Minutes of the Ozark Mountain Region SCCA BOD, held at new venue Fox and Hound on 11/1/11.  Members present: RE Curtis Wood, Jeff Moore, Sara Huffman, Matt Longpine, Bud Weeks, Sam Henry, and 5 OMR members,
 
Call to order, Curtis.
 
Secretary's report: Motion to waive reading of the minutes, by Jeff, second by Matt.  Passed.
 
Treasurer's report: Motion to accept treasurer's report, by Matt, second by Curtis.  Passed.

Discussion about future financial status of region included that rallycross will most likely have to be subsidized to get the program going, and that the region may have less income without the draw of the Crowder College site.
 
Discussion about the number of events needed for competitors to qualify for year-end awards in autocross, given that three events have had to be cancelled, and clarification of points awarded per the supplemental rules.
Motion, for 2011 only, for the number of events needed for a competitor to qualify for a year-end class championship and autocrosser of the year award to be set at three events, and with only one event, with the competitor's lowest points, dropped, by Jeff, second by Bud.  Passed.
 
Rallycross report: Curtis to haul trailer to the site for next event.  The site owner wants a $5 per person entrance fee to get into the facility with a total rental needed of $250.  OMR may charge their customary entrant fee.  Timing lights are affected by dust but Matt believes that can be easily fixed by changing the delay time.
Motion for OMR to subsidize the rallycross event to the extent of $250 regardless the number of entries, by Jeff, second by Curtis.  Passed.
 
Autocross report: the next autocross will be at the Ducks lot although there is much gravel on the lot that must be removed.  Discussion of how to address the problem.  Justin has checked on renting a power-broom but none are available.
Motion to purchase 4 new heavy-duty push brooms, by Jeff, second by Bud.  Passed.
 
Discussion of nominations for 2012 BOD.
Motion that the carryover BOD members will be Jeff Moore, Bud Weeks, and Matt Longpine, by Curtis, second by Sam.  Passed.
Nominations were opened for the 2012 BOD.  Those nominated are Tim Datema, Justin Huffman, Curtis Wood, Sam Henry, and Scott Creech.
Motion to close nominations, by Jeff, second by Matt.  Passed.
 
Discussion of awards banquet planning: the Elks Lodge has openings for Jan. 21 and Feb. 4.  The Feb. 4 date is the same weekend as the Midiv convention which will be held in Springfield.
Motion to hold the year-end awards banquet at the Elks Lodge on the evening of Feb. 4, by Curtis, second by Sam.  Passed.
 
Discussion of the process of choosing award recipients for the current year and the timing of annual BOD changeover.
Motion to amend OMR bylaws so that the 2011 BOD, and subsequent year BODs, choose recipients for year-end awards before the 2012 BOD, or subsequent next year BOD, is seated, by Curtis, second by Sam.  Passed.
 
Motion to adjourn, by Bud, second by Matt.  Passed.
 
 
Submitted by Bud Weeks, OMR Secretary