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Syracuse Microd Club
March 2004
Meeting was called to Order by President Tony Sobon, Motion to accept the minutes by Rick Zacharias, 2nd by Scott Babcock, all in favor. 50/50 report stayed the same, will be updated in April. $2,866.00, motion to accept by Dave Kimball, 2nd by Emerson Proctor, all in favor.
The sign is at Signtastic, "Syracuse Microd Victory Lane"
Winter Party went well, Thank you to everyone who helped out.
Picture books are still being worked on, when they are ready to be printed, Willie Tuttle offered to do the copying. We are still working on the slide show CD's to sell.
Pepsi still can't find the contract we signed. Tony Sobon feels then that there is no contract and we should be able to buy soda wherever we want to.
Tony Romano covered the track info with the Fair, any one with concerns should let him know and he will take this back to the Fair.
We are no open for donations, any and all.
Andy Fusco was at a meeting with board member only. He gave his legal opinion on the idea of having to separate not for profit organizations on one track. Tony Sobon has given this some thought and is still not convinced with the answers he was given. It was decided to have a meeting with someone who is not associated with the club for a 2nd opinion. Lori Wilcox will set up a meeting with her boss.
It was discussed about having an "assessment" for each family to make sure that everyone is raising their share of the track money needed for the new facility. There would be a dollar amount assessed for each family and they could either fund raise the amount or pay the amount. It is in the discussion stage and will be talked about further.
Discussion regarding raising our club dues. It has been at $15.00 for a long time. It was suggested to raise it a certain percentage each year instead of one big jump, it was suggested that we raise it to $25.00. It was discussed that the Quartermidgets pay $80.00 for dues, Tony will check into the Quartmidget registrations to see what the breakdown is as to what goes to the club and what goes to QMA. It was decided to leave dues as they are for right now since we need to get the registrations out.
It was found out that the Quartermidgets pay $155.00 to join the club. $80.00 to the club and the $7500 is for QMA
Website is up and running, www.syracusemicrodclub.com.
Discussion on hoodies. We can get hoodies, embroidered on the back with the logo for $39.00 from Topstitch. The sweatshirts would be gray. Contact for these would be Missy Babcock. We can also get hoodies from A&D Embroidery, they would have the club logo on the front and the back would be vinyl letters with the drivers name and car number. These would be $29.00 plus tax, ($30.03 total). Lori Wilcox would be the contact for these.
Having club patches was discussed, will check on prices.
Tentative schedule was taken to the Fair, all dates were approved by the Fair, the tentative schedule is now the actual schedule, Raindates will be Tuesdays.
Dave Kimball will have the design for the heat win stickers at the car show.
In memory of Don Palmer, the club will donate $100.00 to Hospice and Make-A-Wish, ($50.00 each). All but one Board member was contacted and all contacted were in agreement.
Jeanne Ferguson is doing well, she is going to the doctor to see if it's okay for her to drive yet.
Proposals - 1-1-04 - failed - Keeping rule book for two years.
1-2-04 - Passed
1-3-04 - Passed - only bring into infield what you can carry
1-4-04 - Passed - Gear Ratio for Stock & Superstock
1-5-05 - Passed - Cockpit to 23" from 24" minimum
Sodus has put a hold on running alcohol. They will be running gas weekly instead.
The fuel with alcohol additives shouldn't affect us. Might have to look into track fuel if this becomes a problem.
Tech meeting will be March 14, 2004 at 12:00
Tom Wilcox, Jr. Is getting the Inspections stickers for both the State & Club.
COMMITTEES
SET-UP - Rick Zacharias & one volunteer needed
TEAR DOWN - need two volunteers
CONCESSION STAND - Betty Wilcox
CLEAN-UP - by racing class
TECH - Tom Wilcox, Jr., Mike Ferguson
TECH DAY - Karl Schartner, Dave Kimball, Tony Romano, Tom Wilcox, Jr., Mike Ferguson
SCALES - Bob Forbes
PIT STEWARD - need volunteer
BACK STRETCH FLAGGER - need volunteer
RACE DIRECTOR - Tom Wilcox, Sr.
FLAGGER - Tony will check with Mike Bazzuto
POINTS & SIGN-INS - Lori Wilcox
PUBLICITY - Missy Babcock
Tony Romano will work with the Quarter Midgets on mowing.
Board will meet every month before the Joint meetings at 6:00 PM. Would like a joint meeting before the next meeting to discuss the assessment issue.
Motion to adjourn by Doug Gwilt, 2nd by Rick Zacharias, All in favor
Next meeting April 7, 2004 at 7:00 PM at Western Ranch