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District 11
Monthly Meeting Minutes March 25th, 2008
Meeting was
called to order by President Jim Barnhart with 19 in
attendance. Those attending were: Jim & Marie Barnhart, Dan
Knecht, Art Pickleheimer, Joe Collins, Kurt Mosher, Janet Fout,
Sheryl Blum, Jeremy Osborn, Mark Shafer, Bryan Stone, Bill &
Mitzi Barnes, Ruth Hughes, Henry Swartz, Wayne Olson, Mary
Hamilton, Dennis Deeter, and Shawna Bickley.
Minutes were
read by Jim, and approved from the last meeting.
Treasurer’s
Report: Joe reported that there were a couple issues. First,
we have not received an AMA subsidy. Second, the banquet
committees spent too much on the banquets. Joe said that he had
sent out budget for the committees to follow, but they must have
been ignored. Jim responded that we need some criteria on who
sets the budget. In that instance the banquet committee set the
budget amount. Dan added in that he has not heard one complaint
about the banquet, and that he thinks were on the right track.
Joe is concerned about the district dissolving in a couple
years, because we are spending too much.
Office
Report: Mitzi Barnes reported that we have 385 members so far
this year. 126 MX, 243 HS, 8 Road, 8 Hillclimb. No
scholarship applicants yet, the deadline is the end of March.
HS results are now up on the website with one minor issue, but
it should be fixed. Hocking Valley did a good job selling
membership cards.
Motocross
Report: Sheryl Blum reports that we had a good turnout at the
banquet, and received a lot of compliments. She will have
awards with her at the races until June 29th, the
last Spring Series race. No A class advancement this year,
according to the AMA. The first Spring Series race is Sunday
March 30th. She has received a lot of calls about
classes.
Hare
Scramble Report: Marie Barnhart reports that Hocking Valley,
Wilwood, and 5 brothers cancelled last weekend.
Enduro
Report: Charlie Kline was absent.
GP Report:
Henry Swartz reported that on March 16th there was 42
rider turnout, and why the newsletter had no year end awards
shown for GP?
Road
Report: Mary Hamilton reports that banquet was a good time, and
nothing else at this time.
Hillclimb
Report: Ruth Hughes reports that the Hill Climb banquet is
Sunday March 30th.
Dirt Track
Report: Art Pickelheimer reports that there are 4 dirt track
events in d11 sanctioned by d12 clubs.
Congress
report: No “A” advancement this season. Some districts are
doing it themselves, but the AMA would more than likely uphold a
rider appeal.
Newsletter:
Jayne reports that the March issue is out, and no issues. Janet
questioned why Jeremy Osborn can advertise his practice events
against district race events. Jeremy Osborn replied that he has
to keep his doors open too. Jayne added that it was full page
ad, that’s what was sent to me.
Website
report: Bill Barnes had nothing to report.
Old
Business:
The 15/10/5
rule was re-introduced by Jeremy Osborn with stats from the 2007
season. Many felt that this rule had good potential it just
needed a way to be implemented. Mitzi thought that trackside
could do some of what it is needed to implement the rule. There
will be more discussion to come next month.
The DMC
vintage race on May 16th is cancelled.
New
Business:
Thrills N
the Hills: Jim stated that Fast Traxx was the only bid. They
are proposing a Saturday GP, a Saturday night SX, and a Sunday
MX. This would be a 60/40 split of the proceeds. Jim asked
about the HS, and suggested paying HS points for those who
signup for an extra class. This would raise even more money for
the district, because you would get more people to sign up for
the GP/HS. Dennis Deeter mad a motion to accept the bid, 2nd
by Marie. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. Mary added that
Sunday Creek needs to retract its advertisement of Thrills.
An audit
committee was selected, and will consist of Joe Collins, Mary
Hamilton, Dennis Deeter, Jim Barnhart, Jayne Chrystal, and Bill
Barnes
Dennis made
a motion to adjourn. 2nd by Marie.
Recorded by
Jeremy Osborn, Secretary
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