Meeting Called to order at 11:02 a.m. by Chairman Nelson Holmberg
Present: Rick Evans, Len Taylor, Nelson Holmberg, Jerry Dunlap, Ron Daum.
Guests: David Newton, Brad Lewis, John Earnest, Brandon Sano
 
FINANCIAL REPORT
Ron Daum presented the financial report

• Bank Balance $1951.48  
  
•  Three race sites have been paid for 2021
  
•  Discussed once again that boat registrations carry forward to 2021 although club registration fee of $25.00 will still be required.  
  

 
MINUTES

• Moved by Len Taylor, second by Jerry Dunlap that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as presented. All In favor.
  

 
OLD BUSINESS

• Rick and Nelson presented a copy of the proposed changes to the ERCU Bylaws for review with a discussion regarding the changes. Moved by Len Taylor, second by Jerry Dunlap that the proposed bylaw changes be presented to the membership for approval.  All in favor.
  
• Rick presented a change to the ERCU Approved Motor rule with the intent of adopting the NAMBA P Limited rule which allows the use of any motor provided that the can size does not exceed 37mm diameter and 67mm in length. Moved by Rick, second by Jerry to adopt the NAMBA P Limited Motor rule. All in favor.
  

 
NEW BUSINESS

• Brad Lewis and David Newton propose a Detroit Memorial Regatta to honor past RC racers.  Propose a joint event with RCU.  David and Brad to coordinate with RCU.  ERCU commits to $100 to start the planning of such event
  

REPORTS

• Statistician: Everything needs to be turned over to Len
  
• Race Coordinator: Jerry will start race planning in the New Year and will contact various race sites at that time.
  
• Chair: Nelson reports that there are many inquiries regarding the the club and there is an interest by many to join and participate in 2021
  

ADJOURNMENT

• Chair Nelson adjourned the meeting at 12:30 p.m.
  

 
NEXT MEETING

• Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021,  11 a.m., via Zoom
  

Location: via Zoom (click here | Meeting ID: 846 418 9312 | Passcode: ERCU2021)
by Phone: (253) 215-8782
Date: Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021
Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.


2021 BOARD MEMBERS: Nelson Holmberg (chair), Rick Evans (secretary), Ron Daum (registrar/treasurer), Robbie Roberts (inspector), Len Taylor (statistician/communication), Jerry Dunlap (race coordinator), Bill Mowatt (at large)

11 a.m. (15 min.)    CALL TO ORDER

• Call to Order, welcome & introductions (Nelson)
  
• Financial Report (Ron)
• Approval of December Minutes (Rick)
  

11:15 a.m. (5 minutes)    OLD BUSINESS

• Longview Race Site Update (Nelson)
  

11:20 a.m. (30 minutes)    NEW BUSINESS

• 2021 Proposed Racing Schedule (Jerry)
  
• New Website (Nelson)
• Roger Newton Memorial RC Boat Show virtual replacement? (Nelson)

11:50 a.m. (10 minutes)    OFFICERS REPORTS

• Inspector
  
• Statistician
• Race Coordinator
• Secretary
• Registrar/Treasurer
• At Large
• Chair

Noon p.m. (20 minutes)    MEMBER ROUNDTABLE

• What projects are in your shop?
  
• What questions/concerns do you have? How can we help?

12:20 p.m.    GOOD OF THE ORDER

12:30 p.m.    ADJOURN


Next Meeting
Sunday, Feb. 21, 2020, 11 a.m., via Zoom