MEETING MINUTES 4/28/2026

Present: Rick Huber, Chris Tuchscherer, Holly Johnson, Kelly Duchsherer, Robby Rosselli, and Wayne Johnson. Meeting called to order at 7:01pm.

Not Present: Drew Christianson

Guests: Lonn Satran, Kyler Satran, Becky Medler, Bonnie Joern, Tom Henderson, Brian Brown, Kadilyn Ruby

  1. Brian Brown – asked to attend by club member for experience with Robert’s Rules of Order and legislative assemblies. He recommended having a Parliamentarian. 
  2. Bonnie Joern – asked about reserved pit stalls for Opening Night. NOSA Sprints will be parking on the east row.
    • It was decided that there will be no reserved pit stalls for Specials (NOSA – 1st 20 spots on the east side starting with A1, WOO Sprints, WOO Late Models, DCMT). 

Minutes: The April 14, 2026 meeting minutes were presented and motioned with second to accept as written. Voice vote. One abstained. Motion carried. 

Reports from Standing Committees:

  1. Hall of Fame (Kadi Ruby)
    • Awaiting the install date on the HOF wall and still looking for sponsors. 
    • Yearbook won’t be done until mid-June. 
    • 75th Anniversary group is going to start meeting monthly. Quote for $350 from Durward for the 75th Anniversary logo. Motion with second to approve this expense. Voice Vote. All in favor. Motion carried.
    • 50/50:
      • Carol and Ed selling at the table. 
      • Local synchro team may assist with walkers, with the team getting 25% of the profits. 
      • Consider having HOF members sell tickets at the bigger shows/specials. 
      • Decided to have a separate 50/50 drawing for the pits, and if it isn’t profitable, they can cease the pits. 

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review. Kelly will be moving the HOF Savings Account to Bravera. Motion with second to approve/pay the bills. Voice vote. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Unfinished Business:  

  1. Bylaws & Policies – Discussion occurred on bylaws, committees, defining Board positions more thoroughly.
    • Motion with second to have Brian Brown assist us with revising the bylaws. Voice Vote. One abstained. Motion carried. 
  2. WoO Sprints (May 31, 2026): Posters sent by SLS to put up in town. 
  3. WoO Late Models (June 28, 2026): XPressMart willing to sell tickets again the week of the event. 
  4. Miscellaneous:
    • Membership Approvals: tabled
    • Track Prep
      • The sand to be used for the NDSF was discussed and the plan to manage keeping it out of the dirt/off the track. 
      • Still need someone dedicated to helping Tom with track prep. 
    • Track Equipment
      • Wheel packer needs to be fixed and hooked up. 
      • Discussed replacing a welded pipe that has split on the water truck.
      • Price out water pump and fittings for new Big Wheels. Need to get the booms off of it in order to use it for packing for the time being. 
      • Heavy Hitch teeth remaining can be installed, and should be good for the year, but they will have to all be replaced in the fall. 
      • Skidsteer can be kept at the track the whole summer, just need to sign a rental contract with Swanston. 
      • Need to line up push trucks for Opening Night. 
    • Decided to have Jeff be the lead flagman/Race Director. 
    • Trophies were sorted out with Lowe’s Printing. 

New Business:

  1. Robby wants to do a victory lap with one car from each class in memory of Scott Lovejoy on Sunday right before the National Anthem.
    • Track Photographer needed. Maggie Kopp offered to do track photographer. The only night she would not be available is June 21st. 
  2. Late Model posters being made by Todd Schute
  3. North Hill Bowl will have the same agreement as last year.
  4. Tech inspectors are confirmed.
  5. Payroll was reviewed.
    • Race Director – Motion with second to pay Jeff Barta the same pay as Race Director last year. Voice Vote. One abstained. Motion carried. 
  6. Volunteers – consider allowing immediate family members in for free. 

Next Meeting: The next board meeting is Tuesday, May 12th at 7:00pm at Staybridge Suites. 

Meeting Adjournment: Motion with seoncd to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:51pm.

MEETING MINUTES 4/14/2026

Present: Rick Huber, Chris Tuchscherer, Holly Johnson, Kelly Duchsherer, Robby Rosselli, Drew Christianson, and Wayne Johnson. Meeting called to order at 7:03pm.

Guests: Bruce King, Trever Haas, Rodney Conway, Tom Henderson

Fuel coming tomorrow. Track cultivated yesterday. White water truck leaks on the frame rails. Tractor being delivered tomorrow. RDO Blade is lined up.

Minutes: The April 6, 2026 meeting minutes were presented and motioned with second to accept as revised. Voice vote. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review. Added cost of sprayer truck and APX 900 Radio. Motion with second to approve/pay the bills. Voice vote. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Business:  

Pippin Law Firm Letter reviewed and discussed. We will contact an attorney to represent us. Previous bylaw regarding special meeting notice (Article VI, Section 4) was read. 

Motion with second to post electronically (website, email, Facebook, Textedly) about a Special Meeting on Sunday, 4/26/2026 at 3pm at the track (tech area) during Practice Day. Voice Vote. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Membership notices will be sent to all 2025 members and to new 2026 memberships approved to date. 

Motion with second to allocate $500 for an attorney to review bylaws and find a path forward. Voice vote. All in favor. Motion passed. 

Hydrant – in process of getting the parts to repair the hydrant.

The following items were identified to be worked on a work night:

  • Signs
  • Track Equipment
  • Blade – already at the track
  • Tractor from DTF – arriving tomorrow
  • Wheel packer
  • Heavy Hitch tractor to be used will be coming. 
  • Heavy Hitch teeth need to be changed out. Motion with second to buy a set of teeth for Heavy Hitch. Voice vote. All in favor. Motion carried. 
  • Fuel trailer – fuel being delivered tomorrow. Pump doesn’t work.
  • Pit trailer – need to hook up SRT Internet
  • Ropes in the stands
  • Pit fence – contact NDSF to get the panels 

Contact American Electronics tomorrow morning for radios to be return by next Wednesday, 4/22.

Volunteer Meeting on Sunday, 4/19. 

WGO/Zoo 2026 Radio Marketing Plan was reviewed. 

Hall of Fame amendments provided by Kadi Ruby were reviewed with her via phone. Motion with second to approve amendments as submitted. Voice vote. All in favor. Motion carried. Discussed Hall of Fame Wall installation, with Ribbon Cutting for 6/14/2026. 

Track Prep was discussed. A few people have come forward offering to help with track prep.

Next Meeting: The next board meeting is Tuesday, April 21th at 7:00pm at the track (if needed). Worknight at the track starting at 6:00pm.

Meeting Adjournment: Motion with second to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote. All in favor. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:07pm.