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District 3 Meeting Report, May 15th 2010

The meeting started at 7:45am prior to the start of the 2 day Palm Beach Race.

All of the members of the Board of Directors were present except Don Riek who was unable to make the race.

The items on the agenda were then discussed and voted on as needed. 

Agenda item #1.) Discuss  then  vote, on 2010  change to District 3 high points where all racers who  get a start are receiving a high points score of 8th place, 54 points. R. Ratoff 

The new score sheet was discussed and its advantages pointed out. The sheet allows you to readily be able to tell your standing in the high points series based on scores and number of races you and your competition have attended. The vote followed and favored continuing the the new format. This included the 8th place points being awarded to those who finish 9th or lower in a 2 day high points race to encourage them to keep attending races and improve their positions. 

Agenda item #2.) Discuss then vote, ongoing back to having round by round race results posted for all District 3 High points Races on our District 3 Website. R. Ratoff 

This issue was discussed and it was pointed out that individual heat scores offer little information except for idle curiosity. Any club can post the results of races they host or any other district race on their own web site. If a club does not have a web site it may send the scores to the web director for posting on the district site. The scores must be in a format that can be posted without reformatting or further manipulation. The scores will otherwise not be posted on the District Web Site. The vote confirmed the above position. 

Agenda item #3.) Discuss the legality of changing Namba District 3 rules without any District 3 membership discussion or vote.  Discuss then vote, on whether the board should be allowed to change District 3 rules without a District 3 meeting and vote.  If allowed, then when should District 3 changes be performed directly by the board without a vote and when should District 3 rule changes require a District 3 meeting and vote?       R. Ratoff 

The complete history of the formation of NAMBA DISTRICT #3 and its adoption of the Namba National Rules as the basis of its organizational model and governing rules was presented. The District 3 rules that were written to supplement and individualize the district to best serve its members were explained on the basis of how they integrate with the national rules. The rules in section (4) and section (7) of the national rules define the ability of the board to change rules by board vote and when the members must vote to effect a change. The rule and duties of the district director are likewise defined and governed by the national rules. It was pointed out that rule #42 as stated in the 2008 version of the district rules was omitted from the 2009 rules reorganization conducted by Todd Zeller. This was duly noted and will be corrected since it was a transcription error.  

Agenda item #4.) Handy-capped parking, the District, and The Americans with Disabilities Act as a matter of Law. Proposal for additions to race entry forms.  BOD 

At an earlier race this year a district 3 member felt he was not treated properly when he requested a handicapped parking and pit space. After consulting an Americans with Disability advocacy group, he was told that his rights were violated and that he had just cause to pursue legal action. He did not really want to follow this course and after discussion with the board felt the following solution would be satisfactory. Each high point’s race entry form must contain a check box stating that: HANDICAPPED PARKING REQUESTED. The racer must then be provided the closest pit and parking space next to the hot pit and launch area possible. He must provide the race officials with the appropriate handicapped documentation when he arrives at the race in order to claim the reserved space. All members present agreed to this new rule. 

Agenda item # 5.) New Namba National Rules voted on and passed by the Namba Board of Directors. Explanation of how this happens. BOD 

Three new rules enacted by the Namba national board of directors were read and the method of voting discussed. The new rules will appear in the next newsletter. 

Agenda item # 6.) Tentative 2011 Race calendar. BOD 

The Board of Directors after discussion with the Orlando Club president and vice president proposed that the second weekend in January be the official date for the Winternats annually. This was agreed upon without contrary discussion. The reason for this date being chosen is that it allows the most flexibility in designing the rest of the year’s schedule. 

Agenda item #7.) The need for supporters for items placed on the agenda. BOD 

The Board of directors proposed that any item submitted for placement on the agenda for a district meeting must have 5 additional supporting members as sponsors to insure that sufficient interest exists in the proposed item. A discussion ensued followed by a vote. The proposal passed by a wide margin. Therefore any agenda item must have the names and Namba #s of the 5 supporting members listed when summited for placement on the agenda. 

Agenda item# 8.) Discuss proposed hull changes to Jersey Speed Skiff (Gas)  

A discussion of the proposed hull changes followed but no agreement could be reached. The item was left for further research and future discussion. This was accomplished later in the day when Skip Gillum who is an expert restorer and owner of a Jersey skiff entered the discussion and corrected 

Some of the prior misconception about how well our models duplicated the dimensions of the full size craft. The agenda item was then withdrawn and no changes to the skiff dimensions will be made.  

--The meeting was adjourned at 8:45, and racing began at 9:00AM sharp--

Marvin H. Erbesfeld M.D.

 


 

District 3 Rule Changes and Additions For 2010 

1) The following race classes are included in the high points competition for 2010. A Mono, A Hydro, A Mod Tunnel. B Mono, B Hydro, B Mod Tunnel, Sport 40-II. X-Mono and X Hydro. Nitro RTR. 1/8 Scale Unlimited Hydro. Nitro Offshore. GX1 Mono, GX1 Cat, GX1 Sport Hydro, GX1 Rigger. Gas Offshore. Gas Crackerbox (probation). Jersey Skiff. Classic Thunderboat.  These classes are a minimum to be offered at all District 3 high points races. Board Decision 11/2009

2) Any club that hosts a high points race that has not received at least 100 paid boat entries, postmarked 10 days prior to the race date, will not be required to provide awards to the race winners. Voted on 11/2009

3)The 2010 high points series will consist of (10) two day and (1) three day Winternats race. A contestant’s 7 highest scores will be totaled to determine series final placing. Voted on 11/2009

4) All rule changes or additions voted on at a District meeting will go into effect when the District 3 rules are amended in writing and posted on the district web site after the second bi-annual District meeting. As per District Rules, rule changes can only be made at the end of the year meeting.  Those changes will be in effect at the beginning of the following year race season. Board Decision 11/2009

5) All clubs holding high points races must submit the three dollar per boat district fee within 10 days following each race to the district treasurer. Those clubs that fail to do so will be charged a 10% late fee on the total monies due. Clubs who do not send in the boat fee money and any applicable late fees within 30 days will be placed on suspension and the District board of directors will decide penalties to impose on said club. Board Decision 11/2009

 

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  DISTRICT 3 OFFICERS  

  * District 3 Director - Marvin Erbesfeld - marvine255@aol.com
 
* District 3 Assistant Director Jack St.Clair
 
* District 3 Assistant Director Don Riek -  bmbi100@yahoo.com
 
* Gas Director Richard Lind - richie@ricoracing.com
  * Scale Director Steve Gualtieri - unlimitedrc@bellsouth.net
  * Thunderboat Director Perry Walter - captwalter@bellsouth.net
  * Offshore Director David Miller - mrdracing@bellsouth.net
  * Treasurer Sheila Cardoso - tcardoso@tampabay.rr.com

  These three positions are excluded from voting
  Secretary Don Riek - bmbi100@yahoo.com
  Points Director Todd Zeller - pitboy@bellsouth.net
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In Memory of Two of Our Long Time District III Racers

It is with much regret that I have to inform the District 3 members of the passing away of two of our beloved members. Tom Pretzfeld and Tom Heminger. Tom Pretzfeld and I have raced together since the mid 80"s. He would always show up late to the race and all his friends would rush to help him get ready for his heat. He was a great competitor running only the faster classes of which the x-hydro was one of his favorites. He always had one of the fastest twins at any race. He was a long time friend of Don Pinkert who many consider the father of the "rigger" style hydro. He will be sadly missed after being a constant figure in Florida model boat racing for more than a generation. Thom Heminger raced in District 3 for several years but more recently spent his free time flying model r/c planes. I last flew with him about a year ago at our field in Delray Beach. He was always a competitive racer and had many friends who will miss him.

Marvin Erbesfeld