Marriott Courtyard, San Ramon

¢ Call to Order - 6:10 PM by Mike Smith

FIVE-MINUTE UPDATES

Thunderhill Report “ Mike
Track working on getting out of Williamson Act. Progress has been substantial and success seems likely. New sewage system to be installed to provide more capacity. Need Williamson Act change to allow for new bathroom construction.

Region Administrators Report “ Sherry
Discussed personal goals for 2006 and February status report. Discussed investigation, status of on line registration. Social has requested a bank account for use with social. Board agreed to establish a bank account for Malinda at US Bank, Sherry to be alternate signer. Malinda to report by email on checks as written, $5,000 limit for amounts in account.

Recap of Double National “ Mike Smith
Number of entries up from prior year and good event. Worker concerns over timing of event with late start on Friday and late finish Sunday. Mike Smith to address with Steve Archer to start earlier on Friday and end earlier on Sunday next year. Mike Smith requested that each board member make contact with every liaison before each event and advise him of any problems.

Oil Recycle Audit status “ Peter Nosler
Still under discussion with Waste Management Board.

Overall Event Communication format “ Mike Smith
Event worksheet to be sent by Ian and RJ to Sherry to circulate to Board and to Chiefs. Sherry will direct questions to liaison to respond and re-issue

Secretary's Report “ Morris Hamm
Dave Allen motion to approve minutes as corrected. Seconded by Blake Tatum. Approved.

Treasurer's Report “ December 2005 “ Sherry Grantz/Ed Railton
Region operating ahead of budget through February. Motion by Peter Nosler, seconded by Nemy to accept Treasurer's report. Passed unanimously.

2006 Board Liaison Reports “ All
Peter Nosler “ Eagle has two new employees. Peter distributed award schedule for year. Eagle provided awards for Double National weekend. Discussion of awards for banquet and whether to use Eagle or another supplier. Tech happy with new building location. NORPAC Convention post-convention roundup “ Peter communicated our support for a one day event for administrators without our financial contribution which was okay with committee.

Bryan Nemy - He and Sherry have received financial reports from Fresno. Sacramento looking for new sites, Bryan will meet with their Board to discuss sites. Need Atwater for Pro and Solo 2 Pro events. Rallycross will happen NASCAR weekend at Thunderhill.

David Allen “Donna Duffy is our new Chief of Sound and will coordinate/staff all events. Need new sound control booth at Thunderhill. Two workers attended driver's school in RDC donated cars. No Contact Challenge will continue forward.

Ed Railton “ Authority for radio batteries, etc. has been given. Status not known. Social trailer being repaired.

Blake Tatum “ no word from Grid or Pit Fire. Conversion complete on trucks. Jaws of Life have arrived. Do Show and Tell at race weekend also article in The Wheel about new capacity. Child care will return to Thunderhill with the same people starting a little earlier, through lunch until last child picked up.

Morris Hamm “ Course chief discussed. Proposal to buy tires for old 300 ZX pace car. Morris to review situation this weekend. Gas reimbursement left as is.

Mike Smith “ T&S results reviewed “ GCR compliant results sheet submitted and will be used in the future. David Allen moved to approve continuation of Kevin Rogers' program with schools. Seconded, passed. Mike and Sherry have reviewed with Steve the schedule of second races, bookends for year to assure equality of treatment. Hall of Fame Race will be June 10 and 11 at Thunderhill to honor first class of recipients. T&S Chief for Club events still under consideration. Equipment Chief and Pro Chief have worked well.


KEY GOALS PLAN OUTLINE AND BUDGET “ ALL

Focus and grow key groups/classes in both Purpose Built and Street Car- Blake/Peter
Discussion of proposal on SCCA classes.

Develop and foster growth in a true Spec Mata class “ Ed/Mike
Ed reported on status of the project in Reno.

Format for the annual Awards Banquet “ Blake

Design and implement an updated new web design program “ Bryan/Blake
Bryan circulated ideas on website changes.

Develop and implement a new Wheel publication “ Sherry/Peter
Sherry to survey members for input about use of The Wheel.

San Jose Grand Prix
Contract being negotiated by Mike Smith and Peter Nosler. Added Worker Transportation into contract. Make Peter aware of issues. SJGP will provide two trucks with drivers and E-Crew provides people and equipment. Will use our rescue units fully staffed.

Correspondence-All

Letter to Mrs. Harrington about school entry refund.

Adjournment Motion by Ed Railton. Passed.

Subsequent Event. The Region's laptop computers sued for timing and scoring were stolen form the Laguna Seca Timing Building on April 22. The board voted by email to approve the purchase of replacement computers and software for a price of up to $3,500.00

Respectfully submitted,

Morris Hamm
Secretary