MARCH 3, 2004
Dave called the meeting to order at 6:30 & welcomed all attendees
Attendees: Patty & John Evans, Lucas Kunze, B.J. Filarski, Jim Ulhytil, Doug Driver, Matt Benson, Jim Gandy, Joanne & Mike Kapic, Larry Capen, Debbie Kerswill, Matt Roy, Lee Mitchell, John Riggs, Jr. John Riggs, III, Mike Mulhall, Loren Enstad, Jeff & Christa Steele, Dave & Carol Deborde and Eric & Lisa Pruett (guests of Jim U)
Secretary Report: Loren Enstad move we accept minutes, Patty Evans 2nd. Motioned carried.
Treasurers Report: Matt Benson reported beginning balance of $3,216.17; deposits $6,330.00; expenses $1,32.50 with ending balance of $8,213.74 plus two CD totaling approx. $13,200.
Loren moved we accept the Treasure Report, Patty E. 2nd. Motion carried with a request that the report be in less detail for future meetings.
National Convention
Summary: Dave very enthusiastically
reported that Reno Region was the recipient of $750.00 for the Subaru program and the use of a WRX Subaru for one year for the most
retained memberships. He thanked Debbie Kerswill, Scott Perry, Matt Roy and the Subaru Group for
their support and help in making this possible.
Dave also reported that the Reno Region was the winner of the Best Solo2 Divisional for 2003 season & we were presented with a large
engraved glass bowl which Carol had filled with cookies she made to share with
all. Dave reported that the Convention
was well attended and very informative seminars. The Best Program were
the Safety Seminars. Understand SCCA is
working to get it on a CD for purchase. Dave would like to see more attendance
from
There was much discussion about the WRX Subaru we won: insurance needed, what we could and couldn’t do with the car. No one under 25 yrs old may drive the car per Subaru; can’t race the car; may use for Pace Car and demo rides. Since Debbie did so much of the organizing of the program and paper work – let her have it for the year.
Jim Gandy suggested that we let the Subaru Club (SECCS) receive the $750.00 since it was basically through their efforts we got the money as long as it benefited the SCCA and wasn’t need for insurance for the car. Jim Gandy made a motion: that we give the $750 to the Subaru Enthusiast Car Club of the Sierra to use as long as it also benefited the SCCA, unless the club will need it to pay for the insurance on the car we are to receive for one year. Patty 2nd motion. Motioned carried
Dave will call Pete Lyon and see if can get some answers for insurance questions.
Dave & Carol had shirts made with the Reno Logo on them and they wore during the convention. If the club is interested in having some made, the art work has been done and we could take rders.
Solo2 Advance Registration: Debbie Kerswill will set up on My Auto Events.com early events registrations. Debbie would like info from the event chairs; i.e. hours, costs, or anything important to include on the web. She will take registrations 4 – 6 weeks in advance.
The Winnemucca event is being handled this way. They have 4 hotels being held for reservations. Your registrations can be made @ MyAutoEvents.com
2004 Solo 1, HPCCC Status Report: Dave reported for Greg Benson that we are looking at getting a Safety Steward and Dick Lewis is looking into getting an upgraded license for this position. Dave will be talking to Dick Templeton, Divisional Steward to help obtain Solo I sanction at Lovelock.
Solo2
Solo2 Event Preparations – sanction, Insurance, Special Events Permits, Letters Police, national Guard, etc: Greg Benson sent into National for the sanction requests – Dave asked if John Riggs, III has heard anything to date and if he had sent any of the letters out yet for special requests? John said he will email Dave when he gets the sanction forms back. Dave said he will do the letters and discuss with John.
Event Bus: Dave will try to pick it up next week to do the yearly maintenance and check the brakes. John Evens informed Dave to be careful washing it – not to get water inside. Didn’t schedule a cleanup date – but will check inventory when he has the bus: wrist bands, forms, etc.
The insurance and license are on the bus & in order for the season.
Rallycross Programs Status: Matt Roy has talked with Rick Cable at
Fernley. Rich is converting
approximately 2 acres and can expand the track. Will be asking for
volunteers to help. Fees/charges have not been determined yet. Thinking an event toward the end of the season
is want they are working for – Oct/Nov.
Some members will be attending an event in
New Business
Nissan Safety Car Request: One of our members has requested a car, that has been tested and ready for the crusher, to be used by Reno Region as a Pace car at some events. It’s in a pending stage, not sure what we will get.
Solo2
Workers Seminar/Worker Licensing/SFR Drivers School/Reno-SFR Double
National:
There were 16 members that turned our for the San Francisco
Fire & Safety Workers Seminar
at Infineon on February 21. Carol has the licensing request and the card to keep track of work dates. They will be mailed to those that attended.
The
Solo2 Divisional 6/ 26-27: Looking for people who will help. Registration – Debbie Kerswill; Course Design – John Evans; Promotion – open (would like to sent information to other regions ASAP); Hospitality – Carol; Lodging – open; Sups for event; overnight camping will be available for small fee; bleachers for event; may be able to use control tower to take pictures from; Would like to get a committee together ASAP.
Self contained RV parking will be available at our regular events for a small fee this year. Dave will check with Skip about bringing dogs this year.
The North-South Challenge, Hawthorn – have we booked the hotel & banquet? Dean Benz is event chair & will being handling this. Dave mentioned there may be an issue with use of the Airport because the work scheduled last year wasn’t done & will be doing it this year. Dave is waiting to hear from the Road Commission about the use for the event May 29-30.
John Riggs, Jr. indicated that the 12 radios & head sets (UHF, 2 watt, 6 mile range) will be more expensive than discussed by about $300. John made a motion that we authorize another $300 to cover the additional expense. Patty 2nd. Motion carried. Total expense will be approximately $3,100.00.
Dave asked John Riggs, Jr. if he had got the old time equipment back. We did and they did fine.
Patty Evans reminded us that the Fire Extinguishers need to be charged. Sid Alignment & Brakes has done them in the past.
Matt Benson asked if he is authorized to cash in a CD if is unable to meet expenses. He has that authority to do so if there is a need.
Jim Gandy would like articles and information for the newsletter no later than Wed, 3/10/04.
Mike Mulhall moved we adjourn, Matt Benson 2nd. Adjourned 8:25pm
Respectfully submitted by: Carol Deborde, Secretary