Meeting called to order at 7:15 pm by Board member Jamie Williams

Correspondence: Dave Wood received a request from MRBA to post a link on our web site.

Corrections to minutes: Greg Ruffoni was not air lifted from the Quicksilver.

Guests: Josh Mackenroth, VP Mammoth Bar Riders Assoc.

Robert Holly and Ted Gansberger from Sacramento Pits

Committee Reports
AMA Report: Jerry Fouts reported:

The AMA called and asked for a new contact until we elect another President.

Discussion regarding whom will complete and submit the Yearly AMA report.

Rob Rasor would like to attend May’s Board Meeting. Bill Amick may attend as well.

The Dudley Perkins award, the most prestigious award given from the AMA, was awarded to long time District official Jim Hutzler. Sadly, Jim Hutzler passed away just after being presented with the award. Jim’s contributions to the AMA, District 36 and the sport of motorcycling are too great in number to mention here. We will all miss Jim.

Cross Country Report: Chris Sykes reported:

Working on new methods to get riders through the checks quicker with the scanners. Chris was using the second scanner as a manual backup. Also worked on how to make the sign up process better.

It was noted that some clubs are not following the rulebook for course markings. Clubs are encouraged to mark the courses per the Rulebook.

There were 3 events held during the last reporting period.
Shasta Dam GP – Redding Dirt Riders
Referee: Ray Bray

220 Riders total (49 A’s, 64 B’s, 108 C’s)

Referees: Frank Haulick and Rick Araujo

359 riders total (59 A’s, 93 B’s 206 C’s)

Referee: David Asher

76 riders total (31A’s, 19 B’s, 26 C’s)

Enduro Report: Alan Plumbridge reported:

There were 2 events during the last reporting period.

Wild Boar – Timekeepers M.C. 4/2/00

155 riders rode the events conditions were dry and warm which took its toll on the riders. There was a camper somewhere on the first loop that decided he did not want the course going through the area and removed and relocated marking. He also had taken pictures of the "course damage" and gave those to William the Ranger and freely admitted he had removed the course markings. There were 3 injuries reported one of which was a collision with a truck on a jeep trail, this required that the rider (David Ladd) be air lifted out do to a broken femur which required surgery. He was contacted by the club and is in good spirits. Same day trophies were awarded at the event and results posted on Tuesday following the event. Scott McClelland’s ESS scoring system was used and worked well.

Sawmill Enduro – North Bay M.C. 4/15/00

233 riders rode the event and conditions were good with rain on the proceeding day and cloudy conditions the day of the race. Course was laid out well providing a wide variety of terrains. One injury was reported that I am aware of, a broken arm. Club worked on same day results using the ESS program which were completed around 4:30pm Most riders had left due to rain returning that afternoon. Results were posted the next day to the web site.

Alan will be meeting with MDR next week to train on use of ESS for their event.

Clubs are reminded that the top 10 District riders who pre-enter should be placed 1 per row in the first 15 rows. Post entries should be used to fill holes in rows.

Next event is the Fools Gold on 5/7500

The LAO received a$339 donation from the Timekeepers MC from TMC’s Wild Piglet Family Enduro

Ralph Lee Reported:

There were 5 Events held during the last reporting period.

We have averaged 125-150 riders per event so far this season. Biggest event was the Lodi opener – 260 entries. Things ran late.

At the1^st race, there was one serious injury, a broken neck (Michael Knight).

At Lodi’s event an Open A rider went down with 12 riders in a pack. He low sided and was run over. That rider is doing better. In the same accident there was tib/fib fracture.

Motocross: Jerry Fouts reported:

NCWR will not be having a Loretta Lynn event at Hangtown. Any clubs interested for 2001 need to contact Jerry Fouts NOW! Paperwork should be submitted sometime in June

SCSCA will be having a Poker run before the Outlaw HS

LAO: Bill Dart reported:

OHV Commission: There is clearly a new direction on the commission. There will be much more emphasis on monitoring. Also, money from the Grant Program will be given to agencies to fight illegal riding areas. The entire Grant program could evolve quite a bit in the next year. There is one more seat open on the commission; hopefully it will be filled with a pro-OHV person.

There was a workshop in Barstow. BLM, Forest Service and OHV community representatives were in attendance. They spent on e day inside and another at a facility, where they looked at 2 trails using a proposed new "checklist". The preliminary results are not encouraging for Ohm’s.

The Grant Program is on hold because the program’s regulations have not been finalized.

Environmentalists have been lobbying against the entire Grant Program. They were NOT successful.

Another Clinton abuse of power… The President recently "protected" the Sequoia National Monument. This area has been protected for YEARS! Clinton just made it even more restricted to the public. Snowmobilers are the most effected, losing their riding area in the newly "protected" land.

Director of Competition: Rich Fern reported:

Nothing to report

Membership report: Barb Haymond reported

The current membership totals were given.

The new membership books were received. Barb is turning them over to Rich.

CLUBS ARE REMINDED TO PUT THE BIRTHDAYS ON THE APLICATIONS!! That is how we tell the difference between riders with the same names.

Kevin and Tina will do it again this year.

The Stewards responsible for ALL awards they will be presenting.

Need help with prizes.

Dave to ensure that the facility gets held.

Don Ivan John Francis RUTS. RUTS has a special event scheduled. They would like to have a non points paying competitive event in conjunction with other events during the weekend.

Cliff Glidden had another surgery and is doing well. He can’t wait to get back!!

Jerry Fouts reported that it is the Club or Promoters responsibility to check all bikes for Spark Arrestors. Many folks thought that it was the responsibilities of the facility.

Riders have been asked to leave Mammoth Bar because of loud exhaust. The bikes that have been asked to leave are YZ400F with aftermarket pipes.

Vern Wood was nice enough to help a rider with a broken bike at a gas stop at the Sawmill.

Two YZ400Fs that were stolen from Stoneyford were recovered because of the information the victims posted on the web.

Adjourned 9:20 pm

Called to order at 9:35 by Board member Jamie Williams.

TREASURES REPORT: Rich Fern reported:

Treasurer’s report was given.

Regarding 1 day cards, Rich Fern is given a report that shows how many 1 day cards are sold. He also receives the money. The applications go to Barb Haymond.

Discussed how to process 1 day cards. CLUBS MUST WRITE "ONE DAY CARD" ON ALL ONE DAY APPLICATIONS AND CLEARLY IDENTIFY THE DATE SOLD.. Instruction labels will be printed and affixed to the membership application books that clarify instruction s for 1 day cards.

AWARDS BANQUET: Dave Wood reported for Kevin Yost

Discussed trophy distribution. Motion to reward Enduro riders top 20 O/A, top 10 Vets, top 10 Sr’s and 3 per class with no duplicates was defeated 2-4. The issue is tabled until June.

Dirt Days: Dave Pickett and Dick West will bring a proposal for Dirt Days at the next meeting for discussion and input. The proposal is to have an event in 2001.

Jerry Fouts will prepare the annual AMA report with input from the Stewards, Bill Dart and Rich Fern.

Michelle Lee has requested a written proposal regarding Track and Trail. Bill Dart will follow up with Michelle.

Motion to pay Michelle Lee $180 per copy of articles submitted to Cycle News beginning with the Virginia City race. The motion carried 7-0

Discussed Rich’s finding about using Credit Cards. It is not a viable option at this time.

Motion to elect Eddie Diaz as President carried 6-0.

Board members will contact Bill Dart with agenda topics for next months meeting with AMA representatives.

Discussed a situation with a mini rider wanting to ride in the sportsman class at a recent dirt track event. The steward made the rider purchase a separate card to enter the sportsman class. This policy will stay in place and Dave Wood supported Ralph.

Dave Pickett was elected alternate AMA Congressman at the Sanctioning meeting and will take over responsibilities after Jim Hutzler’s passing.

Adjourned 12:30