| 2011-12-27 | Lois (Sinclair) Gambel | | I propose that the $15.00 fee for workers be reinstated. Maybe they will do what they are told and stay where they are placed. |
| 2011-12-28 | Lois Gambel ( work director 2012) | Gambel Family | I propose that there are no more drops in the points at the end off the year. I don't think it is fair to the ones that ride their a## off in all the races, then the others ones that do not show up to ride the races,didn't have to pay and get to drop them and still get in the placings. |
| 2011-12-30 | Randal Hallum | | I propose that a Public Relations Officer position be created. I have noticed that many of the communities that we compete around know almost nothing of our presence and the local business that benefit from it. Job duties could consist of contacting the local news papers and providing informative articles for them to publish. This could also help to draw out a few new local riders. |
| 2012-01-02 | Kelly Murphy | | I propose a third class be added to the 50cc bike classes, giving us an A, B and C class. We have had a large increase in rider count for the 50 classes and could really use a third class. I am proposing the third class as a beginner or amateur class, NOT as a girls class like the 65/85 classes.
For example:
50A expert
50B intermediate
50C amateur/beginner |
| 2012-01-02 | Kelly Murphy, Mini Director | | I propose making the 50A bike class a dead engine start, but leave the 50B and the proposed 50C class live engine. I believe if the child is fast enough and skilled enough to compete in the 50A class he/she should be able to start their bike, also I think this will better prepare them for the transition into the 65 classes. |
| 2012-01-03 | Gregory Grimes | | 9.2.1 If the Score Chair (not the rider) should bump a rider, who is currently eligible for year end awards, after Summer Break,
then 100% of that riders points earned from previous class will move with him to the new class.
Must be agreed on by no less than three officers. Two of these officers will be the scoring
personnel. ( This is for a rider that gets faster durning summer break. ) |
| 2012-01-03 | Lynn Hightower | Chase and Levi Hightower | I would like to add an addition to the public relations proposal. I think that we need to explore and extend more energy into getting "all" atv/motorcycle shops in Oklahoma involved in OCCRA racing. I think that we are not approaching enough of our shops to get donations for races and sponsorships/contingencies. I think we could come up with some ideas to approach these businesses and get them to become involved and hopefully get their customers to check OCCRA out. |
| 2012-01-06 | louis (jay) silva | tinting technologies | i propose having a mini class for 18 to 30 and 30 + i think it would be very fun ,funny ,all the above |
| 2012-01-06 | Cory Hallum | | I would like to add to Lois' suggestion about "Drops." I agree with Lois that racers in the past have put a lot of time, effort and money into making a race while others have simply "skipped" the race. In this situation (under the current system) each rider can use that race as a "drop", even though one racer paid a $35 entry fee and the other did not. With that said, I do believe there is a benefit in having "drops." Many racers are forced to miss races because of injury, equipment malfunctions or other exigent circumstances. With the current system a racer may become injured in a race and with the 2 "drops" they will have almost 6 weeks to recover, add a "work" race to that and now they have 8 weeks. I believe the "drops" keep racers coming back for the remainder of the season instead of forgoing OCCRA for the rest of the year. However, my amendment to Lois' suggestion would be that if a racer intends to use a "no show" as a drop the racer must pay the entry fee for the race(s) missed. |
| 2012-01-08 | Cory Hallum | Randal Hallum, Seth Hallum | I would like to make the proposal that OCCRA allow individuals to pay entry fees for the whole season up front at a discounted rate. Under the current system a racer will pay $35.00 for each race. In the season there are 12 races. The racer will pay for 11 races individually since one of the races the rider will be required to work. For the 11 races the total is $385.00. I propose that a racer who pays for the whole season should pay $315.00. That is the equivalent of a 2 race discount. The money would be non-refundable. The reason for the discount would be a compromise for those willing to take the risk that if they miss races they will not get money back. It would also benefit OCCRA by putting money into the organization early. If only 10 members did this it would still put more than $3,000 into OCCRA upfront and that could help with the trophies, awards, EMT, land use fees, etc. It would also limit the number of racers surging upon the score table to pay prior to a race. It could potentially help riders that are seeking sponsors. Example: If a rider gets ABC Heat and Air as a sponsor ABC heat and air can provide OCCRA with one check. ABC Heat and Air could then use this as a tax write-off for advertising. Personally, if I get a tax refund I would like to use it to pay my fees. |
| 2012-01-08 | Scott Charlton | | I would like to add an alternative to the race drop issue. I suggest INSTEAD of making all races count(ie. eliminating the drops) or charging a race fee for a missed race to be used as a drop, a points bonus could be added to any rider who has competed in all the races. The rider must have lined up and started each race to be considered a 100%er. The bonus points would be added to the rider's end of season points after the 2 drops. I would suggest a 5 or 10 point bonus, the value to be put to a vote during the rules meeting. |
| 2012-01-11 | Kevin McMichael | | All sections of the rulebook are to be included online in the form of a webpage or downloadable .pdf file, this includes the bylaws. |
| 2012-01-11 | Kevin McMichael | | (NOTE: Could not find the OCCRA bylaws online, so if this is already within the bylaws, disregard the addition and simply add the enforcement)
The Board of Directors are responsible for having a yearly balance sheet of the previous season ready for the Officers and members at the Annual Members Meeting. Nonprofits must have an open-book policy, so anyone can scrutinize expenses and ask questions. The audit shows the money trail with validation.
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| 2012-01-12 | Jupie Booth | | Currently the pit speed limit is 5mph which is impractical and not very enforcable. I propose to raise it to 10mph. with a sign posted at each venue and enforce infractions with a time penalty,( to be decided, starting backwards is not a deterrent) perhaps one warning and mandatory penaltys after that. |
| 2012-01-15 | Lois Gambel (Equip. Mang. 2011- Work Director 2012) | | The work rules need to stated, that on Sat. you work from the time of practice starts, threw the race and work until practice is over that evening. Also have transportation to and from work sites, and be ready to stay all day if needed( water-snacks-ect.)and you also need to signout after practice is over with the work director. |
| 2012-01-15 | Lois Gambel | | The time limit on using (pie-plates)be set by the 3rd race.They should have plenty of time to get permanent ones. It is hard enough to read permanent ones in the mud. |
| 2012-01-15 | Lois Gambel | | I propose that everyone needs to read all of the rulebook again, so everyone will be off to a good start at the first of the year.Mainly 6.1.5 Safety, #2,#9,#10,#13,#15 and #16, and also 6.1.7 The Race, #3a,3b,and3c. |
| 2012-01-18 | Danny Ware | | I propose to eliminate the pro class for bikes and quads unless there are 10 riders in each class. Ten riders is the break even point. There are so few pros that non pros are riding the pro class so they can place in the money. |
| 2012-01-18 | jason owens | 3bgraphics, ajax ktm, xbrand goggles | i propose we get rid of the over 45 expert class and put back the over 40 expert class, and keep the pro class b/c 5 and over is the break even point, plus there is kawasaki moneys involved. |
| 2012-01-19 | Rob Woodard | | Iron Man Award qualification: change -> to the rider at season's end who has raced the most OCCRA races. Mini races do not count. One point per race, regardless of finish position. A Tie will be broken by most 1st places, then 2nd, etc. |
= Kawasaki Contingency Race
