September 2017
September 28, 2017 Start Time: 7:36 PM
Attending: Dave Zitzlsperger, Ellen Zitzlsperger, Mark Walker, Rita Walker, Chuck Garcia, Steve Ducharme, Anthony Jackson, Ben Tusa, John LaRandeau, Ann LaRandeau, Tim May, Matthew Sittel, Mike LoveJoy.
Officer Reports
Secretary: Shana Hogan
Shana asked if there were any suggestions or ideas that anyone wanted added to the Minutes. There was no further discussion. All for.
Treasurer: John LaRandeau
John discussed the financial report with board members. Mark Walker discussed financial information about Nationals. No further discussion.
Activities: Steve Ducharme
Steve said Solo Nationals were September 5-8, and wanted to thank everyone who helped. Chris Harrison, Anthony Jackson, Kevin McEnhill, Jim McNeil, Rebels Club, FSAE, ROTC was there to help with the Test ‘N Tune at Nationals. September 17 a RX points event was held with 28 drivers. Steve said the Nebraskhana was September 23 with a Solo points event on September 24 @ LAP.
October 1 will be another RX points event@1-80. October 14-15 will be a Solo Trials and Solo points event @ LAP. The RX Nationals will be in Topeka Kansas at HPT.
Solo: Anthony Jackson
Anthony said we have two more Solo’s points events. October 14-15 with Solo Trials on October 14 and Solo points event October 15. November 5 will be our last Solo points of the year .
RallyCross: Mike Lovejoy
Mike discussed the last RX, they went well on the limited amount of space available to use at 1-80. Mike said due to rutting and water drainage from previous rain our space is limited for use. October 1 is the next RX , Nationals RX will be held in Topeka at HPT with the final RX on November 19. There was discussion about possibly using RPM.
Club Racing
Dave Z. discussed do we need to have a meeting with Club Racers to see how they want to continue Club Racing for 2018. General consensus was yes there needs to be a meeting. Dave Zitzlsperger will work on date and time.
National Events: Mark Walker
Mark discussed that in 2018 the north ramp used for test and time is scheduled to be worked on by by the airport for the Air Force. The Nationals for 2018-2019 will not be effected .
Membership: Julie Heaton (not present)
Julie emailed Dave Z. a report and Dave said there were 4 new members in September with a total of 326 members in our region.
New Member: Matthew Sittel
Matthew discussed that a person visited our region and drove the last Solo was impressed how our event was done. The driver complemented Steve Ducharme on the Novice walk on how well Steve explained everything. This individual also walked with Louis Whitehead on the track and liked how Louis explained the coarse. There was a discussion on ways to help new Novice drivers.
Social Media: Ben Tusa
Ben wants to make sure the events are on the website to register. A suggestion was made maybe including a box to check to keep track on how drivers found the information such as Facebook, NRSCCA website , etc.
Exhaust Notes: Patt Buell/ Candy Gerber (not present)
Will be in mail soon.
Points: Ellen Zitzlsperger
Ellen said the points are updated and on website.
Social: Chuck Garcia
Chuck did not have anything to discuss.
Banquet: Mark Walker
There was a discussion about the cost per member for the banquet in 2018.
Steve Ducharme motioned a proposal for banquet prices, $30 for non-members, $20 for members, and their +1, and $15 for minors. Minors are 18 and under. Motion was Amended.
Old Business
No old Business.
New Business
Dave Z. discussed what region dues are now.
Awards Nominations are to be in writing as to who gets nominated for Woody Dunn, Wilson and Workers Cup.
Ellen Z. asked and discussed how the ‘Jerry Doctor Lifetime Achievement Award’ should be awarded. By points ? Etc.?
Mark Walker discussed that this is a service award and should be nominated by the board.
Steve Ducharme asked permission to take RX new flags to the RX Nationals.
Steve Ducharme motioned to bring RX flags to the RX Nationals. Mike LoveJoy seconded. All for.
Mike LoveJoy motion to adjourn meeting. Steve Ducharme seconded. All For.
Meeting adjourned at: 9:33 PM
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