SFR SCCA Board of Directors Minutes
February 20, 2006, 6:17 p.m.
Mike Smith's Office

Called to order at 6:17 p.m. by Mike Smith

Present all directors, Sherry Grantz, Region Administrator

Region Administrator' Report- Sherry worked 6 days on ORC audit and getting material together. Bryan Cohn was friend to SFR, got sanctions quickly, waiting for last sanctions since Bryan left. Bryan now at NASA as Comp Director 28-30 A1GP entries, 65 at DS, should get 10 more, emails helped generate interest

ORC “ Peter Nosler Opportunity to submit more information. Region has been working on getting information together. Still in process toward resolving audit issues.

A1GP “ Dealing with race administrator hired by race owners. Proposes to set deadline by 3/3/06 for money to be in hand or cancel event. Mike Smith emailed contract to administrator but has received no reply. Motion by Peter Nosler to require payment by wire transfer by March 3, 2006 or cancel event, seconded by Morris Hamm. Passed unanimously.

A1GP Miata Race “ too tied with SFR workers to consider doing without doing the A1GP race also. Twenty-eight entries as of now. Mike Smith asked for 1,000 square feet for each entry. RV's in the paddock will pay $100 for camping permit for weekend. Motion by Dave Allen to set Friday February 24 deadline for having 40 entries or race will be cancelled. Seconded by Ed Railton. Passed.

Convention “ Mike reported on status of National office. SFR has needs different from other regions. Financial condition and questions are matter of concern with BoD and membership. Mike distributed copies of a survey taken by the National Office.

Thunderhill Report “ David Vodden circulated publicity material from track both in magazines and in local media.

Region Sponsorship - Napa Ford Shoot Out for sponsorship of race groups funded by check for $4,200. Winners and second place finishers will receive money from prize fund. Money will be awarded per group (one group per weekend) with the largest entries in the group will get the money. David and Sherry will work on promoting. David provided dividend check to region. Chuck Koehler will take photograph and article will be prepared for circulation and publishing in The Wheel. Bay TSP has provided sponsorship for Laguna race wants paddock space, drivearounds, etc and may be willing to do so in 2006. David to contact. David Allen has arranged for sponsorship of the Double Regional. David and Mike to work on letter of appreciation. Weekend sponsors get a plaque of appreciation based on weekend trophy.

Driver's School “ Good attendance at ground school on 2/18/06. Will have another on Friday of school in the morning. Peter suggest having the ground school ahead of the school with a catch-up session on Thursday night. Scholarships “ Phil Munoz received the Dave Arken scholarship. David Thompson bowed out of scholarship. Dick McLaughlin applied for scholarship but will be declined based awarded to Phil Munoz. New feature using 7, 8 and 15 to develop a short track for braking, shifting and turning. Mike circulated a form of Work Sheet for use in disseminating information.

Secretary's Report “ Motion by Dave Allen, Seconded by Bryan Nemy. Passed unanimously.

Treasurer's Report “ Reported on January, slightly under budget but dues not received from National office after adjusting will be ahead of budget. Budget will be revised as a result of schedule change. Will be paying NORPAC for expenses. Motion By Bryan Nemy, seconded by Peter Nosler to accept Treasurer's Report.

Liaison Reports “ Blake Tatum reported on Emergency Services and Pro Events at Infineon. E crew suggested that they be excluded form the contract. Peter Nosler suggested for trophies that Eagle do 4 events and Chuck do 5 events and one event be from a new vendor. Eagle has had poor performance in the past and Peter will press for greater performance in the future including better graphics. Tech OK if Thunderhill is corrected. Flagging is OK with Mike Neff. Communications being handled for this year by group of three. Ed Railton reported on need for new microphone/speaker units 10 at $650. Motion by Bryan Nemy seconded by David Allen to approve based on need. Social trailer is acceptable with repairs to be made to trailer. Social will rent for San Jose “ Infineon trailer cannot be used on the road. Morris Hamm reported on Worker Transportation and Course/Equipment. David Allen reported on getting Sound Chief. Donna Duffy may be available. David also had trophies/flags given out at California Speedway and possible use for SFR. Cal Club awards trophies at Impound. Starters will be getting new number boards. Bryan Nemy “ SFR will host National Rallycross event at Thunderhill the weekend of NASCAR. Fresno Chapter is delinquent on its financial reports since 2003. Bryan to visit personally to collect data. Pointskeeper “ Vivian OK for now can probably deal with short weeks for end of year. Timing and Scoring “ Mike Leroy will handle equipment for T&S. Ron Heffner will work on T&S. One of the laptops has crashed and needs to be replaced. Motion by Peter Nosler, seconded by David Allen to approve purchase of new laptop for about $1,100. Passed unanimously. Mike Smith has a new printer for $200 to try by Race Administration for weekend. If acceptable to them, will be purchased for Region.

New Business

Peter Nosler “ FSCCA has requested that it be designated a separate class for regional races. Mike has referred to Steve Archer. Steve's response is to get cars first and then we will make a class. Sense of Board is for FSCCA to average 6 entries for year and Board will consider for creation of a class.

Laguna cannot tie its sewer lines to the subdivision and will have to build its own plant/leech lines and may look to SFR for contributions to fund the cost on a trade out basis.

Adjourned 10:37 p.m. Motion by Dave Allen.

Respectfully submitted,

Morris Hamm
Secretary