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Greetings USARM Members!
First let me apologize for the GRID taking so long in getting out to all of the loyal USARM members. I have taken over the honor of being editor and hoping I can fill the shoes of my predecessor and past Editor, Kati James. Kati has done a wonderful job in editing the GRID and I have a long way to go. I will work diligently to get the GRID out monthly from now on. I would like to hear from the members what you would like to see printed. Is there something you feel we are missing? If anyone would like to contribute pictures or articles, send me an email.
Thanks, Jackie Zeigler
Grid Editor
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MotoGP is Here!!!
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Even though the MotoGP application states May 11th, Ted will be accepting them until the list is full. Do not wait too long; there might not be a spot left. There is a link on the website for questions regarding questions about MotoGP or if they want to know if there are still positions open. The emails go to Ted Kuwada and it takes him time to transfer the information from the applications to various spreadsheets. Let's try not to overwhelm Ted this year and make it a little smoother.
USARM BOARD MEETING NOTES
03-20-2007
Directors Present : Jan Weaver, Jim Short, Jim Hileman, Shelley Ulry, Kati James, Rusty Williams & Greg Cupp
Dicrectors Not Present : None
Members Present : None
***** Approved the Minutes of the previous meeting *****
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USARM General Information |
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Membership Presentation/Issues
None. |
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Correspondence
None received. |
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Con Call
The BOD has approved and begun using conference call capabilities for $49.95 for 1000 min. The BOD will make every attempt to have everyone meet in person as much as possible, to help save as much on the charges as possible. Greg, Shelly, Rusty, and Kati met at Kati's house in Salinas. Jan, Jim S. and Jim H. were present via concall. As usual, Members always encouraged to join meetings. |
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Out of Country Checks
To be returned to payor, too much trouble to try to convert foreign money to US Dollars and the people travel so far anyway. |
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PayPal
Too expensive to use for paying dues online. |
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Banquet
Only approx 30 people signed up. Steve Y. collecting checks. Will be at the same place, Biltmore Hotel in Santa Clara. |
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Directors Jackets & Business Cards
Only approx 30 people signed up. Steve Ynzunza collecting checks. Will be at the same place, Biltmore Hotel in Santa Clara. |
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FINANCIAL |
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Shelley reported account balance as of March 19, 2007 is $22,449.21
Jim H. and Rusty requested further explanations of what expenses are for. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
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AMA
We will be working this event, but separate from Moto, AMA will be in September. May have to order Pickle Flags. |
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Moto
Contract still being reviewed. NMP issues (medics). Free Starbucks in Exchange for passes is still on the table. |
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Skippy
Skippy went out with a bang for the season the end of March. We had a wild fun filled weekend of open wheel cars with street tires that don't stick too well! |
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ROUNDTABLE |
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The Grid
Jackie Ziegler still manager of The Grid. Thanks again! |
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| Adjourned at 7:53pm, next meeting in Fremont April 24, 2007 |
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USARM FINANCES
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Amount
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| 03/19/2007
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$1,620.00
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| 02/20/2007
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$35.00
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| 02/20/2007
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$250.00
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| 02/20/2007
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$605.00
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| 01/08/2007
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$100.00
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| 01/08/2007
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$421.79
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| TOTAL
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$3,031.79
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| WITHDRAWALS
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Check#/Card
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Amount
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Descrption
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| 09/05/2006
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5084
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$32.00
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Carl Sloan
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| 11/21/2006
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5085
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$82.31
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Kati James
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| 11/21/2006
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5086
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$2.04
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Jim Short
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| 11/30/2006
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5087
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$198.60
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Bruce Brunner
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| 01/26/2007
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5088
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$170.42
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Kati James
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| 01/23/2007
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5089
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$4,848.48
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Dynamic Dezigns
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| 02/26/2007
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5090
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$45.87
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Ted Kuwada
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| 03/07/2007
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5091
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$600.00
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Kati James
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| 02/21/2007
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Debit
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$1,000.00
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Biltmore
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| 02/23/2007
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Debit
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$138.02
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Printing Spot
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| 02/23/2007
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Debit
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$21.64
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Office Max
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| 02/26/2007
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Debit
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$117.00
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Longs Drug
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| 02/26/2007
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Debit
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$110.42
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Printing Spot
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Total
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$7,366.80
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| Bank Balance as of March 19 , 2007
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$22,449.21
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USARM BANQUET
March 25, 2007
Twenty-eight attendees had a great time, enjoyed really good food and company and had fun with the drawings...especially the table that "cleaned" up! Bruce Brunner also read a message from President Jan Weaver…..Betty Thomas (Photographer)
Steve Ynzunza did a wonderful job of hosting the banquet, giving praise to all the USARM workers for a great job this past year. After enjoying a lovely meal, Steve continued on with the festivities; with his two lovely assistants Shelley Ulry and her sister Jody Turner helping out. Awards were given out, followed by raffle prizes. Ted tried to win his own prize several times, but it finally escaped him. The women "rocked" on the two driving prizes. Way to go girls. Too quickly the evening ended and we parted ways until next time. - Editor
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| USARM AWARDS
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Martin Illgen Worker of the Year
Rene Pedroza
Jim Thurston Communicator of the Year
Sandy Silviera
On Course Worker of the Year
Greg Cupp
Off Course Worker of the Year
Phil Guerrero
Rookie of the Year
Rusty Williams
Stan Pulos Memorial "Good Guy Award"
Guy Aronson
USARM Lifetime Achievement Award
Ron Cowen
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Rene
Not Pictured :
Ron Cowen
Guy Aronson
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Congratulations to all the award winners from last year. It was fun "hiding" the winners from some of the folks especially Rusty who joined the board this year. We couldn't tell him who was getting the awards because HE was one of the winners. Rusty won the Rookie of the year award! The same thing happened with the On Course worker award that went to Greg Cupp who just recently joined our USARM Board. Congratulations to you both!
The Martin Illgen Worker of the year award went to Rene Pedroza. Rene has served the club as a Turn Marshall, flagger, communicator, equipment, Moto-GP committee member and just whatever you need him to do. Every time there is something that needs to be done Rene is one of the first people to step up and ask what he can do to help! Congratulations Rene!
I was thrilled to hear that Sandy Silviera was the winner of the Jim Thurston Communicator of the year. I knew Jim quite well and I know he would be proud to know Sandy is carrying on the talent and the skills that made Jim stand out as a great communicator.
Special Congratulations go to Phil Guerrero for the Off Course Worker of the Year. That was an easy and unanimous vote to present him with this award this year.
And the Stan Pulos Memorial "Good Guy" award that went to our very own Guy Aronson. Do you know Guy yet? I hope you get to chance to meet him because he truly is a "Good Guy" who is constantly helping our club, and helping our members in whatever way he can. As soon as you meet him you'll know why he got the award. Congratulations Your Majesty! (I've got the pictures!)
A special congratulations to Ron Cowen who received a Lifetime Achievement award. Ron has not only been an active member of our club but he served on our USARM board for several years. Ron was quite an asset to the club during those years as our financial director and helped ensure our financial stability and worked to help our club mature. He is a tremendous asset to our club not only with his insight but also his dedication and coordination in organizing some of our club races outside of our home tracks. Congratulations Ron!
All of these awards are very well deserved. Thank you all for your commitment to make our club such a success.
See you at the races!
Jan
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POC - Las Vegas
Feb 2-4, 2007
Worker of the Weekend
Jim Hileman
Jim was voted "Worker of the Weekend" by the drivers of POC. Jim manned the Black Flag station and was cheered on by his fellow course marshals.
CONGRATS!!!
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Contact information for the 2007 USARM BoD:
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Send email to Greg |
Send email to Jim
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Send email to Kati
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Send email to Jim |
Send email to Shelley |
Send email to Jan |
Vice President |
Treasurer |
President |
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Send email to Rusty |
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Secretary |
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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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