Minutes of the Regular Meeting

of the Reno Region of the SCCA

August 2, 2006

 

 

Attendees:       Patty Evans                 Lucas Kunze               Derrick Delong

                        John Riggs, Jr.            Mike Khamis               Scott Perry

                        Matt Roy                      Carol DeBorde            Dave DeBorde

                        Jim Kunze                   John Evans                 Pat Riley

                        Don Smith                   Dean Benz                  Gina Pogol

                        Charles Marshall        

                       

 

Minutes of Prior Meeting

 

Patty Evans convened the meeting at 6:30 PM; Attendee introductions were made and we got down to business. Charles Marshall moved, Scott Perry seconded, and the minutes from the July 5, 2006 meeting were unanimously approved.

 

Treasurer’s Report 

 

A treasurer’s report was not available.

 

Solo Report

 

Dave DeBorde reported on the July event that he and Loren Enstad chaired. The weather was hot, the turnout was good and Dave gave thanks for everyone who helped out.  Special thanks went to John Riggs Jr. who went above and beyond to help run the event and balance the run groups. He has also done a great job helping novices feel welcome and informed.  .

 

John Evans previewed the August 12th-13th event at Squaw Valley.  A course map was reviewed.  A map (Google link) and other information will be sent out and posted on the web site.

 

Interest was expressed at the last event to have a pot luck after the event on Saturday. A list of items for a spaghetti feed was created, attendees volunteered to bring various items. Patty will include the potluck information on the group e-mail to attempt to get a rough head count.

 

Time Trials Report

 

Dave DeBorde gave a brief update on the Time Trials event on July 22nd – 23rd.  There were a number of novices present and a new course was used.  The event went well with 34 participants.  The low turnout was a disappointment and the event will lose between $600 - $1,000.   

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The comp committee is working on plans to bolster driver attendance. Possibilities are having more performance driving experiences and a potential of having a Solo event at the same time as a track event.

 

The September 16-17 event cost will be $250.  SCCA will loan transponders at no cost.  The comp committee is working hard to recruit volunteer course workers. This will be a divisional championship event and seed money has been approved from the NorPac Board to help with incentives for workers and drivers.

 

Kudos’ were passed on the Dave and Jim for a great event in very hot conditions.

 

Charity partnerships

 

Charles Marshall reported on his investigation of charities that the club could partner with.  He investigated the Children’s Cabinet and Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Several ideas were discussed and there was interest in pursuing the partnership with Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

 

It was determined that we will continue to work on this concept and plan to have a charity event next season.

 

New Business

 

Equipment – New cones will be purchased prior to the Squaw Valley event and Dave has found a jack for the bus at harbor freight that he will be picking up when they are back in stock.

 

End of year banquet - The consensus was to return to the Tamarack Junction the first weekend in November.  Patty will contact the Lewis’s to see if they would be interested in coordinating the banquet again this year.

 

Election 2007 – Jim Kunze volunteered to be the head (and only volunteer currently) of a nominating committee to put together a ballot for officer positions for next year. The positions and the status of incumbents are:

 

RE – Open

Assistant RE – Luke not sure yet

Secretary – Open

Treasurer – Doug has agreed to run again

Director - Scott Perry has agreed to run again

Director – Don Smith has agreed to run again

Race Director – Dave Deborde has agreed to run again and we believe Jim Gandy is also interested

Solo Director – John Evans not sure yet

 

Non-elected volunteer positions: (Patty will contact the incumbents to see if they remain interested0

 

Newsletter – Jim Gandy

Chief of Tech – Jeff Neilson

Registration – Russ Carpenter

Timing and Scoring – Mike Khamis has agreed to continue

Regional Safety Steward – Dick Lewis – Matt Roy has expressed interest to get more involved to eventually be able to assume this position

 

Walk-On Items

 

Team Miata is having an event at the Reno Fernley Raceway August 26-27. Fees are $350 for both days and no worker requirement. Sign up ASAP.

 

With no further business before the members, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.  Congratulations Patty!

 

Respectfully submitted by Patty Evans, Secretary stand in.