GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 10/26/2025
Present: Scott Joern, Holly Johnson, JB Schwartz, Wayne Johnson
Members (80 total, including HOF) in attendance – See sign in sheet: Beau Deschamp, Beau Simmons, Benjamin Burke, Bernard Beeter, Bonnie Joern, Brent Aho, Brett Woznicki, Brian Sailer, Bruce Rudland, Caden Appelt, Carlene Huber, Carson Bergrude, Chad Strachen, Cheyann Strachen, Chris Anderson, Chris Reuer, Chris Tuchsherer, Colton Miller, Darrell Rice, Dave Rivinius, David Bergo, Deb Chapman, Dennis Chapman, Drew Christianson, Dusty Seidler, Holly Johnson, Hunter Davis, Issac Sondrol, Jami Eklund, Jason Ruby, JB Schwartz, Jeff Barta, Jerad Thelen, Jesse Long, Justin Medler, Kadilyn Ruby, Kayla Lochthowe, Kelly Duchsherer, Kevin Eklund, Kevin Lawson, Kyle Eklund, Kyler Satran, Lacey Stenvold, Lance Lochthowe, Lily Christianson, Lindsay Lawson, Lonn Satran, Marcus Tomlinson, Maren Larson, Mark Appelt, McKenzie Pederson, Michael Vennes, Nate Joern, Racelyn Rudland, Robby Rosselli, Roy Miller, Ryan Sebo, Sharol Matejovic, Shawn Docktor, Sladen Pfeifer, Steve Pierce, Steven Pfeifer, Taylor Stenvold, Thomas Crawford, Tiffany Aho, Tom Kemper, Tracy Summers, Troy Huber, Tucker Sebo, Wayne Johnson, William Matejovic, David Forthun, Tom Henderson, Ron Huettl, Joren Boyce, Brandon Beeter, Mike Hagen, Greg Nikitenko, Judy Mock, Jerry Lawson
Non-members (26 total) in attendance – See sign in sheet: Jordan Huber, Korie Huettl, Jeremy Rust, Chad Halvorson, Krys Yost, Lance Johnson, Kreg Brandvold, Becky Medler, Rick Vondal, Derek Haman, Tyler Hagen, Kendra Shipley, Jenna Monson, Bobbie Klabo, Ellie Klabo, Emma Klabo, Jordan Huettl, Rick Backes, Taylor Hanna, Wyatt Olson, Nathan Medler, Kevin Perdue, Acelyn Pfeifer, Amilia Fenner, Tiffany Thorson Thorson Tuchsherer, Oliver Repnow
Meeting Call to Order: President Scott Joern, called the meeting to order at 1:11 pm.
Minutes: Motion by Chris Tuchsherer, second by Steve Pierce, to approve General Meeting minutes from April 5, 2025 as written. All in favor. Motion carried.
General Meeting Topics:
- Scott Joern started the meeting by stating the open Board positions up for election (Vice President 2-year term, Treasurer 2-year term, Board position 2-year term, Board position 1-year term).
- Scott Joern appointed Jeff Barta as Sergeant at Arms for the purpose of keeping order for the meeting. Scott also reminded people of expectations for the meeting – everyone will get a chance to speak who want to speak and to keep order.
- Election – Jeff Barta reminded people of Robert’s Rules of Order.
- A member asked if there was a quorum. It was specific to the quorum of the Board of Directors.
- Steven Pfeifer stood up and made a statement regarding two issues:
- Quorum for 10/23/2025 board meeting
- Article III, Section 8 – North Dakota Nonprofit Act 10-33-34
- Wayne Johnson was not notified of the 10/23/2025 meeting, and needed quorum for official actions taken during the meeting. Appointments and motions are not valid.
- Article II, Section 4 Nodak Race Club bylaws as being violated.
- Scott Joern responded about the text message indicating Wayne Johnson’s resignation on Thursday (10/23), and that the remaining board members were acting with the information we had available to us at that time.
- Tiffany Tuchsherer stated that a text message is not written communication.
- Holly Johnson read NDCC 10-33-38 regarding Board Vacancies, indicating that if less than a quorum, can fill a vacancy. The meeting was held in good faith with the information available, and as soon as discussed with Wayne Johnson on Friday, after he indicated he was mad and rescinded his resignation, told Wayne that there was a board meeting held last night.
- Mike Hagen read a letter from Rick Huber on his behalf about his written resignation.
- Holly asked for clarification about the two issues raised by Steven Pfeifer as 10/23/2025 quorum for meeting as bylaws outlined that the bylaws for good standing are not the same as the section referenced by Steven Pfeifer specific to expelling a member.
- Discussion – a member not in good standing would not be eligible to run for a board position.
- Robby Rosselli spoke about his resignation, the threat of being sued, and asked Holly Johnson to explain why the 4 board members are not in good standing. Holly stated specifics about sharing membership list as required by law.
- Tiffany Thorson Tuchsherer asked about appointments at the 10/23/2025 board meeting.
- Kadi Ruby asked why we didn’t wait until the board was filled to take action items. She also stated that we should not have held the Banquet.
- Tiffany Aho spoke about obtaining the membership list.
- Question from Ron Huettl asked for clarification on if the 10/23/2025 meeting was a special meeting with proper notification.
- Jesse Long and Scott Joern spoke about regular board meeting notifications throughout the summer being coordinated amongst board members via text. Jesse stated the meetings are not held in the same spot week-to-week, and he’s attempted to come to several meetings.
- Brian Sailer spoke.
- Tradename question by Tiffany Tuchsherer to Tiffany Aho. Tiffany Aho did take (purchased) the trade names (Playground of Power and Nodak Speedway) after informing Justin Medler he needed to secure it and him not securing the names, but transferred ownership on 10/23/2025.
- Kadi Ruby said when she took ownership of the HOF name on 10/21/2025 she put it in Nodak’s name as the owner.
- Rick Vondal spoke about the motives of Tiffany Aho taking the trade names, pointing out that Holly Johnson and Scott Joern’s trade names for their businesses are not secured/owned by them.
- Scott Joern explained the board meeting where Tiffany Aho attended the first meeting and the treatment she experienced. Scott was not in attendance at the meeting, but explained that as he understood it, was that she was ran out of the meeting after bringing the Articles and Bylaws concerns to the attention of the Board of Directors.
- Justin Medler got up and spoke about the things that occurred at board meetings and defended his position. He explained we hired Remington Kostenko and went through both documents line-by-line. He stated the timing of the request from Tiffany Aho was ill timed. This season was the longest season and was a $700,000 operation. Justin stated he got a President of a bank to manage the money which is the only difference between himself and how John Gaule ran the club.
- Robby Rosselli spoke.
- Issac Sondrol asked about formally accepting the resignations. Holly Johnson stated NDCC does not require formal acceptance by anyone and that written resignation stands. However, Holly Johnson and Scott Joern unanimously accepted the resignations on 10/23/2025 at the board meeting held. Issac Sondrol said that since the 10/23/2025 meeting was not legitimate, and therefore a new board needs to be elected.
- Quorum for 10/23/2025 board meeting
- Steven Pfeifer made a motion to strike not in good standing status of Justin Medler, Kelly Duchsherer, Robby Rosselli, and Rick Huber in order to have voting rights and ability to run for board positions. Jeff Barta clarified the motion and restated for the whole room to hear. Lonn Satran seconded the motion.
- Discussion occurred. Questions still occurred on the legitimacy of the 10/23/2025 board meeting.
- Issac Sondrol moved to previous question, ending all debate, to go to immediate vote.
- Voice vote saying “Aye” occurred. All in favor, no nays by same sign. Motion passed.
- Steven Pfeifer made a motion to cease elections today, citing to Article VI, Section 4 and to call a special membership meeting (under Article VI, Section 2 of bylaws and NDCC 10-33-39) on the following:
- 10/23 meeting legitimacy and actions
- Board appointments, all positions, following resignation
- Remove/reaffirm current Directors
- Request for documents, including resignations, notices, and corresponding minutes, related to operations
- Election on this future date
- Kadi Ruby provided input about ensuring the actions are taken according to bylaws. She stated that elections could not occur this day due to the postcard notice coming 8 days and not 10 days ahead of the meeting as required.
- Kadi Ruby stated that we need to move forward with the Temp Pro Chair who would provide neutral oversight of operations, and review all the actions taken over the past week. Review of the entire board should occur.
- Ron Huettl asked about the Articles of Incorporation amendment where the secretary-treasurer was a combined position.
- Scott Joern explained the postcard and issues with Lowe’s Printing and their postage machine, as well as postal problems at the post office, as to why it was 2 days short of the 10 days notice.
- Holly Johnson called point of order.
- Jeff Barta restated the motion on the floor.
- Deb Chapman seconded.
- Discussion occurred to further clarify the points to be reviewed at the next special membership meeting. Ron Huettl asked about who is responsible for this, which Kadi Ruby clarified.
- Robby Rosselli made another motion, then rescinded due to motion on the floor.
- Jeff Barta called for a voice vote saying “Aye.” All in favor, no nays by same sign. Motion passed.
- Robby Rosselli motioned appointing Ron Huettl Temp Pro Chair. Scott Joern second.
- Discussion and clarification of motion occurred. Ron Huettl accepted.
- A member asked about knowing information for this meeting, including bylaw specifics.
- There cannot be any board meetings until this Special Meeting concludes. Jeff Barta called for a voice vote saying “Aye.” All in favor, no nays by same sign. Motion passes.
- The redline document was brought up for discussion.
- Holly Johnson stated that she received this document from Remington Kostenko on 10/23/2025, where he indicated that he had sent these documents to Justin Medler on 10/14/2025.
- Robby Rosselli stated he also had not previously seen the redline document.
- Scott Joern had not seen the redline document until the email from Remington Kostenko on 10/23/2025.
- Kadi Ruby asked for access to the documents. The solution was to post to the Nodak Speedway Drivers Facebook page for people to follow along.
- Recess called at 2:06pm in order to put up the pdf versions of the proposed Articles of Incorporation and bylaws to Facebook.
- Wayne Johnson asked about who the sitting Board members are. Issac Sondrol stated that the 10/23/2025 meeting was void. Due to this, JB Schwartz should not be sitting as a board member appointed in this general membership meeting.
- Jeff Barta restarted recess until 2:20pm.
- Scott Joern called the meeting back to order at 2:22pm. He resigned effective 2:23pm.
- Holly Johnson restated where to access the documents posted for people to follow along through this review. They are located in the Nodak Speedway Drivers group.
- Articles of Incorporation review. History and importance of Articles was stated. The first meeting with Remington Kostenko was on 10/7/2025.
- Article VII was read. The proposed amendment was read as provided by Remington Kostenko.
- Issac Sondrol asked that Ron Huettl review the Articles and bylaws in this interim period. Holly Johnson restated the previous motion. Ron Huettl discussed his previous actions on Articles of Incorporation.
- Brett Woznicki spoke about how each document governs the club. Kadi Ruby contributed to the discussion for clarification of procedure.
- Holly Johnson stated she would also add the original documents to the Drivers group on Facebook so people can see what’s currently in place vs. the redline document.
- Jesse Long requested that we continue the review of the redline documents.
- Motion by Jesse Long to amend the previous motions to include Ron Huettl reviewing Articles/bylaws, second by Robby Rosselli. Ron accepted. Jeff Barta restated the motion on the floor. Voice vote occurred. All in favor. Motion carried.
- Tiffany Aho spoke requesting that the Articles of Incorporation receive priority.
- Holly Johnson resumed review of the Articles of Incorporation.
- Jerry Lawson asked about disqualifications for being bonded as a Board member. Chris Anderson stated that money laundering or other such crimes would likely not be able to be bonded. Holly stated she would check on this as she didn’t know the answer.
- Jerry Lawson also asked if there are any qualifications specific to specific board positions, which there are not.
- Jeff Barta stated that people can get up and speak about their qualifications.
- Kadi Ruby said there should be a bio submitted for anyone interested in running for a position. Jeff Barta gave examples from other organizations he’s been a part of.
- Kelly Duchsherer got up and spoke about her position as Treasurer. She stated she obtained bond for the board. She resigned due to being unable to handle the mental stress. She took responsibility for refusing to provide a membership list.
- Kadi spoke further about providing bios. She stated we could have an Elections Committee to regulate elections. Holly Johnson stated that the entire Board had the discussion about election process with Remington Kostenko, and that having to submit bios ahead of time may deter members from running for a Board position.
- Roy Miller got up and spoke. He brought up, again, that three board members, Justin Medler, Wayne Johnson, and Robby Rosselli, stated they would not follow by-laws. He explained rationalization for bringing in their lawyer to advocate for their rights.
- Robby Rosselli spoke about the charitable donation as stated in the Articles.
- Chris Tuchsherer spoke about the threat to the club that this has caused and the amount of work that was put in by the previous board.
- Brian Sailer spoke about damages obtained to the club by these actions. Tiffany Aho rebuttal.
- Rick Vondal asked why there wasn’t a good reason associated with the membership list requests. Holly Johnson stated that name, card number, and number of votes were the only thing shared with the three written requests for membership list.
- Roy Miller spoke again about requiring the Board to follow bylaws.
- Kelly Duchsherer stated that there were actually no actual set of bylaws in place due to lack of documentation showing amendments in 2017.
- Holly Johnson spoke about the previous Board’s teamwork.
- Kadi Ruby brought up the election process again.
- Jeff Barta stated people can get up and speak as to why they want to run.
- Jerry Lawson asked for clarification on the election process for candidates and biases with election.
- Marcus Tomlinson got up and spoke about bylaws, incorporating bylaws, at McLean County Speedway. He sees turmoil between the Board.
- Issac Sondrol spoke, and he asked about the Board being bonded. Holly Johnson clarified that we already spoke about that.
- Articles of Incorporation review. History and importance of Articles was stated. The first meeting with Remington Kostenko was on 10/7/2025.
- Review of Bylaws (dated 10/17/2018) redline document as provided by Remington Kostenko occurred as follows:
- Membership dues.
- Article II, Section 4 was read
- Discussion:
- that is a slippery slope
- perhaps needing to be unanimous
- Kelly Duchsherer gave an example of the Treasurer stealing money, and could continue to do so for 10 days.
- Brandon Beeter pointed out that power would shift to the Board.
- Wayne Johnson provided input.
- Holly Johnson stated that all the proposed changes were motioned and unanimously approved by the Board on 10/7/2025.
- Jesse Long spoke about wanting the information of proposed changes.
- Holly Johnson clarified that Justin Medler had the changes on 10/14/2025, but that no other board members had access to the redline document until Remington Kostenko sent it to her on 10/23/2025.
- Jesse Long spoke.
- Kadi Ruby spoke.
- Holly Johnson said that the 2026 race schedule has been being worked on for a couple months now, and that Justin Medler signed the contract with the NDSF on 10/20/2025.
- Robby Rosselli spoke about a request for the contract from the NDSF Office, trade name ownership, speaking with someone with the Secretary of State, and sponsors who are impacted by everything going on.
- Article II, Section 7 was read
- Article II, Section 8 was read. Lifetime membership and Honorary membership should be clarified. Jeff Barta gave an example of an Honorary membership that occurred for Nodak Racing Club, but he does not know it was ever documented.
- Article III, Section 1 was read.
- Article III, Section 4 was read. Increase from 6 years to 10 years. Members asked why it was increased. Examples of people swapping positions to stay on the Board long term.
- Joren Boyce spoke about the 2025 season, as a racer, and spoke about 2009 investigations, where nothing was broken and nothing came from it. No changes occurred.
- Kadi Ruby spoke again about lawyer involvement, operations being frozen, needing to follow bylaws, and that elections cannot occur.
- Chris Reuer spoke about how Board members treat members.
- Robby Rosselli spoke about the demand letter written by Megan McCormick given to the Board of Directors.
- Kadi Ruby stated everyone should review the redline document and provide input to Ron Huettl. Ron asked if a weekend or week night would work best for the membership to reconvene. Consensus was for a weekend.
- Discussion:
- Brandon Beeter asked about who is handling the financials.
- Robby Rosselli spoke about all the money brought in from the Banquet going to Ron Huettl.
- Kadi Ruby stated there should be a committee to handle all of these issues.
- Kelly Duchsherer stated all items she had were turned over to Holly Johnson, and that she could not remove herself from the accounts until there was someone to replace her.
- Jesse Long made a motion that Kelly Duchsherer handle financials in the interim. Steve Pierce seconded.
- Discussion occurred about whether Ron Huettl is the Chair Pro Tem of all operations.
- Motion cannot stand due Chair being in place, and that Ron has to appoint people to help her.
- Motion rescinded. Issac Sondrol stated it can’t be a motion to be rescinded.
- Ron Huettl appointed Kelly Duchsherer to help with financials during the interim period of his investigation.
Meeting Adjournment: Motion by Ron Huettl to adjourn the meeting. Second by Jesse Long. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 3:42pm.
Next Meeting: The next general meeting will be on March 29, 2026 mid-day or early afternoon during the 2026 Magic City Car & Trade Show.
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