Meeting Minutes October 2024
Meeting called to order by RE Charlie Tanck at 7:30 PM, 8 October 2024
Members at the meeting - 11
We currently have 448 members.
Financial - all bills are paid. We will be moving some money around to pay our deposits (WGI and SEAD) for next year. We got an insurance invoice from SCCA, we didn't put in a claim, yet we got a bill for the deductable.
Activities - January banquet/year end party. We are looking at 4th, 11th, 18th or 25th. There are road rallies on the 4th and 18th. It looks like the 25th would work for everyone. The virtual National convention ends on Friday the 24th of January. We are having issues with users either not wanting to go to these type of event or the notifications not getting read. Solo uses MSR and Facebook for getting notification out. Secretary will also send out emails notifying people of these events.
Run Offs started today. Russell Jaslow is driving pace/safety car and we have 3 drivers in the event.
Election are set, Jim and Mark are rerunning for directors for next year. Chris Kunkel would like to run for RE.
Last solo event is this Sunday. Picnic will be Saturday December 7th at Mendon Ponds Park, East Lodge. Wester New York has their last event on the 13 of October at Bills Highmark Stadium. The solo program are currently planning for next year. They would like to purchase a trailer for next year. Looking at a 28 foot enclosed trailer, $15,000 to $20,000 for used one. Depot long term outlook looks good, they are looking at putting in a solar farm, at this point they are looking at 2 years in the future. RIT talks stalled over the summer. Planning on having another meeting with the college in a couple of months.
Next BOD meeting November 19th. If you have someone who you would like to nominate for a year end award please let any board know. Here is a list of the awards:
We don't have a firm date of cost for 2025 Fun One yet. Still working to get Time Trials, one problem may be that our race is to close to Steel Cities Time Trials event.
STPR - well in planning for next year. Still unsure if we are going to be a
National Rally. Date is not set, last weekend in June or 1st or 2nd weekend in July is currently getting looked at. Organizes would prefer June. They had meeting with DCNR (Department of Conservation & Natural Resources) the meeting was very positive and they recommend some new roads that may be good. The event will be upwards to 120 stage miles.
Road rally - had two events over the summer, Do It Again in Avon and one in Williamson, okay turn outs. Five cars for Avon rally and 6 for Williamson. There may be a novice training rally in Novembers. Winter rally start January 4th and there is an event every other weekend for the next 5 weeks.
Motion to adjourn 8:00 PM
FINGER LAKES REGION YEAR END AWARDS
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUITON TO THE REGION - (George B. Merwin Trophy)
Awarded to the member who has contributed the most to the Region during the past year. All areas of the Club activities are taken into account—racing, rallying, concours, publicity, community services, etc. Participation is considered as well as working. The recipient should represent the best the Region has to offer the sport. This is the Region’s highest honor. (Selected by the board of Directors; “rotating” and “keeper” trophies)
SPORTSMANSHIP – (Alex Lafontant Trophy)
Awarded to the member who has most consistently exhibited the attributes of sportsmanship throughout the year and whose participation in SCCA events has been a credit to the Region. The term Sportsmanship implies that the award go to a true “sportsman”—one who competes in a race or rally competition seriously and who consistently places the ideals of sportsmanship above his own personal gain. (Selected by the Board of Directors – “rotating” and “keeper” trophies)
MECHANIC OF THE YEAR AWARD – (AAMCO Transmission Trophy)
Awarded each year to a member in good standing of SCCA who has worked without financial gain as a primary motive. Success of the supported team should be strongly considered. The winner should normally come from Road Racing, but mechanics who work on Solo or Rally teams are not excluded. The winner shall be a credit to the sport. There shall be no repeat winners. Nominations should be made by the Rally, Solo and Competition Boards and the Road Racing Drivers Club with final selection being made by the Board of Directors. (Selected by the Board of Directors – “rotating” and “keeper” trophies)
OUTSTANDING WORKER AWARD – (Gene Dinkel Trophy)
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region member who has devoted a notable amount of his or her time as a worker at motorsports events sponsored or sanctioned by the Finger Lakes Region. The accumulated working points recorded in the Region’s High Points for that year will be considered. Primary consideration will be given to individuals who have worked in general worker categories, not as chiefs of specialties or as chairpersons of events. The individual must have worked in at least two different motorsports areas at least once, worked on at least one public service activity if the Region has conducted such, and been a true credit to the Region. (Selected by the Board of Directors; “rotating” and “keeper” trophy)
RACE
DRIVER OF THE YEAR – (John and Emily Castle Trophy)
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who has compiled the most outstanding record in SCCA race participation. Caliber of races attended and competition in class are considered as well as record of success. Recipient shall have been a credit to the Region at the race course. (Selected by the Competition Board; “rotating” and “keeper” trophies)
MOST IMPROVED DRIVER
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who has shown the greatest improvement during the season. Usually not awarded to a beginning driver who shows great promise, but to a license holder whose improvement over the previous season has resulted in a greatly improved competition record. He shall have been a credit to the Region on the race course. (Selected by the Competition Board; “keeper” trophy)
BEST NEW DRIVER – (David H. Martin Memorial Trophy)
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of competition. He shall also have been a credit to the Region at the race course. (Selected by the Competition Board – “keeper” trophy)
RALLY
OUTSTANDING RALLYIST - DRIVER – (Finger Lakes Trophy)
Awarded to the rally driver, navigator or rally team who has compiled the most outstanding record in rally competition. All types of rallies are considered, with greater emphasis being placed on the higher levels of competition. The recipient shall have been a credit to the Region. (Selected by the Rally Board; “keeper” trophy) -- Outstanding Rally Driver - Finger Lakes Award
BEST NAVIGATOR – (Dick Bailey Trophy)
Awarded to the navigator compiling the most outstanding record of performance in rally competition. (Selected by the Rally Board; “rotating” and “keeper” trophy)
BEST HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM – (Ray and Fran Hicks Trophy)
Awarded to the husband and wife team who have compiled the most outstanding record of performance in Finger Lakes Regional rallies. (Selected by the Rally Board; “rotating” and “keeper” trophy).
OUTSTANDING RALLY CONTRIBUTOR – John Robinson Outstanding Rally Contribution Award
Selected by the Rally Board, “keeper” trophy — Recipients are selected by the Rally board and may be competitors, workers, organizers, or any combination thereof, in the Road Rally program. FLR membership is required.
RALLY WORKER OF THE YEAR
Recipient selected by the rally board from the RoadRally program. Usually a member of Finger Lakes Region, but in some rare instances may be from outside the membership.
SOLO
SOLO DRIVER OF THE YEAR
Instituted around 1994, and was determined to be awarded to the FLR Solo driver who demonstrated exemplary skill in his / her driving during the season. Consideration is given to a driver’s performance at the divisional and national levels of competition. This award may be given to a driver who wins a National Championship. Some consideration may be given to a driver’s performance and contributions during the season to the FLR Solo program as well. The winner will represent the Finger Lakes Region with dignity as well as excelling in his / her driving competition.
OUTSTANDING SOLO CONTRIBUTOR – (Marv and Eunice Brudno Trophy)
Awarded to a driver who has made an outstanding contribution to the Regional Solo program. (Selected by the Solo Board; “keeper” trophy)
SOLO IMPROVED DRIVER
Awarded to the driver who has shown the greatest improvement in his / her driving performance over the course of the season. This driver will also be a credit to the Region.
OUTSTANDING SOLO ROOKIE OF THE YEAR – (Finger Lakes Trophy)
Awarded to the Finger Lakes Region driver who shows the greatest degree of promise during his first full season of Solo competition. He shall also be a credit to the Region. (Selected by the Solo Board; “keeper” trophy)