Present: Lisa Stinger, Guy Stinger, Tracy Burland, Brad Lee, Wade Shepard, Traci Shepard, Carrie Benson, Chuck Reese, Shirley Burland, Walter Simon

Guy called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

Brad gave the financial report: $1157.80 brought in at the banquet between tables and silent auction. $250 pay-out for promoters meeting. Received $100 deposit back from the North Crow Clubhouse. Currently $867.14 in checking account. Already have $2545 in Accounts Receivable for sponsorship of the 2005 season. Assets: $225 worth of tires, $1000 scales.

Old business: Tracy and Walter went to the promoters meeting. Tracy reports that they were well receipted with many tracks interested in the club. There was a common problem at all tracks with high money into cars and changes in rules. These tracks liked the way that BSPRA is set up and are looking at doing some of the same things that we have implemented. Tracy got a signed contract with Ephrata for May 21^st and a confirmed date with Calgary for August 27^th. Agassiz and Penticton gave Tracy a list of dates that are open. Agassiz is about a 10 hour drive.

Showing interest to MVS was re-discussed. It was again suggested to write a letter. Their elections are on December 18^th. It was decided to wait until they hold their elections to write a letter so that their board of directors will be current.

Walter discussed his experience at the promoters meeting. He emphasized Top-of-the-mind-awareness (TOMA) and seamless entertainment. He stated we will need to get a press release as soon as the season is set.

Racing in Penticton was discussed. If we go to Calgary first, they may implement our rules. If we go to Penticton first, they would like to get three of their cars to run with us, we would run by our rules and they would have to be teched and legal before time-ins. They would pay $125 per car if we came as our own show. They also have their big season race with hot lapping on Friday and racing both Saturday and Sunday with $10,000 pay-out on each night.

Western Speedway in Victoria would also offer a race date if we would want to drive there (approximately 11 hours). Agassiz and Penticton run with same rules.

At the promoters meeting, there was much talk about having the board set the rules and not letting the racers have influence over them. Would then be able to set limits and keep cost down.

Brad is concerned about opening the door to letting cars “test” by letting Penticton have 3 cars run with us and then having other racers wanting to do the same. It was confirmed that the board would decide on individual bases what is in the best interest of the club. By allowing three cars in Penticton, they may implement our rules, and then would be able to get a series of races going.

Wade motioned to negotiate a date in Penticton and to allow 3 of their cars to race. Lisa seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. With the list of open dates that they provided Tracy, it was decided to ask them for June 18^th, which will allow 3 weeks between other races. Then their big race would be 6 weeks from then on July 29^th which would be a non-points race for BSPRA drivers.

Agassiz would pay $100 per car. They have July 9^th open, which would allow time between already scheduled races. Brad would like to pass on getting a date there. Tracy will talk to all drivers and will discuss again at the next meeting.

Friendship Trail: Walter working on developing more with Billie Lee to help. Walter is having a phone conference to explain and possibly get money to help going to Calgary and in turn bringing people to the valley.

Swap Meet: It was discussed to have Spring/Fall events to bring people from Canada on the Friendship Trail. Allong with the swap meet would also have a car show, with cars from Canada, and the Outlaw carts race. Will use the rodeo grounds to run the cars on. We are able to get beer permits for day events. Costs: $600 for liability, $50 rent, $50 beer license. The outlaw carts said that their purses run from $500-$2000, with the $2000 usually having a 40-50 car show. There are 18 carts located in Missoula and they have about 150 fans that travel with them. Income: $25/back gate, $35/booth, $2/gate swap meet only, $8/swap meet and race. Talked about doing a 50/50 all day, but must be present at race to win. Tracy motioned that we hold the swap meet, car show, and outlaw carts race on April 23^rd. Lisa seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. Tracy will get ahold of Shawn from the Outlaws to make sure that date will work for them. They offered to bring a car to the next meeting.

Probationary period for new members was again discussed. Was talked about having a 2 year period with no voting. Will table this discussion and talk with more members.

New Business: Brad has 3 bills that have been submitted. $53.75 to Lisa for binders from Insty-Prints that were used to make the rule books. $5.00 to Walter for photo copies at UPS Store. Also has a receipt from Tracy for $296.73. Previously gave approved $250 for the promoters meeting, so owe Tracy the difference of $46.73. Wade motioned to pay all 3 bills. Brad seconded the motion. Passed unanimously.

Chuck R. wanted to show his sponsorship letter/receipt that he will be giving all of his sponsor to make sure that BSPRA was represented okay. Everyone thought that it was fine.

Next meeting will be December 30^th, 7 p.m., at Plum Creek. Meeting adjourned at 8:30