Minutes of the Ozark Mountain Region SCCA BOD 2/2/10. BOD members present: Jim Rowland, Jeff Moore, Sam Henry, Matt Longpine, Bud Weeks. Call to order by Jim Rowland, Assistant R.E. Motion to suspend the reading of the Jan. BOD minutes by Jeff, second by Jim. Passed. Discussion of need for deposit for a facility for the Midiv banquet. Motion to authorize Jim to use $250 for deposit by Matt, second by Bud. Passed. Discussion of Midiv Convention. Jim will do course design seminar. Donations for convention are needed. OMR BOD members are encouraged to attend for OMR business. Motion to provide expenses for OMR BOD members to attend for entry fee, room, and fuel expenses by Jeff, second by Jim. Passed Discussion of OMR Solo II schedule. In addition to event dates approved last month, the following dates are planned for 2010: July 18, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, and Oct. 10. Locations are yet to be determined, but it is expected they will be at Ducks and Crowder. A Halloween Rally is proposed for Oct. 30. Motion to accept dates by Jeff, second by Bud. Passed. A proposed autocross at Pitt State will be discussed later when the Pitt State calendar is reviewed. Discussion of the possibility of raising Solo II entry fees. Issue will be brought up next month when it is known what SCCA insurance fees will be for 2010. Discussion of sponsorships for the OMR Midiv event. Three levels were discussed, $250, $500, and $750. Also discussed was the desireablility of finding banquet space in Neosho for the Midiv that permits alcohol. Jim to check with the Neosho Chamber of Commerce. Update on the Evo School. All classes except Sat. Phase 2 are getting full. Discussion of autocross timing equipment. A wireless system would be highly desireable. Matt to check out and get references from other users. The display board works fine except that the battery will not last all day. Whether an auxillary battery can be attached will be evaluated. Helmet standards were discussed and the possibility of annual inspections. Midiv chair positons were discussed. Jim will be Event Chairman and Bud will be Safety Chairman. Discussion of entry being limited to 120 for the Midiv. Motion to adjourn by Jeff, second by Matt. Passed. Submitted by Bud Weeks, OMR Secretary.