Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Of the Reno Region of the SCCA
December 7, 2005
Attendees: Patty Evans John Evans Russ Carpenter
Lucas Kunze Matt Roy Kevin McDaniel
Scott Perry Nick Hansen Chuck Johnson
Mike Khamis Matt Benson Greg Benson
John Riggs Jr. Larry Capen Christine Capen
Jim Gandy
Patty Evans called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Dave DeBorde is taking a well deserved vacation and Patty and Lucas Kunze will conduct the meeting.
Minutes of November meeting
November minutes were moved to approve by John Riggs Jr. and seconded by Matt Roy; the motion carried unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report
Matt Benson reviewed the November treasurer’s report. Matt reported that the November CD rolled over as no input was received from the board on his proposal to look for a higher yielding investment. A request was made to explore having the Solo I and Club Trials event share the overhead expenses associated with these events. The 2006 board will work on this issue. Lucas Kunze moved to approve the treasurer’s report, Russ seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
November 12 Club Trials, Reno-Fernley
The event was successful. Participants commented that there may not have been enough instructors and coordination could have been better. Run order for novices was discussed as an issue. Instructors were stretched a little thin with lots of novices and working and running was rushed.
Given the limited planning time and potential weather the event went well. Expressed was a need to get corner workers and charge more so we can recruit and pay them.
Election of 2006 officers
Elections were conducted with the gathering and tallying of votes. The slate of officers was unanimously accepted by the 27 voting members. Jim Gandy reminded the membership that one director position remained open and that Lucas would hold two positions as director and assistant RE. Scott Perry was nominated from the floor to fill the open director slot. A voice vote was held and Scott was unanimously voted into the open one year Director position. Patty noted that Doug was serving in two positions. Many thanks to Doug for stepping up to fill the hole and if anyone is interested in taking on one of his assignments he would probably be receptive.
2006 slate of officers
Regional Executive Patty Evans
Assistant RE Lucas Kunze
Secretary Doug Driver
Treasurer Doug Driver
Activities Director/Solo II John Evans
Activities Dirctor/Race/TT Dave DeBorde
Director at Large (2 year) Matt Roy
Director at large (1 year) Don Smith
Director at large (1 year) Scott Perry
NorPac Convention
The NorPac Convention will be held at the Atlantis Casino on January 6-8. There are many interesting seminars planned. Registration is $85 prior to December 10 and then the fee goes to $110. The early bird deadline will most probably be extended. The Reno Region board approved a $35 rebate for each Reno member who attends the convention. Visit the www.norpacscca.org web site to register. Patty will request that Dean set up a link on our web site.
NorPac website
We will pursue posting the Reno Region Time Trials and Solo II events schedules on this site.
2006 Schedule
Solo II – John Evans, Matt Roy, Scott Perry, and Russ Carpenter met on 12/6 to rough out the 2006 Solo II schedule. Coordination has been done with the other NorPac regions to minimize conflicts. Currently the schedule is looking like 16 events. John will work with Dave to coordinate between the Time Trials and Solo events. The target will be to have the schedule developed by January if at all possible.
Hosting a Solo II divisional was discussed. An event chair needs to be identified before a commitment will be made. It was felt that we would get more Reno region members if we had more runs. The divisional and the issue of number of runs will be discussed at the NorPac convention. Six of the members in attendance indicted they would attend and help out for a divisional.
Chuck Johnson indicated that the Race/Time Trials committee has decided not to have a Club Race at RFR for 2006. Reno is not yet ready to take this on. Chuck encouraged everyone who comes into contact with a SFR member to promote the RFR site. He will take on this responsibility while at the Thunderhill track. There are several from the SFR region who are hoping to tour the track while at the convention.
The entire track will be open on Saturday for the first time. It is over 4 miles long. Jim Gandy encouraged the membership to take a drive to Fernley, identify yourself as an SCCA member and ask for a track tour. You will be impressed.
Walk on items
John Riggs asked when rule books would be available. Historically they are available after January 1. They are posted on-line so check the national web site. Matt Benson agreed to process the rule book order the first of January. Patty will request that a rule book link be established from our web site when national posts them.
Russ requested that an incentive program for new members be added to the January agenda. He has some ideas to present.
Pax factors and supplemental regulations will be on the January agenda. For newly elected board members, please review the supplimentals that are posted on the web so we can discuss at the board meeting later this month.
Chuck Johnson has many things for sale. His e-mail is c.w.johnson@sbcglobal.net if anyone wants to contact him. On December 17th there will be a test day at Thunderhill and there will be formula SCCA cars available to rent.
The board will continue to meet on the last Wednesday of the month. Patty will coordinate.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted – Patty Evans stand in Secretary