Mid State of Ohio Kart Club

Board of Directors Meeting

February 20, 2007

Station House 81 - Commercial Point, Ohio

 

Call to Order - Mike Unger called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.  Bill Bruce indicated that Mike Long had asked to give up his seat on the Board of Directors, which promotes Bo Strawser (formerly first alternate) to a regular member and Greyson Eves to an alternate. 

 

Attendance - In attendance were:

 

Mike Brannon - Visitor

Bill Bruce - Member

Layman Cobb - Visitor

Mike Dillon - Visitor (Treasurer)

Greyson Eves - Second Alternate

Beth Hopkins - Member

Paul Lyda - Member

Butch McCall - Visitor

Bob McConnell - Member

Matt Milless - Visitor

Andy Stevenson - Visitor

Bob Strawser - Member

Andrew Sturdon - Visitor

Heath Tatman - Member

Steve Tatman - Member

Mike Unger - Member

Greg Wilkinson - Visitor

Mike Yoerger - Member

 

There were a total of 18 present, including nine regular board members and one alternate.

 

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

 

Bo Strawser - Member

MaShaun Jones - Visitor (Webmaster)

Kevin Brown - First Alternate

 

Approval of Minutes - The minutes of the January 16, 2007 MSOKC Board of Directors meeting were approved as written.

 

Membership Up-Date/Treasurers Report - Mike Dillon reported that 2007 membership fees had begun to be received.  He also summarized the financial position of the club.

 

MSOKC Swap Meet - Butch McCall presented a proposal that had been formulated for a MSOKC swap meet in the fall of 2007.  He reported that the most attractive venue for this would be the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard, Ohio, which served as the venue for the most recent MSOKC swap meet in 2000.  The event would involve two buildings, both of which are heated.  Food concessions would be provided by the fairgrounds.  Mike Unger suggested that he could get the event publicized in National Kart News.  An admission fee of $10 was suggested.  The idea of a Kart Corral (complete kart packages for sale) was also suggested.  Mike Unger suggested that, if the the decision was to move forward with this idea, a date needed to be established soon.  After some discussion, a date of November 3 (midway bet-een the final event -f the season and the banquet) was proposed.  Motion Ð Bill Bruce, Second Ð Mike Dillon, Vote - Unanimously approved.

 

Hog Roast - Heath Tatman confirmed that the cook who was used for the hog roast in 2006 is willing to do it again, although the price may increase slightly.  Mike The date for the hog roast is Sunday, August 26, 2007, in conjunction with Race No. 9.  Steve Tatman indicated that he would investigate the possibility of having additional portable rest room facilities available.  Mike Unger indicated that he would look into acquiring a supply of Vega tires as game prizes (ACTION 1). 

 

2007 MSOKC Banquet - Mike Dillon confirmed that a reservation had been made with Villa Milano for the MSOKC banquet on November 16, 2007 (the Friday prior to the Ohio State/Michigan game).

 

WKA Insurance/Pit Passes - Steve Tatman shared an email reply he had received from WKA pertaining to issues concerning the use of the WKA scheme for issuing pit passes in 2007.  The use of this scheme would triple the amount of insurance available at only a slightly increased price.  The issues pertain to non-WKA classes at MSOKC events (i.e., Rookie Box) and younger-than-regulation drivers (e.g., granting special privileges to racers that have demonstrated an ability to move up a class before they actually reach the age of the WKA class requirement).  The reply indicated that these would be no problem as both could be treated as Ôlocal optionsÕ.

 

General Competition Rules - Bill Bruce distributed several copies of the GCRs with draft revision made by Mike Unger noted in color.  These included:

 

• The addition of a track access phone number
• Update of Board of Directors roster
• Update of race schedule (as decided at December meeting)
• Corrections to Classes and Minimum Weights
• Change of tire rule for 125cc Shifter class from ÔopenÕ to Vega Whites
• Change of tire rule for Briggs Animal Medium to Vega Orange (6 in. diameter)
• Change of age requirement for TaG Masters (16+ years)
• Role of Race Director pertaining to enforcing Rules of Conduct
• Revisions to Fuel Tech requirements
• Clarification pertaining to inspection and re-sealing of Rookie Box engines prior to the start of every season and Addition of Intek engine specifications
• Limitations on shifter kart class participation to experienced drivers only (i.e., discourage beginning drivers from starting in a shifter class)
• Awarding of championship points (60 points minus two points per position for heat races, 120 points minus 5 points per position for feature races)
• Limitations on the use of substitute drivers
• Clarification of race day format (qualifying/non-qualifying)
• Resolution of race day points ties after two heat races
• Revisions to TAG class race day format and tech inspection rules
• Addition of clarification to SuperCan Novice class participation

 

After some discussion, Mike Unger made a motion that the changes be accepted as written, subject to editorial revisions.  Second - Paul Lyda, Vote - Unanimously approved.  Mile Unger indicated that he would incorporate the revisions and distribute a further draft to the BOD officers for review (ACTION 2).

 

Additional Non-Board-Member Appointments Ð Beth Hopkins invited discussion pertaining to the need for additional help with registration and scoring.  It was suggested that MaShaun Jones may be interested in splitting this position with Beth Hopkins.  Steve Tatman indicated that Andrew Gallo had agreed to fill the grid person position again in 2007 but that there is still a need for a scale-house person.

 

MSOKC Website - Greg Wilkinson asked if there was a need for help in keeping the website maintained (e.g., posting of pictures, etc.).  He indicated that he would contact MaShaun Jones and offer his assistance (ACTION 3).

 

2007 Race Schedule - Greyson Eves indicated that he had forwarded the entire race schedule to eKarting News, National Kart News, and Ohio Kart Racers for posting on their websites.

 

Next Meeting - The next board meeting will take place Tuesday, March 20, 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. Mike Unger to look into acquiring a supply of Vega tires as banquet prizes

 

2. Mike Unger to finalize draft of GCRs and forward to BOD officers for review

 

3. Greg Wilkinson to contact MaShaun Jones to offer website maintenance assistance

 

Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:35 PM.

 

Bill Bruce

Secretary

MSOKC Board of Directors