sent it in.  He had some question about the Reno’s certificate indicating the Club is in good standing.  Carol had a copy in the Secretary book.

 

Region Performance Review:  SCCA asks Regions to do a self analysis of the Regions performance, it is also used for the 2003 Region Achievement Awards.  Dave will ask Eric’s help in filling out the form.

 

Annual Meeting:  Greg Benson & Mike Mulhall are the nominating committee.  They have a few names but need to get more to finalize the ballot prior to the meeting on December 3, 2003.  We will send a ballot with Road & Tach and also an email notice of the upcoming meeting to include the election of officers.

Dave proposed a change to the Bylaws to create an organization more conducive to additional venues.   Greg made motion to include Activity Director – Race  AND  Activity Director – SoloRally.  BJ seconded.  After some discussion the motioned carried.  Eric proposed we send a copy of the revision with the Road & Tach and also be emailed for approval at the December 3, 2003 annual meeting.  We will plan at the December meeting to line up Chiefs for 2004. 

 

Walk on Items:  Eric Gangloff stated he will be busy next year and if anyone is interested in taking over the Time & Scoring duties he would welcome it.  He is willing to run as Asst. RE. Scott Perry said he would be interested in doing T&S and John Evans indicated he would be interested in helping in this area too.

Mike Mulhall has accepted to run as Asst. RE

 

Eric moved we adjourn; Greg 2nd.  Meeting adjourned at 8:50pm

Respectfully submitted by:  Carol Deborde, Secretary