Present: Rick Huber, Holly Johnson, Kelly Duchsherer, Wayne Johnson, and Drew Christianson. Meeting called to order at 7:01pm. Chris Tuchscherer arrived at 7:05pm.
Not Present: Robby Rosselli
Minutes: The June 30, 2026 meeting minutes were presented and motioned with second to accept as written. Motion carried by voice vote.
Guests: Lonn Satran, Brian Brown, Tiffany Aho, Steve Pierce, Becky Medler
- Tractor is back at Dakota Truck & Farm for service during the Fair Break.
- Steve came to ask about holding or canceling practice on August 2nd. Discussion occurred. Motion with second to cancel practice scheduled for August 2nd. Motion carried by voice vote.
- Brian Brown explained quorum for committee meetings, and that there needs to be a bylaw with differing levels (example: Associate, Sponsor, Full) of memberships offered. The Membership Committee should discuss requirements for being a member and bring levels to the Board, then the Governance Committee would draft language for inclusion in bylaws.
Reports from Standing Committees:
- Hall of Fame (Kadi Ruby) – no update provided by Chair; however, voting for 2026 Hall of Fame inductees has opened on Facebook.
- Membership (Chris) – Discussed recommendations from committee members on memberships to approve. Motion with second to keep Teri McDaniels under further investigation and consideration, and to approve the following memberships: Angela Dean, Kia Vang, Jacobus H Pieters, Marchell Van Niekerk, Kaci Eklund, Bernardino Munoz, Austin Dubois, Amanda Greenough, Shaylee Litness, William Van Hook, Landen Mikkelson, Marie Rogers, Quincy Rogers, Zach Hughbanks, Justin Mace, Marshall Peterson, Troy Bertsch, Kristi Bertsch, Alan Bertsch, Andrew Bertsch, Trent Flaten, Randy Christianson, Barb Knutson, Nathan Medler, Sandy Tomlinson, Josh Undlin, Xavier Burleson, Dusty Mayer, Christy McNeil, Jen Wagner, Tad Wagner, Colin Severance, Madden Severance, Leinie Bertsch, Kinlee Coffin, Joby Miller, & Britana Giroux. Motion carried by voice vote.
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review. Motion with second to approve/pay the bills. Motion carried by voice vote.
Race Weekend Recap (7/4, 7/5):
- P&Ls for 7/4 & 7/5 were provided and reviewed.
- Updated P&L for 6/28 was provided and reviewed.
Unfinished Business:
- Miscellaneous:
- State Fair Parade Update – details discussed for event.
- NDSF Concert Volunteering: need 20 volunteers for 7/19 & 7/23
New Business:
- Question: What is considered a full show and/or what is our rainout policy? Discussion occurred.
- #9 fence panel for the front stretch wall needs to be welded/repaired.
Next Meeting: The next board meeting is Tuesday, July 28th at 6:00pm at the racetrack following the front wall reassembly.
Meeting Adjournment: Motion with second to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:13pm.
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