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| Board of Directors Meeting Minutes December 9, 2006 |
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December 9, 2006 9:10 a. m. Location: Mike Smith’s Office Attending: Mike Smith, Morris Hamm (arrived late), Bryan Nemy, Peter Nosler, Ed Railton, Blake Tatum, Sherry Grantz, John Blakemore (attended for The Wheel discussion only) Five-minute updates Thunderhill Report – Mike The Thunderhill Board voted a $50,000 dividend to be paid from 2006 income. The SFR Board agreed to set aside the funds for use to improve the Region’s activities and for development purposes. The office construction is proceeding for moving as intended. The Board looked at the design of the office. Region Administrators Report – Sherry Grantz The 2007 Regional Supplemental Regulations were reviewed. Sherry is in need of regulations for the SSM class. The Supps need to provide for class reduction/expansion. Mike, Sherry and Steve to discuss. The entry fees were discussed and Mike and Sherry were to discuss with Steve about changes. The language on grid and the time to report and consequences was to be reviewed and changed as necessary. The time for trophy distribution was to be discussed at another date. The financials are not ready because of the early meeting date in December. The ad for the NORPAC convention has been included in the Wheel and on the website. Sherry has talked to Jim Keane about the Chief’s Meeting scheduled for January 27,k 2007 in Concord at the Holiday Inn – same as last year. Survey Results – Peter Nosler Peter Nosler discussed the results of the FF and CF survey concerning tires and fuel. Peter was to draft and send to Sherry Supps to implement the changes agreed to by the FF/CF community. The provisions concerning rain races need to be reviewed and amended. Banquet – Blake Tatum The Board expressed its appreciation to Blake Tatum for the great job on the banquet. The feedback from everyone has been positive. The Board discussed possible changes for next year. Annual Meeting Recap – All The board felt the display screen and graphics were too small and needed to be enlarged. It was suggested that Chief of the various areas can discuss. The meeting should be advertised in The Wheel. Board Liaisons – Mike Smith The liaison assignments for 2007 were discussed. Most remain the same as prior years. 2007 Board Liaisons Specialty Primary Board Member Partner Banquet Blake Peter Child Care Blake Dave Emergency Blake Ed Grid Blake Morris Pit Fire Blake Dave Chaplin Bryan Morris Rally Bryan Sherry RDC Bryan Dave Solo (all) Bryan Ed Technology (office/web/) Bryan Mike Announce Dave Peter Club Ambassador Dave Bryan Concours Dave Bryan Membership Dave Bryan Moscone Auto Show Dave Bryan Paddock Marshall Dave Ed Sound Dave Blake Starters Dave Mike Points Ed Bryan Radio Tech Ed Mike Social Ed Mike Treasurer Ed Sherry WAP Ed Mike Business Office Mike Peter Comp Director Mike Peter Race Chairman Mike Ed SFR Properties Mike Ed Stewards Mike Peter Timing & Scoring Mike Bryan Track Liaison Regional Mike Peter Vintage Mike Bryan Volunteer Incentive Plans Mike Sherry Course Marshals/Equipment Morris Dave Official/Driver of the weekend Morris Ed Race Admin/Registration Morris Blake Secretary Morris Bryan Worker Trans Morris Dave Drivers School Peter Blake F&C Peter Blake Legal Matters Peter Mike Tech Peter Blake The Wheel Peter Sherry Track Contracts Peter Mike Trophies Peter Dave Track Liaison Pro RJ Mike Sealed Spec Miata – Ed Railton The Board agreed to discount the Sealed Spec Miata sealing fee by 50% for the first ten sealed motors ordered after December 9, 2006. Solo – Bryan Nemy Bryan Nemy reported that the Solo program had implemented a $5 increase in entry fees for the coming year but that may be subject to change because the National office may impose a requirement for all Solo attendees to purchase a one day membership for $15 payable to National. The final decision will come after the National Board meeting. Secretary’s Report – Morris Hamm The minutes of the November 18, 2006 were approved as submitted. Treasurer’s Report – Ed Railton/Sherry Grantz The financials have not been updated since the last meeting due to the early meeting in December. RDC role in SFR – Mike Smith The Board discussed the status of RDC and its relationship to the Region and the ways it could be a positive influence in the Region. 2007 SCCA Convention – Mike Smith Mike Smith proposed that Bryan Nemy be named as the SFR delegate to the National Convention, seconded and approved. The Board also agreed to reimburse Bryan for his expenses not to exceed $1,000. Confirm dates for two workshops and Chiefs meeting – Mike Smith New Wheel publication – Peter Nosler John Blakemore joined the meeting to discuss the plans for The Wheel for 2007. Most features from the prior issues will continue with additional features based on Board decisions and layouts. John needs additional input for The Wheel including pictures of workers and other events – not just racing. The Wheel will incorporate new writers and input from others to add content into publication. Additional editors will also help with content. The board assigned responsibility for articles in the coming year 2007 Budgets – Sherry Grantz Sherry submitted the proposed budgets for 2007 for review. The Board deferred action on the budgets until the January meeting. Training Day(s) Plan – Mike Smith Mike Smith circulated an outline of the training sessions for February for T&S, Emergency, Tech and F&C. Sessions will be February 3 for Tech and T&S in San Ramon and February 17 for F&C and Emergency at Infineon. Discussion on 2007 Goals – Mike Smith Deferred until the January meeting. Executive Session-All Correspondence-All Adjourned at 3:30 p.m. |