The meeting was called to order at 7:13 pm.  The following were in attendance: Janell Mullins, Charlie Maloney, Kim Cranor and daughter, Jerry Moon, Diane Duran, Richard and Heath Kasten, Kevin & Lynn Needham, Joe & Navonne Waterhouse, John Nispel, Kevin Poirier, Danny Palmer, Mac & Candi McArthur, and Ananda Siverts.

The minutes of the July 13, 2002 meeting were approved as written by Diane Duran. 

The Treasurer gave the following report: Checking account balance of approximately $9,300 and Savings account balance $50.00.

Danny Palmer was introduced as a first time visitor.

Old Business:
Rally Café - We made some money to help off set the cost of the ORV Rally Workers Sprints.  We donated about $150 in left over food to Safe Place.        

ORV Rally Workers Sprints - good event except for the rain.  There was discussion about setting up a system for workers to get rides.  Maybe a sign up list or tickets.  From a competitors standpoint, they had a blast!

New Business:
Wild West Rally - We will have a road grader for the ORV park.  So far we have 6 stage crews.  Kim Crannor moved to allow Jerry Moon to purchase a 6 foot adjustable back blade to help with the road clean up at a cost of $300.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.  

The meeting was recessed for dinner at 7:43 pm.

The meeting reconvened at 8:05.

We need a volunteer to be on the 50th Anniversary Banquet committee.  They would be representing Rally.   Any volunteers ???

Lynn announced that rally would be donating $1,057 to Sertoma.  This is our 25% donation from the profits of the Dryad/Shitepoke Rally.

There was discussion on time clocks and their disappearing.  Diane Duran moved to allow John Nispel to purchase up to 50 time clocks for no more than $500.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

There was also discussion about the missing family band radios.   We can account for 4 out of 8.  If you've used one recently and not returned it, please let us know.   

Harbor Nights - Janell Mullins talked about an upcoming car show sponsored by Aberdeen Honda.  They would like a couple of rally cars for display.  It was suggested she contact Janice Damitio and Jamie Thomas to see if they'd volunteer their cars.  It would be on Saturday, August 24.  Discussion followed.

Region Newsletter - Kim said they should be in the mail by tomorrow.  She has plenty of extras for distribution if you know of somewhere to display them.  Discussion followed with some ideas.

Reno Rally - There was much discussion on this.  We still don't have anything definite.  There was agreement that basically the time has passed for the Northwest Region to help.  Kevin Needham moved that the Northwest Region has decided to decline to participate in the Reno Rally in October 2002.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

Kevin Poirier had a question about out of division points.  Is there a limit of 6 co-efficients or 2 events?  No one was able to answer his question for sure.  Some discussion followed.

Bill McArthur purchased two magnetic signs that say "Scoring".  They cost $11 each.  Discussion followed on whether to purchase some for officials.  Kevin Needham moved we purchase 2 sets of "Official" signs for trial.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

Bill McArthur has made 3 complete sets of sign holders.  The wood was free, but screws and paint cost about $30.   He will submit a bill to Lynn for reimbursement.

Kevin Needham moved to have Bill McArthur purchase a new 3'x5' ClubRally banner.  Our old one was stolen from the balcony at the Dryad Quest/Shitepoke rally.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

Diane Duran  moved the meeting be adjourned at 8:57 pm.
 

March 2002

The meeting was called to order at 7:13 pm.  The following were in attendance: Janell Mullins, Kim Cranor and daughter Kayla, Jerry Moon, Richard and Heath Kasten, Sam Cross, Frank Hamilton, Kevin & Lynn Needham, Navonne Waterhouse, Gail McDonald, John Nispel, and Ananda Siverts.

The minutes of the February 14, 2002 meeting were approved as written by Frank Hamilton. 

The Treasurer gave the following report: Checking account balance $505.05 and Savings account balance $5,455.33.

Old Business:
There was no old business to report on.

New Business:
Doo-Wop Report - It was a good rally.  Carl Jardevall is tied for 2nd on the Brooklyn stage.  The roads were good.  Some discussion followed.

Highway Clean-up - Our next date is April 7.  It is in our contract that we do a clean-up in April.  Meet at the Thurston County Maintenance Shop on Tilly Rd.  Exit 99, go east, at 2nd stop sign turn right.  Building is two 
long blocks down on the right hand side.  Lynn will be preparing and mailing out "certificates" for those that participate.  Free pizza afterwards !!!!

The May Rally Sprint has been canceled due to lack of obtainable roads.

Oregon Trail Report - John Nispel has a stage crew going down.  Frank Hamilton will also be going.  Lynn Needham is doing scoring.  This event is April 20/21, 2002.  Hillsboro is where the headquarters will be.

The meeting was recessed for dinner at 7:30 pm.

The meeting reconvened at 7:52.

Other Business:
Kim Cranor made a proposal that the NWR use one of their upcoming events to sponsor the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.  It was suggested that the proceeds from one or both of the June events go towards this.  We would in return get free advertising.  The Relay for Life event is May 17 & 18. 
There will be a table set up where Kim will be "advertising" for her sponsors.  After some discussion, it was decided to wait until next meeting to take a vote on this matter.

Navonne Waterhouse talked about the permits for June.  She will be writing the permit two different ways, one using the ramp and one without the ramp.  If we use the ramp, there will need to be someone "babysitting" it overnight.  Someone will have to talk to JR and see what he wants to do.

Frank Hamilton moved the meeting be adjourned at 8:15 pm.

January 2002

The meeting was called to order at 7:12 pm.    The following were in attendance: Joe & Navonne Waterhouse, Richard & Heath Kasten, Sam Cross, Frank Hamilton, John Nispel, Diane Duran, Jerry Moon, Greg Lukko, Janell Mullins, Kim Cranor, Jim Culp, Rick Schmeling,  Lynn Needham, John Forespring, Ron Barker, and Ray Damitio.

We had a new visitor: Kim Cranor.  She is our accountant as well as a new region board member.

Diane Duran approved the minutes of the December 13, 2001 meeting as written. 
 It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

The Treasurer gave her report.

Old Business:
Region Tax Status - Kim said we've presented the IRS with another packet of information.  Things are getting real close.  Hopefully before March 15 we'll know.

New Business:
February Mini Rally - the Tabors have been approached by the town of Maryhill, Goldendale, etc they have a piece of gated property that they would like us to use.  Bruce Tabor will find out more info.  After some discussion, John Forespring arrived and said he had just talked to Bruce and they wouldn't be able to get it organized by February.  Maybe later in the year.

Reno Rally - Will be held October 5 & 6, 2002.  Forespring and Kurt Spitzer talked with the Reno-Sparks Convention Visitors Authority (RSCVA).  It was a good presentation, a $30,000 budget.  Reno Region SCCA is on board.  They have 3 WRX owners for help.  It will be a coefficient 3 on Saturday and 
coefficient 2 on Sunday.

Championship North American Rally - if we want to participate, we have to pay $1,000 for expenses.  Richard Kasten moved we proceed to participate.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.  We will hold off paying them until we see how a couple of the rallies turn out. 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:47 pm for dinner.

We reconvened at 7:57 pm.

It was announced that Subaru will be offering continency money for the ClubRallies this year.  The highest placing Subaru will receive $400, 2nd highest $300, 3rd highest $200, 4th highest $100, and 5th highest $75.

John Forespring gave an excellent narrative on the Norpac Convention in Reno.  There were 98 attendees, food was excellent, it was held at the El Dorado, Sherri Sicks-Jones did an excellent job on the program/agenda brochure.
 

Oregon Trail - is rather tenuous at this time.  They will probably have to postpone a week or two.  Next Friday is the drop dead date for Oregon to decide if they'll be running the rally.

Hood River - someone there has asked Oregon SCCA to hold a rally cross.  They have a water truck available.

Montana-Plum Creek Lumber - Nispel was approached at the roundtable.  They seemed to think they'd have plenty of roads to run a rally.  Just no people to help organize.

Forespring signed a contract with the West Coast Hotel for 40 rooms in Sept 2002 for the Wild West.  We will be having a Sunday afternoon banquet.  Navonne will also check with Little Creek Casino to see about holding the banquet.  Forespring will get an estimate from West Coast.  Gone are the days of granges and moose lodges for national event award dinners.

Treasurer's Meeting - there will be a treasurer's meeting on Saturday, Jan 19 at 5:00, before the region banquet.

Highway Cleanup's were scheduled for 2002.  They will be on the following dates: Feb 24, April 28, July 14, and Oct 27.

Ray Damitio talked about the upcoming Doo-Wops.  All roads have been secured except the Quinalt road.  We'll be staying in Hoquiam at the Westwood Inn, same as last year.  Saturday start at the Westwood, we'll be running the Hoquiam watershed, a ½ mile pavement stage, reservation stages will be the same as last year in Tahola, and finish at the Quinalt Casino.  Sunday will be the Montesano stages, Brooklyn stage, and Smith Creek stage.  Finish at the Oakville Grange.  We'll have our first organizer's meeting this Tuesday, 
Jan 15 @ 7:00 Forespring's office.

John Forespring moved to table re-seeding of drivers until next meeting.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

A new computer has been purchased.  It is up and running in the "rally room" of Forespring's office.

Ron Barker moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 pm.
 

December 2001

The meeting was called to order at 7:08 pm.    The following were in attendance: Joe & Navonne Waterhouse, Richard & Heath Kasten, Sam Cross, Frank Hamilton, John Nispel, Diane Duran, Bill & Candi McArthur, Lynn Needham, John Forespring, Ron Barker and grandson, and Paul Taylor.

Diane Duran approved the minutes of the November 8, 2001 meeting as written.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

The Treasurer gave her report.

Old Business:
We need to get an updated equipment list to Kim.

There was some discussion on the new rally computer.   It was agreed to buy one from Costco. Lynn volunteered to go and purchase it.

Rally Awards - Frank will send Diane the final list so she can make sure the correct people are at the Region Banquet.

There was discussion on whether we should use the Moose Lodge for the Wild West next year. Or should we use the "glitzy" hotel?  Forespring will have to talk to Kurt Spitzner about it.

Mini Rally Series - Rick couldn't get permission to use roads for both the mini series and the regular rally series.  After some discussion, Forespring agreed we'd just have to forget the mini series for now.

The question was raised about whether the Region Banquet invitations went out.  Nispel said Janell was given labels and will apply them. Then mail out???

Navonne asked about making reservations at the Moose Lodge for the Shitepoke/Dryad rally. It was decided that yes, she should.

We also need to figure out how to word the permit for the road closure in Shelton.  Lynn will talk to Police Chief Terry Davenport and see what he says.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 pm for dinner.

We reconvened at 7:46 pm.

Frank talked about the portable scanners.  He found them at Radio Shack for $85. Much discussion followed. It was decided to explore other options first because that's a lot of money.

Mac has the cloisonne pins - the ones that we will be selling at events.

New Business:
Mini Rally Series - maybe we could talk to DNR about using Capital Forest.  Discussion followed. 

We need to come up with a name for the Reno Rally.  It was tabled until next month.

Joe would like to update the speaker sound system to include a wireless mike.  Richard Kasten moved that we let Joe spend up to $300 to upgrade.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

Mac showed us a large atomic clock he had purchased.  Frank Hamilton moved to buy 2 of these large atomic clocks.  They are $21.50 including tax.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed. 

Navonne Waterhouse moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 pm.
 

November 2001

The meeting was called to order at 7:08 pm.    The following were in attendance: Joe & Navonne Waterhouse, Jim Culp, Richard & Heath Kasten, Sam Cross, Frank Hamilton, Gail McDonald, John Nispel, Diane Duran, Bill & Candi McArthur, Janell Mullins, Kevin & Lynn Needham, John Forespring, and Rick 
Schmeling.

Diane Duran approved the minutes of the October 11, 2001 meeting as written. 
It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

The Treasurer gave her report.

Old Business:
Diane asked about the "rally room".  Was it done?  Not quite, and the computer still needs to be fixed.  Several people have worked on it, but no one seems to be able to get it working again.

Rally Worker Invitations are done.  They just need to be printed and mailed.  John Nispel will print it out and get it to Lynn.  Lynn will get them printed and mailed.

Diane Duran moved to purchase a new computer for the "rally room".  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.  Kevin Needham and Diane will do some research on cost.  If the total cost is less than $1,000 then we can go ahead and purchase.  If it will be more than $1,000, than it will have to go to the region board for approval.

Navonne Waterhouse asked about doing some advertising for rally workers.  Some discussion followed and it was suggested that we put an ad in either or both the Shelton Paper and the NWR Sports Car News.

Diane Duran talked about nominations for rally awards.  Frank Hamilton reported they have nominations for all the different awards.

Anyone with trophies from prior year need to get them to Forespring's office ASAP.  They need to be cleaned up and engraved.

The NWR pins have arrived.  Total price was $861.60 for 1,000 pins.  A sample was passed around.  They turned out very nice !!  There was some discussion that since we were giving them away we probably wouldn't have to pay the sales tax.  After discussion with the region accountant she agreed, so the 
price will be reduced.

Frank Hamilton reported that Radio Shack had a scanner that was selling for $99 retail.  Hopefully if we can order 20, they might reduce the price to $75. 

New Business:
It was announced that there would be a Solo event at Cheney Stadium this coming weekend.  Basically it is an event that you can run what you bring as long as it passes tech.  Some discussion followed.

We need to get an equipment list to our accountant Kim.  Anyone with equipment etc should send their list to Lynn.

Reno Rally - Diane was wondering what was happening.  Are we going to have one next year??  There was a lot of discussion and the outcome was that there would be one next year in early to mid October 2002.  Forespring announced that we have been offered $25,000 to $30,000 to put on a rally with about 
$25,000 going towards awards.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm for dinner.

We reconvened at 8:16 pm.

There was much discussion on next years Wild West Rally.  It will be on Sept 7 & 8 which is a Saturday/Sunday.  Navonne mentioned that the Moose Lodge and the Fairgrounds would like to confirm with us.  We'd like to hold off for a little while until things are a little more sure.

Rick and Diane have been out looking at roads for next year.  They have several new roads and ideas.  Maybe we can start working with Port Blakley again.  Lots of discussion followed.

John Forespring talked about the upcoming NorPac Convention.  It is the first weekend in January 2002 in Reno.  The $75 registration includes some of your food.  It was confirmed that the convention is January 4-5, 2002.  Joe Waterhouse moved we pay the expenses for the Assistant Regional Executive and 
his "lady" friend to attend the convention.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

John Forespring has received several requests for a "mini" rally series.  They would be a coefficient 1.  Maybe Rick can find 2 or 3 roads that could be used for stages that would be 6-7 miles in length.  He will report back next month.

Schedule for 2002:

Reno Roundtable                             January 4 & 5
NWR Banquet                                  January 19  at Fort Lewis Golf Club
NWR Rally Workers Party              January 26  at Fort Lewis Golf Club
National Convention                       Jan 31-Feb 2    Denver
Corvette & High Performance        Feb 8 - 10  Puyallup Fairgrounds 
    Car Show
Doo Wops III & IV                            March 2 & 3
Oregon Trail                                    April 6 & 7
Shitepoke & Dryad Quest             June 15 & 16
ORV Rally Sprints                          August 3 & 4
Wild West Rally                              Sept 7 & 8
Reno Rally                                      1st weekend in October

Possible dates for the "mini" series:   Feb 16 & May 18

Lynn Needham moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:25 pm.
 

September 2001

The meeting was called to order at 7:23 pm.    The following were in attendance: Janell Mullins, John Forespring, Bill & Candi McArthur, Ron Barker, Diane Duran & Jerry Moon, John Nispel, Jim Culp, Kevin, Lynn & Alex Needham, Rick Schmeling, and Joe & Navonne Waterhouse. 

Diane Duran approved the minutes of the August 9, 2001 meeting as written.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

The Treasurer gave her report.

Old Business:
Highway Clean-up - the next cleanup will be on October 28.  As a reminder, each team that has a participating cleanup person will receive a $25 credit toward the entry fee of  an upcoming rally. 

New Business:
A volunteer is needed for the Region Nomination Committee.  We also need to find someone to replace Frank Hamilton as Member at Large.  He will be running for Assistant Regional Executive and Janell Mullins for Treasurer.  There will be a letter asking for volunteers included with the results that are being sent to the entrants of the Wild West Rally.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:38 for dinner.  It was reconvened at 8:05.

Wild West Report - John Forespring reported that Kurt Spitzner thought this was the best rally of the year, with the exception of the route book.  Although good, the one Oregon had was nicer.  He thought the Press Room and overall hotel accommodations were great and appreciated the new copier we purchased.  John Nispel wanted to thank Ray Leaming, Dan Miklovic, and Jerry Moon for their help in putting up banner guard with him on Thursday night.  It allowed him to actually get some sleep that night.  Much discussion followed on the pros and cons of the rally.  John Forespring has a list of people that need sponsor awards sent to them.  Good news: Next year's rally will be on Sept 7-8, which is a Saturday and Sunday!!!

Other Business:
Diane Duran asked about the possibility of getting scanners for the road marshals.  It was mentioned she should talk to Frank Hamilton about this.

Kevin Needham asked about getting more 2 way radios.  It was discussed and tabled for later.

Kim our accountant needs a list of equipment, costs, etc. for the IRS.

Bill McArthur found a piece of property in Littlerock that could be used for Rally Crosses.  It is a 5 acre parcel that needs some clearing.  We could get a one year lease on the property for $210/month.  Discussion followed.

Bill McArthur brought up the quote for label pins.  The pins with screen printing will cost $880 for 1000 pins.  They will have "rally official" on the bottom of them.  Diane Duran moved we go ahead and order the pins.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

We recently acquired a set of Jaws from the region.  They are on permanent loan to us.  Kevin Needham would like to store them at South Sound Speedway.  They would get serviced, started, etc every week.  It was moved by John Forespring to let Kevin do this.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

John Nispel moved to have Lynn Needham purchase an external floppy drive for the rally computer.   It was seconded, voted on, and passed. 

Diane Duran moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 pm.
 

August 2001

The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm.    The following were in attendance: Lynn Needham, John Forespring, Bill & Candi McArthur, Ron Barker, Diane Duran, Frank Hamilton, Gary Cavett, Jamie Thomas and son, John Nispel, Lee Chambers, & Navonne Waterhouse. 

Frank Hamilton approved the minutes of the July 12, 2001 meeting as written.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

The Treasurer was not prepared to give a report.

Old Business:
Odometers - John Nispel has his up and operational.  Ron Barker and Diane Duran have their's and they will be up and running soon.

New Business:
ORV Rally Sprints - There were 15 students for the class.  We had 27 entries on Saturday and 24 on Sunday.  Overall it was a fun, successful event.  Sunday the track was dryer and faster.

There was discussion about the upcoming RallyCross at the ORV Park.  Jamie mentioned we still need a safety steward.  John Nispel and or Kevin Needham could do it if it's okay with Rich Olmstead.

Wild West Rally: Tentative stage names have been chosen, time schedule is done.  Still need roads approved.  John Forespring talked to Gerald Lester at Simpson.  He needs a good map and our detailed plans.  More discussion followed.

2002 Asia Pacific prototype - next years Wild West may be a potential prototype for a North American Rally Series event.  There will be 2 in Mexico, 3 in North America, and 2 in Canada.  Much discussion followed.   We would need to provide more "show".

There was discussion on making the #36 car a potential course car.  It needs work.  Frank Hamilton will store at his place for the time being.  Discussion followed.  This topic will be tabled for now and brought up again after the Wild West Rally.

There was discussion on pins.  Screen printing is the cheaper way to go, only $ .88 each.  This discussion was also tabled until after the Wild West Rally.

It was brought up that the cake for dessert at the ORV Rally Sprints was paid for by Debbie Brusius.  The cost was $45.99.  A motion was made by John Nispel that we reimburse Debbie for the cost of the cake.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

Ron Barker moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 pm.
 

July 2001

The meeting was called to order at 7:32 pm.    The following were in attendance: Lynn & Alex Needham, John Forespring, Bill & Candi McArthur, Ron Barker, Diane Duran, Janell Mullins, Frank Hamilton, & Navonne and Tara Waterhouse.  Late arrivals included: Chris Hale, Kevin Poirier, Matt Tabor, and John Hubach. 

Diane Duran approved the minutes of the June 14, 2001 meeting as written.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

The Treasurer gave the her report.

Old Business:
Region Class Assignment:   Frank Hamilton moved to approve the Region Class proposal written by John Nispel.  It was seconded, voted on and passed.

Highway Cleanup - next one is August 26.  We will have a sign-up sheet at the ORV park.

New Business:
Mac got quotes for pins.  Region Shield Pin - $1.485/per 1000 and the Region Pin w/wording ie "Rally Official": $1.63/per 1000.

Proposed Rule Changes: John Forespring passed out proposed changes.  There was much discussion on the change in timing systems. 

ORV Park - John Forespring will be meeting with officials again.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:53 for dinner.  It was reconvened at 8:09.

Wild West: Lynn will order 150 shirts to sell and 200 shirts for workers.  Ron Barker moved we purchase the above.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.  Maybe tan or moss green for the color.  Welcome party - we need a sponsor.  Maybe hold it at the West Coast Hotel.  Hor dourves and a no host bar.   John Hubach will work with the caterers at the Hotel directly.  Welcome Party will be from 8pm - 11pm.  Scrutineering is at Corvette and High Performance.  Friday Press Stage 8-10 am.  Reg & Tech from 10am to 2pm.  Park Expose at 4pm.  First car out at 5pm.  Three services on Friday, all at Mason County Fairgrounds.  Cars will finish back in Olympia at the hotel.  John Hubach will also work with the Hotel caterers about something for Friday night.  Saturday public stage will be at the ORV Park.  We will have two pace cars again, only this time we'll run them on alternating stages.  Sweeps hopefully will include Kevin Needham, Dan Miklovic, and ???.   There was discussion about paying our EMT's.  It was suggested that $25 per day be offered to them.  Ron Barker made a motion to pay each EMT $25/per day.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.  Saturday we will be finishing at the Moose Lodge.   For awards we need someone with a digital camera.  We'll have pictures taken at the start ramp.  For security purposes we will have badges.  The explorers will need to be able to identify who should be there.  John Hubach will provide badge holders, etc.

FIA meeting in Chicago - John Forespring - North American championship series.  The possibility of having an FIA event was discussed.  They will try a prototype next year and if all goes well, try for a championship series in 2003.    Much discussion followed about us holding an FIA event.

Kevin Poirier discussed Oregon's upcoming rallycross on July 29.   There was more discussion on various other topics.

Ron Barker moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:47 pm.
 

June 2001

The meeting was called to order at 7:23 pm.    The following were in attendance: Lynn & Alex Needham, Bill & Candi McArthur, Diane Duran, John Nispel, Ron Barker, Janell Mullins, Frank Hamilton, & Navonne Waterhouse.

Diane Duran approved the minutes of the May 10, 2001 meeting as written.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

The Treasurer gave her report.

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 for dinner.  Meeting reconvened at 7:53. 

Old Business:
Region Class Assignment:   John Nispel wrote a draft protocol.  It was agreed that the draft would be posted on the rally web site and also to the Org list to allow for comments.  It will be voted on at the next rally committee meeting on July 12.

Odometers: Basic odometers were found for $200 each plus $40 for the sensor.  John Nispel didn't purchase these because they have different kinds of sensors and he didn't know which ones to get.  Discussion followed and John will purchase them.

New Business:
Dryad Quest/Shitepoke Rally report:   It was a good rally.  We haven't talked to Charlie yet, but they haven't contacted us either.  Pinkerton Security was around a lot.  Apparently the "little guys" didn't get the word passed down to them that we were going to be in the area over the weekend.  No major problems.  Discussion followed.

ORV Rally Sprints: We have a price for the ORV Park and will contact Nat T-Stow about being a sponsor.  At our next organizer's meeting on June 26 we will make up the flyer. 

RallyCross Chair/Venue: We need a chairman !!!!  Any volunteers????   We have a lead on a piece of property up north, but need someone to research and take the lead.  John will put an ad in the newsletter: HELP Wanted!!

Timing System:   The rally board has voted to go back to the SCCA timing system.  We need to write to all members of the Pro Rally Board, Kurt Spitzner, and John Martinson.  Several organizers have stated that they will not run a rally using this timing system.  One reason being a safety issue.  It can take up to 5 hours or more to run a stage.  Please write !!!!

Wild West Rally: Press Stage, meeting at 9:00am at the West Coast Hotel.  Much discussion followed on organizing the rally. 
 

Other Business:
Stamps for route books: It has been suggested that we purchase rubber stamps for use in making the route books.  Ron Barker got a price of $7 each.  We need about 10 different stamps.  Diane Duran moved we let Ron purchase these stamps.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

Mac has a pin with the NWR logo.  He will see how much they will cost.  He will also see the cost of one with "Rally Official" on it.

There was also some discussion on the Norpac Division patch.  The size would have to be about 3"x8".  It was agreed that this was too large.  John Forespring will see about what else we can do.

Ron Barker moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 pm.
 

May 2001

The meeting was called to order at 7:20 pm. The following were in attendance: John Nispel, Diane Duran, Frank Hamilton, Joe & Navonne Waterhouse, Mike Irby, Nat Stow, Jim Culp, Bill & Candi McArthur, Ray & Janice Damitio, Gail McDonald, John Forespring, & Kevin Needham.  Lynn & Alex Needham were late arrivals.

 Diane Duran approved the minutes of the April 12, 2001 meeting as written. It was seconded, voted on, and passed. 

Kevin Needham gave the Treasurer's report.  There was some discussion of other charges.

Old Business: 
There was discussion on obtaining odometers.  Frank can obtain them for $600 each or we can get them privately for about $200 each.  Diane Duran moved we buy 3 odometers.  John Nispel will find some.  Frank Hamilton seconded the motion.  It was voted on and passed.

The West Water is being considered for the Wild West Rally.  Joe & Navonne will do some more investigating.   Discussion followed.

Meeting was adjourned for dinner.   John Nispel reconvened the meeting after dinner. 

Their was some discussion on the laptop computer for scoring.  Kevin showed a pamphlet on an IBM laptop.  Navonne Waterhouse and Janice Damitio both moved we purchase said laptop.  Jim Culp said the chosen laptop was a good one.  There was some discussion.  It was seconded, voted on and passed.

New Business: 
Mac checked on the patches.  They should be in any day.   Frank says the decals are here also. 

John Nispel talked about the road use fee for next rally.

Joe Noyes has requested that there be written procedures about how competitors are assigned region classes.  He wants established rules that are for the entire year.  Discussion followed.  Frank made a motion to establish a draft policy on car placement.  Kevin seconded the motion.  It was voted on and passed.  Some of the discussion that followed included: That the list of assigned classes would be made each January at the committee meeting.  One could appeal the committee's decision on car placement up to a certain time (to be established).  After that, the placement would be permanent for the rest of the year.  John Nispel will write up a procedure and it will be presented at the next rally committee meeting.

Other Business:
ORV Rally Sprints:  Nat Stow would like to be a sponsor for this event.  There has also been a problem with water pollution at the ORV Park.  Their plan is that everything should be okay by August.

Tee shirts are a big priority for the volunteers. There was discussion on making sure we have t-shirts available at the Wild West rally.

There was discussion on flags and placards.

The meeting was adjourned.    A special thank you to Gail McDonald for taking the minutes for me.  I really appreciate it !!!
 

April 2001

The meeting was called to order at 7:20 pm. The following were in attendance: John Nispel, Diane Duran, Frank Hamilton, Kevin Poirier, Ben Bradley, Janell Mullins, Charlene & Rick Damitio, Robert White, Mac & Candi McArthur, John Forespring, & Kevin, Lynn & Alex Needham. 

Diane Duran approved the minutes of the March 8, 2001 meeting as written. It was seconded, voted on, and passed.   The Treasurer gave her report. 

Old Business: 
Moving of Storage Shed - was successful!!!   It will need to be moved again later this summer when things dry out.  A date will be worked out later. 

Odometers - this discussion was held off till next month.  No one has had time to look into the matter. 

New Business: 
Oregon Trail Rally - Ben reported it was very challenging but a great learning experience.  Most everyone had a good time.  Discussion followed. 

  Meeting was adjourned at 7:36 pm for dinner. Meeting reconvened at 8:15 pm.   All City Rally - will be held on Sunday, April 29.  Start will be at Corvette & High Performance on Black Lake Blvd in Olympia at 9:00 am.

Raindrop Rally - A TSD will also be held on Sunday, April 29.  Start will be at the park and ride lot at the intersection of I-5 & 512 behind McDonalds.  Time 9:00 am.  It will finish in Lacey.

Region Tax issue/Region Status - we have a new CPA, Kim...  The prognosis is good on both the past due taxes and the return to Non Profit status.  Some discussion followed. 

Solo Tour - July 28 & 29 at Bremerton.  We usually do the Rally Cafe.  John Forespring will need to find out about us doing it again this year.

SCCA - they are looking into finding a new location.  There are a couple of possibilities: Kansas, Alabama, Atlanta.  Discussion followed.

Fire Extinguisher ad in the SCCA newspaper - be aware this is for Race only!!!  If you wish to donate money for a new fire extinguisher, it will not be used for Rally.

Region Patches - Bill McArthur has found a place that will make patches for $ .90 each plus tax.  He will be ordering some next week.  Frank Hamilton also got prices for a place that will embroider directly onto a supplied garment. 

Wild West Rally - there was much discussion about hotels, available lots, etc.  Several people are checking into these things and we will be making some definite decisions soon.

Litter Pick Up - next time will be Sunday, April 22.  We will meet at 10 am at the Tilley Road Shop in Olympia.  For directions call: John Nispel at 360-357-3207.

Scoring computer - Lynn will research the cost, etc for a new computer.  Hers will no longer be available to use for scoring.  The cost to repair it is too high.

Rally Organizer's Meetings - we will once again be starting these every Tuesday, 7 pm at John Forespring's office.  Any and all help is welcome.  These will be running pretty much through September.

Rose City Challenge - Kevin Poirier announced this will be held on May 19 & 20 in Portland.  One day will be a course rally, the other day a TSD.

Clatsop Forest Rally - if it happens will be held on December 8, 2001.  Oregon has already checked, there will be no hunting that weekend!!!  Registration would be early Saturday morning, rally Saturday late afternoon into the evening.  Awards banquet would be held Sunday morning.

Diane Duran moved we adjourn the meeting at 9:10 pm. It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

March 2001

The meeting was called to order at 7:17 pm.  The following were in attendance: John Nispel, Navonne Waterhouse, Mac & Candi McArthur, Ron Barker,  Janell Mullins, Diane Duran, Frank Hamilton, Lynn & Alex Needham and John Forespring.  Jerry Moon was a late arrival.

Diane Duran approved the minutes of the February 8, 2001 meeting as written.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

The Treasurer gave her report.

Old Business:
Doo-Wops 3 & 4 - We had 41 cars start Saturday and 37 start Sunday.  Everyone had a good time.  We had a good reception at the Indian Reservation.  The weather was good and it was probably the best rally dinner food we've had.  The National Club Rally champion were local guys:  Eric Eaton & Kenny Almquist. 

Simpson Litter Pickup - several people were there the first weekend, don't know about the second weekend.  We got a letter from Simpson saying in all there was 14 tons of garbage picked up.  Lots of tires, etc.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm for dinner.  Meeting reconvened at 7:54 pm.

Storage Container - We will be moving it on Saturday, March 17.  We'll meet at PDE @ 9 am.  We'll be moving it directly to Frank Hamilton's house.  We will need to do an inventory of items at the same time.  There was some discussion about the now obsolete land line phones we have.

John Forespring announced that it is official that Canadian Rallies will count as out of division points for club rallies.

New Business:
Wild West Rally - John Forespring is already receiving calls about it.  Jerry Moon will talk to the Port of Olympia about using their docks Thursday night, Friday, Saturday, and early Sunday.  We'd like to find someplace near the Phoenix Inn that would allow us to park service vehicles, trailers, and cars.  We need to be able to work on cars without disturbing other hotel occupants.  Frank will check with the Olympia Police Explorers to see if they would help with security on the docks during this time.  We talked about possibly donating $100 per night/$300 total to the Explorers if they help.

There was discussion about the need for some new odometers.  Several people will be looking into finding some.

Rally Crosses - John Nispel received an email from a guy in Redmond. There is a possible site up there.  John talked to Bob Grass about looking into it.    Bill McArthur has checked into the SW Washington Fairgrounds for possible use for a rally cross.  He would like someone to come with him and look at it.   He also is looking into a site near WalMart in Chehalis for Solo.

Other Business:
Non Profit Status - Janell Mullins talked about our tax problems.  She has a new accountant working on this matter.  She has applied to have our Non Profit status returned to us retroactive.  We need to get Janell a complete inventory by March 31, 2001.

Frank Hamilton is looking at several different places to purchase NWR patches.  The prices vary widely.  Several other places were mentioned.  He will continue to look.

Monday Night Board Meeting - We are currently paying $12-$14 per month for a voice mail box thru the region.  Do we want to keep it or cancel.  Unanimous decision was to cancel it.

Diane Duran moved we adjourn the meeting at 8:45 pm.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

February 2001
The meeting was called to order at 7:19 pm.  The following were in attendance: John Nispel,  Diane Duran, Frank Hamilton, Ron Barker, Joe & Navonne Waterhouse, Kevin & Andrea Pennington, Bob & Tammy Reaves, Mac & Candi McArthur, Ray & Janice Damitio, Mike Irby, John Forespring, Greg Weiter, & Kevin, Lynn & Alex Needham. 

Diane Duran approved the minutes of the January 11, 2001 meeting with the following corrections:  Corvette show is 9, 10, 11 and there was advance notice of the round table in the newsletter.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

The Treasurer gave her report.

Old Business:
Doo Wops 3 & 4 - Ray has submitted an application to DNR for use of some specific roads.  He was told he would be contacted by the 1st of February.  He hasn't heard anything yet.  He has acquired roads on the Quinalt Indian Reservation for Saturday.  These roads are fairly fast and straight.  There will be several chicanes.  There will be a charge for any that are damaged.  The reservation has lots of road possibilities for future use if we don't screw up this time.  There is a gas station, store and restaurant close to service.  We want to give these businesses plenty of business during the day.  There is NO alcohol allowed on the reservation.  Please pass the word along to everyone !!!  Sunday we have Smith Creek, Montesano Stages, and Brooklyn Tavern Stage. 

Corvette Show - This weekend, Feb 10 & 11.  Setup is Feb 9th. They need all the help they can get. 

Moving of Storage Shed - is scheduled for after the next rally.   Frank needs to prep his property before the shed arrives.  For the time being it will be stored at Jerry Moon's house.  When Frank is ready it will be moved to his house.  Date was set for the move:   Saturday, March 10.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:49 pm for dinner.  Meeting reconvened at 8:12 pm.

New Business:
John Forespring brought up the counting of Canadian rallys for divisional points.  The east coast allows this, so we will also. 

Simpson Litter Pick - there is a dumpster at Mill 5.  Cleanup goes thru next weekend.  We need more rally people out there helping.   If you go out, be sure to identify yourself as a rally person so we get the credit. 

Silent Auction - one of our workers, Darryl Anderson, won the racing seat at the workers party last weekend.  He wants to have a silent auction and donate the proceeds to his favorite charity - The Children's Hospital.  The seat will be at registration and there will be a bid sheet available  thru Sunday, March 4 at 6 pm.

Appeal by Bob Reaves - Much discussion followed.  Frank Hamilton moved we table the discussion until we get all questions and explanations in writing.  There will be a committee formed and a recommendation presented.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.  Kevin Needham opposed. 

Wild West Rally - Navonne Waterhouse has checked out the following possibilities for the banquet:  the Moose Lodge we buy food and make donation, Mary Knight School we buy food and make donation, or we can use Fort Lewis Golf Club again.  John Forespring suggested also contacting SPSCC again.  They should be open by then. 

National Convention - John Forespring talked about it.  Our region didn't win any awards this year.  Performance Rally Program will have it's own department starting April 1st. 

Ray Damitio talked about the infamous "Geo".  Vance Walker will be driving it in the Doo Wops.  It sounds really good !!!

Oakville Banquet after Doo Wops has been coordinated with the ladies from the Grange.  Ray will raise the price to $6.  This will bring more money to the food bank.

Appeals Sub Committee - Frank Hamilton, Ron Barker, Bill McArther have all volunteered.

John Nispel read an email from a gentleman in the UK.  He was looking for sponsorship and financial help. 

Frank Hamilton moved we adjourn the meeting at 9:05 pm.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.
 

January 2001
The meeting was called to order at 7:29 pm.  The following were in attendance: John Nispel, Janell Mullins, Diane Duran, Frank Hamilton, Jim Culp, Lynn & Alex Needham and John Forespring. 

Diane Duran approved the minutes of the December 14, 2000 meeting as written.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

The Treasurer gave the following report:  Checking Account $219.27, Savings Account $17,547.68

Old Business:
Storage Container Placement - Frank Hamilton has purchased a house on 93rd Avenue.  He has said we can place the container there.  We'll schedule an exact day for the move at the February meeting.

Purchase of equipment - copier hasn't been done yet, but needs to be done this month so we can claim the deduction for 2000.  John Nispel purchased atomic clocks.  Frank Hamilton purchased O2 Bottles, vests, whistles, BLS jump kit.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:46 pm for dinner.  Meeting reconvened at 8:02 pm.

Litter Pickup - was Sunday Jan 7th.  There were a total of 7 people there.  It took a little less than four hours to complete.

New Business:
Region Banquet - Saturday, January 20th at Emerald Downs in Auburn.  Grand Prize Door Prize will be a free 24 hour rental of any car from the Exotic Car place in Seattle.

Rally Worker's Party - Saturday, January 27th at Fort Lewis 

Doo-Wops III & IV - Will be on March 3 & 4 - Saturday we're not sure if we'll have Capital Forest roads yet, Sunday will be Montesano Watershed, Smith Creek, and Brooklyn Tavern stage.  Ray is continuing to work on obtaining other roads.

Newsletter - do we need to print extra copies any other time than for the Wild West?  When the membership committee gets up and running, it would be nice to have 50 copies or so at each event to pass out.

Corvette Show - Setup February 8th and show is Feb 9 and 10.  We need volunteers.  It is at the Puyallup Fair Grounds. 

Other Business:
Round Table last weekend in Reno.  San Francisco region put it on.  There was no advance notice.  John Forespring attended.  It was very nice. 

John Forespring moved we adjourn the meeting at 8:41 pm.  It was seconded, voted on, and passed.

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