APBA BOD Election Results

[14-H]

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN POWER BOAT ASSOCIATION
FOR ELECTION PURPOSES

Minutes

September 22, 2009 - Eastpointe, Michigan



The Annual Meeting for Election of Directors and Council Members at Large was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by APBA President Mark Weber. Members present: Mark Weber, Gloria Urbin, Cindy Minoletti, Kathy Ward Bommarito, Joanne Vollmer, Tana Moore, Sabrina Haudek.

APBA Auditor John Cleland’s report certifying the proxy vote was presented. President Weber cast votes pursuant to these proxies as follows:


APBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
5 Elected – 2-year term

Fred Hauenstein, Jr. 383
Mark J. Weber 375
Ernie Dawe 331
J. David Augustine, Sr. 319
Edward W. Hearn 272
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Buddy Tennell 231
Jack Meyer 217

COUNCIL MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
6 Elected - 4 year term

Jean Mackay-Schwartz 409
Kristi Ellison 332
Jeffrey Conant 312
Alexander Jennings III 310
William B. Walker 261
William T. Noonan (write in) 40
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Meeting Adjourned.

Gloria J. Urbin
For the Secretary
September 22, 2009

[14-H]

BTW: Congratulations to Jeanie Schwartz for receiving over 400 votes- more than anyone else. Eddie.

[Kev43V]

thanks for the update Eddie

[Big Don]

BTW: Congratulations to Jeanie Schwartz for receiving over 400 votes- more than anyone else. Eddie.

See Ed, it does pay to be a nice person.

[14-H]

See Ed, it does pay to be a nice person.

I'm not sure that I would consider being an officer of APBA as qualifying as "pay". lol. Eddie.

[Affholter66]

Congrats to all...

[mike ross]

Looks to me like the kneel down jockeys faired pretty well in this election. Who is going to run for re election for the VP of Mod and Stock? I have heard some rumors but nothing is set in stone yet. Looking forward to some new blood that have some cahonies so we can make some forward progress. Mikey

[csh2z]

Mike, Scott Reed wants two more years. There is much unfinished business still on the table that we need to continue with consistant leadership. Scott is also a great representative of Stock Outboard.

[Big Don]

Looks to me like the kneel down jockeys faired pretty well in this election. Who is going to run for re election for the VP of Mod and Stock? I have heard some rumors but nothing is set in stone yet. Looking forward to some new blood that have some cahonies so we can make some forward progress. Mikey

Is there someone else out there that wants the job?
Mike are you the one spreading the rumors?
Are you saying you would like the job?

Mike you missed OPC...heard there is going to be new blood trying to get elected in that catagory.

[mike ross]

John I didn't get the impression that Scott was revved up about being re-elected. You seem like you're revved up about his return. I would have liked to see some more appointed commissioners the last 2 years. There are quite a few very qualified individuals out there that could help make sounder decisions for the Stock category. In Stock, the commissioners majority vote controls what happens with rules for the upcoming years. Unlike Mod were the racers have a say via a vote to pass or reject new rules. I have seen first hand where issues at the National meeting get pushed through with the system we are using. Leaving drivers with no say and having them feel like the commission was weighted against certain ideas. (for example the Mercury 15 ASX motor not being able to race A this upcoming year) I have a new driver that spent the money to buy a new Mercury thinking his kid could run AX and then when gaining more experience he would move up and race A. Well that idea went down the tubes. Anyway I was just wondering if anyone else was thinking like I was. In the past 2 years I haven't seen a huge positive movement. The sidewinder is still way behind schedule. It has shown more promise in the hands of the finest drivers and crew chiefs. But I see it in the hands of the not so knowledgeable looking way off the pace. It is suppose to be a engine anyone can buy and be in the hunt at least. It is still very limited in availability 6 or 7 years later. Lets here some feedback Mikey!!!

[14-H]

Will you jerks please stop hijacking my thread?!!! This ones about the BOD.

I know it's really hard to start a new thread.

[racerchic3z]

Congrats to the new board! Like Mikey said, it's nice to see so many outboarders on the board!

Stacy

[brian]

Mod VP

Mike...

I will be the Mod VP, but I will only use Detroit and Chicago political leadership methods.

Sorry Ed!

[Matt Dagostino]

George Luce For Mod-chairman..................

Mike...

I will be the Mod VP, but I will only use Detroit and Chicago political leadership methods.

Sorry Ed!

Ay least with George as Chair all will eat well at those long boring meetings!!

Go King George!

[csh12M]

Jerks

Jerks? That is pretty strong language from the elected BOD. You are making me rethink my vote Remember, we voted you in, we can vote you out.....

Congrats.....