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        ASCC Annual Planning Meeting – Feb 7 2020

        In addition to decisions about our 2020 series, and officer voting, several other items were discussed. Later this week I will post these additional details.

        ASCC LOCATION NAME: Official name is ‘Headquarters’, vs warehouse or clubhouse or jamestown

        SERIES PLANNING PROCESS
        Some changes were suggested to the annual planning process;
        — At the October meeting we will select six series candidates, with (up to) Two alternatives.
        — Between Oct and Dec – series managers for any new (esp. the alternative) series must research the cars performance, car availability, spares availability, costs, durability, and procedures needed to mod the car to acceptable performance levels.
        — In December’s club meeting we will finalize the coming years Series, based on research by the series managers (and if no research was done – the proposed series can be backlogged for consideration in the following year).

        … and a few other details I will provide in an update. #mal#

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          MORE DETAILS – ANNUAL PLANNING MEETING FEB 7

          AWARDS
          Fastest Lap: Dave. 3.562 sec
          Lap Leader: Alejandro 3,700
          Best Livery: Marc Tyler

          PROCESS FOR EVALUATING CARS FOR SERIES
          After the Oct annual planning meeting, Ary will hold a workshop on how to research a car for suitability as a series candidate.
          — Availability, price, sources
          — Spare parts availability
          — Amount of customization possible
          — Amount of customization required (to have a reasonable performance on our track)
          — Rear track width
          — Chassis quality, durability, float
          — Weight and distribution

          RENT EXTENSION
          Mart is in discussions with the CFO of the leasing company about looking in rates in exchange for a longer term lease.
          However, in general they usually do Not do that.

          TRIAL MEMBERSHIP CONDITIONS
          Fee: $50 for 3-months period. $50 can be applied as partial payment for a Regular or Premium membership.
          Tutoring; A key benefit is 2-hours of on-track tutoring on how to prep a car and driving techniques.
          Benefits: Same as a basic member. Race fees $10.

          VISITOR BENEFITS
          $15 per race for 6 races.
          Visitors can race Six times before they need to convert to a Basic or Premium Membership,
          or they can pay $20 per race for six more races. (basically 2 quarters ~ six months)

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