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.