be scheduled with authorities in the future. Top End – Carl Dresie Examples of the various options available for printing and mailing Top End through FedEx Office were shown. The options range from grayscale to full color for some or all copies. The question was raised regarding the effect of size upon printing and mailing costs. Carl will research the difference in cost. Treasurer’s Report – Elizabeth Thiel Elizabeth reported on the amount in the checking account. Fun One entries are coming in. The last statement showing the investment account has not arrived. It was noted that the managers of the investment account are doing a good job of protecting the club from the recent market fluctuations. Financial details are available from Elizabeth. All bills presented to date have been paid. The bill for Top End mailing has not come in.
Using highway chalk paint or the threat to do so can have an impact on the placement and legibility of car numbers at the racetrack. Chuck Krueger is being inducted into the Watkins Glen Motor Racing Research Museum Hall of Fame on September 10. Gene Dinkel commented on the contributions to racing made by Chuck. Lynn Randall will attend and provide an article for TOP END. Firestone donated money to the Glen Region at the Glen National race for displaying their banners. This should be kept in mind for the Finger Lakes Region’s running of the Glen National in 2011. Gene Dinkel is offering his 1965, number matching Corvette for sale. The car is Nassau Blue and has the 365 hp 327 cu engine. Heinrich Chevrolet originally sold the car.
August 31, 2010 Location: 753 Klem Rd., Webster, NY 14580 Mike Toombs called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. Officers and directors present: Michael Toombs, Regional Executive; John Walsh, Assistant Regional Executive; Elizabeth Thiel, Treasurer; Carl Dresie, Secretary; Barbara Lissow, Activities Director; Dave Ciufo, Scott Moller and John Morris, Directors. Guest present: Jaime Grimes, FedEx Office Items are presented by subject and may not be in chronological order. The minutes of the July 27, 2010 board of directors meeting were approved on a motion by Scott Moller seconded by John Walsh.
The treasurer’s report was accepted on a motion by Meridith Croucher, seconded by John Morris. The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m. on a motion by Mike Brunner, seconded by Gene Dinkel. Respectfully submitted, Carl F. Dresie, Secretary Bench Racing It was noted during the meeting that the local weather radar indicated a line of thundershowers was approaching. As a result a few members took the opportunity of a break to put up the tops of convertibles and to close car windows. The cars included a blue and rust colored Miata. Lynn Randall noted an obituary notice for Bob Livingston. Down is not a good term for an elevator. Comments regarding the amount of downtime for the elevator in the tower at Watkins Glen were reported.
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Finger Lakes Region, SCCA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
FedEx Office Contract Jaime Grimes from FedEx Office, 944C Hard Rd., Webster, reviewed the contract between SCCA and FedEx Office. The agreement covers printing and other office functions. This includes printing SCCA documents, printing/
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