ASCC Annual General Meeting January 12th, 2009 Executive Members present: President: Brian Jarvis Vice President/Membership: Jason Smith Outgoing Vice President: Umberto LoPresti Treasurer: Colin Wilmshurst Secretary: Gordon Sleigh Race Director: Debbie Miller Rally Director: Bill Anwyll Solo Director: Jason Smith Member/Directors at Large: George Sheppard, Bill Anwyll, Umberto LoPresti Meeting called to order at 7:22pm Members present: 34 members, 4 proxies present. Minutes were read by Gordon Sleigh, Move to accept minutes by Bill Anwyll, seconded by Umberto LoPresti. Presidents Report Brian summarized the year for 2009 bookended by the ASCC Gold Hills II rally which was the highest attended TSD rally in years and closed by ASCC hosting the successful ASN SoloSprint Nationals and the JAck Canfield Memorial Race. Brian expressed optimism for 2010. Brian would like to thank the entire ASCC Executive Commitee for their dedication to the club over the year. Brian would also like to thank all those involved with keeping AMP running successfully providing us with a venue to play, including going from 1 SoloSprint in 2008 to four events in 2009. Membership Report 180 members round out the year/ Treasurer Report A busy year, mostly due to the ASN SoloSprint Nationals Balances, Bank: $19814 Paypal $600, $7800 still outstanding to AMP and ARMS dues, $2000. This places us in line with our year end of 2008. Race Report Lots of activity has taken place at the regional level with several race commitee conference calls since the ARMS AGM with changes intended to make the entry to racing easier both in organization and costs. A $140 flat registration fee for all race requirements will exist for 2010. A new 'oldbie' subsidy for racers who haven't raced in 5 years or more will be offered. There will be one double weekend event as well. Conversations have been had with the Ledgends and Sportsman racers about holding road races at AMP. Conversations will continue and hopefully some events will be held this year. Bill indicated that the Jack Canfield race was 'the best race weekend ever!', several come from away racers were very happy with the event and hope to return and bring others. The Canfield race netted $1900 for AMP after all expenses were paid. A followup race will be held on Thanksgiving Weekend, 2010. Rally Report 'As usual' Ian and Maria handily won the ARMS regional Navigational Rally championship ending the season with 2 points over 4 rallies. The second place team was over 60 points. The first regional rally of 2010 will be the ASCC Musquodobit Rally on January 30th organized by Ian Pearce and Maria Driscoll. The route will be 220 kms, 80% paved, starting and ending in Enfield. Last year's event was very well attended and we hope to see a similar turnout this year. The instructions will be reasonable for teams just starting out with Experienced Instructions. Bill has a new Mini (Red this time!) and a new (old) co-driver, Pidge. Gordon provided an update on RallySprint for 2010. Solo Report 8 Slalom events in 2009 with 3 regionals. These events were held at Digby, AMP and Scotia Speed World. No events at Greenfield due to an unfortunate increase in fees. 4 SoloSprints were held, 3 more than 2008. The ASN SoloSprint Nationals were also held. There will be a 2 day SoloSprint event on Labor Day weekend for 2010 and 8-10 Slalom events. Solo awards were presented. Presidents Award The 2009 Presidents Award was given to Bill Anwyll. Bill has put more heart and soul into volouteering in the region than anyone else. (While still Alienating people, says Bill!) Bills involvement in the SoloSprint nationals and the Jack Canfield Memorial Race was instrumental in the success of both events. AMP Report Walter Tennant provided a report on the year of AMP. Growing pains among the new and old motorcycle organizations. Things are genearlly improving. Financially AMP is down to a tight belt. Improvements have continued to the grounds such as pinning the wall between 4 and 5 finally as well as improved drainage. Turn 2 was improved with better drainage and runoff. Improvements were also done to the tunnel crossing. The PA system has finally been refurbished. Pit entrance was also paved. BAC put a new roof on the Registration Building. ARMS Report Dave Hull is the new ARMS president for 2010-2011 and provided an ARMS update. Sherrie Henngar is the new ARMS Secretary, ASCC's Jason Smith is the new regional Solo director and ASCC's Debbie Miller is the new ARMS Regional Race Director. As the new ARMS President, Dave hopes to improve regional communication and club cooperation as a whole. Dave looks forward to the support of everyone in the region to this goal. Old/New Business A motion was made by Chris Ward and seconded by Walter Tennant to donate the money normally used for Pizza at the AGM towards a donation to the Metro Food Bank instead, an amount of approximately $200. Debbie Miller indicated that several members have become 'pensionable', Pidge and Dave Hull. A motion was made to ratify the actions of the 2009 AGM. Motion by Bill Anwyll, Seconded by Scott Harrod/ George Sheppard sought nominations from the floor for the position of secretary. None were forthcoming. Gordon Sleigh remains ASCC secretary by acclamation. George Sheppard sought nominations from the floor for the position of secretary. Colin Wilmshurst has passed the role to Brian Jarvis. George Sheppard sought nominations from the floor for the position of Vice President. None were forthcoming. Jason Smith remains the ASCC secretary by acclamation. George Sheppard sought nominations from the floor for the position of President. Brian Jarvis put forward Debbie Miller for president as his is not re-offering. Ian Pearce nominated Brian Gay however he declined. Several proposed nominations were brought up with none accepted. Debbie Miller is the new ASCC President for 2010. Swap Shop Mike Barker has 5 used 205/55/14 RA1s for $100 Chris Ward has someone looking for a tow dolly. Ian Pearce has a 1984 Volvo 240 Turbo Coupe for sale. Clean upgrades, hasn't been driven in the winter in 20 years. Joel Nelson is stripping a 1994 Integra B18 if anyone needs parts. Dave Hull is looking for 5x112 wheels for a new VW Golf. Meeting adjourned at: 8:30, motioned by Craig DeGier, seconded by Taylor McArthur. Todo: