Board of Directors Meeting Minutes December 9, 2006 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Sherry   

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.