IMPBA Minutes 2004

 

November 10 2004:
International Model Power Boat Association
Board Meeting Conference Call
Tuesday, November 10, 2004
7:00 p.m. Central Time


MINUTES


Present: Absent:

President, Patrick Kelly District 7,
Executive Secretary, Noel Scallan Nat'l Scale Director, Steve Ball
District 1, Teddy Dauphinee
District 2, Bert Dygert
District 3, Glover Jeffcoat
District 4, Fred Hartley
District 5, Bill Zuber
District 6, V.P./Brian Nelsen
District 12, Tracy Dolphin
District 13, Karla Dicks
District 14/Treasurer, Bryan Shymick
Large Scale Gas Director, Norman Morton
Records Director, Glenn Quarles
National Outboard Director, Michael Zaborowski
National Fast Electric Director, Randall Thomas
Technical Review, John Equi
National Safety Director/Past President, Dick Jones

Pat Kelly determined a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. central time.

Election Results:

New 2005/2007 President: PK announced that Bill Zuber has won the 2005 Presidential Election. Everyone congratulated Bill and thanked Pat for all his hard work and efforts over the past 2 years.

New District Directors: PK announced new appointed District Directors starting January 1, 2005.
District 2 – Tony Jacuzzi, replacing Bert Dygert’s remaining 1 year
District 3 – Glover Jeffcoat – Re-elected
District 7 – Ed Mest replacing Vince Baumann - Elected
District 12 – Tracy Dolphin – Re-elected
District 14 – Brian Schymik – Re-elected
District 5 – Mark Bullard, replacing Bill Zuber’s remining 2 years

BZ recommendation and motioned to the board to accept Mark Bullard as District 5 director for the remainder his term (2 years, beginning January 1, 2005). This motion was 2nd by P. Kelly who then called for the vote:

D1-Y; D2-Y; D4-Y; D5-Y; D6-Y; D12-Y; D13-Y; D14-Y; FE-Y; LSG-Y; DJ-Y;PK-Y.

PK announced, based on unanimous vote, the motion carries to accept Mark Bullard as the District 5 Director.

PK announced that Bert Dygert has resigned his position as D2 Director effective December 1, 2004. A motion was presented for Tony Jacuzzi to be nominated as his replacement. This motion was 2nd by BD. PK called for a vote.

D1-Y; D2-Y; D4-Y; D5-Y; D6-Y; D12-Y; D13-Y; D14-Y; FE-Y; LSG-Y, DJ-Y; PK-Y

PK announced, based on unanimous vote, the motion carries to accept Tony Jacuzzi as the new D2 Director, effective December 1, 2004.

Decibel Rule Results: PK asked NS to call roll to announce district results from the Decibel Rule Ballots. Results are as follows:

District YES NO District Vote
1 20 0 Yes
2 13 3 Yes
4 20 0 Yes
5 20 4 Yes
6 5 0 Yes
12 12 0 Yes
13 8 0 Yes
14 7 0 Yes
Fast Elect. Abstain from vote
LSG Yes

TOTAL: 155 7 9-YES

PK announced, based on the election results the new db rule have been accepted.

Recognize Records for A & C Tunnel Classes:

The rulebook states at this time that only (page H-9, 2) There are four engine class – B,D,E & F. At the bottom of page (H-9) The following rule is stated.

Records shall be established for Outboard Tunnels and Outboard Hydro for the
4 engine classes.

Sport Outboard Tunnel Rules?
PK opened the session for board discussion. During this discussion it was decided that the revisions would definitely need to be submitted to the membership, in ballot form, for a vote. This ballot will be presented in the December Roostertail with a deadline of January 31, 2005 deadline. This will allow the results to be announced in the March 2005 Roostertail.

GQ stated that the rule did not need to be changed just add class A & C and change 4 engine classes to 6 engine classes.

GQ will submit the correct wording to Noel for a ballot to be posted in the December Roostertail.

RT motioned to the board to make accept GQ’s changes to be submitted for a December Roostertail Ballot, Brian Schymik 2nd motion. PK called for a vote:

D1-Y; D2-Y; D4-Y; D5-Y; D6-Y; D12-Y; D13-Y; D14-Y; FE-Y; LSG-Y; DJ-Y; PK-Y

PK announced, based on unanimous vote, motion carries. GQ will submit correct wording for a ballot to be placed in the December Roostertail for membership vote. Once results are in, the changes to the rulebook will be made.

It was decided by the board that if this rule passes, members will be able to run for records after March 31, 2005.

RT motioned to the board to accept the timeframe proposed by Glenn Quarles for publishing ballots and accepting the rule change. Motion 2nd by Karla Dicks. PK called for a vote.

D1-Y; D2-Y; D4-Y; D5-Y; D6-Y; D12-Y; D13-Y; D14-Y; FE-Y; LSG-Y; DJ-Y; PK-Y

PK announced, based on unanimous vote, motion carries.

SLS For Records: PK opened the session for a board discussion – this discussion was opened up by Norman Morton and Glenn Quarles. What records are legal?

GQ recommended the board approve records to be set in all classes except for “production ABS” and offshore as outlined in the rulebook. This is not a change to the rule book…p F-3 states “Records shall be established for each hull type and engine or motor class at all approved events,” The two examples we talked about were SLS records in both mono and hydro, and B Sport Tunnel. This also includes all established FE classes.

BZ motioned to accept GQ recommendations. Motion was 2nd by TD . PK Called for a vote.

D1-Y; D2-Y; D4-Y; D5-Y; D6-Y; D12-Y; D13-Y; D14-Y; FE-Y; LSG-Y; DJ-Y; PK-Y
RULEBOOK UPDATES:

PK reviewed the necessary 2005 Updates for the rulebook. They are as follows:

Add 95 DB wording to rulebook, section K
Section “E” History
Hall of Fame, Tommy Lee
New President
IMPBA Nitro Internats
William LeFeber Award
Excellence of Performance
First Time US-1 Award, 1989 John Otto
Gas Nationals

BZ presented a motion to include “F” Hydro as a US-1 Class. BZ noted that this topic should be posted up for membership discussion, any feedback to be presented to Mark Bullard. BN pointed out that it might be reasonable if you make a proposal to go along, that only one boat is allowed per class. KD suggested tabling this topic until further information can be obtained so a better analysis can be made. BZ will discuss with some of the membership and report back his efforts to the board for consideration. Motion was 2nd by Dick Jones and accepted unanimously by the board.

DISTRICT 3 – Florida: PK mentioned that contact has been established with members and clubs in Florida. We are still working on acquiring back the Winternats. PK will continue to work with FL clubs, and Ron Drake, to try and encourage some of Florida members back to IMPBA. PK and BS, both, will be attending the NAMBA Winternats and will approach members.

2005 Internats: PK stated that he has not received any official feedback for Internat proposals. MZ inquired about the deadline necessary for canceling the Internats. PK stated that we definitely do not want to consider this, that the board should consider alternate strategies for keeping the Internats established. TD stated that he received feed back from clubs in his area that they would be interested in hosting the Internats if they did not have to conduct time trials. MZ stated that a more dangerous route for IMPBA would be not to host a race at all. Maybe the board should consider Internats without time trials, just to conduct an event. DJ agreed and suggested we contact the clubs who are interested and consider their proposals. PK suggested we propose dates of July 23-30---as NAMBA Nats are the week of July 15. This will allow people to attend both races.

PK motion to the board to adjourn the conference call at 9:45 p.m. The motion was 2nd by GJ and voted on by acclimation. Based on a unanimous vote, PK announced the meeting adjourned.

July 30 2004:
International Model Power Boat Association
Internats Board Meeting
Friday, July 30, 2004
8:30 p.m. Central Time


MINUTES


Present: Absent:

President, Patrick Kelly District 1, Teddy Dauphinee
Executive Secretary, Noel Scallan District 2, Bert Dygert
District 3, Glover Jeffcoat District 4, Fred Hartley
District 5, Bill Zuber District 12, Vacant
District 6, V.P./Brian Nelsen Large Scale Gas Director, Norman Morton
District 7, Ernie LaFleur (representing) Records Director, Glenn Quarles
District 13, Karla Dicks
District 14, Bryan Shymick
National Outboard Director, Michael Zaborowski
National Fast Electric Director, Randall Thomas
Technical Review, John Equi
National Scale Director, Steve Ball
National Safety Director/Past President, Dick Jones

Pat Kelly determined a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m. central time.

Appointment of Tracy Dolphin to District 12 Director.
PK asked the Board to approve his appointment of Mr. Tracy Dolphin as District 12 Director. Bryan Shymick motioned to the Board to accept PK’s appointment, which was 2nd by Brian Nelson. PK Called for the vote:
3-Yes, 5-Yes, 6-Yes, 7-Yes, 13-Yes, 14-Yes, FE-Yes, DJ-Yes, PK-Yes.
PK announced the board’s motion to accept Tracy Dolphin as District 12 Director was accepted unanimously by the Board, motion carries.

Appointment of Bryan Schymik as IMPBA Treasurer – PK asked the board to approve his appointment of Mr. Bryan Shymik as IMPBA’s Treasurer. Randall Thomas motion to the Board to accept PK appointment, which was 2nd by Karla Dicks. PK Called for the vote:
3-Yes, 5-Yes, 6-Yes, 7-Yes, 13-Yes, 14-Yes, FE-Yes, DJ-Yes, PK-Yes.
PK announced the Board’s motion to accept Bryan Shymik as IMPBA’s Treasurer was accepted unanimously by the board, motion carries.





Discussion of decibel limits for vote to the membership in September.
Crackerbox exhaust systems.
PK opened the session for a Board discussion regarding the 2nd Draft of Proposed NOISE RULES. This discussion was primarily to determine a set decibel limit rule that will be published and voted on in the September Roostertail. The board went on to discuss minor changes throughout the document. (See Attached) It was decided that John Equi will draft a proposal, Page I-4 for a noise ordinance reflecting a 95 decibel limit. Once complete, the proposal will be sent out to the Board of Directors for Review. A vote by the Board will be conducted to accept John’s revised Noise Rules, then Noel will publish them in the September Roostertail for a vote by the membership. Votes will be sent to District Directors, tallied and reported at the next board conference call.

DJ motion to accept the boards suggestion that John Equi’s edited the Noise Rule and send out for board review and vote. Once accepted by the board, the updated Noise Rules will be published in the September Roostertail for member vote. This motion was 2nd by Brian Shymik. PK Called for the vote:
3-Yes, 5-Yes, 6-Yes, 7-Yes, 13-Yes, 14-Yes, FE-Yes, DJ-Yes, PK-Yes.
PK announced the board’s motion to accept John Equi’s edits to the Noise Rules was accepted unanimously by the board, motion carries.

New Rulebook: PK and NS presented a couple of ideas for suggested changes to the current IMPBA Rulebook, ie. 8x11 paper, plastic or paper binders etc. This item was tabled until the board can review and discuss the costs involved and maybe some alternative suggestions, such as DISK and Web copies. These ideas were presented to try and minimize some of the high costs involved in mailing rulebooks and to try and keep it simple and easy for the members to retrieve and use.

Novice Class: PK approached the board for nominees of a committee that will create a set of NOVICE guidelines/rules to be officially published. Nominees are: John Equi, Randall Thomas and Brian Nelson. Anyone else interested in assisting the committee, please contact John Equi.

Tommy Lee for Hall of Fame: MZ sent out a proposal to the board via e-mail and USPS regarding the induction of Mr. Tommy Lee in to the IMPBA hall of fame. After MZ gave a brief explanation about why he felt it important to pass this proposal. The Board took it to vote. The vote went though unanimously and with applause.

BS motion to the board to adjourn the conference call at 10:25 p.m. The motion was 2nd by BZ 2nd and voted on by acclimation. Based on a unanimous vote, PK announced the meeting adjourned.

DJ asked that the board adjourn into an Executive Session. All non voting board members were dismissed. PK called the Executive Session to order.