Called to order at 9:08 AM

Mike Smith's Office, Saratoga

Five-minute updates

Thunderhill Report “ Mike

Status of Sound building “ should be in place by May event

Work proceeding on new radio repeater

Installed tower from grid at Turn 9 with staircase and Plexiglas enclosure for use by announcers

January and February were not good because of rain, slightly behind budget

Williamson Act exemption still proceeding

Working on new sewage system for installation of new bathroom after rains cease

Region Administrators Report “ Sherry

Signed resolution for US Bank for social bank account for writing checks

Working on schedules for future events and schedule changes to reduce burden of races on volunteers

Hall of Fame Race in June, have invited inductees to attend, will have ceremony and induction dinner for members, suggestion for speaker for dinner, Bruce Brunner is arranging dinner, will be special menu, guests limited to 100, cost $18, Region will underwrite $6 cost allocate 60/40 between workers and drivers, ticket sales in May, article in Wheel

Recap of Infineon & Laguna Regionals

Great effort from all the workers under difficult conditions. Cooperation between Board and stewards has been exceptional.Need to improve security at all tracks to protect assets. Board will install Gang Box donated by Peter Nosler to protect laptops, etc. at Laguna bolted to floor.

Board goals at Pro Events

U. S. Sports Car Invitational “ Mike Smith and Morris Hamm. Attend meetings with workers to show appreciation from Board for volunteering. Introduce self to sanctioning body head and provide cards and contact point. Work with RJ to coordinate efforts.

No response from Jim Julow re visit to SFR, update

Email from Mike about attending events. No response yet. Mike Smith to contact RJ about lack of response.

Secretary's Report “ Morris Hamm

Motion by Peter Nosler to accept minutes of March 27 meeting. Second by Ed Railton. Passed

Treasurer's Report “ December 2005 “ Sherry Grantz/Ed Railton

So far performing within budget. The Double National operated at an excess and some money will be provided to Reno for their portion. Driver's School was less loss than expected after entries picked up. Motion by Morris Hamm, seconded by Peter Nosler to accept report as submitted. Passed.

Laguna Proposal for Flush Toilets

We currently pay for renting paddock portapotties. Gill Campbell has put forward the concept of opening the paddock flush toilets if Laguna could raise $50K to install a sewage pumping system. Mike Smith and the Board believe our members would see flush toilets at Laguna as a benefit. Mike put forward the concept of prepaying for flush toilet rental in an amount large enough to allow Laguna to do the installation.In return Laguna would award our Region lifetime flush toilet usage at no charge.Motion by Peter Nosler, seconded by Ed Railton to agree to payment in exchange for concessions on charges, track rentals, etc.

Spec Miata Letter from Dave McAnaney / Follow-up conversations with Mike Smith and Ed Railton

Dave McAnaney's letter raised issue of split qualifying, bookending, etc. Mike Smith and Ed Railton met with Dave about the issues raised.

2006 Board Liaison Reports “ All

Proposal to purchase printer rather than rent copiers for Race Admin. Motion by Morris Hamm to appropriate up to $800 to acquire two additional laser copiers for use by Race Administration with one copier to used at Infineon and one at Thunderhill. This will allow the Region to save $4000/yr. Seconded by Ed Railton. Passed.

Vintage event update. Bruce Goronsky. Motion by Peter Nosler to raise Friday fees to $250 for full day and $125 for half time and raise entry fee to $350. Bruce will meet with Sherry this week about event and packages. Bruce asked for guidance on large groups and ability to exceed 25 cars per mile limit in the GCR.

Board members to attend Drivers Meetings. Mike to circulate list of meetings and members to sign up.

Eagle Awards has not fulfilled obligations as yet. Peter will continue to investigate and continue to report status and progress. Using Eagle for awards for Annual Banquet remains an issue due to need for prompt delivery.

Key Goals Plan outline and Budget “ All

Focus and grow key groups/classes in both Purpose Built and Street Car- Blake/Peter No report in absence of Blake Tatum.

Develop and foster growth in a true Spec Mata class “ Ed/Mike First engines are supposed to be ready and Ed will be switching out his for the ones tested and dynoed. Plans to have ready by May event.

Develop a volunteer management and recruiting process “Sherry/Dave/Mike

Sherry has been working on description of duties and possible compensation and is working on calendar of events for person to perform.

Format for the annual Awards Banquet “ Blake No report in absence of Blake

Develop an Event trophy spec that will be used at all SCCA events “ Peter No additional report.

Frequent Racer Program “ Mike/Ed No additional information. Peter suggested a need for recognition of frequent entrants at Region events.

Design and implement an updated new web design program “ Bryan/Blake Sherry reported on discussion with web designers at Chico business conference. Sherry is exploring the possibility of retaining them to re-work the web site.

Develop and implement a new Wheel publication “ Sherry/Peter Peter Nosler presented a proposal for discussion of changes to The Wheel and its concept. The Board agreed to the ideas and applauded his efforts.

Executive Session-All

Correspondence-All

Reviewed and accepted letter from Justin Hall responding to prior letter from Board about conduct and accepted his apology.

Adjournment at 2:40 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Morris Hamm

Secretary