HPMA Board Meeting 9-12-2009 <= /p>

Board members present were Travis Garska, Steve Habek, Robin Alexande= r, Scott Ludwig, Pete Lobdell, Levi Jensen, Reilly Ludwig, and Cody McKim. Tammie Niehoff was absent.

&n= bsp; President Travis Garska stated his intention to resign as president due to = the excessive demands on his time and finances as well as that of his family.&n= bsp; He said that the points keeping and trackside upgrade were good for the circuit, but required too much of a time and monetary commitment from all individuals involved. Travis reassured board members that he would continue to help out in any way that he could.

&n= bsp; Steve Habeck suggested that HPMA reevaluate the compensation package that t= he head points keeper receives for duties performed at each race. He sta= ted that the $100 currently paid does not adequately cover the individual's tim= e, fuel, or motel costs. After discussion, Steve made a motion that the head points keeper be compensated $100 by HPMA for each race and that in addition each hosting club should pay $200 for services rendered. He further suggest= ed that the assistant points keeper receive $100 fr= om HPMA for duties performed on a race day. A second was received and the moti= on passed unanimously.

&n= bsp; Travis said that with the new points-keeping compensation changes, he would= be more willing to continue as president, if the Board wanted him to do so. The Board asked Travis to continue as HPMA President and Travis agreed.<= span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-fareast= -font-family: "Times New Roman";color:black'>

&n= bsp; Steve Habeck said th= at mark-up needs to be done in a timelier manner in the future. He propo= sed that a new Mark-up Committee was needed and said that he would serve as the head of this committee. A motion to this effect was made, seconded, and pas= sed by the Board.

&n= bsp; Travis proposed that we change some of our classes due to the reduced number of riders in these classes currently. He proposed that PeeWee B & C be eliminated for the 2010 season, and in addition Vet C, 65C, Womens C, and Mini-NonComp C. These classes could be reinstated if numbers increase. Travis also suggested that a new class be a= dded for 250F riders ages 17-24 to be called College Boy. Levi suggested that we advertise the proposed College Boy Class on our web site to see if there is sufficient interest, and that the decision be delayed until the January meeting. A motion was made to drop the classes mentioned previously and del= ay adding the College Boy Class until further input is received from HPMA memb= ers before and at the January meeting. The motion was seconded and passed.=

&n= bsp; Robin said she was in favor of a separate 85A Class. Travis said that this should be left up to the president's discretion on race day after he looks = at the number of entrants in the 85 classes. The Board agreed that the President should make the decision on the race day after reviewing registrations.

&n= bsp; The Board discussed the need for an HPMA Sign-up Trailer with a side panel = that would fold down for sign ups. This 12-14" long trailer would hou= se the HPMA computers, Trackside software, and transponders on a permanent bas= is and be towed to each race. The Board decided to inquire if any member had a trailer available for purchase that could be modified to suit HPMA needs.&n= bsp; A modified trailer would be less expensive than buying a specially made sig= n up trailer. Webmaster Lerick Johnson of Alliance will be asked to advert= ise the need for this trailer on the HPMA web site.

= ; Scott noted that we = have three board members whose two year terms expire on December 31^st, 2009 – Travis Garska, Steve Habeck, and Tammie Niehoff. In order to continue, these board members must be reelected at the fall membership meet= ing which will follow later in the day.

&n= bsp; Levi made a motion that due to poor track preparations, the following tracks should not be allowed to have HPMA points races = next season – Laramie, Douglas, and the new Worland track. These tra= cks could still host a 2010 race and could change their status for the next yea= r by good track prep at the non-points race. A second was received and the motion was passed.

Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

&n= bsp; Respectfully submitted,

Scott Ludwig, Secret= ary Pro tem