Mid State of Ohio Kart Club

Board of Directors Meeting

April 17, 2007

Station House 81 – Commercial Point, Ohio

Call to Order – Mike Unger called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM.

Attendance – In attendance were:

Mike Dillon – Visitor (Treasurer)

Mike Unger – Member (President)

Paul Lyda – Member (Vice President)

Bob McConnell – Member

Bob Strawser – Member

Steve Tatman – Member

Beth Hopkins – Member

Jim Conlin – Visitor

There were a total of 8 present, including six regular board members.

Apologies for Absence – Those who had indicated that they were unable to attend the meeting were:

Kevin Brown – First Alternate

Bill Bruce – Member (Secretary)

Greyson Eves – Second Alternate

Bo Strawser – Member

Heath Tatman – Member

Mike Yoerger – Member

Approval of Minutes – The minutes of the March 20, 2007, MSOKC Board of Directors meeting were approved as written. Motion – Mike Unger, Second – Bob Strawser, Vote – Unanimously approved.

Membership Up-Date/Treasurers Report – Mike Dillon reported that 30 Master Members have submitted applications and that a total of 57 members have joined. He summarized the financial position of the club.

General Competition Rules – Paul Lyda discussed final updates to changes to the GCRs that were approved in the last meeting. He agreed to send a clean copy to MaShaun Jones by this weekend for posting to the MSOKC website (ACTION 1).

Club Sponsorship Opportunities – It was reported that we have two new sponsors but have yet to deposit the checks into the account. Logos and website addressed need to be sent to MaShaun Jones so that they can be added to the MSOKC website. Beth Hopkins agreed to send one for Scioto Twp Fire Department and Paul Lyda agreed to send one for SignAffects (ACTION 2). Banners need to be made for the new sponsors by SignAffects (ACTION 3).

Ready to Race – Erin Dillon has agreed to help on the first day to ensure that the systems work and all are trained. Pay was discussed for tower and registration. Registration will get $50 while the balance of $75 will go to the tower. Mike Dillon indicated that he had purchased general office supplies for both and that we should be in good shape. Mike Dillon also indicated that petty cash is ready for registration. Steve Tatman agreed to test the loop, AMB system, scales, and charge the transponders prior to Sunday (ACTION 4). Both Steve Tatman and Bob Strawser indicated that we should have enough fuel on hand for the first weekend. Steve Tatman indicated that he has track workers in place for all positions. Pearl Gamble and Bob Strawser will again do technical inspections (2 and 4 cycle respectively). Regarding insurance/pit passes, Steve Tatman indicated that all is ready there and that the fee will be $8 for those 17 and $10 for those 18 and over. Mike Unger agreed to provide a list to Chuck for those sponsors who are entitled to two complementary passes (ACTION 5). Paul Lyda agreed to create a list of sponsors for the tower to use for announcing purposes during race days (ACTION 6).

Giving back to the Members – Mike Unger proposed that the club buy a bigger air compressor and keep it at the track. Second – Steve Tatman, Vote – Unanimously approved. Bob McConnell agreed to purchase a vertical model from Sears and Steve Tatman agreed to furnish a retractable hose reel (ACTION 7).

Other business – It was agreed that a new fuel tester needs to be purchased by the club. The cost is estimated to be $320. Motion – Mike Unger, Second – Bob Strawser, Vote – Unanimously approved. Mike Unger agreed to purchase the item (ACTION 8). It was discussed that the club needs to check clutch engagement speeds for the TAG class. Paul Lyda agreed to donate an older Digitron unit that could be used for that purpose (ACTION 9). The group also discussed the need for Animal Tech tools. Paul Lyda agreed to evaluate the cost of such a package (ACTION 10). Steve Tatman indicated that we have plenty of radios but are in need of new batteries. Mike Dillon agreed to investigate what is needed to secure new batteries (ACTION 11).

Next Meeting – The next board meeting will take place Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at Station House 81 in Commercial Point, Ohio, beginning at 7:00 PM.

Actions – The following is a list of action items from the meeting:

  1. Paul Lyda to make changes to the GCR and get them to MaShaun Jones for posting on the website.

  1. Beth Hopkins and Paul Lyda to send logos and websites MaShaun Jones for class sponsors

  1. SignAffects to produce additional banners for new sponsors.

  1. Steve Tatman to test AMB loop and scales

  1. Mike Unger to provide a list of sponsors to Chuck for complementary admission

  1. Paul Lyda to create a sponsor list for use in the tower

  1. Bob McConnell to purchase an air compressor for the club

  1. Mike Unger to purchase a new fuel tester

  1. Paul Lyda to supply Digitron unit

  1. Paul Lyda to evaluate the cost of an Animal Tech Kit

  1. Mike Dillon to investigate the cost of new radio batteries

Adjournment – The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:10 PM.

Paul Lyda

Vice President

MSOKC Board of Directors