Present: Tracy Burland, Brad Lee, Wade Shepard, Traci Shepard, Lynn Olsen, Duane Olsen, Carrie Benson, Josh Burland, Chuck Morigeau, Guy Stinger, Lisa Stinger

 Tracy called the meeting to order at 7:15.
Guy called and they will try and come but will be late. (They arrived at 7:35)
Brad gave the financial report. Currently have $126.13 in checking account and all bills are paid.

Schedule:

• Tracy has talked with everyone about traveling to Port Angeles and they have all said that they would go. The date they offered is June 24^th. Duane moves to accept Ephrata date of July 29^th and Port Angeles date of June 24^th. Wade seconds the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
• Canada: a few guys would still like to go- the state may defer the costs of having a passport for a year until a cheaper option is available. Calgary-Tracy will email to see if interested. Agassi talked with Tracy at WARPA about getting on their schedule. Haven’t heard from Penticton. Everyone would like to possibly keep the traveling races at 2 depending on the dates that we get at MVS.
• MVS: Don said that the two dates we asked for are on their tentative schedule, May 20^th and August 26^th. They had offered the same pay as last year, but we counter-offered $150 since we bring in more fans and do our own advertising. Tracy asked that MVAR table this issue until their new board is established. We will wait for a reply from their board. Duane stated that he would like to see a few changes from last years agreement: more access to practice nights, officials not having to pay, and allowing the pits to stay open longer.

Need to decide if we want to be a member of the Polson Chamber of Commerce again this year. Tracy believes that it is around $25-50 for non-profit groups. Brad moves that we join the Polson Chamber again. Wade seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

The lease at MVS has not been finalized. The new tribal council will be sworn in tomorrow. They are to set up the meeting between any racing groups or other organizations/individuals that are interested in leasing the facilities.

Went into closed Board Session for personal matter at 8:15
Returned to general session at 8:30.

Wade is to fill Brad’s board position and serve as treasurer on an interim bases, until Brad is able to return or wishes to step down.

Memberships Paid:

• General -  Duane Olsen, Janice Olsen, Guy Stinger, Lisa Stinger, Carrie Benson
• Car Registration – Duane Olsen for car #40

Tracy would like to discuss adjusting the age for youngest drivers as he has some 14 year olds that are interested. Brad motions to amend General Rule 8 to read:

In order to drive, must be a member and approved by the board. Any underage drivers must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian while in the pits. 

Lynn seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

Duane had suggestion for a club motto: The people that I race with are more important than the race. He would like to see this on the web site and rule books. Everyone agreed with this.

 It was discussed to have shirts for the pit men to wear that would distinguish our group when at races. They also had talked about having a type of uniform at the promoters meeting saying that it give a group a more professional look. Tracy will check with Lozar to see what design he could come up with and a price. It was suggested to take this price out of the membership money. Then with membership, you would receive a shirt and would like everyone to wear them at the races.

Next meeting will be January 19, 2006; 7 pm; Plum Creek.
Lisa motioned for adjournment at 9:15.
Meeting adjourned.