Jacqueline reported that Evie’s mother passed away the night before and Evie would not be attending the meeting tonight. The board authorized Jacqueline to send flowers to Evie from the club.

Lucetta reported that Diana Wales sent a thank you to the club for all their kindness and the plant we sent her in memory of Roger.

Lucetta reported the Nov/Dec Zündfolge will contain a list of the unopposed Board of Directors for the calendar year 2001.

Lucetta reported that the Nov/Dec Zündfolge will contain an article and ballot for the approval of the new Bylaws. The Bylaws will be sent to Dale to be included on the web site.

The Board of Directors stated that as of Nov. 1, 2000 the BMW ACA Puget Sound Region is officially BMW CCA Puget Sound Region.

Discussion about club stationary. OK to use left over ACA stationary for internal board use. Tom will develop a stationary, stamp, etc. needs list.

Lance led discussion about his correspondence with Keith re: the Club’s up front merger costs, CCA only members letters were sent out and ACA only letters were sent out. Members of both ACA and CCA were also supposed to receive a letter but only three of the twelve at this meeting did. Lance will check with Keith on the status of this.

Greg reported the status on the computer with merging the ACA/CCA members. Two other club members were a great help with this.

A letter to the area BMW Dealers and independent shops went out.

Discussion on the CCA Rebate program not including ACA only members until after one year from the merger date.

Bill S. asked how club members should make checks out to the club. General thought is that BMW CCA is fine. Just so members would not need to write the Club’s full name (BMW CCA Puget Sound Region).

Discussion was led by Lance, on the Club’s displays for the dealerships.

Bill S. reported the club’s financial status including discussion on pre-paying SIR, advertisers, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Bill S. will bring to the next board meeting info on CDs.

Rick reported that everything is all set. 11:30 am start time, trophies for first through fourth place only. Eight teams. Bulk email will go out the beginning of next week.

Hand out from Lance. The board approved of the raffle for members who attend events. The raffle will be held in July at the Concours. Board members are not eligible.

Lucetta reported the status of the meeting on Feb. 3, 2001. Article in the Nov/Dec Zündfolge which also asked for member input.

Chris reported on the Esquine’s event on Feb. 21, 2001. Article in the Nov/Dec Zündfolge.

Dale will update the site in the next couple of days. Looking for a new provider. Dale will make a proposal to the board.

Member letters were discussed. Nov/Dec issue was very full so many items were edited. The Jan 2001 issue will have 2000 track recap and programs for 2001. More article contributors are welcome. Discussion about the 2001 ad rates and there will be only one rate for business cards, for either an existing members or business advertisers at the new rate.

Joni is currently doing comp packets. Joni will miss the next board meeting as she’ll be in Germany.

Greg reported that there will be over 2200 members in the Club. Greg discussed dealing with CCA national re: the members merger. Brad Davis (Club member) is helping with the merger. The verification process needs fine tuning. Bulk email will be about 1000 members. Dale and Greg will work out the details of bulk email. Alaska is up in the air whether CCA will assign them to our Club.

Rick led discussion about the large increase per person over last year. Board members need to contact their assigned businesses for donations. The bar may need cashiering by Club members.

Jacqueline reported the October school was a success! SIR tentative dates are May 19, June 3, Aug 26 and Sept. 29. Nov. 15 is the scheduling date for Bremerton. The committee is planning for the CCA transition, including helmet and roll cage changes.

Karl reported June 23-24 is the date for the wine tour. The annual Leavenworth/Oktober Fest tour may be held at another location. Looking into other options.

Karl-Is looking at cages and harness packages that conform to CCA requirements and will let members know.

Tom- will help Bill S. with the computer. Looking for a partner for the rally on Nov. 11.

Greg- pass

Steve- pass

David- told a joke and then passed.

Lucetta-confirmed with Lance to secure the MICC for the Feb. 3 meeting. Mentioned upcoming Board duties and agreed to work with Tom on bid sheets for the banquet.

Jacqueline- pass

Chris- pass

Bill L.- pass

Rick- mentioned his drive in a Z8.

Lance- pass