Present: Lisa Stinger, Guy Stinger, Tracy Burland, Brad Lee, Rich Zubowicz, Traci Shepard, Wade Shepard, Lynn Olsen, Jarred Burland, Josh Burland, Shirley Burland, Carrie Benson, Don Staggs, Stef Nordberg

 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. $1534.06 in the checking account, $1600 in accounts receivable, $225 (3) tires. Withdraw of $3000 for driver payout from Calgary race.

 Tracy reported that the American Racer jackets should be here this week.

 The total pay-out for the year, to the drivers, is going to be $6900. $3000 in Calgary, $800 in Ephrata, and $3100 at the Banquet.  If drivers want, they can use $100 of their pay-out for next year’s membership.

 Discussion was held on the Banquet.
Food: Tracy had talked with Pat McCrea and she offered to provide and cook a roast, Lisa said that she would be willing to do the same. It was discussed that the rest could be potluck. Glacier Brewing may donate beer.
Location: call on either-Leon, North Crow, Valley View, Round Butte-to see what dates would be available.
Auction: Pat said that she would like to donate items from her store (Expressions from the Heart) to have a silent auction. Tracy also talked with Ronan Travel, who would give a discount on a trip, and Ace, who would donate an item. Everyone is encouraged to bring any other items good for a silent auction.  Also, to raise money, Tracy suggested having a card table with a percentage of the pot going to the club. Date: Tentative date set, Saturday, Oct. 2nd pending availability of location.

We need to get trophies for 1st-2nd-3rd places.

Stef brought in a sample certificate that we will make to give to sponsors, thanking them for their support of BSPRA this season. They will be able to hang them in their businesses. We also need to make personal invitations to send to each sponsor, encouraging them to come to the banquet.

Stef submitted a bill for $113.22 for film and processing, inserts, badges, etc. from going to Calgary. Lynn moved to pay the bill. Jarred seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

Race City talked with Tracy about BSPRA racing there twice in the 2005 season. Everyone was in agreement with this, and would like one of the times to be early in the season, possibly as BSPRA’s opening race. There were a lot of people interested in the class and in building a car. They were referred to the web site for more information. There is also a group from Canada that talked about joining. If they decided to join, Tracy said that he would be willing to meet with them at Race City to hand out rule books and discuss BSPRA. It was discussed that there would have to be a car pre-inspection set up before any of the races. There is also the possibility of building a US/Canadian challenge at Race City running by BSPRA’s rule book. This would also be beneficial to the Friendship Trail. Tracy talked about asking Race City to donate jackets to the racers next year.

Tracy would like to have an idea of how many races and locations before going to the promoters meeting in November. Everyone wants to go to Calgary twice. Will also try to raise a $10,000 purse for next year.

Next meeting will be Tuesday, September 14th at 7 p.m. at Plum Creek.

Lisa motioned for adjournment at 8:00 p.m.