Steering Committee Meeting Minutes 4/18/02
The Steering Committee met at the Tempe Denny's on 18Apr02.
The meeting started at approximately 7:00PM following dinner.
The first order of business was to confirm attendees and establishment of a quorum. Voting members present were Mark Shaw, Dave McCombs, Marc McCombs, Garry Swanner, Mike Driscoll, Tom Dukerich, Jodie Warren, Mindi Cross, Steve Eymann, Bev Sattler, Glenda Meyers, Cecil Walker, Jim Rohn, Scott Meyers, Dawn Maxwell, Dave Young, and Ross Meyer. Guest present was Don Sattler.
The Committee then reviewed Old Business:
A limited financial review of total funds was given by Glenda with all funds accounted for and transferred to the current active accounts including the CD. Discussion was made to form a subcommittee toe deteremine budget for 2002 and required reserve funds. Application of any excess funds above budget and reserves to be proposed. The finance subcommittee members will be Glenda Meyers, Scott Meyers, Jim Rohn and Dave Young. A report is planned for May 2002.
Jim Rohn reported on status of purchased helmets. They were shipped last Tuesday and will need some of the solo stickers placed on them, as well as, large size and number designations. Description of the helmets can be found http://www.vega.helmet.com.
A discussion was conducted on aspects of the national Corvair Club in late June, 2002.
Nothing new to report on the Triumph Car Club event at Laughlin, NV, so topic tabled.
Report on AMP from Jim Rohn indicated that plan has een submitted to County and paving to start with readiness by maybe September. The planned skid pad is to be 800 x 1000 feet and a 2.1 mile road course is planned as future expansion.
The Committee then reviewed New Business:
A discussion of needed workers for teardown was led by Steve Eymann, who will assign some competitors from those with assigned competition runs in either group G or H.
Bev Sattler made a prospal to purchase new safety vests for workers. After discussion it was decided to purchase 20 standard vests in lime color with reflective tape and 3 safety steward vests in orange color with reflective tape.
A proposal was made to consolidate all miscellaneous rules into the Supplementals and post to the web. Additions for unsafe and illegal behavior immediately before, during or immediately after an event, rules posted at the event, running lights and recommended light clothing for night events were added. Motion to accept by Mark Shaw, seconded by Steve Eymann. Motion passed.
A discussion of a safety incident off site after the last event determined a need for a policy regarding such behavior. Scott Meyers made a motion to add to the Supplemental Rules disqualification for up to 6 months for unsafe or illegal behavior before, during or directly after an event for up to 6 months. To be added to Supplementals and announced at the driver's meeting at each event. Motion was seconded by Dave Young. The motion passed.
Proposal presented by Mark Shaw to cover the classes and awards at the Flagstaff summer event was presented and discussed. Modifications made to original proposal to simplify classes, fees and make a dash plaque the award to all entrants. Jim Rohn will investigate dash plaque costs and propose the artwork for the dash plaques. Motion to accept by Mark Shaw, seconded by Scott Meyers. Motion passed.
Discussion occurred on how the club weigh scales should be made more accessible with more weigh days. Dave Young reported on his recent weighing days and the need to accurately level the scales if corner weights are being made. Dave will make a proposal on how to keep the scales moving and active on the message board. Details to be discussed at future meeting.
Brief discussion of rental fee policy done, but nothing defined. Table for future meeting or subcommittee.
Steve Eymann reported that he will work on a "no-show" policy for pre-registration to be discussed at a future meeting.
Discussion about the future use/need for the truck was made. The finance subcommittee will investigate possible scenarios for discussion at a future meeting.
A couple of event details were discussed. First the need for an afternoon driver's meeting was established with registration ending before each driver's meeting so that all persons can attend after they register. The tech inspection will close down during the driver's meeting, but reopen afterwards for those who registered just before the meeting. Second, Steve Eymann and Jim Rohn will look into a handout about autocross. Finally, Dave McCombs will get an "A" sign made with a notice to sign the waiver.
Adjournment
Having no further business to discuss, Mark Shaw made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Steve Eymann. The meeting was adjourned at about 9:00 PM. Site and time for the next meeting will be determined later. But it was decided that the meeting area setup at Denny's was suitable for future meetings if they could reduce the noise of the A/C unit.
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