SFR SCCA Board of Directors Minutes
June 25, 2009

Location: Mike Smith’s Office

Called to order at  6:08 pm by Mike Smith

Present - Mike Smith, Morris Hamm, Ed Railton, Peter Nosler, and Viet-Tam Luu Absent: Blake Tatum, Joe Riley

• Region Administrator’s Report and Volunteer Coordinator – Sherry Grantz

Mike Smith presented the Region Administrator’s report and volunteer report in the absence of Sherry Grantz. Several new volunteers have been recruited and more are in the pipeline.

• Thunderhill Report – Mike Smith

The windmills have been delivered and are being stored in the infield. The windmills are 60 feet tall. The paving has had problems which have to date been resolved by the contractor but the track is concerned about future problems occurring.  Revenues are down but so are costs so the overall impact is not as great. The track would like to do a food drive to benefit a local charity which is agreeable to the Board.

• Secretary’s Report –Morris Hamm

The minutes of the May meeting were reviewed. On motion of Viet-Tam Luu, seconded by Ed Railton the minutes were approved.
 
• Treasurer’s Report – Ed Railton/Sherry Grantz

The Treasurer’s report through May was reviewed. The Region’s results are close to budget. Overall costs are being contained but entry counts are less than projected. The old E Truck has been sold for $6,400. Motion by Peter Nosler, seconded by Viet-Tam Luu to approve the report as presented.

Updates

• Recap Laguna Double Regional

The drive around was well received by all the participants. Workers and crew participated in the drive around. The guard at the gate is working better. The Group 7 Driver’s Meeting resulted in an extensive discussion about tires to be used. Mike and Ed will conduct an informal survey about tire selection to be used to advise the Board about the tire for 2010.  The SSM program is gaining acceptance in the Group 7 community and more people are converting. The SSM community has asked for a split start to allow the SSM people to race together. Mike agreed to use split starts at Infineon and Thunderhill (the next two events).

• Toyo Tires

The Board noted that the RA-1 will be the tire for national use for 2010.

New Items

• Hall of Fame at Banquet

The Board considered the issue of including the Hall of Fame induction with the banquet and agreed that the idea was appropriate and should be included in the 2009 banquet. The Board wanted a flyer prepared to include with the program for the Awards Banquet.

Liaison Check In

Tam – Solo

The Solo divisional event will be held the weekend of June 27 and 28. The entry count is looking good for the event.

Next Board Meeting Date – August 5 at 6:00 pm at Mike Smith’s office.  

Meeting adjourned at  8:25 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Morris Hamm
Secretary