Minutes

Meeting of 1-11-08

Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM

1. Past minutes approval: N/A
2. Treasurer’s Report: N/A
3. Race Director’s Report: N/A
4. New Business
A. Discussion on Robert’s Rules of Order
I. President Don Clark ask all in attendance to participate in discussions while using RRO to maintain order in the meetings.

B. Points Structure
I. The following points structure will be used to score the 2008 season at BKC. 1st place will receive 200 points plus kart count. 2nd place receives 190+, 3rd place receives 180+. 4th place and lower will receive 5 points less than the kart finishing in the place in front of them.
Example: 15 karts enter the race. The 1st place kart will receive 215 points. 2nd receives 205, 3rd receives 195, 4th receives 190, 5th 185, 6th 180 and so on down to last place points.

II. The following scoring structure will be used at all BKC club races. If a driver takes the green and checkered flag, he/she will receive points as per their finishing order. If a driver takes the green flag and drops from the race he/she will receive last place points. If more than one kart drops from the race, he/she will be scored according to the order in which the karts dropped from the race. If a kart does not take the green flag, that kart scores zero points for the event. Exceptions will be made for the Jr.1 and kid kart classes.
The motion to adopt these guidelines was made by John Brown and seconded by Stan Boren. Motion was voted in by all members present. No one opposed.

C. Championship Classes
I. The following classes have been adopted to be championship classes at BKC for 2008.
a. Kid Karts
b. Jr.1-2 cycle
c. Jr. Sportsman (3 hole can)
d. Jr. Super Sportsman (4 hole can)
e. Senior Super Sportsman (4 hole can)
f. Formula Y Heavy (ages 21 through 39 w/190 minimum driver weight dressed with helmet and all driving gear)
g. Formula Y Masters (40 yrs.+ no weight restriction)
II. A Novice class will be considered to be a championship class. Eligible engines are Comer, KT Yamaha rookie, and Briggs. The decision to make this a championship class will be decided by June 1st, 2008. Decision will be based on participation. Motion to accept made by Tim Bachman and seconded by John Brown.
Motion was voted in by all members present. No one opposed.

D. National Anthem and Flag Ceremonies
I. Don Clark and James Rich agreed to arrange the pre-race ceremonies for the club. Rich will supply flag and pole, Clark will supply the Star Spangled Banner.

E. Banquet Committee 2008 Season
I. BKC BOD thanked all involved in the 2007 banquet.
II. Don Clark asked all present to consider date for the 2008 banquet. He suggested having the banquet in November after the conclusion of the season s opposed to January of the following year. No motions were made.

F. Driver’s Meetings
I. Clark suggested a shorter more organized driver’s meeting. The use of an outline to conduct driver’s meeting was discussed. No motions were made.

G. Monthly Club Meeting Locations
I. Members are to e-mail suggestions to Don Clark on where to have our monthly meeting. Some suggestions were CHAMPS BarBQ, Denny’s on Rosedale Hwy, SuperKarts, etc. No motions were made. To be discussed at the February meeting (held at Superkarts). No motions were made.

H. Scale person for 2008 season.
I. Board discussed scale personnel. Denise Toy and her daughter Britney are possible candidates. Final decision to be determined. No motions were made.

I. Entry Fees for 2008 club races
I. Entry fees for 2008 will remain unchanged from 2007. Any changes in fees will be approved by the BKC BOD. No motions were made.

J. Clutch Specs for 2008 season
I. Because IKF is unclear at this moment on clutch specs for the regional series, we at BKC will make a decision on clutch spec after IKF makes it’s final decision. Topic to be table until the February monthly club meeting. No motions were made.
K. Mini Series BKC/Willow Springs/Kerman KC
I. BKC will help KKC with race #3 of 3. Monies will be split between the two clubs as will the work. Motion made by Don Clark and seconded by James Rich. All in favor and no opposed.

L. Alternative Tire Options
I. Some options were brought to the table on our spec. tire rule. Burris has made offers to BKC to run his tire as a club or as an option to run Burris tire in particular classes. Other manufacturers will be considered as well. Some literature was handed out and the topic will be discussed again at the February monthly meeting. No motions were made.

M. 9:15 PM Motion to adjourn made by Tim Bachman and seconded by James Rich

Meeting of 11-21-07

Meeting called to order: 7:00PM

Treasurers Report: Treasurer John Brown, offered a report on 2006 vs. 2007 cash, dates, cost, and other factors that must be controlled in the upcoming year. The biggest cost was over $4000.00 increase in track rental fees. Report accepted: Motion Bachman 2nd Toy

Race Directors Report: Race director John Brown reported that the kart count was down, as was the income by about $700.00 plus the extra cost of the wristbands. Report accepted: Motion Toy 2nd Bachman

Old Business: None

New Business:

Lifetime memberships: Executive board member John Brown, presented to the board and members present, reasons why the club should be giving back in some form, or way to members that give of themselves to support BKC. Others made note the club has not been doing this for many years, and that it was “about time”.

* Pat Callahan
* Tim Bachman
* John Brown
* Mike Marotta
* Terry Wright
* Robbie Boardman
* Eric Toy

These memberships will now and forever be free of charge, with full voting privileges. However, if a person receiving Lifetime Membership wishes to have other family members added to the BKC membership, those additions will be paid at the current price for BKC membership. (Example, your son races. The fees must be paid in order for this child to receive club championship points.) Motion to accept: Brown 2nd Lee

Motion by James Rich (2nd Lee) to authorize John Brown to spend $1500.00 on tools to give away at the Jan. 08 banquet. (All in favor)

Motion by Brown (2nd Lee) to purchase 300 wristbands for the MCMPR. (All in favor)

Motion to table Radio and battery repairs and maintenance.

Motion to table banquet prizes for women and children who are non-racers within the club.

Motion to table Raffle ticket sales at the banquet dinner.

Meeting Adjourned: 9:00PM