SFR SCCA Board of Directors Minutes
October 30, 2008
Location: Mike Smith’s Office

Called to order at 6:45 pm.

Present: Mike Smith, Peter Nosler, Ed Railton, Dave Allen, Bryan Nemy, Sherry Grantz, Blake Tatum.

Absent: Morris Hamm.

Guests: Viet-Tam Luu

• Thunderhill Report – Mike Smith

There is a problem with the distribution of the dirt around the track.  The Thunderhill staff is aware of the issue, has developed a plan to resolve the issue which is being implemented. There was a discussion regarding changes to be made to the turns to maintain proper lines.  Mike will talk to Jim Rogaski and Gary Meeker about track changes.  The new canopy was discussed.  There should be supp changes next year to describe paddock rules for the Supps for the use of the canopy areas.  A letter regarding Pit Fire issues was discussed.  Blake Tatum will take care of this.

• Region Administrator’s Report – Sherry Grantz

The ballots were sent out.  The banquet invitations are being worked on.  This will include invitations to the winners of the Spec Miata Challenge.  The money distribution from Toyo tires was discussed.  The establishment of separate track records for the Spec Miata Challenge (SMC) class was discussed and will be instituted at Thunderhill.

• Recruiting Report – Sherry Grantz

The group reviewed Samantha Corbin’s report.  She is working on contacts in the report to increase the worker pool.  There was a good response from the ALMS membership booth.  A suggestion was made to do a membership slide for the annual meeting.

• Secretary’s Report – Bryan Nemy

The minutes for the September 27th meeting were presented for review and some changes were made. Upon motion by Peter Nosler, seconded by Ed Railton, the corrected minutes were approved.

• Treasurer’s Report – Ed Railton / Sherry Grantz

Blythe is on vacation so the financials will not be out till early November.  The financial aspects of the Regional/Enduro were discussed.  Car counts at all races were discussed.

• Updates

o SSM/SMT spec tire - 2009 tire rules

There has been good feedback on the phase in policy for the new tires.

o Solo Site -Alameda

The LLC has not yet signed an agreement with Alameda.  Nothing new has transpired. 

o Schedule – 2009

The board discussed the latest version of the schedule with some added discussion of test days.  The schedule will be posted on the WEB in time to be discussed at the Annual meeting.

o MCE SSM contract

Kevin Murray of MCE is working on the details of the contract.

• New Items

o Banquet planning – Blake Tatum

There was a discussion of the final recipients for the special awards.  The banquet timeline was also discussed.

o Recap of Double Regional/Enduro

The weekend tuned out to be very nice.  The Willows High School band was an additional nice touch.

o Jim Julow

Jim has decided to not renew his contract as CEO and President with SCCA and will be leaving in early February 2009.

o Annual Meeting

The agenda for the Annual meeting was reviewed. 

o Drivers School

The entry fee for drivers school was discussed.  Peter Nosler will be looking into the use of a skid device for the school.

• Liaison Updates

o Emergency Crew Truck

Joe Riley has gotten a great deal on a new Ford truck.  We now have to swap the body parts and sell the old truck.

o Ed Railton

Worker Trans issues were discussed.

o Bryan Nemy

John Kelly has had a minor stroke and is expected to fully recover.

Next meeting November 15 at 9:00 pm at San Ramon Marriott

The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Bryan Nemy

Assistant Secretary