April 03, 2003
Vice President Ken Hill called the meeting to order at 7:10.
Ken Hill reports that Tom Cox and Bill Spornitz are at Buttonwillow instructor's clinic.
As requested by Tom, Wes has researched the Chatterbox intercom system that National is recommending be purchased in bulk for the track programs. Wes recommends a "NO" vote by Tom to the National authority. The rejection was based on these factors:
1. Most of our instructors already have their own intercoms.
2. Buying a bunch which would be Club owned might be a pain to administer, especially keeping them charged, etc.
3. Buying these units with Club funds would benefit only those who attend track events. On the other hand, the purchase could easily be covered by 2003 event profits.
David presented the Balance sheet as of March 31
CCA Reimbursement request for Zundfolge distribution has been filed
David presented the Track budget form
David presented the Zundfolge annual budget form
David reports that we cannot close out the Banquet account because Kevin Chow still has some checks; Tom Cox will follow up on this.
David reports that bank service has improved, but he is still looking at alternatives
Form 990 has been filed.
The Board thanks David for his initiative in creating the account management forms for the Club, Track, Zundfolge. These have not been available in the past, and will help greatly to run the club on an annual basis allowing better forward budgeting.
Tom Olsson reported that 65 members attended the event, which was very well received.
Rick Gulstrom reports that over 73 people showed up at Bison Creek. 50% were new members. Great event with 12 M3's on display outside, eye candy in every color.
Tom Olsson reports that it went very well with over 30 participants.
no report. Tom Olsson volunteered to help as Jim has a damaged knee. Jim is still the event chair and contact for this.
17 registered to date
11 registered to date, 7 places left.
going as planned
new date, Wednesday 28 May
going as planned, will be limited to 100
going as planned
Lucetta reported by written note that we will have corral spaces for 20 cars per day.
ACTION - in response to Lucetta's request for funds to pay for tent space at the historics, David Lightfoot made a MOTION to fund the payment. It was SECONDED by Doug Haussler, and PASSED by majority vote.
will be held in Nov-Dec
Ken Hill reports it will be near Mt. Rainier in the first half of September
Ken Hill reports progress on this idea. Participation will be limited to 15.
Ken Olsen reports that it is going as planned.
Doug Haussler reports great weather, good tour, and good response to Governance Rules.
2/3 full, road washout prevents circumnavigation. 20 cars for each of two days will tour.
still in planning
being planned with Wendy Flanigan for August/September. Will be limited to 30 cars.
Doug Haussler reports that 10 NW area cars are making the pilgrimage to Santa Barbara.
Tom and Bill are at Buttonwillow investigating new teaching techniques.
Instructor's clinic went well.
Collision avoidance drill light set being constructed.
new layout allowed for more students. We should consider rotating the instructors through the stations to reduce fatigue.
Z3 drive was cancelled.
Seattle 7's - Matthew Mar reports that they will have a Detailing event in partnership with Phil Smart on July 19th. Two complete details will be raffled with proceed going to Children's Hospital.
DTM Power - added to SIG list
No final report possible as Kevin still has not provided final accounting. Kevin has submitted his resignation as he is relocating to San Francisco.
DeAnna Martin has volunteered for the position. It was noted that she was instrumental in the January banquet.
ACTION - a MOTION was made by Ken Hill to install deAnna Martin to the Banquet Chair Board position. This was SECONDED by Wes Hill, and PASSED unanimously by the Board.
We welcome deAnna to the Board and look forward to working with her.
This will be held on July 26 in conjunction with Renton River Days. Griots is on board for sponsorship. The Concours Committee is nearly finished with the scoring revisions, and the Committee Chair offered a short report. An article will be submitted to Zundfolge explaining the broad concepts. A more detailed article will be available for the June issue.
Lucetta was unable to attend, but submitted a written synopsis, which follows:
My Zündfolge report:
Deadline reminder-April 8th 5pm
Submissions still needed are promo articles, SIG submission, Motorsports submissions, Concourse submission and recaps of events.
Kalender mentions need to be submitted written with the text which the event chair would like on page two
Photos submitted should include the photographer's name.
Members are still confused about who to contact if they have an address change. Dale will add something to the web site about this. Maybe Doug Adams could write a brief mention for the Zündfolge.
For advertising issues-
We are always looking for additional advertisers Any leads should be referred to Jim.
We need to make sure all current advertisers receive a copy of the Zündfolge.
My Historics report:
Dates are July 4-6th
Twenty BMWs per day is the corral limit.
The price is the same as last year. ($20 per day)
The Club tent is the same price as last year. ($35 for the three days)
41 new members. Membership now at 3243. Trend still positive.
Miki Hariguchi finds it necessary to resign, due to business demands. Dale Beuning will take Miki's position on the Board.
Will be held May 01, at the Mercer Island Community center.
Chris Chow has proposed an E-30 scavenger hunt
David reports that the National Board meeting minutes make for very interesting reading. (It was noted that David might have too much time on his hands.)
David also floated the idea that if the LA Chapter reneges on holding the 2004 Octoberfest, perhaps we should consider hosting it. The enormity of this idea precluded any meaningful discussion. The topic will come up again.
Doug Haussler needs a banner with logos for Bimmerfest. One was found.
Ken Hill adjourned the meeting at 9:10
Respectfully submitted
Ken Olsen,
Secretary
