Mid State of Ohio Kart Club

Board of Directors Meeting

July 17, 2007

Station House 81 Commercial Point, Ohio

Call to Order – Paul Lyda called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM.

Attendance – In attendance were:

Paul Lyda – Member (Vice President)

Mike Dillon – Visitor (Treasurer)

Mike Yoerger – Member

Bob Strawser – Member

Beth Hopkins – Member

Bo Strawser – Member

Greyson Eves – Second Alternate

Greg Wilkinson – Visitor

There were a total of 8 present, including five regular board members and one alternate.

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

Mike Unger – Member (President)

Bill Bruce – Member (Secretary)

Steve Tatman – Member

Heath Tatman – Member

Bob McConnell – Member

Kevin Brown – First Alternate

Approval of Minutes – The minutes of the June 19, 2007 MSOKC Board of Directors meeting were not approved as they have yet to be published

Membership Up-Date/Treasurers Report – Mike Dillon reported that we have 141 total members! He summarized the financial position of the club.

Club Sponsorship Update – It was reported in May that Roger Veach of ADS is considering class sponsorship; however no monies have been received to date. CPGP need to have a link added to the club Website. Greyson Eves agreed to seek out MaShaun to have that done (Action 1). Brannon Racing has given $175 toward sponsorship that was believed to be a full class sponsorship. That would mean that $275 is still due the club (Action 2).

OLD BUSINESS

Review of Races 1-6 – All has gone well. System is working well.

• Issue was raised that we need a 2^nd EMT for the race on 07/22. Bo is to contact Steve Tatman to see if we can get Chyria to attend (Action 3).
• Beth raised an issue that help will be needed in the tower on 09/09 and 09/23. We are to announce that at the drivers meeting to see if we can get someone to step forward for this paying position (Action 4).
• Tech sign off sheet worked well for one race day. Need to have a clipboard dedicated to the tech area for the sign off (Action 5).
• Fuel and tire issues were discussed. Tires are in good shape per Bob Strawser.
• Points are going OK per Greyson.
• 07/22 race is backwards! Beth to determine the proper setup for the AMB system for qualifying (Action 6).
• 08/11 is a regular Saturday night race.

HOG Roast (8/26/07)

• The meat for the event has been secured. Bo is to touch base with Bill Allerton (same cook person as last year) to ensure that all is set to go (Action 7).
• The roast will be the weekend after the next BoD meeting; therefore, we furnish a list of what class is to bring what this year (Action 8). Paul agreed to do this.
• Need to announce at the Driver’s meeting for the next 2 races so that all get fair advance notification (Action 9).

Swap Meet (11/3/07)

• It will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. Butch McCall is the primary contact.

• Discussion regarding advertising at the CPGP was brought to the table. It was decided that we need to take advantage of this. Paul is to create a flyer that can be distributed at the CPGP as well as manufacture a banner that can be displayed there and at CRP to promote the swap meet (Action 10 & 11). Original Draft of the flyer was created by Butch. Mike Dillon to be made the contact to reserve booths so that the money is handled in one location.
• Discussion was held regarding advertising in NKN. Mike Under to check to see if ‘special pricing’ can be obtained (Action 12).
• The board decided to allow/invite the junior dragster crowd as well as the Quarter Midget set.
• Admission will be $10/person
• Table charge will be $50 and the fee to sell in the parking lot will be $20 per truck or trailer.
• Set-up time will be from 7-9AM.
• Meet will be open from 9AM to 4PM

NEW BUSINESS

Tech Concerns

• Some concern was expressed over the issue of painted diaphragm covers in the Yamaha classes. It was decided that MSOKC would allow this as the national events have not banned the practice. The cover has to remain stock dimensions as well as material but may be painted. Paul is to communicate this to Pearl (Action 13).
• Tires for the 4-Cycle senior classes are a concern as the Vega Orange tires are undergoing a recall. It was decided that the rules as they stand allow EITHER Vega Nordam blue or Vega Orange; therefore, no action needed.

Commercial Point Grand Prix (CPGP)

• MSOKC has agreed to co-sponsor a pro class for the event. A check must be paid to Scioto Fire Dept. Mike will ensure that happens (Action 14).
• MSOKC needs to produce flyers and have a stand with information on ‘how to get into karting’ on hand. Mike Under did this last year. Paul to discuss with Mike to see how it is to be done this year (Action 15).
• Every night leading up to the event the fire department will be preparing the town. Any and all help is welcome! A work schedule is to be posted on the CPGP website (http://www.cpgrandprix.com/).
• Trailers can be brought in Friday Night.

Next Meeting – The next board meeting will take place Tuesday, August 21, 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. Greyson Eves to reach out to MaShaun regarding a link to CPGP on MSOKC website.
2. Mike Dillon to talk to Mike Brannon regarding the balance due for class sponsorship.
3. Bo Strawser to contact Steve Tatman regarding a 2^nd EMT that is needed for the 07/22 race event.
4. Paul Lyda to ensure that an announcement is made at the next two drivers meeting regarding tower help need for September.
5. Mike Dillon to purchase some clipboards of which one will be use for the tech sign off process.
6. Beth to determine the proper setup for Qualifying at the backwards event on 07/22.
7. Bo Strawser to contact Bill Allerton regarding the hog roast to see if anything is needed.
8. Paul Lyda to create a list of items for each class to bring.
9. Paul Lyda to ensure that an announcement is made at the next drivers meeting regarding what side dishes are to be brought by what classes.
10. Paul Lyda to recreate the flyer for the MSOKC Swap Meet.
11. Paul Lyda to create a banner to promote the MSOKC Swap Meet that can be used at the CPGP and other events.
12. Mike Under to see what cost would be to advertise ½ page ad for Swap Meet in NKN.
13. Paul Lyda to discuss painted diaphragm concern with Pearl at 07/22 event.
14. Mike Dillon to pay $250 to the Scioto Twp fire Department for Pro Class Sponsorship of CPGP.
15. Paul Lyda and Mike Unger to decide what is to be put together to promote karting and MSOKC at the CPGP.

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

Paul Lyda

Vice President

MSOKC Board of Directors