Call to Order
The Kansas City Region SCCA Board Meeting was called to order by RE Paula Diehl at 7:02 PM at Conroy’s Public House.
Board Members Attending: Paula Diehl, Greg Cheney, Max Bear, Chris Kern, Josh Huff, Josh Holsworth, Al Hermans, Phil Meredith, Daniel Rowland, Bill Johnson, Jessica Dorn
Ed Nicholson was a guest.
Secretary’s Report: Greg Cheney
Bill made a motion to approve the minutes; Max seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
September 2024 Financial Report
| Starting Cash | $18,903.03 |
| Total Income | $9,500.27 |
| Total Expenses | $(10,023.51) |
| Starting CD | $90,203.37 |
| Ending CD | $100,215.55 |
| Ending Cash | $18,379.79 |
| Ending Balance | $118,595.34 |
Both the KCRX and the Solo Programs are having great seasons and are seeing profits on a per event basis. But this is not reflected in their budget totals due to several unforeseen expenses not tied to specific events:
- $1,658 – New timing scoreboard
- $2,569 – New tires for van and trailer
- $463 – Radiator and coolant hose replacement
Josh Huff motioned to approve. Max seconded.
SOLO REPORT: Al Hermans
Event #9 was held on October 13. There were 132 drivers in attendance. The only downside to the event was the conflict with LGGPR. Need to pay better attention when scheduling for next year.
Event #10 (Halloweenie) was held on October 27. There were 168 drivers in attendance. The weather was chamber of commerce and the food was excellent. It appeared that everyone had a great time.
For the season, we had a total of 1431 entries for 10 events (the MiDiv counted as two) for an average attendance of 143. That is up 258 and 26 respectively from last season. Our best attended event was #2 with 182 entries and the lowest attended event was #8 with 121 entries I think the possibility of rain that day kept some people away. Novice participation was up considerably from last year. I think that may be mostly due to increased social media activity bringing people in and the event culture keeping many of them coming back. With increased attendance comes space and time pressures. We will likely be capping the event sizes starting next year to keep things manageable. Another option is to add an hour at the end of the event to allow more people to participate but that will make an already long day for the chairs and chiefs who are there all day even longer.
Other than the repair of the trailer axles, there do not appear to be any significant capital needs. We may need more cones soon but an inventory will need to be done first.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Paula Diehl
628 members for the Region. Weekend memberships are in the count and then fall off without notice.
KVRG REPORT: Chris Kern
They have the second weekend in July 2025 scheduled at Ozarks.
At the August board meeting Josh Huff, Chris Kern and Bob Henson were appointed by RE Paula Diehl for the 2025 season. Today Josh Huff stepped down and RE Paula appointed Graham Smith.
RALLYCROSS REPORT: Max Bear
Oct 6 we had 47 entries at I-35 speedway. It was an Endurocross with multiple lap runs. On the way back a trailer wheel bearing failed. It was limped home and everyone was ok.
The next event is Nov 10 at Thunder Valley.
Jon Robertson was appointed RAC member in the absence of another member who has not participated this year.
WEBSITE REPORT: Ed Nicholson
The web is up to date. The Webmaster has requested ending her contract effective 10/31. Ed has some people interested in taking it over. He has sent an email to the board with their discussions.
Bill Johnson moved to hire Emmy Scott, a professional webmaster. Phil Meredith seconded.
OLD BUSINESS
Bylaws revision was discussed. Some members have questioned the release of the notice to membership and time line when voting ceases.
The board realizes that each individual revision needs to be presented for a vote and will review and present to the membership at a later date.
Paula Diehl has appointed Bill Bauman, and Alex Van Bevern to the nominating committee. The board appointed Al Hermans and Max Bear to the nominating committee.
A final slate has to be presented to the general meeting on Nov 5. Alex VB will be contacted to submit them.
NEW BUSINESS
Awards banquet discussion. Paula has a list of trophy winners and will get someone to collect them.
Tony Giordano’s memorial is scheduled for Nov 14. Time to be determined.
Al has a past grant proposal and it will be sent to the board to review and create a new adult driving event with a grant from SCCA.
Call to adjourn – Max moved to adjourn, Josh 2nd. Adjourned 8:26 PM.