NCC Meeting Minutes January 17, 2008

MINUTES Northbrook Cycle Committee January 17, 2008 Village Green 7:00 p.m.

ATTENDANCE: Present: Aram Bayzaee, Stacie Brown, George Garner Jr., Jim O’Conell, Mike Kirby, Kristen Arntzen, Chris Mailing, Barry Taerbaum, Harold Berman, Mark Suri.

  1. Call to order;7:25pm by Aram Bayzaee
  2. Vote on Current slate of NCC candidates was approved.
  3. Vote on 2 Nominee positions was approved.
  4. Below are the new 2008 NCC Board of Directors.

THE OFFICERS:

  • President - Aram Bayzaee
  • V.P. of Rider Development - Harold Berman
  • Government Relations Director - Mark Harris - Absent
  • Race Director - Manfred Ray - Absent
  • Communications Director - Mike Kirby
  • Public Relations Director - Kristen Arntzen
  • Sponsorship Director - Vacant
    Treasurer - Mark Suri
  • Secretary Director - Jim Weaver-absent

Discussions:

  • 2008 Race Dates are May 15 –Sept 11.
  • The NB Velodrome website hosted by Graham Fisk, is always evolving. We have a new “calendar” link witch will offer the racers a view of the Velodromes activities a month at a time.
  • Barry Taerbaum suggested an adbook to be created to generate funds for the track.
  • The possibilities of getting a 2day Kenosha/Northbrook race challenge.
  • Barry offered $250 if the 50+ field can be scored separate in the Masters racing for 2008.
  • See if the NB Jr High Choir would sing at the Velodrome in May of June.
  • Racing schedule has a rain date for the final race on 9-4-08, rain date is 9-11-08 and will be sponsored by Barry Taerbaum. A mention of off duty military is a possibility.
  • The Monday and Tuesday training nights hosted by Harld Berman and Kevin Perez will be more of a detailed training program, complimenting the race schedule of events.
  • T-Shirt Design contest could be done by all velodrome racers or fans.

ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

NEXT MEETING:
Village Green 1810 Walters Thursday, February 21, 2008 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jim Weaver, Secretary JW/ab