WANTED: Merchandise and Archives Chairperson

Looking for New NER Merchandise and Archives Chairperson

Long-time NER Merchandise and Archives Chairperson Donna Stevens is retiring from her position. Donna has served in these two roles for many, many years, and the region is extremely grateful for all of the hard work and dedication she has brought. In particular, the work Donna has accomplished in organizing, curating and documenting the NER Archives has been a monumental task that future generations will benefit greatly from.

It will take a special someone to step into the role of managing the Archives. If you have a passion for history and preservation, please reach out to Donna to discuss exactly what the position entails, the work still need to be done, and how to manage the archives moving forward.

However, replacing Donna on the Merchandise side is a little more straightforward. While Donna has managed all merchandise inventory and sales for the region across all programs – Rally, Solo and Road Racing – this is a position that can be split up. A new NER member can step up and facilitate managing merchandise for all three again, or if someone is willing to do so for just a single program, that is also an option that can be accommodated.

Currently, Merchandise sales occur both in-person at NER events, and the region has an online order form available on the NER website.

Below is a brief job description of the Merchandise Chairperson. If this is something you might be interested in, please contact Donna directly with any questions or your interest. Approval of a new Archives or Merchandise Chair is finalized by the NER Board of Directors, but is based upon the recommendation by the outgoing chairperson.

Questions: Contact Donna Stevens or 603-566-2774

Merchandise Chairperson Duties

Orders merchandise from SCCA and other vendors.
Maintains records of merchandise ordered and received.
Reconcile discrepancies between merchandise ordered and merchandise received.
Arranges for availability of NER merchandise for sale at annual meeting and special events.
Consigns merchandise to NER programs for resale at events.
Receives and fills orders for merchandise.
Advertises availability of regional merchandise in NER publications and media.
Maintains supply of petty cash for making change.
Forwards income from sales to Treasurer monthly, and/or provides monthly accounting to Treasuer.
Recommends to BOD the addition of new types of merchandise.
Presents annual operations report to BOD in November, and interim report in May.
Prepares budget of expenditures for BOD to approve in September.

About the Author: Pit Talk Editor

A 25-year SCCA member, Melissa Introne is the current Pit Talk Editor. She has a multi-generational family history with ties to the club. Her late father-in-law, Robert Introne Jr., served as the Chairman of the club’s national Board of Directors; her husband, Steve Introne, has raced for over 25years across the country in Autocross and Road Racing, and is the reigning B-Spec National Championship. Her three children continue the tradition, holding T&S, F&C and Novice competition road racing licenses as well. She is National-level Flagging & Communication marshal, and has served as Crew Chief for her husband’s autocross, SRF3 and B-Spec racecars.