Minutes-January 26, 2010

BMW CLUB OF SASKATCHEWAN
MEETING MINUTES

MEETING MINUTES (January 26, 2010)
VENUE (Brady residence)

Present: Drew Brady, Reg Hodsman, Mark Stewart, Scott Yasinski, Allan Fong.

1.0 Call to order (Reg. Hodsman): 19:10

2.0 Adoption of minutes (Nov 30/09): Allan/Mark.

3.0 Treasurer’s report
Balance remains at $XXXXXX.

3.0 Business arising from the minutes:

1.) Newsletter – Rolf suggested that we should have four newsletters per year, but added that we could “do what you can”. Aim will be to produce four per year.

2.) Sponsors

i.) Eshine.ca – have expressed interest, but have asked to wait until after the New Year, due to the Christmas rush. Allan will follow up.

ii.) CWS – Scott to follow up. Discussion held regarding what we might expect from them. Scott – suggests continuing support for Euroshow (last year – $150 gift certificate) – ?to order parts through CWS, ?discount?

iii.) Innovation Audio – has stated that they no longer are interested in sponsoring the club.

iv.) Minute Muffler – have suggested they will offer the club a 20% discount, if we submit an official proposal.

v.) Tire Rack – have stated that they only sponsor national events, and as such, are not interested.

vi.) Carmodifier.com – have offered discounts on group buys, regarding shipping. ?will match Tire Rack pricing. Short discussion regarding same – suggested that we offer advertising space on the web site, and ask them to charge 5% less than advertised pricing elsewhere (e.g. Tire Rack). Reg. will follow up.

vii.) Regina Auto Body – Scott suggested that we approach Regina Auto Body – 1% return to club for all work done there. Scott will follow up.

3.) Web Site – discussion was held regarding the web site – appearance, as it relates to sponsorship. All in agreement that we should implement a sponsorship page. Also discussed the colour scheme (to change to black and grey to match club colours). It was suggested that we should have documentation as regards to site construction.
-Also suggested that links should open in a new window.
-Moved that we combine “Welcome” and “About the club” – all in agreement.
-Moved that we delete “meetings” link – all in agreement.
-Moved that “Members’ Cars” should be a sticky in “General Discussion” – all in agreement.
-Sponsorship on web site: Suggested that we have a picture of Dilawri, and also, a picture of Dave, Andy, and Steve (perhaps Jeff and Todd), and to incorporate a prominent “Thank you” to Dave in the Dilawri sponsorship section.

4.) Charity – Scott has spoken to Habitat and has committed us to 5 members/volunteers for three days.

5.) Driver Education – Reg will contact Rod regarding meeting to book track days (this will likely occur in March).

6.) Euro Show – Scott – June 20 is booked. Discussion regarding date – Scott will contact Leg. Admin (?to change to July 20th). We will not change the original plan to have the Euro Show on the Saturday, and a track day on the Sunday. First meeting – booked for Feb. 1st, 2010 – Venue – Drew’s house, 19:00. Reg. will contact Sash and Mike from Saskatoon.

7.) Club jackets – Mark has approached Impressions in Thread. Cost would be $53 for jacket, $90 to digitize the logo (flat fee), $8.75 to sew logo into jackets. It was agreed that we would give Dave and Andy a jacket each.

4.0 New Business:

4.0 Other Business:

There was no other business.

5.0 Provision for next meeting:
February 22, 2010 – venue – Hodsman residence.
Euroshow meeting – Reg will post date/venue on web site.

7.0 Adjournment: 20:22 (Drew/Allan)