NTK Club News
Nov 4

2006 NTK Year End Banquet
The 2006 NTK Year End Banquet will be held on January 27, 2007 in The Speedway Club at Texas Motor Speedway. The address is 3545 Lone Star Circle 7th Floor.

Social Hour will be held from 6:00pm until 7:00pm. Speedway Suite tours from 6:30pm until 7:00pm and the banquet will be from 7:00pm until 10:00pm. The cost for adults is $35.00 and children $15.00.

Make checks payable to: NTK

Mail checks to:
Susan Schabel
1320 Saddleback Lane
Lewisville, TX 75067

Info: 972-221-2567

Please RSVP by January 20, 2007.

Download printable reservation form.

Oct 16

NTK Logo Search Contest.
Eligibility
The contest is open to all NTK club members. NTK would like to have a new logo with a new look designed by one of it's own members.

How to Enter
Design a new color logo for North Texas Karters. Submit the logo design (in color or with colors noted) in JPG format by e-mail to secretary@ntkarters.com or an 8.5" x 11" white paper at the track, club or board meeting or by postal mail to:

NTK Secretary
700 Meadowlark Lane
Coppell, TX 75019

No limit on designs submitted. Please include your name, address, telephone number and email address with each submission.

Deadline
Deadline for Submissions: November 30, 2006

Prize
The winner will receive one free ticket to the year end banquet at TMS Speedway Club in January and also a free race entry. The winner's logo will appear on the NTK Web site, on club T-Shirts and in the NTK newsletter.

Judging
At December 7, 2006 club meeting NTK members will judge the entries on the basis of:

  • originality
  • theme design
  • appropriateness

    The members will vote on the design they think will best represent NTK. The design that wins the majority of votes will win the contest and become the new NTK Logo.

  • Oct 15

    Rule Change Proposals.
    Proposed rule changes for the 2007 NTK racing year should be submitted to the secretary in writing by email, US Postal Service (700 Meadowlark Lane, Coppell, TX 75019), at the track, club or board meeting. Proposed rule changes must indicate the rule number to be changed and the change requested. If the rule is a new rule, please indicate as a new rule proposal. Deadline for proposed rule change submissions is December 17, 2006.

    The NTK rules meeting will be held at 9:00am on January 20, 2007 at Chaparral Machinery. The address for Chaparral Machinery is as follows:

    3435 Roy Orr Blvd.
    Suite 100
    Grand Prairie, Texas 75050

    Apr 13

    Needed:
    Track Manager:
    Knowledge of the operation of the facilities and be able to determine potential problems. This officer shall schedule any contractors that need to perform repairs or work days for the club and when the lawn services need to do a weed kill or field mow. This officer shall work closely with the Planning Chairman and Board of Directors. He or she will enlist the aid of any or all club members of North Texas Karters, Inc. All monetary expenses incurred with the performance of this duty, and performed at this officer's discretion up to $250.00, will be reimbursed from the club treasury.

    Mar 13

    Minor driver birth certificate.
    Remember to bring a copy of your minor driver's birth certificate to the Spring 1 race if you do not already have one on file. Here is a list of birth certificates currently on file. Here is a list of Minor Releases currently on file.

    Mar 6

    Track Associates needed for March 12 KART event!
    Bob Schabel is recruiting for the following positions for Sunday's March 12, 2006 KART Regional race:

    Grid Steward
    Corner Associate
    50/50 Sales Associate
    Registration Associate (two people)

    Please give Bob a call at 469-964-5343 to reserve your position and support your club.

    Feb 27

    John Sefcik to speak at Membership meeting March 2, 2006.
    On Thursday March 2, 2006, NTK proudly welcomes John Sefcik of SRS Engines as guest speaker for the NTK General Membership meeting. Some of the topics John will address include blueprinting engines, breaking in new or rebuilt engines, and keeping your engine and carburetor in top condition. Be sure to attend and hear how you can get and maintain your competitive advantage.

    Feb 5
    The NTK 2006 Rule Book has been updated and available for download. This year the rule book is available in both .DOC and .PDF formats.

    During the club meeting on March 2, 2006 the following topics will be discussed:

    #1 By-Law Modification
    A proposal has been made to change the duty dates of newly elected Officers and Board Members. This proposal will be voted on in the March 2, 2006 club meeting. The club meeting is open to all active members. Members are encouraged to come to each meeting to help support your club and hear the exciting news.
    The portion of the original By-Law is as follows:
    ARTICLE VII: ELECTIVE OFFICERS, THEIR DUTIES, TERM OF OFFICE AND ELECTIONS

    To be nominated and elected to an elective office of North Texas Karters, Inc., a member must be in good standing, with dues paid up-to-date.

    The elective officers of North Texas Karters, Inc. will be: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chairperson, Newsletter Editor, and six (6) members for the Board of Directors.

    The office of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chairperson, and Newsletter Editor will be for two (2) years beginning January 1 and ending at midnight on December 31 the following year.

    Three (3) members of the Board of Directors will be elected each year to serve a term of two (2) years.


    Here is the relevant portion of the proposed By-Law:
    ARTICLE VII: ELECTIVE OFFICERS, THEIR DUTIES, TERM OF OFFICE AND ELECTIONS

    To be nominated and elected to an elective office of North Texas Karters, Inc., a member must be in good standing, with dues paid up-to-date.

    The elective officers of North Texas Karters, Inc. will be: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chairperson, Newsletter Editor, and six (6) members for the Board of Directors.

    The office of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chairperson, Newsletter Editor, as well as each Board of Director will be for two (2) years beginning March 1 and ending at midnight on February 28 the following year. Newly elected officers and Board members will be trained by outgoing officers or Board members during the time between the elections are held and the term takes effect.

    Three (3) members of the Board of Directors will be elected each year to serve a term of two (2) years.

    NTK Sponsors

    SRS SRS ENGINES
    Murphy, Texas
    (972) 365-4394

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