Holiday Inn, Concord

¢ Call to Order - 9:04 AM by Mike Smith

*Three-minute updates

>Thunderhill Report “ Mike Smith
Properties Meeting “ Board approved $50,000 dividend to Region, 2005 slightly
ahead of budget projections and met all goals aside for future improvements,
repaving, etc. Barbara McClelland and Blake Tatum were not re-elected to the Board. David Vodden will serve as President, CEO and Chair of Board. Track at full capacity now, will try to maintain usage. Rental rate increase will likely be minimal.

>Region Administrators Report “ Sherry Grantz
Rallycross at Altamont successful in 2005 but change of track ownership means no more use. The track is being repaved and will go road racing and no more dirt. Track is small. Supps have been approved by National and will be posted to the website. Entry blank to be posted Monday. School at 9 entries. Entries are also down at Russell and Barber schools. Discussion of reasons “ economy, etc. Suggestion by Ed Railton for tie-in to Street Schools at track with $200 discount certificate. Peter Nosler to contact David Vodden to discuss and implement. Status of Board's scholarship to Driver's School (David Arken) discussed “ no applicants. RDC had 4-5 submissions for its scholarships. Suggestion by David Allen to look at RDC candidates. Board approved use of RDC list to select Arken recipient. Board to publicize with Chiefs. The office copier is ancient and needs to be replaced. Sherry will be getting information about replacement.

>Status of March A1GP @ Laguna
Peter Nosler talked to Dan Laughton about the race. A1GP contracts out for service to A1 Services “ not related. A1 Services (Don and Jeremy Dixon) will provide most services “ not T&S, no paddock, no grid “ needs F&C, need E Crew, need course workers. A1 will need E trucks and course truck and 80 people. Price would be $26,000 to Region. At present no SCCA group working and hence no insurance coverage. Miatas are being arranged through Steve Archer. Board will survey Chiefs at meeting about support and meet after meeting to decide.

Steve suggested an entry fee of $300 per car. Steve is working with Toyo for prize money for SMC but problem with Toyo doing national contingency series and will not know until Monday or Tuesday. Discussion to run as Regional race or part of SMC series. We need to have contracted paddock space for 50 race cars, 25 motorhomes, 2 races, 2 qualifying, 2 practices, SMC race.


*Secretary's Report “ Morris Hamm
Revised minutes circulated. Motion by David Allen to approve. Seconded by Ed Railton. Approved.

*2006 NORPAC Convention Recap “ Peter Nosler
Plans as prepared were followed and successful, 110 attendees. Convention is primarily for administrative people. Most attendees got a lot from materials. February 18 is scheduled for post mortem on what the convention should be about and what the content should be. The national office needs to hear from us about issues, etc. and this should be incorporated into the convention proceedings. The convention should also incorporate idea exchanges for sharing in the division. The convention will come in under budget because of the $12,000 contributed by our members. Peter Nosler suggested that we inform the Convention Committee that we do not support the convention in its current format and wish to have it change.

*Oil Recycling Audit Update “ Peter Nosler
Received call from Marleen about status. Peter Nosler is assembling information for submission to the Board and will deliver in February.

*Treasurer's Report “ December 2005 “ Sherry/Ed
Sherry Grantz and Ed Railton submitted reports. The region operated at a surplus for the year and performed ahead of budget. The Region's system of operations in terms of processing speed is much better this year that last year based on using deadlines and submission dates. The region will prepare a compiled statement this year. Motion by David Allen to accept Treasurer's Report, seconded by Bryan Nemy. Passed unanimously.

*2006 Board Liaison Reports “ All

*2006 Budgeting “ Mike/Sherry
Sherry Grantz presented the proposed budget for 2006 and reviewed the assumptions and considerations. The forecast is for the Region to operate at a surplus for the year. Motion by Peter Nosler to adopt budget as presented, seconded by Ed Railton. Approved.

*2006 SFR Supps-Sherry Grantz
Sherry presented Supps for review. The Supps language has been approved by National. Per Steve Archer need to settle issue of fees at Thunderhill. Steve feels that the proposed rate is too high and will cost entries. Motion to approve Supps by Ed Railton, seconded by Peter Nosler. Approved.

*Feb 18th New Member Orientation and Training Day “ Morris
Will report after the Chief's meeting.

*Trailer for Social
Social has requested purchase of trailer. Board suggested that Social investigate the cost of renting a van or truck for the San Jose event. T&S van is available and may be usable.

*Batteries for Radios
Kevin Cullen has requested the purchase of 20 radio batteries. Ed Railton and Blake Tatum to work with Kevin about need. Board approved the purchase.

*Key Goals Updates “ All
-Focus and grow key groups/classes in both Purpose Built and Street Car- Blake/Peter
-Develop and foster growth in a true Spec Mata class “ Ed/Mike
-Develop a volunteer management and recruiting process “Sherry/Dave/Mike
-Format for the annual Awards Banquet “ Blake
-Develop an Event trophy spec that will be used at all SCCA events “ Peter
-Frequent Racer Program (FRP) “ Mike/Ed
-Design and implement an updated new web design program “ Bryan/Blake
-Develop and implement a new Wheel publication “ Sherry/Peter

*Executive Session-All

*Correspondence-All
Received certificate from NORPAC for participation and given to Sherry for Region office.

*Motion by Peter Nosler, seconded by Ed Railton. Adjournment at 11:54 am.