Chattanooga Region SCCA
Regional Notes

 

MINUTES
Chattanooga Region SCCA Meeting
April 3, 2008
 

Minutes:  Minutes from March 6, 2008 Chattanooga Region SCCA Meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report:  Gail Perry presented the Treasurer’s Report and stated that she has sent an itemization of TT expenditures to the TVR region.

Committee Reports.

Track Trials:  David McDaniel was unable to be at the meeting, but phoned in his report to Bill Perry.  Nashville SS lunches will be as last year with tickets for different lunches.  The menu will be slightly expanded and the vendor agreed to the Region providing drinks for workers only as long as they are Pepsi products.  The hotel is not determined, but the Sleep Inn has expressed an interest to host the Region.  Discussion regarding 75 rooms at the Sleep Inn but we will let TVR make the arrangements. We need workers and worker giveaways. 

Club Racing:  DOBRacing.com is open for registration.  Workers will register through them also.  The supps have been approved.  Safe Quip will be the sole event vendor and will provide discount items.  The Sanction Number has been issued (and reissued).  Charles Long will maintain lights during the Enduro.  Need flyers for both events. 

Solo.     At the year’s first event in Dade County, there were 13 members signed up with 31 attending the event.  The Mentor and Worker programs were announced.  Upcoming events include a Solo School in May at Dade County and a night event in June at Chattanooga State.  Mercedes Benz has shown interest in working with the Region at the Street Survival Schools.  BMW is ready to write a check for the schools.  The schedule now shows 11 solo events.

RallyCross:  Decisions to be made about what the trailer needs are besides a fire extinguisher.  Gerald made a short list.

Road Racing.  Our Region was represented by Chuck Fullgraf at the CMP event last weekend.  Efren Ormaza and Dave Hester were DNS – Efren with the trailer axle breaking outside of Atlanta on his way to the event and Dave’s car isn’t ready yet.  Chuck did the Region proud placing 3rd both days.  Anthony Henderson and Patrick White were in training at Road Atlanta – Anthony as Black Flag Steward and Patrick running the pits.

Old Business.   None.

New Business.  Scott Dobler will be making flyers.  Also will be talking to Lee Horton who has expressed interest in Chattanooga Region participating/putting on a autocross for Acura’s July 4th Weekend events.  After discussion, it was decided nothing would be decided until Scott received some answers to questions.  At that point, the Region will make a determination.

Next Meeting Location:  Chattanooga State, May 1st at 7:00 PM – 6:30 for videos.

Respectfully submitted:
Linda Hester

 

 

MINUTES
Chattanooga Region SCCA Meeting
March 6, 2008


Minutes
:  Minutes from February 7, 2008 Chattanooga Region SCCA Meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report:  Gail Perry presented the Treasurer’s Report and stated that the tax report had been sent in and the report was approved. 

Committee Reports.

Track Trials:  David McDaniel stated that he was confirming with Rick at Nashville SuperSpeedway that Nashville Food Vending was still the authorized vendor for the track.  On pricing for postcards, a mailing of 500 would be $290; or a disc with names and addresses would be $35.  David will check with CCR to see about the possibility of splitting the cost of the mailing.  Bill Perry stated that $1000 deposit was due next month and that Gail Perry needed help with worker registration at the track trials.

Club Racing:  Bill Perry moved as follows:

“Designate three members to the “NSS Race Committee” from Chattanooga Region, SCCA.  Tennessee Valley Region, SCCA will also be requested to designate an equal number of members to this committee at their meeting next week.  This committee will have authority to make arrangements and expend funds as necessary to Sanction and operate a race at Nashville Superspeedway in June, 2008.  It is agreed that Chattanooga Region and Tennessee Valley Region, SCCA will share equally all expenses and income related tot his race.

 

It is further moved that Chuck Fullgraf, Gail Perry and Bill Perry be designated as Chattanooga Region representatives to this committee.”

After discussion, Gerald Street and David McDaniel seconded, motion carried unanimously.

Solo.     Event Schedule:  The proposed Event Schedule has been approved.  Trophy glasses were ordered and at the meeting – consensus was that they look great.

Driving Schools:  Dade County may want to be involved in the Driving Schools – this will be discussed by Gerald Street.

Van & Storage Trailer Update:  The costs to repair the van will be $1,000. 

RallyCross:  There are four events set for 2008.  The trailer need supplies.  Gerald will talk with the pastor regarding holding a Student Rallycross at Brainerd Baptist’s soccer field.  We could possibly use this event as a solo promo.

Road Racing.  Efren Ormaza, Dave Hester & Chuck Fullgraf are planning to run CMP’s event.  Patrick White is setting into Pit Chief duties.

Old Business.   Scott Dobler stated the new T-Shirts will run approximately $7.50 ea at cost for 144 shirts.  The Region would sell them at $15.00 ea.

New Business.  None.

Next Meeting Location:  Chattanooga State, April 3rd at 7:00 PM – 6:30 for videos.

Respectfully submitted:
Linda Hester

 

 
 

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