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MEETING MINUTES 12/17/2024

Present: Justin Medler, Wayne Johnson, Scott Joern, Rick Huber, Robby Rosselli, & Holly Johnson. Meeting called to order at 6:56pm. 

Not Present: : Kelly Bertsch

Minutes: The December 10, 2024 meeting minutes were presented and accepted as written with motion and second. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was NOT presented. Treasurer not present.

Old Business:  

  1. Track Equipment
  2. Raffle Car
  3. WOO Late Models June 29, 2025
    • Ask Lowe’s Printing to make 5,000 tickets for WOO Event. Tickets should be numbered to be able to track what businesses are responsible for numbers.
    • Burgers/meat for cookout. 
    • Bean bag toss sponsor still needed.
    • Simes Design – suggested ‘Magic City Mayhem’ vs. ‘Minot Mayhem’
    • Press Release/Marketing:
      • Scott Lovejoy to handle writing press releases. 
      • Nick Hulburg to be the voice of anything related to marketing the event. 
  4. 2025 Schedule
    • Set up My Race Pass for 2025 Events.
  5. 2025 Sponsorships
    • Gaule Family indicated no financial contribution to the event, but honored at naming it after John. 
    • Westle Truck requested invoice after 1/1/2025
    • Helena requested invoice in March 2025
    • Optimum Ag requested invoice after 1/1/2025
    • Tuff Trucks
    • Dawn Volk donation

New Business:

  1. Get Air (formerly HighAir Ground) – under new management, talked to them about Kids’ Day in May. Possibly interested in a sign board for 2025.
  2. Website needs to be updated with meeting minutes.

Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be on January 14th, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Clarion. 

Meeting Adjournment: Motion and second to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:06pm.

MEETING MINUTES 12/10/2024

Present: Justin Medler, Wayne Johnson, Scott Joern, Rick Huber, Robby Rosselli, & Holly Johnson. Meeting called to order at 6:50pm. 

Not Present: Kelly Bertsch

Minutes: The November 18, 2024 meeting minutes were presented and accepted as written with motion and second. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was NOT presented. Treasurer not present.

Old Business:  

  1. No updates on Track Equipment
  2. WOO Late Models June 29, 2025
    • Looking at sponsor for bean bag toss and logistics. 
    • Wissota can run with WOO (their Wissota tire). 
    • Motion and second made that WOO ticket prices be set at $40. All in favor. Motion carried. 
  3. 2025 Schedule
    • Velocita will be at the Car Show and the Tour
    • INEX Legend Car Dirt Nationals October 9-11 at Nodak Speedway
      • Practice Thursday, races Friday and Saturday
      • Projected P&L for event needed
      • No support classes
      • Regional qualifier for Legends on 7/4/2025 
  4. Minot Area Chamber EDC

New Business:

  1. 2025 Sponsorships
    • Board discussed who is responsible for asking past sponsors for the 2025 Season
    • Update sponsor flyer for 2025, remove the banner perk
    • Motion and second that no more than 4 WOO event tickets can be given/promised to a single Class or Nightly Sponsor only (does not include sign board sponsors). All in favor. Motion carried. 
    • Points Fund
  2. All-Stars of August Tshirts – order 144 (gross) minimum
  3. HOF Committee is meeting on 12/20/2024 at Sebo Motorsports
    • Met on 11/25/24: Interim board positions appointed to Kadi Ruby (President), Becky Medler (Vice President), Holly Johnson (Secretary), and Celeste Simmons (Treasurer)

Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be on December 17th at 7:00pm at the Sebo Motorsports. 

Meeting Adjournment: Motion and second to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:01pm.

MEETING MINUTES 11/18/2024

Present: Justin Medler, Scott Joern, Rick Huber, Kelly Bertsch, Robby Rosselli, & Holly Johnson. Meeting called to order at 7:02pm. 

Not Present: Wayne Johnson

Minutes: The November 4, 2024 meeting minutes were presented and accepted as written with motion and second. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review. Motion and second to approve/pay the bills. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Old Business:  

  1. Track Equipment
  2. Raffle Car
    1. No new updates.
  3. WOO Late Models June 29, 2025
    • Title Sponsor(s)
    • Mods want to be the ones to race during this event. Motion and second to change to Modifieds for WOO with Nodak paying the Sportmod purse, and the drivers/class are responsible to come up with the difference for payouts. 4 in favor, 1 opposed. Motion carried. 
    • Brainstorm ideas for hospitality to show the drivers during event.
    • 50/50 Raffle during event.
  4. 2025 Schedule
    • Slingshots have been added to Tougher Than Dirt Tour night.
    • Nightly Sponsors
    • The All-Stars of August specials were named as follows:
      • August 3 – Ole Olson Stockcar Memorial
      • August 10 – John Gaule Sportmod Memorial
      • August 17 – Monte Lundy Modified Memorial
      • August 25 – Bonnie Beeter Hobby Stock Memorial
  5. MPF Gift Cards & Banquet Thank Yous
  6. Minot Area Chamber EDC application and membership fee submitted. Ribbon cutting date set for WOO.

New Business:

  1. Discussion about paying cash the night of races occurred. 
  2. Lance to sponsor wristbands for 2025.
  3. Other tracks: TTDT/Slingers, Mandan SC/SL, Williston, Dickinson
  4. Tobias sent thank you letter to the club about supporting the class in 2024. 
  5. Discussion on board member shirts to wear when representing the Club to the public.
  6. HOF Committee is meeting on 11/25
  7. Board will meet December 17, 2024 & January 6, 2025.

Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be on December 10th at 7:00pm at the Clarion. 

Meeting Adjournment: Motion and second to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:28pm.

MEETING MINUTES 11/4/2024

Present: Justin Medler, Scott Joern, Rick Huber, Kelly Bertsch, Robby Rosselli, & Holly Johnson. Meeting called to order at 6:49pm. 

Not Present: Wayne Johnson

Guests: Kristi Rosselli

Minutes: The October 28, 2024 meeting minutes were presented and accepted as written with motion and second. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review. Motion and second to approve/pay the bills. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Old Business:  

  1. Track Equipment
  2. Raffle Car
  3. WOO Late Models June 29, 2025
    1.  Looking for three $10K title sponsors OR one $30K sponsor.
  4. 2025 Schedule
  5. MPF Gift Cards & Banquet Thank Yous
  6. Velocita
  7. Kristi Rosselli – Community Rocks
    • Ideas Shared: MAFB involvement, National Anthem singers, 100th year of Minot Symphony Orchestra, Union Silos, Minot State Night, Hot Tots Night, Downtown Thursdays, Downtown Association, Atypical Brewery, Double D-HA

New Business:

  1. Kristi Rosselli – Minot Area Chamber EDC includes
    • Business After Hours: 125-400 people attend, 3rd Thursday of every month
    • Chamber Ambassador/Red Coat:
      • Ribbon Cutting for WOO Late Model show 
      • Ribbon Cutting for Hall of Fame Wall
      • Ribbon Cutting for opening night
    • Monthly advertising in The Communicator, 2 stories per year
    • Showcase of Business: end of November
    • Motion and second to join the Minot Area Chamber. All in favor. Motion carried. 
  2. Nightly Sponsors:
  3. Webmaster role switching

Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be on November 18th at 7:00pm at the Clarion. 

Meeting Adjournment: Motion and second to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:23pm.

MEETING MINUTES 10/28/2024

Present: Justin Medler, Scott Joern, Wayne Johnson, Rick Huber, Kelly Bertsch, Robby Rosselli, & Holly Johnson. Meeting called to order at 6:53pm. 

Minutes: The October 22, 2024 meeting minutes were presented and accepted as written by motion and second. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review. Motion and second to approve/pay the bills. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Old Business:  

  1. Equipment Update
  2. Track Water
  3. Raffle Car
  4. WOO Late Models June 29, 2025  
  5. 2025 Schedule
    • Motion and second to remove Mods on August 10th, and replace with Legends, leaving August $4K to win shows. Six in favor, one opposed. Motion carried.
  6. MPF Gift Cards & Banquet Thank Yous

New Business:

  1. NDSF Meeting
  2. Kristi Rosselli – interested in helping Nodak with marketing in exchange for $250 sponsorship/advertisement with Community Rocks! Foundation + Qdoba catering our Awards Banquet in 2025.
    1. Motion and second to use Qdoba for catering the Awards banquet. All in favor. Motion carried.
    2. Motion and second to donate $250 to Community Rocks! Foundation in exchange for Kristi Rosselli assisting with marketing. All in favor. Motion carried.

Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be on November 4th at 7:00pm at the Clarion. 

Meeting Adjournment: Motion and second to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:36pm.