Mid State of Ohio Kart Club
Board of Directors Meeting
June 19, 2007
Station House 81 – Commercial Point, Ohio
Call to Order – Paul Lyda called the meeting to order at 7:20 PM.
Attendance – In attendance were:
Bill Bruce – Member
Mike Dillon – Visitor (Treasurer)
Beth Hopkins – Member
MaShaun Jones – Visitor (Webmaster)
Paul Lyda – Member
Bob McConnell – Member
Bo Strawser – Member
Steve Tatman – Member
Greg Wilkinson – Visitor
Mike Unger – Member
Mike Yoerger – Member
There were a total of 11 present, including eight regular board members and one alternate.
Apologies for Absence – Those who had indicated that they were unable to attend the meeting were:
Kevin Brown – First Alternate
Greyson Eves – Second Alternate
Bob Strawser – Member
Heath Tatman – Member
Approval of Minutes – The minutes of the May 15, 2007 MSOKC Board of Directors meeting were approved as written. Motion – Mike Unger, Second – Bill Bruce, Vote – Unanimously approved.
Membership Up-Date/Treasurers Report – Mike Dillon reported that we have a total of 135 members (including associate members), which is a greater number than last year. He summarized the financial position of the club. He also reported that several new class sponsorships had been received, including a partial payment from Brandon Racing and a one from the Commercial Point Grand Prix. Heath Tatman asked if the club was willing to sponsor a class at the CPGP. After some discussion, it was agreed that the club would provide two rooms at the Holiday Inn Express in Circleville (of the six currently owed to the club) and two MSOKC race entries in exchange for a class membership at the CPGP. Motion – Bob McConnell, Second – Bo Strawser, Vote – Unanimously approved.
Preparations for Race No. 5 – Beth Hopkins indicated that MaShaun Jones will fill in for her in the scoring tower with Conor Bruce for Race No. 5. Steve Tatman indicated that he would fill in as the announcer, when possible. Bo Strawser agreed to help. Alternative assignments for the scale house person were also discussed. MaShaun Jones indicated that new computers for timing and scoring were just about ready to install. There was some discussion pertaining to office supplies (printer paper, toner, etc.). Regarding the supply of club-spec tires, Mile Unger indicated that Bob Strawser was in Pennsylvania picking them up. Regarding club-spec fuel, there was some discussion pertaining to measures that should be taken to ensure that water condensation is avoided. Regarding championship points, Mike Unger emphasized the importance of communication of disqualifications to the tower. Beth Hopkins indicated that there had been no disqualification from Race No. 4
Upcoming Events – Mike Unger indicated that preparations for the Hog Roast were still underway. The availability of club-spec tires as prizes was discussed. Regarding the MSOKC Swap Meet, Mike Dillon indicated that this was now confirmed for November 3, 2007. Mike Dillon agreed to confirm that Butch McCall had secured a reservation for the Franklin County Fairgrounds (ACTION 1). Mike Dillon also indicated that a reservation for the post-season banquet was confirmed.
Kids 1st Karting Group – Mike Unger announced that the Kids 1st karting group would be joining MSOKC for Race No. 5. The number of classes and how these would be integrated into the regular MSOKC schedule was discussed. It was agreed that the regular MSOKC entry fee should apply instead of the ‘guest’ entry fee.
Enduro Race – Mike Unger opened discussions pertaining to the season-ending non-championship-point endurance race. He indicated that the plan was to make this a single-class event for Yamaha Super-Can karts. Bob McConnell suggested that it might be worthwhile to open this up to Briggs Animal karts as well. Mike Unger expressed his desire to keep the rules for the event as simple as possible. It was agreed that at least two drivers would be required and the kart would be required to meet the minimum-required weight requirement with either driver. Pit stops would be required to be at least 2 minutes in duration. The use of the AMB timing system to confirm minimum required pit stop time was discussed. Mike Unger suggested that the entry fee should be $100 per kart and that a cash payout (to be determined later) would be offered as prizes. Mike Unger agreed to solicit event sponsors who would be responsible for contributing prize money (ACTION 2). Regarding tire rules, it was agreed that the choice of tire should be left open but that no tire changes should be allowed except in the event of a flat tire. A duration of 150 laps, which equates to approximately 100 miles at CRP, was proposed.
Club-Spec Tires – Steve Tatman indicated that he had been approached by representatives from Hoosier Tire with a proposal for providing club spec tires. Concerns about cost and durability were discussed. Steve Tatman indicated that the Hoosier kart tire was reported to be similar to the Bridgestone YHC. Bob McConnell indicated that our experience with Vega has been good but that considering competitive bids was in the best interest of the club. Steve Tatman indicated that he would acquire a set of the Hoosier tires for testing purposes (ACTION 3). It was agreed that proposals from other tire suppliers should be solicited as well and that these should be due prior to the post-season banquet (ACTION 4). Motion – Bob McConnell, Second – Beth Hopkins, Vote – Unanimously approved. The issue pertaining to the recall of the Vega Orange tires used by the MSOKC Briggs Animal Adult class was discussed. Bo Strawser indicated that the General Competition Rules already allow the use of these or the Vega NordAm, so an alternative already exists and no action is required.
Rules Violations – The issue of karts knowingly running significantly underweight was discussed. It was agreed that this was unsportsmanlike and should be discouraged. Bob McConnell apologized for his involvement in the preparation of a kart that ran significantly underweight during Race No. 4. It was agreed that a mention of this should be made at the drivers meeting but that no changes to the GCRs were required. Beth Hopkins indicated that a reminder to the TAG classes should also be made pertaining to the need for a side pod sticker indicating minimum-required weight (ACTION 5).
Other Business – The need for a set of flags for the club was discussed. Bo Strawser indicated that these were available from several suppliers for approximately $100. It was agreed that this purchase should be made (ACTION 6) and that Ryan Strawser should be responsible for them. Motion – Mike Unger, Second – Mike Dillon, Vote – Unanimously approved.
Next Meeting – The next board meeting will take place Tuesday, July 17, 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:
Adjournment – The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:10 PM.
Bill Bruce
Secretary
MSOKC Board of Directors