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MRA General Meeting Agenda
September 13th 2017
General Meeting
Meeting Called to Order By: Jim Wilson @ 7:00pm
Time & Location: 7:00 PM; The Walnut Room
Next Meeting Date & Time: October 11th 2017 @ 7:00pm
Previous Minutes:
Committee Reports:
Ø Report of Officers:
Ø President: Jim Wilson-
Ø Welcome to the September General meeting
Ø We have been working on the 2018 schedule it’s pretty much finalized.
Ø 4 rounds at HPR, 2 Pueblo & 1 PPIR
Ø We know some of you weren’t happy with PPIR, the walls, safety & timing loop
Ø Spoke to Jared PPIR Manager he said if we do a round at the beginning or end of the season they would be much more willing to move the walls for us. The loop needs to be replaced it’s 20+ years old.
Ø Staying away from holiday weekends like memorial & labor day but especially mother’s day
Ø LaJunta it’s about 1hr east of pueblo- Several years ago there was an incident involving motorcycles after that the city said no more bikes
Ø Open track day there was a double fatality, we had some issues with some of the walls they had, Glenn moved them & they moved the walls back. Anyways
Ø Changed management run by a car guy that Glenn is friends with, they want us to go back, it was paved last July.
Ø The city doesn’t have any hard feelings, the city attorney is the same guy that was there when the fatalities happened. Glenn spoke to the guy, let him know the full story on each situation & that it had nothing to do with the MRA. It had to do with lack of management.
Ø The city has said ok they would do it again but we would need gets some things in order first. Would be a good idea if we did a Trackday
Ø Track Rental is inexpensive, could be a way for the club to make money.
Ø Our schedule is tentative for some venues, HPR is set PPIR & Pueblo are not set in stone so we could look at the possibility of LaJunta. The board will discuss it further. If not for 2018 maybe 2019 or 2020.
Ø 6 corners, like PPIR 5 rights 1 left turn 1 is faster than pueblo, it’s short, fun & fast
Ø We wouldn’t need very many corner workers, we would have to pay for their hotel
Ø We would need to go down look at the walls, check loops, track surface etc….
Ø They have some RV outlets
Ø We will bring it up this weekend
Ø We are talking with PPIR about the walls to make it safer
Ø Staffing at PPIR is easier, Pueblo is much harder. Pueblo has 10 turns & the crossover gate, we need about 13-15 corner workers most of our staff if from HPR. HPR staff is usually working for HPR when we are racing at PPIR & Pueblo.
Ø The novelty of PPIR is not really there anymore. When we could use the garages it had appeal now they have limited power, the walls, damaged loop.
Ø The race day office is the only thing we like right now.
Ø We will talk about it more this weekend at the riders meeting, we will get the consensus about going back to PPIR vs LaJunta
Ø Corner worker appreciation coming up at HPR
Ø They like all kinds of things
Ø Shirts, hats, gift cards, alcohol, riding gear, motorcycle stuff, money generally it’s alcohol
Ø Generally the shops like to participate as well go hit them up
Ø Sat night Member Appreciation BBQ, CW Appreciation will follow in the pavilions after the BBQ
Ø You can take all Corner worker Appreciation items to Jen & Laci in the office.
Ø 2018 Season Program & Rulebooks
Ø We renewed our contact with Racing publications, they print the programs & rulebooks
Ø Ricky sells all of our class sponsorships,
Ø If you or someone you know are interested in sponsoring a class with the MRA or our Corner Crew please contact Warren Cook he will get you or them in touch with Ricky Orlando.
Ø Opening nominations for the 2018 Season
Ø President-
Jim Wilson
Ø Secretary-
Jen Grosse
Ø Track Marshal
Rick Grosse
Ø VP of Rules & Tech
Brett Leveque
Ø Rider Rep PR
John Borst
Ø Rider Rep Rules
Shannon Moham
Ø Rider Rep Trophies
Warren Cook
Ø Rider Rep Press
Jim Brewer
Ø Election process, we will be using a survey company, cost is about $450 per year we can do unlimited survey’s each year.
Ø You have to be member to vote, you will get an email from Checkbox to take a survery.
Ø Since it is based on email addresses be sure your Racewurx profile is current.
Ø We hope that this will eliminate some of the past issues we have had in the past & it will cut down on expenses.
Ø Vice-President: Jeremy Alexander-
Ø Looking into other options to replace racewurx, there’s some issues that we have had for several years we need to get
Jeremy will be handling the Gap analysis
Ø The level of service we have been getting has been lacking, we need a system that meets our needs. We have asked for updates that never seem finished or adequate for what we need or want.
Ø Looking at Motorspots Reg, they might be willing to write something for us. They have made it clear that they want our business.
Ø Some things the MRA wants it doesn’t do like grids & results but has opportunity for growth.
Ø Motorsports Reg has great reviews from other clubs about their response time & questions about functionality.
Ø We are going to look at our other options as well.
Ø If we could find one that has some of the functions we want & can build on we would look into those as well.
Ø If you have any recommendations please let Jeremy know.
Ø VP Rules & Tech: Brett Leveque
Ø Nothing
Ø Treasurer: Laci Lukchy
Ø We are in our down parts of the season we always take a loss at Round 6 & 7.
Ø We will still generate a profit YTD.
Ø Banquet Tickets- $40 per person w/ food
Ø Secretary: Jen Grosse
Ø Novice hours
Ø List will be posted in the office at HPR.
Ø Results are posted, registration will open Monday, watch social media & email blast for time.
Ø If you have any questions about results contact me.
Ø Novice hours, come see me after the meeting to get your 30 min credit.
Ø You can only earn 2 hours by attending the General meeting, you can complete your remaining 2 hours by doing any of the following things;
Ø Friday Night Tech with Brett Leveque
Ø Friday Night trophy set up with Warren Cook
Ø Friday Night MRA truck unloading
Ø Thursday Night air Fence set up (PPIR & Pueblo Only)
Ø End of Sunday MRA equipment teardown & loading the MRA truck
Ø Friday Night & End of Sunday help Raceday Office staff unload office equipment, set up, teardown & carrying to vehicle.
Ø If you have any questions Please let me know
Ø New Rider Director: Jeff Brown
Nothing
Ø Track Marshal: Rick Grosse
Novice that want to work off novice hours can help Load the MRA truck end of day Sunday. Air fence set up at Pueblo Thursday night or Friday morning.
Pueblo- Friday night Drags? No but there will be the Willy B outlaws show there.
Ø Rider Reps.
Rules: Shannon Moham
Rulebook suggestions are open if you have any questions please let Shannon know
We have incorporated some administrative changes.
PR: John Borst
Oct 7th Pumpkin Chucking
We will have a booth- Car & Motorcycle show
Trophies: Warren Cook
Pumpkin Chucking event Oct 7th.
· Press: Jim Brewer
· Every year like to update photos & videos on the website
· If you have any you would like to submit contact me we can talk.
New Business:
Unfinished Business:
Committee:
Adjournment:
“Unless there are any objections, meeting is adjourned.
September 13th 2017
General Meeting
Meeting Called to Order By: Jim Wilson @ 7:00pm
Time & Location: 7:00 PM; The Walnut Room
Next Meeting Date & Time: October 11th 2017 @ 7:00pm
Previous Minutes:
Committee Reports:
Ø Report of Officers:
Ø President: Jim Wilson-
Ø Welcome to the September General meeting
Ø We have been working on the 2018 schedule it’s pretty much finalized.
Ø 4 rounds at HPR, 2 Pueblo & 1 PPIR
Ø We know some of you weren’t happy with PPIR, the walls, safety & timing loop
Ø Spoke to Jared PPIR Manager he said if we do a round at the beginning or end of the season they would be much more willing to move the walls for us. The loop needs to be replaced it’s 20+ years old.
Ø Staying away from holiday weekends like memorial & labor day but especially mother’s day
Ø LaJunta it’s about 1hr east of pueblo- Several years ago there was an incident involving motorcycles after that the city said no more bikes
Ø Open track day there was a double fatality, we had some issues with some of the walls they had, Glenn moved them & they moved the walls back. Anyways
Ø Changed management run by a car guy that Glenn is friends with, they want us to go back, it was paved last July.
Ø The city doesn’t have any hard feelings, the city attorney is the same guy that was there when the fatalities happened. Glenn spoke to the guy, let him know the full story on each situation & that it had nothing to do with the MRA. It had to do with lack of management.
Ø The city has said ok they would do it again but we would need gets some things in order first. Would be a good idea if we did a Trackday
Ø Track Rental is inexpensive, could be a way for the club to make money.
Ø Our schedule is tentative for some venues, HPR is set PPIR & Pueblo are not set in stone so we could look at the possibility of LaJunta. The board will discuss it further. If not for 2018 maybe 2019 or 2020.
Ø 6 corners, like PPIR 5 rights 1 left turn 1 is faster than pueblo, it’s short, fun & fast
Ø We wouldn’t need very many corner workers, we would have to pay for their hotel
Ø We would need to go down look at the walls, check loops, track surface etc….
Ø They have some RV outlets
Ø We will bring it up this weekend
Ø We are talking with PPIR about the walls to make it safer
Ø Staffing at PPIR is easier, Pueblo is much harder. Pueblo has 10 turns & the crossover gate, we need about 13-15 corner workers most of our staff if from HPR. HPR staff is usually working for HPR when we are racing at PPIR & Pueblo.
Ø The novelty of PPIR is not really there anymore. When we could use the garages it had appeal now they have limited power, the walls, damaged loop.
Ø The race day office is the only thing we like right now.
Ø We will talk about it more this weekend at the riders meeting, we will get the consensus about going back to PPIR vs LaJunta
Ø Corner worker appreciation coming up at HPR
Ø They like all kinds of things
Ø Shirts, hats, gift cards, alcohol, riding gear, motorcycle stuff, money generally it’s alcohol
Ø Generally the shops like to participate as well go hit them up
Ø Sat night Member Appreciation BBQ, CW Appreciation will follow in the pavilions after the BBQ
Ø You can take all Corner worker Appreciation items to Jen & Laci in the office.
Ø 2018 Season Program & Rulebooks
Ø We renewed our contact with Racing publications, they print the programs & rulebooks
Ø Ricky sells all of our class sponsorships,
Ø If you or someone you know are interested in sponsoring a class with the MRA or our Corner Crew please contact Warren Cook he will get you or them in touch with Ricky Orlando.
Ø Opening nominations for the 2018 Season
Ø President-
Jim Wilson
Ø Secretary-
Jen Grosse
Ø Track Marshal
Rick Grosse
Ø VP of Rules & Tech
Brett Leveque
Ø Rider Rep PR
John Borst
Ø Rider Rep Rules
Shannon Moham
Ø Rider Rep Trophies
Warren Cook
Ø Rider Rep Press
Jim Brewer
Ø Election process, we will be using a survey company, cost is about $450 per year we can do unlimited survey’s each year.
Ø You have to be member to vote, you will get an email from Checkbox to take a survery.
Ø Since it is based on email addresses be sure your Racewurx profile is current.
Ø We hope that this will eliminate some of the past issues we have had in the past & it will cut down on expenses.
Ø Vice-President: Jeremy Alexander-
Ø Looking into other options to replace racewurx, there’s some issues that we have had for several years we need to get
Jeremy will be handling the Gap analysis
Ø The level of service we have been getting has been lacking, we need a system that meets our needs. We have asked for updates that never seem finished or adequate for what we need or want.
Ø Looking at Motorspots Reg, they might be willing to write something for us. They have made it clear that they want our business.
Ø Some things the MRA wants it doesn’t do like grids & results but has opportunity for growth.
Ø Motorsports Reg has great reviews from other clubs about their response time & questions about functionality.
Ø We are going to look at our other options as well.
Ø If we could find one that has some of the functions we want & can build on we would look into those as well.
Ø If you have any recommendations please let Jeremy know.
Ø VP Rules & Tech: Brett Leveque
Ø Nothing
Ø Treasurer: Laci Lukchy
Ø We are in our down parts of the season we always take a loss at Round 6 & 7.
Ø We will still generate a profit YTD.
Ø Banquet Tickets- $40 per person w/ food
Ø Secretary: Jen Grosse
Ø Novice hours
Ø List will be posted in the office at HPR.
Ø Results are posted, registration will open Monday, watch social media & email blast for time.
Ø If you have any questions about results contact me.
Ø Novice hours, come see me after the meeting to get your 30 min credit.
Ø You can only earn 2 hours by attending the General meeting, you can complete your remaining 2 hours by doing any of the following things;
Ø Friday Night Tech with Brett Leveque
Ø Friday Night trophy set up with Warren Cook
Ø Friday Night MRA truck unloading
Ø Thursday Night air Fence set up (PPIR & Pueblo Only)
Ø End of Sunday MRA equipment teardown & loading the MRA truck
Ø Friday Night & End of Sunday help Raceday Office staff unload office equipment, set up, teardown & carrying to vehicle.
Ø If you have any questions Please let me know
Ø New Rider Director: Jeff Brown
Nothing
Ø Track Marshal: Rick Grosse
Novice that want to work off novice hours can help Load the MRA truck end of day Sunday. Air fence set up at Pueblo Thursday night or Friday morning.
Pueblo- Friday night Drags? No but there will be the Willy B outlaws show there.
Ø Rider Reps.
Rules: Shannon Moham
Rulebook suggestions are open if you have any questions please let Shannon know
We have incorporated some administrative changes.
PR: John Borst
Oct 7th Pumpkin Chucking
We will have a booth- Car & Motorcycle show
Trophies: Warren Cook
Pumpkin Chucking event Oct 7th.
· Press: Jim Brewer
· Every year like to update photos & videos on the website
· If you have any you would like to submit contact me we can talk.
New Business:
Unfinished Business:
Committee:
Adjournment:
“Unless there are any objections, meeting is adjourned.