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SFR-SCCA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes July meeting held on Thursday, August 5 2009
Location: Mike Smith's office
Called to order at 6:21 p.m. Present: Viet-Tam Luu, Peter Nosler, Ed Railton, Joe Riley, Mike Smith. Also present: Dave Allen (RDC).
Region Administrator's Report—Mike Smith for Sherry Grantz
Sherry has been working with Geoff Pitts on sponsorship opportunities; he's working hard though getting solid leads is proving to be challenging. Sherry has made some improvements with regards to iContact (E-mail software). She's also working on improving our cash management. Recruiting Report—Mike Smith for Sherry Grantz
Samantha is no longer working for the region. We need to consider our options about what to do next. Looked at VIP points list with regards to volunteer source. Mike & Sherry think a part-time position more narrowly focused (based on past results) and presented a job description for “volunteer recruiter—coordinator position”. The Board discussed a potential candidate. Thunderhill Report—Mike Smith
Mike reported that the electric-generating windmills are almost in place and will be up by the club's next event at Thunderhill.
The new waterless urinals working well: they are less expensive to purchase and operate than water-based ones, and the way they work greatly reduces any odor.. Secretary's Report—Viet-Tam Luu
The Board reviewed the minutes from the previous meeting, submitted by E-mail by Morris Hamm (absent). The minutes were approved following a motion by Ed Railton, seconded by Viet-Tam Luu. Treasurer's Report—Ed Railton and Mike Smith
The Board reviewed the Profit and Loss Summary for June 2009. In brief, the year's budget is mostly on target. Peter Nosler moved to accept the Treasurer's Report, seconded by Joe Riley. Updates—All
FF and Honda Engine—Peter Nosler
Honda has invested a lot of effort into producing a retrofit kit for Formula Ford (DB1 chassis). The price of the kit is $12000. The new engine should last 2-3 years between rebuilds as opposed to 2 rebuilds per year. Honda would like SCCA to approve an “FFX” class to allow Honda-engined FF cars to run. Recap Thunderhill Regional—All
The Thunderhill event attendance was slightly slim but Spec Miata was well represented. The Board noted a first overall qualifying pole position for a car running in the SSM class, driven by Ed Railton. New Items—All
Historics—Peter Nosler
Peter reported that the club has formalized a contract for providing workers for the event.
2010 Schedule—Mike Smith
Mike reported that he, Sherry and Steve have started preliminary work on the 2010 schedule. He noted some possibilities that are being considered, such as: 2-day National; reduce number of single Regional events; drop the Laguna vintage event and instead have 3 Laguna double events + 1 Laguna test day; move the season opener to Thunderhill; move the National to the “vintage weekend” and move the School to the “National weekend”.
Tam suggested considering double Regional schedules that would allow classes to run 2 days out of the 3 day weekend, thereby improving participation by reducing the need for people to take time off.
Mike suggested the club explore allowing Spec Racer Ford to double-enter in Group 3 to increase participation. Western Regional Championships—Mike Smith
The Board discussed the Western Regional Championship series and how joining it might affect SFR's entries, with regards to schedule conflicts and also series events outside the region drawing away racers who due to limited budgets would effectively reduce their participation in SFR events. 2010 Drivers School—Peter Nosler
Numbers will probably be down; we should consider restructuring it for 60 students. We should look into options to reduce costs such as using PDX to fulfill some of the required hours, using Hooked On Driving, splitting the track (running two loops) to do the school in two days, etc.
Enduro Supps—David Allen
The Board reviewed the supplemental rules for the 50th Annual Illgen Classic 4 Hour Endurance Race.
Liaison Check-In—All
Malinda
Malinda is very ill with Lyme disease and is slow in recovering. The Board extended its good wishes to her and hopes that she will make a full recovery.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:54 p.m. |
