BMW CCA, Puget Sound Region
Board Meeting Minutes
June 3, 2004

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Ken Olsen at 7:02 PM at the Mercer Island Library. Those in attendance were:

• Ken Olsen, Vice President
• David Lightfoot, Treasurer
• Lance Richert, Concours Chair
• Lucetta Lightfoot, Zündfolge Editor
• Rick Gulstrom, Membership Chair
• Walt Conley, Chief Driving Instructor
• Jim Millet, Zündfolge Advertising Coordinator
• Mike Ellis, SIG Coordinator
• Alan James, Technical Services Coordinator
• de-Anna Martin, Banquet Chair
• Wes Hill, Member
• Chris Mason, Member
• Lynne Eskill, Member
• Roger Hoffeditz, Member
• Don Robesch, Member
• Tom Olsson, Secretary

Opening Comments
Ken Olsen welcomed everyone.

President's Report

News from National
• No news from National

2004 Dates
Octoberfest, to be held in Pasadena, CA, July 4-9

 

Report from Chapter Congress, May 21-23
Tom Cox, David, and Rick wrote a rather comprehensive report on their experiences at the recent Chapter Congress.  What follows is a brief synopsis.
•  The first session involved how to attract new members and get them involved.
•  The second involved the need for a National "Code of Conduct"
•  Dean Killian did a presentation on Street Survival
•  Pete Lyon did a presentation on our insurance coverage, which was rather eye-opening.  He stressed that the liability waiver we ask participants to sign is very important.
•  The Golden Gate Chapter hosted a symposium on how NOT to run a Chapter.
•  The Presidents' Session involved crisis communication and dispute resolution.
•  The Membership Session involved some fun with databases, how to encourage new members to come to events, and organizing corrals.
•  The Treasurers' Session covered Annual reports and IRS rules.

Hornet Race Car
Wes asked for the floor at this point, as he had to leave for the airport before the end of the meeting.  Vice President Olsen allowed it.  Wes has bought yet another Hornet, a 318 this time.  He proposes the Club front $400 to help with purchase of the car and raffle off the chance to drive it in the Hornet race on September 25th.  All proceeds beyond the costs would go to charity.  Lance and Lynne offered to help.
•  David Lightfoot made a MOTION to approve the proposal as stated.  Ken Olsen SECONDED the motion.  Upon unanimous VOTE, the motion carried.

Tours and Rally
Tours -
     Past Events
     • "Mountain Twisties" (May 29) - 34 participants, was snowed out, so took an alternate tour.  The original route is rescheduled for Aug. 28th.
     Upcoming Events -
     • no report

Rally - no report

Track Committee
Past Events -
• none since last meeting

Upcoming Events -
• June 6 is full with a waiting list.  40 Instructors are signed up.
• June 25 is full with a waiting list as well, with 36 Instructors signed up.

General Business -
•  Walt reports that all is in order for the coming schools.
•  Lynne asked if there would be water available for the turn workers.  Tom Olsson promised to follow up on that.
•  David expressed his concern that we need to come into full compliance with National standards on open cars.
•  Chris Mason passed out a proposal for a drifting / car control event this fall at Bremerton.  The Board and the Driving Committee fully supports him in this effort, and encourages him to move forward.  This event will fall under the Track Committee's jurisdiction.
 

Zündfolge
• The deadline for the July issue is Tuesday, June 8th. 
• Lucetta is looking for follow-up articles for most past events..
• A printer was donated to the Zündfolge Committee.

Roster and Membership
•  Rick reports that there are 67,644 members nationally, 8,590 associates, for a total of 76,234.
•  Louis sent in his report in absentia, as he had to work.  He reports that there were some problems transferring the CCA roster into the PSR roster, resulting in some people not getting their Zündfolge.  This issue has been resolved.