SFR SCCA Board of Directors Minutes

December 15,  2007

Location: Mike Smith’s Office

Updates

• 2007 Banquet – Blake Tatum

The 2007 Banquet was a great success and the Board expressed its thanks and appreciation to Blake Tatum and Jim Keane for their efforts in making the event such a success. Dave Vodden has suggested that an emcee be named for the event to smooth out the transitions. Dave also suggested that, since we ended early, more time be devoted to the drivers by allowing them a few minutes to address the public. Mike asked if the DJ was necessary. Bryan and others felt the music was too loud and conversation not possible. Bryan suggested a keynote speaker or a noted race personality as a guest. To improve the after event atmosphere, the Board suggested a coffee/dessert bar and eliminating the DJ. Mike suggested that the absent award winners be contacted personally by a Board member to notify them of their award.

• 2008 Budget – Mike Smith

The Board reviewed the preliminary budget for 2008 and recommended changes.

• 2008 Capital Budget – Mike Smith

The Board considered capital items for 2008 totaling about $85,000 including a replacement for the current pace car, a replacement for one of the rescue trucks and other items. On motion by Peter Nosler, seconded by Dave Allen and passed, the capital budget was adopted.

• 2008 Schedule – Mike Smith

The schedule for 2008 was reviewed including the feature races, second races and other events, Mike is to check on the Labor Day weekend and if Infineon wanted us to use Monday, September 1.

• R & D budget – Mike Smith

The Board considered items for the proposed 2008 R&D budget including worker recruitment and worker training, web development, feature class programs, bar code scanning and other items.

New items

• Board Liaisons – All

The Board liaisons remained the same except for Worker Trans (Ed Railton) and Driver Observers (Morris Hamm).

• Dedicated Worker Recognition – Morris Hamm

The Region’s Dedicated Worker Recognition program will be brought up to date at the Hall of Fame race.

• ITE Class Rules

The Board considered the request to revisit the ITE rules. Upon motion by Peter Nosler, seconded by Dave Allen the Board agreed to add BP and DP classes as specified in the GCR for World Challenge cars and to amend Sentence 3 to allow for cars to exceed the applicable safety rules.

• Proposed Yellow Light

The board considered the possible use of a yellow light system developed by Derry O’Donovan. Upon motion by Dave Allen, seconded by Ed Railton, the board agreed to spend no more than $6,000 for the purchase of a light system for testing in events.

• Training Dates

The F&C date will be February 16 at the M&L Shop at Infineon.

• Correspondence

Thank you note from Gary Meeker for the Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet. Marina Kraft sent a thank you note for the Runoffs donations and volunteers. Corky Schroeder sent a thank you note for the assistance to his race team.

Next Board Meeting Date – Saturday morning, January 26, 2008 at 8:30 am at the Holiday Inn, Concord.

Adjourned at 4:00 pm on motion by Dave Allen, seconded by Peter Nosler.

Respectfully submitted,

Morris Hamm
Secretary