Slipstream - July 2005

Maverick Minutes
by Marie Wingfield (subbing for Michael)
Rocky Johnson hosted the June 2005 Maverick
Region Board Meeting on Monday, June 6, 2005.
The meeting had the following 16 members in
attendance Executive Council: Rocky Johnson, Mark
Gluck; Board Members: Dennis Chamberlain, Mike
Brodigan, Bill Dawson, Lanean Hughes, Chuck
Machala, Joe McGlohen, Andy Miller, Joel Nannis,
Wendy Shoffit; General Membership: Ed and Tracey
Gross, Kevin Hardison, Jan Mayo, Marie Wingfield. Rocky Johnson called
the meeting to order at 7:05pm.
Co-Goodie Storekeepers and Social Chairs: Rocky
announced that over a couple of banana splits Ed and Tracey Gross
agreed to take over the positions of Goodie Store and Social Chairs. Jan
and Wendy will help with the transition. As the new storekeepers, Ed and
Tracey would like to put the Goodie items on the internet for others to
view and order through a link to Paypal.
Club Race: Lanean Hughes – The Club Race is over and was
very successful. The Club Race was held in conjunction with a Driver’s
Education over Memorial Weekend (May 28-30) at MotorSport Ranch
(MSR). Her report showed a profit of ~$8,700. The lunch charity laps
brought in an additional $350. Lanean said Maverick Region was able to
make such a profit because “a lot happened” with the hotel, food, and
track rental. For example, Jack (MSR Owner) gave more than normal
and removed a lot of the fees. Lanean has received several e-mails from
Club Racers indicating they had a good time, despite the rain on
Saturday. Nine of the ten Club Race Rookies were from Maverick Region.
Lanean read the Club Race Steward’s Report. The Steward indicated MSR
was new to Club Racing, and was a good choice and a great facility – a
Steward’s dream, if one doesn’t mind climbing a ladder to get into the
Tower.
Driver’s Education: Bill Dawson – During the DE portion of
the Memorial Weekend event, there was metal to metal contact. This is a
first for Maverick Region at a DE. Both cars were drivable and no one was
injured. The Hill Country Region DE is coming up on June 25-26. Team
leads will be contacting Maverick instructors.
AX/TT (Radios): Chuck Machala – There are problems with
the Motorola radios. Ray Luedecke tried to use them at the Club Race,
but they failed. The Region needs to buy new ones. Although AX/TT generally
uses 10 radios, Chuck would like funds allocated to buy 12 radios
(2 backup radios). He would like to buy ICOM brand radios. Joe
McGlohen expressed concern about switching to ICOM radios. First, if
the current radios are replaced with newer Maxon radios, the same battery
packs and chargers can be used. Secondly, Lone Star Region uses
ICOM and has had problems with a 2-3 second delay after the talk button
is pressed – cause of the delay is unknown. Regardless as to which
brand is ultimately chosen, Joe did not want his concerns to delay the
allocation of funds during the current meeting.
AX/TT has made ~$6700 this year and Chuck wants to spend
$2000 on new radios (~$152/radio). Wendy made a motion to allocate
up to $3000 for new radios and new batteries. Lanean seconded the
motion. The motion carried. However, prior to funds being spent, Rocky
requested all issues and concerns are resolved.
There was discussion about selling the Motorola radios on the
internet or through the Goodie Store. Of the old radios, the Region will
keep 4 radios and sell 6. Pricing and venue will be determined later.
AX/TT (Mineral Wells): Chuck Machala– Currently, Gregg
Lee (S2000 club) has been using a donated street sweeper to clear the
AX/TT course. He has asked the Region (in conjunction with other clubs
who use the sweeper at Mineral Wells) to help with the operational
expenses of the sweeper (fuel, tires, and maintenance). Gregg has asked
the Region pay ~30% of the $650 yearly cost (~$200/yr). There was dis-
cussion regarding if the Region should pay only if the other clubs pay or
regardless of what the other clubs do. The decision was to pay our portion
regardless of what the other clubs do. Joe McGlohen made the
motion as such. Wendy seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Hope Shelter: Lanean Hughes – Hope Shelter received a $1000
donation from a member who visited the shelter, and an additional $350
from the charity laps at the May Club Race/DE. Although the foundation
was finished this week, the shelter is about 1.5 months behind schedule
due to weather, modifications to the building plans, and the busy schedules
of Wade Kolody, Bill Middleton, and Justin Hiegel. All three have put
a lot of time, energy, and expertise into the building of the new shelter.
However, the shelter is in need of a new architect and construction engineers.
Wade Kolody was the architect in charge of the plans. Wade and
family are moving to Ohio. Bill and Justin are the construction engineers
and are no longer able to spend as much time on the shelter due to other
commitments.
A request for assistance from an architect and construction
engineers will go out to the membership. Habitat for the Humanity has
been contacted for assistance, but cannot assist at this time. Joe
McGlohen made a motion to give $7500 to Hope Shelter. Jan Mayo
commented that the Region just gave the shelter $10,000 from Parade
profits. Wendy Shoffit commented that Jay Walker donated his $400 Club
Race Early Bird Special to the shelter. The Club Race held a drawing and
the name drawn won a refund of their entry fee. Jay won the drawing and
rather than take the refund, donated the funds to Hope. The motion was
never seconded or voted on.
Slipstream Advertising: Mike Brodigan – Statements will be
mailed to the advertisers in early August. Advertisers with accounts past
due will not be offered a renewal. The rates will stay the same. Mike
would like to include a direct link from the Maverick Region website to
the advertiser’s website for a fair and reasonable fee. It was suggested he
talk with Steve Boyd and the web master for Hill Country Region.
Photo Rally: Wendy Shoffit – The advertisement in the June SS
shows the incorrect date. The published date is June 18, but the actual
date is July 23. There is another Photo Rally August 13.
Spring Tour: Andy Miller – The Spring Tour had 25 cars. The
cars were divided into two groups – novice and experienced. Dividing the
cars into these groups worked well. The next trip is in the Fall. A request
went out for someone to write an article on the event. Mark Gluck agreed
to write the article.
Happy Hour: Dennis Chamberlain – HH at Hunan Dynasty
was successful with 38 attendees. The next HH is at Mondo’s on June 16.
Slipstream Publication: Wendy Shoffit – There was a problem
last month getting the membership database to the mailhouse. This delay
resulted in the late mailing of the SS. The issue is being addressed so the
SS will arrive in a more timely fashion.
Father’s Day Picnic: Wendy Shoffit – approximately 10 people
have RSVP’ed. This year, the picnic is on Saturday not Sunday. She is
expecting late RSVP’s. Joel Nannis will handle concours prizes. Wendy
made a motion to spend up to $300 for meat/drinks. Attendees will supply
side dishes. Joe seconded the motion. The motion carried.
President: Rocky wanted to hold an Executive Meeting at 5:30
prior to the open Board Meeting, but no one showed up [The Secretary
is currently working on a project in Indianapolis]. The meeting was to
discuss the By Laws. Changes to the By Laws, as defined in Article 12,
Section 1, require two-thirds vote of a quorum. A quorum is defined by
Article 6, Section 2, or Article 10, Section 4.
Next Board Meeting: Tuesday, July 5, at the home of Lanean Hughes.
The June meeting adjourned at 8:27pm.