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RE Bert Siebert called
meeting to order at 7:00pm. In attendance were Robert Vick,
Chairman, Dan Sherrod,
Tim Evans, Robey Clark, Lon McKinstry, Sasha Lanz, Mike Sexton, John
Dorety, and Paul Pineider.
Roll call – Bert Siebert
noted that the only absent board member was Matt Lucas.
Bert Siebert requested a
motion to dispense with the reading of the prior months Board
minutes since there had been no meeting. Dan Sherrod made a motion,
second by Tim Evans, motion passed unanimously.
Bert Siebert brought up
for discussion that the Board still has an open director’s
position, and that Lon McKinstry would be willing to fill the
position. John Dorety made a motion to appoint Lon McKinstry to the
open Director position, second by Robey Clark, motion passed
unanimously.
Report
of Officers:
John Dorety presented the
Treasures Report. Highlights of his report dated 12/31/06 include,
cash in the bank of $65,453.25, net income for the year ended
12/31/06 was $6,229.34. The Super School turned a profit of
$4,466.21, and Rally had $1,200.00 in total revenues with little or
no profit. Bert Siebert made a motion to accept, second by Dan
Sherrod, motion passed unanimously.
Robey Clark presented the
Membership Report. Robey reported that we now have 896 members in
the Texas Region. Membership meeting will be on January 10th
at Fuddruckers. Robey felt we needed to have meetings at a more
exciting place and was looking at a Lamborghini dealership for a
potential place to meet. Other venues would be explored as well.
The awards banquet was
discussed, as 50 members had already signed up. John Newberg is
going to be the guest speaker. Bert Siebert suggested that we look
into a membership picnic, either as a stand alone event or as part
of the State Fair participation the club does each year.
Sasha Lanz presented the
Rally Report. Participation has grown this year under Sasha’s
leadership, from 4 members to almost 50 on the current mailing list.
We have also recruited 6 new Rally Masters. There will be Rally
school in March. Different types of Rally’s were discussed.
Bert Siebert gave the Solo
Report. He presented the solo schedule (copy attached), and informed
the Board that sanction fees were going up to $3.75 per event from,
$3.25.
Bert Siebert gave the Race
Report. He reported great turnout for the Super School. Next event
is The Big Chill, double regional on January 20-21 with practice day
on Friday for an additional fee of $200. Co-race chairs will be
Robey Clark and Tim Evans. Practice will be run by MSR. Changes to
MSR Cresson have been made per SCCA Stewards request. We currently
have 65 entrants and expect over 100.
Discussion regarding Tech
and new cage rules and other 2007 GCR mandated changes. Waiver’s
for the first race of the season was discussed. Lon McKinstry
discussed race sanction fees increasing, but due to a new sponsor
for the food portion of the race weekend the net result will be
positive. The Board would like to thank Performance
Speed Tech located at MSR for sponsoring this event.
Annual Tech inspections
will be performed at Vick
Autosports, Blak Racing, and MSR Cresson.
Old
Business:
Bert Siebert presented:
Region needs a computer,
camera, and photo printer. The purpose of the system will be to do
photo id’s and deal with membership and registration. Much
discussion ensued. Tim made a motion to purchase the above
equipment, and withdrew the motion after discussion. This item is
tabled until next months board meeting. Board recommended a
committee composed of Tim Evans, and Joyce McKinstry study the issue
and bring their findings to the Board.
The Region currently pays
the SW Division about $750 a year to use their Tech trailer. The
need for our own Tech trailer with necessary equipment was
discussed. Robey Clark suggested we could use Solo’s old trailer.
The Board will ask the Tech department what they need to outfit the
trailer and report back at next meeting.
New
Business:
Robey Clark began
discussion regarding our next race The Big Chill, double regional on
January 20-21 being held in Cresson. He has reserved 6 hotel rooms
nearby to house essential Region personnel. While this is not
standard practice Robey felt it was fair to all who had to be at the
track late in the evening and then return before 7:00am the next
morning. Robey has added this to the race budget. Discussion ensued.
The Board whishes to make it clear that this will not be its
standard policy in regards to any Club Racing events and wishes to
reserve the right to make these decisions on a case by case basis.
No motion was made.
Bert Siebert discussed the
SCCA National Convention that will be held in San Antonio on
February 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Bert
raised the issue that since it was so close geographically should
the Board help defray the cost for Board members to attend.
Traditionally only the RE was paid for by the Region. Discussion
ensued. A motion was made by Dan Sherrod to allow a reimbursement
for any Board member or Officer that attends up to $300.00, second
by Tim Evans, motion passed unanimously. Board members who said they
would attend include Bert Siebert, Sasha Lanz, Robert Vick, and
Joyce McKinstry.
Bert Siebert discussed the
need for a Region Secretary. He asked the Board to help in this
search.
Sasha Lanz requested that
the Board approve reimbursement of $338.00 in fees he incurred while
performing his duties as Rally Master during the Rally season.
Discussion ensued. A motion was made by Lon McKinstry to approve
this expenditure, second by Dan Sherrod, motion passed unanimously.
Dan Sherrod discussed the
Southwest Division Round Table meeting held January 13, 2007. Dan
stressed the need to have our Region represented at the SW
Divisional Roundtable Meeting and discussion ensued. Items discussed
include, Pro Race support fees and resulting divisional income
(history of Pro events supported by Region was presented), financial
data from the Southwest Division was presented.
Robey Clark discussed SRF
race grouping. Race groupings were changed but he wants to keep
groupings as changed and monitor the results before changes are
made.
Dan Sherrod discussed the
status of SRO worker points. Dan recommends reducing the SRO fee.
Discussion ensued, and Board agreed.
Bert Siebert gave Matt
Lucas permission to apply for Solo event sanction numbers from
Topeka as required. Board agreed, no motion was made.
Motion to adjourn was made
by Dan Sherrod, second by Robey Clark, motion passed unanimously.
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