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Present: Justin Medler, Robby Rosselli, Kelly Bertsch, Wayne Johnson, Scott Joern, Rick Huber, & Holly Johnson. Meeting called to order at 6:57pm. 

Not Present: 

Guests: Jen Hubrig & Mike Mueller from Bravera Bank

Minutes: The January 14, 2025 meeting minutes were presented and accepted as written by Rick Huber, second by Scott Joern. All in favor. Motion carried. 

Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was presented for discussion and review. No bills to approve/pending. 

Old Business:  

  1. Track Equipment
    • Heavy Hitch – $5000 deposit paid
    • Water truck parts are needed.
  2. Raffle Car
    • Justin to work with Holly to obtain raffle permit. 
    • 125 tickets at $50/piece.
  3. 2025 Schedule
    • WOO Late Models June 29, 2025 – “Minot Mayhem”
      • Contract brought and presented to Board Members
      • Robby & Justin will thoroughly review and sign. 
    • INEX Legends Winter Nationals Oct 9-11, 2025
      • Announced/released at their banquet on this past Saturday. 
  4. 2025 Sponsorships
    • All board members need to work together to obtain sponsors.
  5. Car Show
    • Dakota Cruisers – Wayne to check with the club on what they want to do for the car show
    • Williston Basin wants a booth
  6. My Race Pass
    • Fees – % of tickets or set fee; $1.90 + 4% cred card fee
    • They will handle rainouts returns. 
    • Can use the MRP app without subscription. 
    • $50-$150 audio/headsets to finish

New Business:

  1. Bravera Bank – Mike & Jen
    • $20,000 loan over 4-5 years with annual payments to equal $20,000 with using their Promotional budget (called Interest Donation) to cover interest costs.
      • Use the piece of equipment as collateral.
    • In exchange, Bravera wants the Club to move all the banking to Bravera. Doesn’t have to be a full transition where we zero out the accounts and close them. And they want a sign board/advertising on the Heavy Hitch. 
      • Will waive the first box of checks cost
      • Will waive the fee for stop payment on checks
      • Option to use Clover app versus Square
        • Seasonal customer, monthly fee but lower transaction fees
        • Jen wants Square summary reports
      • Kadi should contact Mike about HOF wall sponsor
      • Robby Rosseli motioned to move bank accounts to Bravera in order to pursue the financing for the Heavy Hitch, Wayne Johnson second. 5 in favor, 1 opposed. Motion carried. Discussion about moving bank accounts occurred including transfering ACH payments (there is a dedicated person to take care of/assist with the transition). The person in opposition indicated that we are likely able to pay for the purchase of the piece of equipment without having to finance. 
  2. NOSA 410 Sprint Car for 2025 Nodak Schedule
    • 5/11, 5/18, 7/4 dates were given. Todd countered with 5/4/2025 as no one else races NOSA before that date.
    • Payout = $12,000 for 24 cars, and $300 sanctioning fee; regular payout that night (5/4/25) = $13,610
    • Holly Johnson motion to have NOSA Sprints race on May 4th, Robby Rosselli second. 4 in favor, 2 opposed. Motioned carried. 
  3. Website meeting minutes & updates on website
    • Holly has access to website now and will post meeting minutes and the 2025 Schedule graphic. 
  4. Fireworks Committee

Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be on February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Clarion. 

Meeting Adjournment: Motion by Kelly Bertsch to adjourn the meeting. Second by Rick Huber. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm.