Hare Scramble Committee Meeting Minutes
Saturday  May 4,  2002

In Attendance:

Motion to accept previous minutes by James Rowland seconded by Cary Hunt.
Minutes accepted unanimously

Old Business

1. Proposal from Roy Jernberg to establish a quad rep. for all H/S quad riders.
Discussion- Motion by JR. and seconded by Gary Crumbacker
    Called to vote- 15 yes, 0 no
    Action- To be ratified by B.O.D. at the banquet

2. Proposal from Deborah Broderick for rulebook changes to help keep electronic scoring consistent between clubs. Discussion- Motion by JR. seconded by Jim Wilder
    Called to vote- 0 yes, 11 no
    Proposal failed

3. Proposal from Rick Harvey to change the allotted riding time
    Discussion- Withdrew proposal

4. Proposal from Mike Preslar to change Super Vintage requirements
    Discussion- Motion by Jonny Simpkins and seconded by Cary Hunt
    Called to vote- 14 yes, 0 no
    Action- To be ratified by B.O.D at the banquet

5. Proposal from Scott Lamb to change the top twenty scoring system.
    Discussion- Motion by JR. seconded by Jonny Simkins
    Called to vote- 15 yes, 0 no Action: To be ratified by B.O.D at the banquet

6. Proposal by Scott Lamb to change the DNF/ Timed event Rule
    Discussion- ,Motion called by JR. and seconded by Scott Lamb
    Called to vote- 12 yes, 0 no
    Action: To be ratified by B.O.D at the banquet

New Business

1. Presentation by Chris Ramanuaskas and Dan Benik from Parts Unlimited / Moose Racing. A short introduction on what type of contingency program that is being offered from Moose. Committee will meet at banquet and discuss possible future involvement with Moose Racing.

2. Proposal from Susan Thompson to add Senior class to Women Quad
Changes to rule book:
  1. Chapter III C. adds Women Quad Golden Girls
  2. Chapter III J. adds Women Quad Golden Girls
  3. Charter VI C.3 Race 3 Row 6 Women Quad Golden Girls and Women Quads
  4. Chapter VIII B. adds Women Quad Golden Girls
  5. Chapter VIII B. adds Women Quad Golden Girls Blue # plates with the letter G.
      Discussion- Motion called by JR. and seconded by      Jonny Simkins
      Called to vote- 13 yes, 0 no Motion carries
      Action: To be printed in FTR magazine for membership review

3. Proposal from Pam Allen to move Jr. B (row #8) riders to row # 4 behind the Jr. A & Women A Riders (Row #3), in front of the Vet C riders.
Changes to rule book
1. Chapter VI: Hare Scrambles rules section C Event rules 10:00am Starting Order page 15&16
    Discussion- Motion called by Jim Wilder and seconded by JR.
    Called to vote- 11 yes, 2 no Motion carries
    Action : To be printed in FTR magazine for membership review

4. Proposal from Eric Ducrou to create a Quad C 4 Stroke & Quad C 2 Stroke Classes
Changes to rule book :
  1.Chapter IIIPg 7, H/S, below Quad B 4, stk insert Quad C 4 stk 0-open cc 16/ above
  2.Charter IIIPg 7, H/S , below Quad B 2 stk insert, Quad C 2 stk 0-open cc 16/ above
  3.Pg. 15 C event Rules, Race 3, below row 4, Quad B 4 stk insert, Row 5 Quad C 2 stk
  4.Pg 15 C event Rules , Race 3, below Row 4, Quad C 2 stk insert, Row 6 Quad C 4 stk
  5.Pg 15 C event Rules , Race 3, below Row 4, change Senior Quad to row 7, Women Quad to row 8
  6. Pg 18 B. Riders, # 4 Class, 3color number plates, letters, change to Quad 4 stk A,B & C white A,B,C
  7. Pg 18 B. Riders, #4Class, 3 color number plates, letters, change to Quad 2 stk A,B &C white, A,B,C
    Discussion- Motion called by Cary Hunt and seconded by JR.
    Called to vote- 14 yes, 0 no Motion carries
    Action-to be printed in FTR magazine for membership to review

5. Proposal from Scott Sears to create a 35 plus expert class.
Changes to rule book :
Chapter VI Hare Scramble Rules; Section C Event rules pg 15
Noon starting order . Add 35 plus expert to row 2 along with the 4 stroke A
Chapter VIII Hare scramble Responsibilities, Sec B 4 add 35 plus expert Red none
Chapter III General Rules, Section C Rider Classification #1 Hare Scrambles
Add 35 plus expert 0- open cc Age 35/ Above : also Section J. # 6 equipment
Add under 0-open cc 35 plus expert (H/S only )
    Discussion- Motion called by JR. seconded by Jonny Simkins
    Called to vote 11 yes, 1 no Motion carries
    Action- to be printed in magazine for membership to review

6. Proposal from Scott Sears to create a Super Vintage Senior class. Start on same row as the vintage bikes, no ability designation and would be open to any rider whom is over 45 yrs old and has a motorcycle that meets the current requirements for the Super Vintage class.
Changes to rule book:
Chapter VI Hare Scramble Rules; Sec C 3 Event Rules
Add Super Vintage Senior class to the Saturday starting order in race 2 Vintage/Super vintage Senior
Chapter VIII Hare Scrambles Responsibilities, Sec B4 add Super Vintage Senior Green none
    Discussion: Motion made by Jonny Simkins and seconded by JR.
    Called to vote : 6yes, 5 no Motion carries
    Action- to be printed in magazine for membership to review

7. Petition from Buddy Gallard to move Golden Master to Master C class.
    Discussion : Motion from JR. and seconded by Rick Harvey
    Called to vote 0 yes 11 no petition denied

8. Request by Lee Daley to re-write the first sentence in Chapter VIII D.#4 to read:
All promoters desiring an FTR sanction for Hare Scrambles will submit a request to the event so desired at the Hare Scrambles Committee meeting immediately preceding the annual FTR sanction meeting.
This brings the wording in Hare Scrambles Rules for sanctions in line with the wording in the Constitution.
    Discussion: Motion by Tony Guadagno and seconded by Lee Daley
    Called to vote 12 yes, 0 no
    Action- to be printed in magazine for membership review

9. Hare scrambles committee accepted sanctions for the up coming 02-03 season.

10. FTR Referee presented a protest that stated that a rider by the name of Martin Polvin rode under a name of Mary Foreman in the beginner I class. After all evidence was discussed and reviewed , the H/S committee decided to suspend both individuals memberships for one (1) year .
    Called to vote 12 yes, 0 no

Motion to adjourn at 10:45 pm by Cary Hunt, seconded by Allen Pearce

Respectfully submitted
    By Randy Faul
    H/S Chairman
    FTR #0012630-F