September 18, 2006    6:15 p.m.

Mike Smith’s Office

Present – Mike Smith, Dave Allen, Morris Hamm, Bryan Nemy, Peter Nosler, Ed Railton, Blake Tatum, Sherry Grantz

FIVE-MINUTE UPDATES

Thunderhill Report – Mike Smith

The Williamson Act Buyout has been completed .

Still working on solutions to Turn 15 problems and the excess paved surface. The staff is seeking solutions beyond what has been tried to date. A soil engineer will be retained to look at situation underlying pavement and suggest solutions. The track personnel will also discuss the issue with other users of the track.

Region Administrators Report – Sherry Grantz

On line Registration – The system went well – 102 drivers used for the September race at Infineon. Will continue to use for rest of year except for Enduro. We have 190 entries for the Vintage event. Discussion of ways to increase entries.

Election Status -  Per the Bylaws, an election is required even if there is no contested election. Sherry will include additional items in the mailing

Recap of Infineon Regional

Event went well and was well received with the entrants. The Miata cam inspection program was successful and the board believes it should be continued in the future. The sealed engine program was well received by the entrants and the trophies provided by Peter Nosler were excellent.

Victory Laps

Mike Smith working with Gary Meeker and Jim Rogaski about alternatives to the victory laps that will allow recognition for the drivers. Chuck Koehler suggested having the winners photographed with their flags without making a full lap of the track.

Secretary’s Report

Draft of minutes of August 28, 2006 meeting were circulated and reviewed.  Motion by Peter Nosler, seconded by Dave Allen to approve minutes as presented.

Treasurer’s Report – Not available due to Board meeting timing. The Treasurer’s Report was subsequently submitted to the Board by email and approved unanimously.

2006 Board Liaison Reports

Awards Banquet

Status of Trophies The trophy maker has had an illness in the family and Blake could not finalize arrangements.

Worker awards Still looking for nominees for awards. Everyone needs to contact liaisons for nominees for Ernie Award. VIP guests need to be invited. Blake Tatum is working on arrangements with the hotel and the banquet is taking shape nicely.

Laguna Vintage Event

Additional comment – per Gill Campbell, the indoor toilets will be functional for this and the next event. Cost quote for Saturday evening meal was too high for budget from alternative provider and another was chosen.

Conversation with Karen Cantu re gas cards

Mike Smith visited with Karen Cantu about the gas cards she was administering. Board will continue with program as is including cards from Group 4 and M&L Racing.

Worker Transportation – Need to cover with all people that cost is $20 per vehicle per day per event for private use of vehicles.

Board Coverage at ALMS

Thursday night BBQ Mike Smith cannot make Thursday night for Board Bar B-Q. Will need assistance in covering

Saturday Night Dinner – Mike Smith has asked Malinda to provide dinner for the workers on Saturday as well as Thursday and Friday.

Rallycross program

Program  is in danger of not happening in 2007 because of lack of coordinator.

Auto show update

Dave Allen apparently now in charge as Wayne Coturri not as involved this year. Display of several cars possible.

Status of Altamont Track

Not much new. Article from Chronicle will likely slow down process of getting permit.

KEY GOALS UPDATES – ALL

Focus and grow key groups/classes in both Purpose Built and Street Car- Blake Tatum

The program will be the Feature Class Growth Plan. The board discussed alternatives for developing interest in the designated classes.

Develop and foster growth in a true Spec Miata class – Ed Railton

Interest continues to grow in the sealed program from SM competitors. New seals and engines are underway. Documentation is being developed of seals used and location. Nine entrants for next event and more to come.

Develop a volunteer management and recruiting process –Sherry Grantz

The ads have started to run and responses have been received. A list of candidates will be prepared and initial interviews will be conducted in October.

Develop an Event trophy spec that will be used at all SCCA events – Peter Nosler

The program has been successful in determining a new trophy design and no longer needs attention on agenda.

Frequent Racer Program – Mike Smith

On hold for now.

Design and implement an updated new web design program – Sherry Grantz

Sherry presented examples of web pages to indicate progress made in re-designing the web pages. The new pages can be updated quickly as changes occur in programs, etc. The new web pages are attractive and well-planned.

Develop and implement a new Wheel publication – Peter Nosler

Peter reviewed a plan for operation and related budget of The Wheel for the coming year based on. John plans on hiring a reporter to cover races with race reports. The budget is based on a change of The Wheel to a magazine format and changes in coverage, type, etc.

Correspondence-All

Adjournment Motion at 11:30 p. m. by Dave Allen, Seconded by Bryan Nemy and approved.

Respectfully submitted

Morris Hamm,

Secretary