February 25, 2008

Location: Mike Smith’s Office, Saratoga

Called to order at 6:17 pm by Mike Smith

Present - Mike Smith, Bryan Nemy, Peter Nosler, Ed Railton, Dave Allen and Sherry Grantz.
Guests –John Crevelt from Krefeld’s Awards and Barry Chafin.
Absent – Blake Tatum and Morris Hamm.

• National Convention – Mike Smith

SFR won the Communications Award at the Leadership Luncheon. 
Mike indicated that he liked the value that came out of the convention.  The meeting of jumbo regions was very productive.  The other Jumbo regions have most of the same issues that we do.  A proposal was put forth for the jumbo REs to get together for a conference call every other month.  The new membership system will be evaluated down the road.  Jim Julow wants to give it a chance to work.  PRO paid a 10K dividend to National.  The Runoffs are doing as well as expected.  Car counts are down.  Jumbos seem to not like the Runoff program.  They feel that some reformatting needs to be done.  Mike will be writing a recap of the Jumbo meeting for Jim Julow.

Insurance was another issue addressed at the convention.  Solo and Pro Rally incidents in the past have impacted the present rates.

• Cal Club – Dave Allen

Double Regional at Willow Springs drew 54 entrants on Saturday and 41 on Sunday.  The School had 28.  They are using FastLane to conduct a yearly school.  The SoPac Division will be having their next convention in Palm Springs.

• John Crevelt from Krefeld’s Awards

Showed the board some sample trophies to pick from for the various club races of the year.

• Promotion of racing program – Mike Smith

Talked about Sending postcards to drivers from the groups that have participated in the past 2 years.

Laguna – Mike Smith

Discussed the motel situation for workers at Laguna with Jill, Ann and Bo from the track.. They indicated that they would look into some arrangements that can be made with local motels.
 
• Barry Chafin

Talked about the San Jose Festival of Speed on April 6th that he is involved in organizing.  Mike said that if we can get 5 cars for the show M & L Racing will sponsor.  This will also be a good opportunity for a membership booth.
   
• Region Administrators Report – Sherry Grantz

There are 80 Students registered for school.  The ground school was very successful.  A DVD was made that was sent out to the students.

• Recruiting Report – Sherry Grantz

There were 5 people considered for the open position that are going through the interview process.  The candidates were discussed.

• Supps – Sherry Grantz

Discussed the changes made to the Entry Procedure and the Acceptance Letter sections.  Group 2 drivers got a letter regarding supp changes that affected them.  Peter Noisler indicated that he wanted driver observers for group 2 in the first race.

• Secretary’s Report – Bryan Nemy

The minutes of the January 26th meeting were reviewed. Some changes were made.  Motion by Peter Nosler, seconded by Dave Allen to approve the report.

• Treasurer’s Report – Ed Railton/Sherry Grantz

Discussed the report. Motion by Dave Allen, seconded by Peter Nosler to approve the report.

• Specialty Training – Mike Smith

The sessions came together very nicely.  Stewards meeting went well.

• Sponsor Development - Peter

Folder of sponsor ideas was put together.  Mike met with Bill Booth to discuss ideas and how sponsorships could work.

• Pace Car

Ian Cook is looking at Solara/Scion.  He has not found anything as yet.

• Testing Dates

4-10 and 7-2 have been added to the schedule.  The group discussed the race schedule.

• Solo – Bryan

The Divisional will be at Golden Gate Fields.  We are holding discussions with them about a long term relationship.  Peter Nosler indicated that he will be helping with talks with Alameda and Gilroy Gardens.  The Draft card for Solo was discussed.  Work a race and get a free Solo entry.  Solo Safety was also discussed.  A suggestion was made to put together a Safety Checklist for each event.

• Rally – Bryan

San Francisco Region won the Road Rally of the Year award at the National Convention.

• Liaisons

Say hello to your chiefs.

Next Board Meeting Date – Thursday March 20 6:00 pm at Mike Smith’s office.   

A motion to adjourn was made by Peter Nosler.  Meeting adjourned at 10:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Bryan Nemy
Assistant Secretary