Race with USARM - USARM The Grid September 2005

T H E G R I D

September 2005



The Annual Pre Historic Races at Laguna Seca went without a hitch. The event was a marvelous display of the vintage cars, the way they were seen when they first raced. Too many pictures to display in the Grid but Mike Allison has 6 disks full of these beautiful cars if you are interested. Contact Mike at the next event for more information. Thanks Mike for sharing your great photos with the rest of us.

The first annual USARM putting contest was also held the weekend of August 13-14. As you can tell, the field was small but intense, the course is tricky and full of obstacles but our intrepid 'putter' made the best of the situation and invites all those who can beat his one shot into the Turn 11 gravel trap to bring their putter for a challenge!

More Pre-Historic pictures below

USARM
BOARD MEETING 07-19-05 NOTES

Present: Ken Berri, Jerry Huff, Kati James, Dave Jansen, Steve Johnson, Jim Short and Steve Ynzunza
Excused: (None)

Approved the minutes from the 06/21/05 Board Meeting

1	USARM General Information

	A)	The Grid There was discussion regarding the Grid. Due to increased membership, the cost to produce and send out the Grid has increased. It was decided that a full grid would be going out this month and members would be asked in the future whether they would like it in hard copy or via e-mail.

	B)	Board Members There was discussion a lengthy discussion between the Board Members regarding protocols.

	C)	Membership Dues There was discussion as to the possibility of having a membership drive consisting of a certain period of time to facilitate the ease of paperwork before big events ie: MotoGP. This subject was tabled until the next Board Meeting.

2	Financial Reports

	A)	Treasurers Report Dave Jansen submitted another very extensive financial report for the Board to review. It was reviewed and accepted.

	B)	Expense Reports Expense reports were submitted and Dave Jansen will send checks out because he did not have the checkbook with him.

3	Equipment

	A)	Inventory The inventory from up North was not available and it was tabled for another meeting. The Board approved the purchase of 15 flag bags to replace the ones being used up North. The equipment from MotoGP is in a storage locker and will be inventoried over this next month.

	B)	Equipment Rental Fees There was discussion that all equipment rental fees should be turned in after the event and any expenses from the event be submitted for reimbursement. The Board all agreed to this procedure.

	C)	Trailer The Board approved a budget of $6,000 to purchase a new trailer to replace the one being used at Laguna Seca. Dave Jansen and Steve Ynzunza will be pricing trailers. It was also decided that the trailer being used up North would be overhauled by being re-painted and re-sealed to protect the equipment.

4	New Projects

		There were no new projects added to the existing list.

5	MotoGP

	A)	General Review There was a general discussion of the MotoGP event.

	B)	Debrief of Event Meeting The Debrief Meeting will be held at Steve Ynzunza's house on August 2, 2005 at 7:00pm

6	Roundtable

	A)	Jim wanted the upcoming training seminar mentioned in the next grid and to have a deadline for submissions for training topics to be September 1st.

Next Meeting: August 16th, 2005 at the Roundtable in Fremont

USARM Financial Report June-July
20-Jul-05
Deposits	$150.00		July Russell Equipment Fee
	$150.00		HMSA Event
	$35.00		Membership

Payments	Check Number	Amount	Purpose
	Debit Card	$56.73	BoD Refreshments
	5026	$395.16	MotoGP - Printing, postage & copies
	Fee	$16.00	Cash Deposit
	Debit Card	$187.69	Grid Printing
	5027	$50.00	NCRC-ARC Transportation Fee
	Debit Card	$111.00	Grid Postage
	5028	$512.41	MotoGP - Turn 11 refreshments
	5030	$38.00	MotoGP - Fire Extinguisher charges

It is time to think about renewal for USARM Membership.

USARM membership dues are coming due by the end of December. If you renew BEFORE 1 January, your USARM dues will remain at $30.00 for returning members. If you choose to wait & renew after January 1st, USARM dues will be $35.00 for returning members, so it will save YOU $5.00 to renew NOW.

Save time & money by renewing you USARM membership EARLY!

The USARM Board of Directors is looking for that special person or persons to act as chairperson for the MotoGP 2006!.

When a chairperson is selected, he or she will be forming a committee to begin meeting as soon as possible.

The MotoGP Committee will report to the USARM BoD on a regular basis. Anyone interested, please contact USARM BoD member as soon as possible & prepare for an exciting several months!

USARM Banquet Chairman, Steve Johnson is hard at work, already, on the annual USARM Banquet for 2005-2006. This event was a great success last year, combined with Jim Short and the training seminars.

Steve is confident that he can reserve The Biltmore again this year with the same room rates, so keep your calendar open for February 11th, 2006 and come enjoy the fun evening of dinner, door prizes, lots of casual chit chat & hopefully more on the training seminars.

Watch the Grid for more information to follow

USARM member pictures from the Pre-Historics

"BABY GRAND"

One of USARM's own, Vanessa Jansen, was recently involved in an event at Laguna Seca to raise funds for "The Make a Wish" Foundation. Vanessa was the object of many drivers' attention, as she sat in the "shower stall" that gave the donators a chance to turn on the water! Vanessa, personally, raised almost $1000.00 for this worthy cause.

It goes to show that USARM members are willing to give what it takes to help out community, children in need and still have lots of fun.

WAY TO GO Vanessa!!

(Photo credit to Head On Photos & GC)


Dale Boender was the first USARM recipient of the "Golden Shovel" Award. Those gravel traps will get you if you aren't careful!


	Gary Thomas, looking very "spiffy" & sporty!

Your USARM Board of Directors for 2005

Contact information for the 2005 USARM BoD:


Ken Berri 408-847-6703 Email Ken	Jerry Huff 510-652-6404 Email Jerry


Kati James 831-633-8664 Email Kati	Dave Jansen 831-633-8674 Email Dave


Steve Johnson 408-848-0545 Email Steve	Jim Short 707-539-4854 Email Jim


Steve Ynzunza 408-848-0545 Email Steve	All Directors Email All Directors

If you know someone who is a USARM Member & not getting The Grid,
please let one of the BoD members know & they will be added to the roster.

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