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Proposed changes to DORC management |
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Written by David
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 22:45 |
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For many of our loyal members who may remember all the painstaking steps that were taken to establish the corporation back in fall of 2008. Shortly after, we looked into building a track in spring of 2009. During that process we had tons of contributions both financially and physically from several of the people who are still with us today. We can’t thank you all enough for your efforts to help make our club where it is today.
Our club had undergone through some changes at the board level since it got established. These changes included addition of Kevin as our treasurer and Jeff as our race director.
Since the end of 2011 RC season, we have had several discussions on how we would like to see our club grow. We all came to the conclusion that a fresh leadership of the board is needed to take the club to the next level. We know for a fact, several of our members throughout the years have had great ideas and inputs on the operation of the club. We did incorporate many of those ideas to help run the club.
At the same time, many of the members felt they are able to have much better impact if they were involved directly in the leadership of the corporation. This is a great opportunity for those members to step forward and take over the leadership of the club.
We are not quite certain on how we are going about the selection of our replacements. We are however certain the first step is get the word out and then hold a meeting with-in the next few weeks. This will be the opportunity for those who are interested to come forward.
Meanwhile it is business as usual at our club. For the time being, we still have plans to open the gates for the 2012 RC season as soon as the weather permitting sometime in spring. We will renew the insurance and the lease in anticipation of the track opening.
At this stage, we have no plans to continue with the same point series race format, however we are hoping the new board leaders can come up with ideas for the 2012 race season. At a minimum we will expect to see some club racing at the track as well as a member’s day sometime in summer.
Please stay tuned as we schedule our annual club meeting for this year and feel free to provide us with any feedback you may have. |
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Written by David
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Saturday, 01 October 2011 12:06 |
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We are pleased to share the latest news regarding the DORC Bowmanville track. We have been closely monitoring the sale of the land in order to determine if we can potentially come up with some sort of agreement with the new land owner.
We have just learnt the people involved could not reach an accord and sale of the land has fell through. Jim's intent is to allow us to continue with the lease of the land during the 2012 RC season.
We are looking forward to a great season in 2012 with hopes that you will all join us again. We would also like to thank all of you who were actively involved to help look for a new place to call home.
Please keep in mind, this land will still be for sale and could be sold at any time. We will do our best to keep everyone informed as we have done in the past.
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DORC race #6 schedule change |
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Written by David
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Tuesday, 23 August 2011 16:37 |
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Just to advise everyone, the schedule date for the final race (#6) has been changed from October 8th to 15th with rain day set for the 16th.
Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. |
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Notice of permanent track closure |
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Written by David
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Sunday, 18 September 2011 20:59 |
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It’s with great regret to announce the permanent closure of the Bowmanville track as of November 1st, 2011.
For those who are not aware of the history of the land, back in early 2009 when the club was desperately looking for a place to build the track, and after getting rejected by town of Ajax and the Ajax flying club, Jim at Bedwell movers was able to offer the use of his vacant land in Bowmanville. Although we were aware that this land was for sale, we could not pass on the opportunity to finally establish our track.
Bowmanville track-build was finally completed in June 2009. Since then we were able to provide the Durham RC community with a unique opportunity to take advantage of a local track. We held point series races for three seasons and served several hundred members.
We are lucky enough to be able to complete our 2011 point series before the ownership of the land is handed over. We would however like to minimize the usage of the track after the October 15th race day.
Please note we haven’t given up and are actively pursuing other land opportunities with-in the region.
We are also looking for volunteers to assist us with the track tear down and clean up after October 15th.
Many thanks to all those members who supported us throughout the last few years and those who helped us establish this club. |
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Points Series #4 Reminder |
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Written by David
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Monday, 25 July 2011 20:03 |
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Saturday August 20th 2011
Same as always, Gates will open @ 8am and open practice is good to go then.
Registration will close @ 9:30 then we will have a drivers meeting to go over a few things (including marshaling) and racing will start no later than 10am!
Classes planned are:
1/8th Nitro Buggy
1/8th Nitro Truggy
Open Monster Truck
1/8th Electric Buggy
1/8th Electric Truggy
2wd OPEN CORR Truck (Must have CORR Style Body, 3s Max)
4wd CORR Truck (Must have CORR Style Body, 3s Max, if not enough people they will run with 2wd)
Any classes that are combined will be scored separately at the end of the day.
Prices for the Point Series is as follows:
Members:
1st Class - $15
2nd Class - $10
3rd Class - $5
Non-Members:
1st Class - $25
2nd Class - $20
3rd Class - $15
There will be a minimum of 2 qualifiers @ 7 minutes each. Mains are typically 10 minutes for electrics, A main nitros are 20, B mains are 10 or 15, finial decisions will be made at the direction of the race director on the day of the race
Looking forward to seeing everyone out for a great day of racing and FUN! |
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