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Here is a synopsis of the proposal that Dad will be making tommorow at the SORC meeting.
Many of us have been involved in the political side of APBA for a number of years. Yet the problems that we face now are the same problems we faced thirty years ago. The only difference is that thirty years ago we had three times the number of members. Thirty years ago every active region in Stock Outboard could sustain it’s own race without having to draw from other regions. Unfortunately at the time we did not expect or prepare for a dramatic decline in membership.
I believe that we should treat our sport more like a business. Every successful business has a business plan. Most business plans are a five year plan to set goals, and define the means by which they should be achieved. We have no such plan. I have put together a proposal that I believe is long overdue.
I would like to see this commission create a Stock Outboard Advisory Board. The purpose of this Board is to guide and advise the SORC through the process of making decisions that will shape the future of our sport, and make specific proposals and recommendations to accomplish these goals. It will consist of six members, and one facilitator. They should be well respected members of the Stock Outboard community. No commissioners would be allowed on the Advisory Board. The SORC will appoint the members of the Advisory Board to a five year term.
The primary function over the coming year will be to draw up proposals to be submitted to the SORC for approval. These proposals should be specifically geared towards achieving the goals that have been laid out for them.
GOALS OF THE ADVISORY BOARD
-Create a strategy for the growth and promotion of Stock Outboard
-Create a philosophy for Stock Outboard
-Lay out short term and long term class structures
-Create a finite system for the phasing in and out of motors
-Determine some sort of class standard. Not necessarily for elimination, but evaluation
-Look into finding ways to reduce the cost of racing
-Get the SORC on track to becoming a pro-active decision making body, at which point the need and purpose of the Advisory Board will be re-evaluated.
BOARD STRUCTURE
The Advisory Board will consist of six members, and one facilitator.
Facilitators Responsibilities
-Co-ordinate all Board activities
-Create agenda for Board meetings
-Run Board meetings
-Moderate discussions
-Evoke and participate in discussion on goal-oriented issues
-Represent the Board to the SORC, giving updated reports on all Board progress
-The facilitator would only vote if needed as tie-breaker
The SORC cannot approve any revised version of a Board proposal without approval of the Board. This is to ensure that the original intent of the proposal remains intact.
The Board will have veto power. The purpose of this is to keep the SORC from passing rules that are in conflict with the long term plans of the Board. A unanimous vote is needed for a veto.
If approved at this meeting the Board should stay intact for five years, then be re-evaluated. Board members can be replaced at their own request.
This Board must be focused solely on APBA Stock Outboard. The Board must not be concerned with how their decisions may affect other categories or sanctioning bodies. We must do what is best for us, otherwise we will fail.
PURPOSE/MISSION STATEMENT
To guide and advise the SORC through the process of making decisions that will shape the future of our sport, and make specific proposals and recommendations to accomplish these goals.
Many of us have been involved in the political side of APBA for a number of years. Yet the problems that we face now are the same problems we faced thirty years ago. The only difference is that thirty years ago we had three times the number of members. Thirty years ago every active region in Stock Outboard could sustain it’s own race without having to draw from other regions. Unfortunately at the time we did not expect or prepare for a dramatic decline in membership.
I believe that we should treat our sport more like a business. Every successful business has a business plan. Most business plans are a five year plan to set goals, and define the means by which they should be achieved. We have no such plan. I have put together a proposal that I believe is long overdue.
I would like to see this commission create a Stock Outboard Advisory Board. The purpose of this Board is to guide and advise the SORC through the process of making decisions that will shape the future of our sport, and make specific proposals and recommendations to accomplish these goals. It will consist of six members, and one facilitator. They should be well respected members of the Stock Outboard community. No commissioners would be allowed on the Advisory Board. The SORC will appoint the members of the Advisory Board to a five year term.
The primary function over the coming year will be to draw up proposals to be submitted to the SORC for approval. These proposals should be specifically geared towards achieving the goals that have been laid out for them.
GOALS OF THE ADVISORY BOARD
-Create a strategy for the growth and promotion of Stock Outboard
-Create a philosophy for Stock Outboard
-Lay out short term and long term class structures
-Create a finite system for the phasing in and out of motors
-Determine some sort of class standard. Not necessarily for elimination, but evaluation
-Look into finding ways to reduce the cost of racing
-Get the SORC on track to becoming a pro-active decision making body, at which point the need and purpose of the Advisory Board will be re-evaluated.
BOARD STRUCTURE
The Advisory Board will consist of six members, and one facilitator.
Facilitators Responsibilities
-Co-ordinate all Board activities
-Create agenda for Board meetings
-Run Board meetings
-Moderate discussions
-Evoke and participate in discussion on goal-oriented issues
-Represent the Board to the SORC, giving updated reports on all Board progress
-The facilitator would only vote if needed as tie-breaker
The SORC cannot approve any revised version of a Board proposal without approval of the Board. This is to ensure that the original intent of the proposal remains intact.
The Board will have veto power. The purpose of this is to keep the SORC from passing rules that are in conflict with the long term plans of the Board. A unanimous vote is needed for a veto.
If approved at this meeting the Board should stay intact for five years, then be re-evaluated. Board members can be replaced at their own request.
This Board must be focused solely on APBA Stock Outboard. The Board must not be concerned with how their decisions may affect other categories or sanctioning bodies. We must do what is best for us, otherwise we will fail.
PURPOSE/MISSION STATEMENT
To guide and advise the SORC through the process of making decisions that will shape the future of our sport, and make specific proposals and recommendations to accomplish these goals.
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