WWSCC Meeting Minutes

March 20, 2006

Rogue Brewery, Issaquah, WA

 

Attendance: Keith Brown - SCCA, Glenn Austin, Amy Olson – TS and BSCC, Dieter Beldi – PSMC and ACE, Enrique Garcia – BEAC, Karen Babb, Kim Littke, Kelley Picasso – Treasuer, Jerry Lamb, Karl Coleman – President, Ron Bauer – Vice President, John Henderschedt - Secretary

Approval of February Minutes – Keith moved to approve the February minutes. Glenn seconded the motion. The minutes were approved as amended without opposition.

 

Treasurer’s Report – Kelley Picasso provided the Treasurer’s Report (attached). We have $400 left over from the Coneheads Banquet Fund. This money should either be set aside for next year or go towards this year’s trophy overages. It was pointed out that the original intent was to keep the funds designated toward next year’s banquet. So, there should be approximately $400 set aside for next year. The Council reps felt that Del Hines award costs should come out of the general funds. There was no opposition to setting aside the $400 for next year’s Coneheads banquet.

 

Old Business –

 

Equipment Review –

 

• JAC Timer – The last information that Kelley received from JA Circuits was in February. At that time we were fourth in an order of 5. Kelley informed them that our first event is in April. If WWSCC backs out of the purchase agreement now it may cost us the $500 deposit, but it may be worth the cost to see how SCCA’s RaceAmerica product works. The cost for the RaceAmerica unit is approximately $2,100. Kelley should call to check the status of the JAC timer. If it isn’t in production, WWSCC wants to cancel its order and request the return of the deposit. There was no opposition to this plan.

 

• PA System – BEAC members realized that they don’t have a generator to power a new PA system, so they are going to wait to see what the power situation is before purchasing new equipment. BEAC still expects to purchase a PA system this year.

 

New Business

 

ACE Slush Event – This event had fewer than 100 entries. There was some discussion regarding the call to give the earlier group six runs. The following group ended up running in the rain. The surface was not as “green” as it was for the Torque Steerers event.

 

SCCA is the only club with the “four wheels off the asphalt and you’re done (DSQ)” rule. Club reps voiced the belief that WWSCC should consider adopting a similar rule for its events, although the Everett site is somewhat self-policing. A the details of a rule like this would have to be specified at the driver’s meeting. As well, it could be specified in the event plan. This is a safety issue that is related to keeping our insurance. In that regard, we don’t really need to take this back to the clubs, and can adopt it as a policy that is covered in the event plans. So, the event plan checklist needs to be revised accordingly.

 

Karen handed out copies of this year’s insurance reminders (attached).

CSCC – There should be someone here from CSCC to discuss this as well, so there will likely be further discussion at a future meeting.

 

According to reports from attendees, the event proceeded at a slow pace, primarily as a result of CSCC’s timing and scoring procedures. Some attempts were made to streamline the Accucross process and improve the speed at which cars could be run. CSCC should be encouraged to use co-chiefs and to take advantage of the expertise in the region in order to have more successful championship events.

 

There was apparently some question as to the appropriateness of the audit procedures.

 

Entrants thought the course was very tight, but it had been even tighter before folks took a look at the course and make some changes to make it legal.

 

2006 Calendar – Rulebooks should be done for the first event.

 

There is some interest in re-classing the SRT 4 from Stock A (NOC) to Stock C. The SRT 4 should probably be specifically classed. There was a motion to establish classification of the SRT4 in Stock C. This passed without opposition.

 

2006 Series Sponsorship – Jim’s Detail is still interested in continuing on as sponsor. Kevin hasn’t responded yet to confirm. We need to send a friendly reminder to Kevin along with an invoice.

 

Event Calendar

 

• UWFSAE – May 14
• PSMC – July 30
• BEAC – May 21 and August 20 or 27
• NWDE – June 25 or August 27
• TS – June 3 and 4 or June 24 and 25
• CSCC – Mere Mortals in September – September 24^th
• WWSCC Coneheads Practice and Sports Car Spectacular – July 15-16
• ACE – Ladies Practice on June 4, 11, or 25. Dogfight on September 10 or 17

 

Cones – Most of the BEAC cones need to be replaced. BEAC proposes that WWSCC again buy cones and BEAC will store them in the van. They need about one hundred cones. If BEAC buys them, then WWSCC would have to rent them. The WWSCC reps thought that perhaps it would be more equitable to share in the cost of the cones. Maybe WWSCC could pay two-thirds of the cost. Enrique will go back to BEAC with this proposal.

 

Next Meeting Location – Rogue Brewery, Issaquah if available

 

Adjourn – 9:30 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

John Henderschedt

Secretary