Referee's Meeting

June 15^th, 2005

Royal Motel, Vacaville, CA

 

Meeting called to order at 7:32 p.m. by President Dave Pickett

 

Roll Call:  10 of 30 Clubs in Attendance

 

Minutes: May minutes approved.

 

Special presentation: Dave Pickett presented awards on behalf of the Dirt Diggers North Motorcycle Club to the following volunteers for their outstanding efforts at this years Hangtown Outdoor National. Ken and Joyce Heuser, John Davis and John Hartvickson. Thank you to all the District 36 Committeemen who helped out with this year’s event.  

 

Committee Reports:

 

Cross Country:  Steward Duane Scott reported:

Ø       One event the Mustang Scrambles on May 22^nd. 190 riders. WSRA did a lot of work on the course and watered what they could. There was a really fun pavement section with uphill S turns. There were several injuries reported, all riders received first aid at the track and were released.  Next event will be the Rim Bender, September 25^th in Fernly NV.

 

Youth Cross Country:  Steward Al Fitch reported:

Ø       Last event was the Mustang Scrambles. This was a real challenging course for the kids. There were a few sections where more sweepers were needed; thank you to the parents who helped the kids through those tough sections. We had 90 riders total: 26 A&B riders, 43 C, 16 50’s and 5 beginner women. Overall it was a good event.

 

Women: 

Ø       Duane Scott reported: We have a tie for 1^st place in the Women’s C class for the spring series. Rule 7.3.8 does not break the tie. After discussion it was decided that in order to break the tie completion times from each event where both riders competed will be added up and the rider with the lesser time will be the winner.

Ø       Al Fitch reported: It was announced that the Bushwackers up coming race the Furnace will be a District 36 point’s race for the A, B and C Women. Our rule book states that the women’s race must be part of a Sportsman event for them to be eligible to earn District 36 points. 

 

Enduro:  Steward Jim Peacock reported:

Ø       Jim announced that he will officially resign his position as Enduro Steward beginning September 1^st, 2005 due to his re-location out of State.

Ø       One event to report on: The Little Polecat held on May 15^th. Race referee was Mike D’Amaso. Course was 98.9 official miles with ground miles of 87.1 for all classes. Excellent riding conditions and the course was marked reasonably well. Total riders were 214. 70 A’s, 52 B’s and 92 C’s. No injuries reported. There were a number of scoring complaints particularly for burned checks and specifically check four.  Received letters from 6 riders regarding check four and one official protest which will be dealt with at next month’s meeting, awaiting receipt of all official paperwork.

 

Dirt Track:  Steward Carter Fisher reported:

Ø       4 events have been held. 5/21 Stockton MC event 150 riders, 5/22 Lodi MC 147 riders, 6/4 Motowest’s last event of the year 101 riders and 6/11 Lodi MC 165 riders. No serious injuries reported.

Ø       Would like to get a sound test set up at an event in the near future.

 

AMA/Congress: Dave Pickett reported:

Ø       All Clubs should have received their organizer news from the AMA. In this newsletter was an announcement that the AMA will be giving away 10 sound meters, all organizers need to do is fill out an application on line. Would like to encourage all of our clubs to put in an application.

Ø       For anyone interested in submitting a recommendation to AMA or a proposal for AMA rule book revision. The forms for submission are included on the last page of the minutes. All proposals must be received by your AMA Congress person before August 1^st, 2005, for submission at AMA Congress which will be held in October of this year. For more information email your AMA congress-person: Dave Pickett: president@ama-d36.org or Ed Santin: santins@sbcglobal.net.

 

Newsletter:  Jill Patterson reported:

Ø       Projected mailing date for the July newsletter is June 28^th. Next issue will be October 2005, submission deadline is September 3^rd.

 

Rulebook:  Randy Patterson reported:

Ø       1 proposal to be heard in the competition meeting. New shipment of rulebooks has arrived. AMA rulebooks received and passed out.

 

Membership: Jill Patterson reported:

Ø       61 June renewal notices mailed out. 173 cards processed and 2 new lifetime memberships. The slow season is here! All event applications through the end of May have been received. We are working on getting classification stickers for the Dirt track youth rider’s membership cards similar to the youth Cross Country program.

 

Sanctioning:  Steward John Davis reported:

Ø       CERA has scheduled a family Enduro for November 6^th.

Ø       Paradise Ridge Runners who had requested a date for their Poker Run to be included on our schedule as a District 36 special event; have decided to run the event with private insurance as a non sanctioned event. Thank you to John and Dave for all their work on issue.

Ø       Still waiting on paperwork from Honeylake MX for their scheduled Cross Country event.

 

LAO:  Dave Pickett reported:

Ø       District 36 received recognition in the July issue of the AMA Magazine for our support against closure in the Eldorado National Forest. With the diligent work of the BRC and support from various off road organizations a tentative ruling was issued on the Federal level authorizing vehicular travel on about 2,245 miles of roads and trails in the Eldorado National Forest.

Ø       One of our clubs CERA recently made a $5,000.00 contribution to the Blue Ribbon Coalition for the defense of the Eldorado lawsuit. CERA member Kraig Traum would like to point out that the majority of these funds came from the family Enduro riders who did not request a refund from the last two cancelled Training Wheels Enduros. These funds have been put to good use in defense of our riding areas and the family enduro riders deserve credit for their contribution.

Ø       Clear Creek issues are receiving much press nationally and internationally.

Ø       Buffer land for Prairie City OHV- there has been a recent acquisition of buffer land for the Prairie City OHV, 3 sides are just about covered, the Barton Ranch which borders the OHV Park has been acquired for a period of 50 years.

Ø       Legal action has been taken against the summer closure of Clear Creek Management area. Press release can be read on BRC’s website www.sharetrails.org.

Ø       Riders are needed to help with the Mendocino Forest Spotted owl study. This will be a 6 week study riders participating in this study will be paid $50.00 per day to ride in the specified area.

 

Legislative Activist: Ken Heuser reported:

Ø       Worked at the Hangtown MX National Thursday through Sunday. Had the opportunity to work with the vice chairman of the AMA board of directors and was able to meet many new and current District 36 members and offer information on LAO issues.  Saturday helped in the sound test booth, gave out a large number of prizes and had more opportunities to inform riders of LAO issues.  Sunday helped host the political guests in the VIP reception area along side the track. Spent a lot of time with State Assemblyman Tim Leslie who was very impressed with the whole program and the large amount of volunteer help.

 

Old Business:

Ø       George Keeran reported on long time District 36 and Richmond Ramblers Club member: Steve Bales who tragically lost his life in a collision while participating in a Dual Sport ride. Steve will be greatly missed and our sympathy goes out to all friends and family.

 

Good of the Body:

Ø       Ralph Lee reported on the Lodi Grape Festival to be held in September. This year’s theme is sports and Ralph is putting together a motorcycle display. Would like to include the LAO raffle bike in the display, will check with the Festival Board if we can sell raffle tickets at the event.

 

Meeting Adjourned at 8:59 p.m.

 

 

Competition Committee Meeting

 

Meeting called to order at 9:00 p.m. By Dave Pickett

 

Roll Call:  16 of 55 members in attendance

 

Old Business:

Ø       Discussion on the Bushwackers special event: The Furnace being advertised as a District 36 Cross Country points paying event for A, B and C women. Al Fitch will communicate with the Women’s Cross Country Steward and the Bushwackers to clarify that the women are not eligible for District 36 points unless the race is part of the Cross Country Sportsman series.

 

New Business:

Ø       Discussion for proposal of a new Youth Cross Country rule regarding riders who are participating in both the youth series and the sportsman series. Once a rider is advanced to the B sportsman level, they would no longer be eligible to earn points or receive trophies in the youth series. Al Fitch will work with rulebook chairman to put together proposal.  (Tabled to next month.)

 

Protests:

Ø       Information on Enduro protest from the Little Polecat passed out for review. Official protest will be dealt with at next month’s meeting, awaiting receipt of all official paperwork and the presence of parties involved. (Tabled to next month)

Ø       Question regarding the Little Polecat Enduro not being of championship quality. Enduro steward will continue dialogue with the Director of Competition and Committeemen by email. Final decision to be heard at next months meeting. (Tabled to next month)

 

Rulebook:

Ø       Tabled from last month: Rule revision to clarify where the top 10 A Enduro riders start. Proposal to change rule 11.2.10.4 to read as follows, clarification in bold:

11.2.10.4      Staring time assigned as follows:

All “AA” and “A” riders whose entries are received by the drawing date will be drawn first, then “B” Enduro sponsoring club members, then “B” riders, then “C” Enduro sponsoring club members, and then “C” riders.

The Enduro Steward shall provide a list of the top 10 A riders, which may include “A” as well as “AA” riders, to the promoting club prior to their drawing date.  These pre-entered riders shall not be assigned rows one through four and shall not be assigned together on the same row.

Top 10 A riders, whose entries are received after the drawing date, will not be assigned rows one through four and will not be placed on the same minute as a pre-entered top 10 rider.

All other riders whose entries are received after the drawing date may be assigned as received. Riders stating they want to ride with another class will be drawn with the lower class. No rider will be allowed to change his/her number after the drawing as designated by the club.

Post entries, “A”, “B” and “C” riders will ride with their respective classes if starting positions are available and the five (5) minute gap between classes must be maintained.

“A” riders will ride in the clear time behind “A” riders until all but the 5-minute gap is full. Post entries will receive the next post entry numerical position (numbers).

Teams drawn together are not necessarily included.

Motion by Al Fitch to approve proposal as written. Second by Jim Peacock. Vote 14-0. (motion passed)

 

 

Meeting Adjourned at 9:34 p.m.

 

 

Board Meeting

 

Meeting called to order at 9:54 p.m. by President Dave Pickett.

 

Roll Call: 7 of 9 members present. Missing members are: Scott Reynolds and Jamie Williams. 

 

Treasurer's Report:

Ø       LAO funds report reviewed.

 

Banquet:  Duane Scott reported:

Ø       We are going to tentatively plan for January 21^st or 28^th for this year banquet.

 

Newsletter: Jill Patterson reported:

Ø       Request advancement of funds to cover postage costs for the July issue of the newsletter. Motion by Dave Pickett to advance funds for Newsletter postage costs. Second by Al Fitch. Vote unanimous. (motion passed)

 

Membership: Jill Patterson reported:

Ø       Have started a new system of mailing return envelopes with advancements, along with a note requesting advanced riders to return their old membership card which is no longer valid. So far about 70% of the cards requested have been returned. Will prepare a list of cards not returned so Stewards can request the return of invalid cards in person.

Ø       New process for lifetime memberships: Lifetime membership cards will not be mailed out until funds are verified available by our bank.

Ø       Expired card search: will have a detailed list of rider’s participating on expired cards for review at next months meeting.

 

Old Business:

Ø       Jill Patterson posts a question: do we want to post a list of outstanding Bad checks in the newsletter? After discussion the Board decided against making the bad check list public.

Ø       Tabled from last month: Update on the meeting with the TMC regarding their upcoming Cross Country event.  President and Youth Cross Country Steward were unable to attend the last TMC meeting. (Tabled to next month)

Ø       Tabled from last month: Follow up on District 36 Committeeman status up for review. (Tabled to next month)

Ø       Tabled from last month: Enduro Clocks. Discussion to purchase a second set of clocks. To be continued when a representative is here to answer questions regarding. John Davis will get more information on costs to repair and/or replace clocks and report back next meeting. (Tabled to next month)  

Ø       Tabled from last month: Dave Pickett reported on the need to list the LAO contribution separately on event fliers, so that riders are aware that 3.00 is added to the entry fee and contributed to the LAO fund. Discussion on a rule proposal to add this disclosure as a requirement on event fliers. Rulebook chairman will put together a proposal to amend the requirements for fliers in the rulebook. (Tabled to next month)

 

New Business:

Ø       Al Fitch reported: Jamie Williams made an offer of used lap top computers from Kawasaki at a good price for the Enduro scoring program. After discussion the Board decided against the purchase.

Ø       Randy Patterson reported on web filters for the website. Will contact our webmaster to pursue the costs involved.

Ø       Proposal by Dave Pickett to make a contribution from LAO funds to Blue Ribbon Coalition to help with the legal defense fund for the Eldorado lawsuit. Motion by Randy Patterson to make contribution from LAO funds to BRC for the Eldorado lawsuit. Second by Duane Scott. Vote 6-0 in favor (motion passed)   

 

Meeting Adjourned at 11:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Sharon Scott

 

This form must be submitted to your AMA Congress-person before August 1^st, 2005

For more information email your AMA congress-person: Dave Pickett: president@ama-d36.org or Ed Santin: santins@sbcglobal.net

 

 

 

 

This form must be submitted to your AMA Congress-person before August 1^st, 2005

For more information email your AMA congress-person: Dave Pickett: president@ama-d36.org or Ed Santin: santins@sbcglobal.net