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  May 2006 
Motorcycle Racer MOTOGP IS COMING!

Do you have your application in yet??

Now is the time to get YOUR MOTO GP application into Ted Kuwada so that you can be included in this exciting USARM event for this year.

Ted Kuwada
Jan Weaver
Legend Car HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR USARM MEMBERSHIP?

Membership dues are now $35.00 for everyone who has NOT renewed or joined USARM

USARM membership are due NOW!. If you renew now, you don't risk loosing out on any issues of the Grid.

New event schedules will be published in the Grid as soon as they are available and you will see it there first!

If you need replacement or additional membership forms or MotoGP forms, please contact one of your Board of Directors.

Pen & ink drawings provided by the talented USARM Course Marshal, Sal Traverse.
 
"Thanks" to all USARM members who are supporting the 'out of town' events! YOU are what makes USARM the excellent organization that has become. Have a GREAT summer & let's TRAVEL!
 
USARM BOARD
MEETING NOTES 04-18-06

Present:   Jerry Huff, Kati James, Dave Jansen, Steve Johnson, Jim Short & Steve Ynzunza
Excused:   Jan Weaver

Members Present:   Carl Sloan

Approved the minutes of 3-21-06

1 USARM General Information
     
  A) Membership Presentation/Issues
Carl Sloan had some suggestions regarding the major awards that USARM presents at the Awards Banquet. He was looking to have the members more involved in the selection of the people receiving the awards. He presented the idea of having the BOD present candidates for each award and the membership would vote for who they felt should receive each award. Jim Short and Kati James both stated that they thought a similar idea had come up before. Jim Short stated that the process could become very cumbersome and also had some discussion regarding having something put into the Grid. Jerry Huff presented the idea of members presenting names of people with a short summary on why a certain member shouldbe considered for an award and then the BOD would review the the nominations and choose a person for each award. Kati James is going to check the website for the past award information. The subject of awards is going to be put on next months agenda.
     
  B) Input on By-laws Articles I- III
A number of changes were presented regarding the first three articles. The BOD will be sending all of their information via e-mail to Steve Ynunza. In order for him to put into a document to be presented to the membership. There was also some discussion regarding executive session.
     
  C) Conference Calls
Tabled until next BOD meeting in order for Jan to present information.
     
  D) Memorial Plaques
Tabled until next BOD meeting in order for Jan to present information.
     
  E) MotoGP
Tabled until next BOD meeting in order for Jan to present information.
     
  F) Training
The training evaluation has been closed for January 2006. The additional item of training requested by Jan was carried over to the next BOD meeting.
     
  G) Good Guy Award
Jerry H reported that only 2 people knew who Stan Poulos was and why the award was named after him. Dave J will be putting an article for next months Grid to go out to membership soliciting information on what awards they would like to see.
     
2 Financial Reports
     
  A) Treasurers Report
Shelley presented the treasurers report and it was approved. She will be listing what each check is for on next months report.
     
  B) Expense Reports
Some expense reports were submitted and taken care of.
     
  C) 2006 Annual Budget
This agenda item was tabled until the next BOD Meeting.
     
3 Equipment
     
  A) Inventory
The updated inventory has not been taken yet. Carl Sloan volunteered to assist with the inventory.
     
  B) New Flags
Dave Jansen reported that the flags have been ordered for MotoGP. The flags will be sent to Ted Kuwada's work in order to ensure delivery. The flags will be sent piece meal as they are made they will be shipped.
     
  C) Trailer
Steve Ynzunza presented two quotes for the trailer. Carl Sloan asked if any other vendors had been checked for quotes and it was reported that this company was where we recently purchased the last trailer. This company had provided the best price on the last trailer. There was a motion and it was approved to spend $2331.39 for the trailer that is 5' X 8" with 6 inches of extra of head clearance. Jim S will be working on a parking sticker at Infineon. Jerry H will be checking to see if the old trailer can be donated to a group. Dave J will get the trailer decaled and up to Infineon.
     
4 Upcoming Events
     
  A) Racing Events
Jerry Huff reported that the Virginia City Hill Climb is on for September 16-17, 2006.
     
5 Roundtable
     
  Carl Sloan asked what the new flags were for and was advised that they were for MotoGP.
     
  USARM members are always invited to attend BoD meetings
     
  The following are the upcoming Board Meeting dates for 2006:
 
Tuesday May 16th, 2006 7:30pm Fremont Roundtable
Tuesday June 20th, 2006 7:30pm San Jose Roundtable
Tuesday July 11th, 2006 7:30pm Fremont Roundtable
Tuesday August 15th, 2006 7:30pm San Jose Roundtable
Tuesday September 19th, 2006 7:30pm Fremont Roundtable
Tuesday October 17th, 2006 7:30pm San Jose Roundtable
Tuesday November 21st, 2006 7:30pm Fremont Roundtable
Tuesday December 19th, 2006 7:30pm San Jose Roundtable
     
  The addresses for both Roundtables are:
     
 
San Jose Roundtable
5440-A Thornwood Drive
San Jose, Ca. 95123
(408) 578-5200
Fremont Roundtable
40831 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, Ca. 94583
(510) 651-2111
     

Next Board Meeting:
Tuesday April 18th, 2006 at 7:30pm at the Roundtable Pizza in Fremont


 
USARM Financial Report
February 28, 2006 to April 18, 2006
         
Beginning Balance as of
February 28, 20006
$20,228.99    
         
Total Deposits/Credits $1,069.00    
  March 8 - Deposit $17.00    
  March 10 - Deposit $545.00    
  March 23 - Deposit $505.00    
  March 31 - Monthly check Return $2.00    
         
Total Withdrawals/Debits $3,957.00   Checks Paid:
  Mar 9 - Check Card Purchase USPS $207.90   #5044 Mar 13 - $279.49
  Mar 9 - Check Card Purch. Office Dep. $167.05   #5045 Jan 27 - $85.00
  Mar 13 - 1 Canadian Dep. Items $5.00   #5046 Jan 21 -$ 047.46
  Mar 21 - POS Purchase Office Max $209.98   #5047 Jan-21 - $56.84
  Mar 21 - Card Purchase Printingspot $27.99   #5048 Jan-21 - $34.00
  Mar 24 - 1 Canadian Dep. Items $5.00   #5049 Jan 21 - $17.00
  Mar 31 Monthly Check Return Fee $2.00   #5050 Jan 21 - $30.00
        #5051 Jan 21 - $63.01
  Ending Balance as of April 17, 06 $17,340.99   #5052 Jan 21- $19.28
        #5053 April 15- $1700.00
         
  Total Deposits on April 18, 06 $1,090.00    
         
  Account Balance as of April 18, 06 $18,430.99    
         
 

Camp Trailer

For those of our members who travel and camp at Laguna Seca for USARM events, two (2) designated camping areas have been established with Monterey County Parks Dept & Laguna Seca.

If you plan to work a USARM event in the future, you may use one of these camping areas free of charge. The 2 campsite numbers are 107 and 108. For the winter months, USARM camping can be arranged behind the turn 11 grandstands, as the Park campground area is closed

It is on a first come first serve basis but if there are more than 2 USARM members who are camping, arrangements can be made to ensure camping for the events that you are working.

Please contact the person in charge of the USARM event to make sure you have your camping spot.

 
MOTOGP APPLLICATION IS INCLUDED!!

 

James Joseph Dormandy
Born April 18, 2006 9:36 pm
5 lbs. 12 oz
19 3/4 inches Tall

James Joseph Dormandy


Here is the New Release sent out by Grampy Bellina . . . .

Latest news from the track "JJ Dormandy Has just cleared Tech". The team won't say . . . but word is there were a couple of things out of tolerance. Hoping for word later on that! JJ was rushed Home today, Sunday the 23rd, hoping to make the starting grid for lunch. Word was he was 1st in line. Sorry Garry.

Team manager Shelane was keeping things under wraps . . . More on that later (maybe not) JJ was happy to be home where he thinks he will finally be in charge. Good luck on that one JJ. Plans were not settled as of press time but this reporter has word a NAP was in the plans!!! Then we hear that team member Garry, also known as Dad, was being sent out for a Bacon burger with mushrooms and country fries was being discussed. The last word this reporter had was the Spit crew was that Grandma and Grampy and Auntie Mary were going to get everyone settled and leave the new Team alone to rest and catch their breath before it all starts again in 3 hrs.

Good luck Mom and Dad and JJ!
Welcome Home

(As submitted by Jan Weaver)

Dear USARM Members,

We have awards which are named in honor of past members. Some of these honored past members, are not known by the majority of our current membership.

The topic of the awards seemed to evolve into four areas:

(a)Rename the awards with honored members more recently known in USARM

(b) Not associating the awards with an individuals name

(c) Leaving things as they are

(d) Any other option that the members would like considered.

Please send your opinions to any member of the Board of Directors or email the USARM BoD with your thoughts and opinions on this matter.

(These options are not presented in any particular order.)

Sincerely,

Dave Jansen
USARM Director

 

Contact information for the 2006 USARM BoD:


Jerry Huff
Email Jerry
Kati James
Email Kati
   
Dave Jansen
Email Dave
Shelley Ulry
Email Shelley
   
Jim Short
Email Jim
Jan Weaver
Email Jan
   
 
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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