Reno SCCA Minutes
December 1, 2004
Dave Deborde called the meeting to order at 6:20pm. Dave welcomed new members Mike Lennon, drives a Vet; Joe & Tammi Axtman, drives VW R32; and present members introduced themselves.
Attendees: Joanne &
Mike Kapic, Jim & Diane Kerswill, Matt Roy, Scott Perry, Dean Benz, BJ Filarsky,
Kyp & Deb Johnson, Charles Marshall, Pat Housel, Joe Axtman, Mike Lennon, Dave
Deborde, Larry Capen, Lee Mitchell, Eric Gangloff, Christine Capen, Raymond
Walker, Jim Kunze, Lucas Kunze, Chuck Tischler, Jim Gandy, Patty Evans, John &
Patty Evans, Greg Benson, John Riggs, Jr., John Riggs III, Jim Gandy Matt
Benson, Tammi Axtman and Carol Deborde
Secretary Report: Deferred to January meeting as there was a computer problem and the Newsletter with the minutes didn’t get posted.
Treasurer’s Report: Delayed until Matt arrived. Matt reported a beginning checking balance for Solo II of $15,660.77; expenses were $5,698.07 income of $2,325.00; ending balance $12,287.70. Beginning balance for Solo 1 Trials $2,208.76; no activity. Two CD’s - $5,180.75 plus interest $18.27 for balance of $5,199.02 & $3,039.85. The CD for $3,039.85 is maturing and recommend we reinvest for another six month. Pat Housel made motioned we reinvest; Jim Kunze 2nd - carried.
Dave asked if we needed to have the book audited at this time. Tabled until January.
Awards Banquet: Dave thanked Dick & Anne Lewis for organizing the evening and hoped everyone had a good time. John Riggs III made the whole banquet special by proposing to Mary in front of his race family.
Recommend we try someplace else next year. Suggest calling Tamarack Junction and checking out going back to the Auto Museum,
Dave was thanked for the time & effort he put into the certificates for the Event Chiefs, Event Chairpersons, Solo 1 Trials Inaugural Series.
NORPAC Convention: The early bird special registration offer is coming up Dec. 12 for $75.00 after that date is goes to $100.00. Dave reminded the members that the Reno Club had voted to reimburse anyone member attending $25.00 to be given after the convention. Jay Morris, Ground Control will be there ˝ day on Sat discussing Suspension & Design Jeff Niece talking handling Trauma after an incident, Dan Carchano & Julie Anderson will talk about Solo Trials and SECCS the Subaru Fleet will be there on Sat for Show & Shine. Dave invited anyone else interested in bringing their cars, just let him know.
SCCA National Convention: The National Convention will be January 27, 28, 29, & 30 in Topeka, KA. Dave & Carol have made their reservation & understand that Lee Mitchell will be attending. The early bird registration is $225.00 and until Dec. 27 it then goes to $$275.00. Dave suggested you make reservations soon if planning to attend. Dave asked if Reno Club was willing to help defray cost again this year as they had last year. After some discussion, Dean Benz made a motion that Reno Club pay actual expenses not to exceed $800.00 for the RE and Asst. RE. Patty Evans 2nd. Motion carried. Dave will sit on a panel discussion on Shared Events at the National Convention.
New Business:
Bylaws Amendments Vote: Dave reminded the members that there was discussion and comments at the last meeting and that the Amendments were distributed via email & snail mail on Nov. 15 or 16 which is 10 days before the vote as per the Bylaws. We have thirty ballots from members in good standing voting and there is a 2/3 majority needed to pass an amendment change which translates to 20 or more members. Secretary, Carol Deborde, read Amendment #1; there were 22 for; 6 against; and 2 did not vote either way. Passed
Carol read Amendment #2; there were 20 for; 9 against; and 1 did not vote either way. Passed
Carol read what the change would be for Amendment #3; There were 21 for; 8 against; and 1 did not vote either way. Passed
Election of Officers: Dave Deborde was reelected RE; Lee Mitchell was elected Asst. RE; Doug Driver was elected Secretary; Matt Benson was reelected Treasurer; Greg Benson was reelected Activities Director, Race; Larry Capen was elected Activities Director, Solo II; Lucas Kunze was elected for a two year term as Director-at-Large; and Eric Gangloff was elected to a one year term as Director-at-Large. Congratulations one and all.
All officers will be installed at the January meeting and takeover their duties at that time.
Region Charter Renewal/2005 Directory Update: Dave passed around to the newly elected officers the form to get correct information to forward to National.
Dave will send in the Charter Renewal forms before he leaves on vacation.
Scheduling Committee – 2005 Solo 2/Trials/Race/Road Rally: The committee met before the general meeting. John Evans researched availability of various sites and pulled together a preliminary draft of the Solo 2 schedule. John was asked to report on the schedule status at the regular meeting. The committee is looking at 13 – 15 Solo 2 regional points events and 9-10 Solo Trials series or track events such as Solo 1 Time Trials or High Performance Car Control Clinics. This number includes the Solo 2 Divisional but excludes Schools and/or Test & Tune days. Some of the Trials dates may be replaced with track events. We are also looking at doing 1 or 2 Road Rally events and of course the Reno/SFR Double National Race is planned for March 18 -20 at Thunderhill. The Reno Solo 2 Divisional will be held either June 11-12 or June 25-26. There are some dates penciled n from other areas: National Tour – Atwater Apr 20-May 1; National Tour - Washington July 23 & 24; and a Solo 2 Divisional in August at either Montana or Idaho. Winnemucca is in question because of airport improvements in early May and are considering canceling the event for this year. We are looking at having a Solo II & Solo 1 Trials combined event (one on one day & one the next) at Lovelock.
Reno/SFR Double National Race: To Be held March 18, 19, & 20, 2005.
San Francisco would like us to make a commitment of the level of participation we want to do this year. The choices are: A) Provide 4 workers and if SFR breaks even or better we would receive $1,000 (similar as last year) B) Provide 8 workers & would receive 10% of the profit and no liability to us for loss. C) Provide 25 workers & receive 25% of the profit and be liable for 15% of any loss.
After a lot of discussion a motion was made by Pat Housel that we accept Plan B, Deb Johnson 2nd; motion accepted.
Dave will contact RJ at SFR and let him know the decision.
Achievement Award Program: Dave had sent a email to the directors but to date hasn’t gotten any response. He will set up a meeting after the Holidays.
Reno-Fernley Raceway Changes/Pro-Solo Proposal – NWR: Jeremy Cable is the new manager he is Rich Cable’s son. Dave, Larry Capen & Lee Mitchell went out for a meeting to get an update on the track. Basically they are operating a budget. They have been cleaning up the runoff areas and also making another 1 ˝ miles of track. After the committee has their meeting in Jan. they will report back to the Reno Club.
Dave advised that Terri Ozment, Director of Club Racing for the SCCA, will come out a day early for the NorPac Convention. She will attend a meeting at Reno-Fernley Raceway along with a Steward and driver from SFR and possibly others. The purpose of this meeting is to give others an opportunity to view the facility and give unofficial feedback on the feasibility of holding SCCA sanctioned events.
Dave thanked the committee and especially John Evens
Walk on Items: Carol reported that Terri Geck will be the Chief Resister next year. Thanks Terri.
Dave thanked Debbie Kerswill for the great job as Register last year and she received a round of applause.
Jim Gandy asked when the first Board of Director meeting would be taking place – before or on the day of the next meeting. Dave said he would look into a date.
Jim Gandy moved to adjourn, Matt Benson 2nd. Adjourned at 8:25pm
Respectfully Submitted by Carol Deborde, Secretary