Present:  Josh Burland, Lisa Stinger, Guy Stinger, Tracy Burland, Brad Lee, Wade Shepard, Traci Shepard, Carrie Benson, RJ Olsen, Lynn Olsen, Dan Krahn, Ann Krahn

Guy called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved.

Brad gave the financial report: $1157.80 income from the Banquet:  $1092.50 Retained earnings:  $105.48 in bills payed. Current checking account balance is $967.94. Twelve sponsors have confirmed for the 2005 season totaling $3045. Ace Hardware must make a request to the corporate office to do cash sponsorship so they want to sponsor products. They talked about donating wrench sets for trophy winners throughout the year, and possibly donating items that will be given out at the banquet. It was discussed that instead of giving these products out by points, just drawing names so that everyone has an equal chance of receiving them. Total Screen will sponsor the champions’ jacket again.

Sample letter was written to Mission Valley Auto Racers requesting 2-3 race dates. Dates asking for are July 16^th, August 6^th, September 10^th. Sample letter also had a breakdown of finances. It was decided that Guy would present the letter to MVAR at their meeting on the 3^rd. Brad feels that the financials should be left out at this time. It had been suggested by the Tribal Council to include the finances because MVAR was saying that they were short on funds last year. It was suggested that we give it to the council instead of MVAR. Everyone agreed with this and it was decided to let Guy decide, if they ask for the estimate, he will get it to them.

There is a meeting with Tribal Council members on Monday at 9 a.m. and will then present Thursday to the Council. The council has concerns about the track being for the community and that there is a group from the community that wants to race there and are not being allowed. They would rather that locals get to race there instead of having the large payouts to out-of-town classes. BSPRA will re-iterate that we are not interested in running the track, only want to race with our rules and class. It was suggested to get a statement from our sponsors requesting race dates at MVS.

Walter has the equipment back at the college and is finishing the tapes. He will let us know the schedule for when it will air. Tracy has talked with the radio station and they will give us all the air time wanted. Tracy will try and get Shawn from the Outlaw Sprints to go there and talk about their organization for advertisement.

Duane wrote a proposal for an introduction period for new members. Proposal as follows:

I propose that to become a member of BSPRA, the following steps must be followed. First, a Participation Permit must be applied for and then approved by a vote of at least 4 of the 5 board members. Second, one must have this permit in good standing for 2 consecutive years. Third, application can then be made for full membership and be approved by a vote of at least 4 of the 5 board members.

The Participation Permit would entitle the holder to participate in all events conducted by BSPRA, but would not entitle same to vote or hold elective office.

                                                                        Duane Olsen Board Member

Wade motioned to adopt this proposal. Josh seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. This will be added to the general rules.

Pinticton called Tracy. They still want to run 2-3 of their cars with us. He has told his cars that BSPRA will inspect them, and they must pass in order to race. We would need to get them tires; they have scales pads and a shop on the grounds. Membership was discussed, whether to  allow those 2-3 cars one race without having to pay the $100 membership, but if they would want to race any additional races then they would have to apply for a Participation Permit and pay the membership.

Pinticton will allow 7 officials in for free and there is camping at the track.

Wade motioned to have the one race honorary and if they would want to race additional they would have to buy membership. Lynn seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.  Their large race is the Miller Springs Late Model Challenge which had 25 cars last year. This would be a class that would possibly work into a US/Canadian challenge series with one race in Canada and one here with $10,000 payout at each race. Some stipulations would be that would have to participate in 100% of the races and payout at last race. This would be a possibility for next year. The class would run on our tires which they are thinking about changing to.

Swap Meet was discussed more. We need to decide what to do with the money earned. Will table until more opinions can be gathered, some suggestions were to build toward the $10,000 purse for a possible US/Canadian challenge in the 2006 season, or go toward the driver fund.

It was discussed to do the driver payout pre-season rather than at the Banquet. The payout would be divide based on races and per car, and then would give that percentage with the checks at each race. At the Banquet, prizes, jackets and trophies would still be given out.

Dan is present to know more about BSPRA and possible race with us. He saw the rules and built a car to race both with MVAR and BSPRA.  If Guy gets turned down at the MVAR meeting for race dates, will suggest the possibility of racing on Fridays and ask the Tribal Council about this. Guy will push the Friendship Trail at MVAR meeting if they give him time.

Raeann emailed asking when membership dues are due. We will send a letter after the first of the year.

The Outlaw Carts will come to the next meeting and bring at least one car to look at and also a tape of one of their races. Lynn offered his shop as a place to meet. Tracy has the agreement with PFI. The Outlaw carts would like more races, they were asking about having 12, we will wait and see how the first one goes before committing to any more.

Next meeting will be on Wednesday January 19^th  at 7 p.m. at KO Auto in Ronan. Lisa motioned to adjourn at 8:10.