1. Chairman opened meeting at 7.15 p.m. Attendance: Mr. D. Thalbourne, (Chairman), Mr. J. Nisbet (Vice Chairman), Mr. T. Meekins, Mr. J. Cock, Mr. R. Fewings, Mr. K. Pridham, Mr. P. Couzner, Mrs. C. Myers, Mr. R. Seedsman.
2. Apologies – Nil.
3. Minutes of Previous Meeting confirmed – Moved/Carried
4. Business Arising from Previous Meeting –
1. B. Bilecki – Gazette Article. Telephone Conversation held
with B.
Bilecki has now closed this matter -
Moved/ Carried.
5. CORRESPONDENCE IN:
1. Barossa Valley Racing Pigeon Club Inc re: Office bearers for
2002 Season. Chairperson – L. Smith, Secretary/Treasurer – F. King,
Clock Chairperson – R. Somerville, Publicity Officer – T. Burdon.
Action: Secretary to note.
Barossa Valley Racing Pigeon Club seeking permission to fly Club’s
Sires Produce Race in conjunction with Farina Y.B.C. L. Smith & R.
Somerville request to meet with Management Committee in regards to a New
Format for Club Squeaker Sale. Action: Sires Produce Race has
been approved. More Information is required to clarify the Format
for Club Squeaker Sale.
2. S.A.R.P.F requesting permission to Display Information and
Results on the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Web-Site . Action: Secretary to forward
to Web-Site Manager for setting up of Web-Site Link.
3. Adelaide 10,000 - Minutes of Meeting held on Wednesday 6th
March. Adelaide 10,000 Race will be held on Sunday 28th July,
2002 from Roxby Downs. Headquarters to be booked for Friday 26th
July, for Transportation and Race Culcutta – Action: S.A.H.P.A. Hall
booked for Friday 26th July.
4. Salisbury Invitation Racing Pigeon Club – Stock Bird Sale – Friday
2nd August. Asking permission to book SAHPA Headquarters to conduct
sale. Action: S.A.H.P.A. Hall booked for Friday 2nd August.
5. Applications for De-Registration of Incorporated Associations from
Dept. of Corporate Affairs: Action: De-Registration Forms to
be forwarded to all Club Secretaries.
6. Club Membership Lists received from: West Torrens, North East,
Riverside, Central Districts. Junior List from North East.
Action: Secretary to note.
7. Computer Distance Block Plans received from: T. Fawcett, A.
Keogh, W. McCauley, A. Larsen, C. Mav. Action: Secretary to
file.
8. Letter from Adelaide Hills Racing Pigeon Club: Advising Office
Bearers for 2002 Season: Chairman – J. Marafiote, Secretary – R.
Pearson, Treasurer – D. Stasinowski. Action: Secretary to note.
9. Letter from J. Hofman: Addition of two (2) more Races to Program
– Suggesting Wednesday Night Hampering. Action: Hampering for
Gilgandra will now be on Wednesday Night.
Moved/Carried
10. Letter from Esanda Finance re: Re-Investment of Debenture
Stock. Invoice from Chubb Electronic Security – 3 Month A/c for Security.
Invoices from Haspeslagh – Belgium – Stock Order Payment. Action:
Secretary to forward to Treasurer.
11. Letter from T. Meekins re: Unit Maintenance Report.
Action: Management Committee would like to Thank Mr. T. Meekins, Mr. R.
Billing, Mr. B. Hall, Mr. R. Sewer, Mr. K. Wallace, for their time spent
carrying out much needed maintenance on the Main Unit, and to Mr. D. Edwards
for the Supply of Equipment & Materials at No Cost to the Association.
Thank-you to Mr. P. Beaumont for his offer to help, which was not required
on this occasion.
12. Letter from M. Pethick - Treasurer re: S.A.H.P.A. Pigeon
Journal. In regards to Management Committee decision to Review the Journal
every three (3) months: Action: Management Committee stands
by it’s previous decision.
13. E-Mail from Mr. A. Agar re: Approach from G. Harris relating
to P.C. File. Action: Noted but under control. The Committee
thank Mr. Agar for his prompt assistance in getting the General Secretary’s
Computer up and running.
14. Letter from Adelaide Hills re: Request for Paruna Distances
for Five Members plus one Junior Flyer to be flown as Novelty Events.
The Club intends to Support all of the Races of the excellent extended
SAHPA Race Program. Action: J. Cock to organize Distances.
15. Letter from LifeFM re: Sponsorship for LifeFM Christmas Party
for Special Children. Action: Move SAHPA Sponsor 1 Child $225.00
Move/Carried.
6. CORRESPONDENCE OUT:
1. Letters sent to: B. Caesarowicz, Dr. M. Peters, K. Wait, R.
Billing, S. Szabo, P. Squire, P. Trzeciak, J.P. Wilson, J. Hofman, B. Healy,
R& J Billing, M. Clark.
2 To Club Secretaries & Members from Club Membership Lists that
have been received: Notices re Change of Addresses & Telephone
Numbers for General Secretary and Treasurer. A.G.M. Minutes, Minutes
of Meeting after the A.G.M. & Minutes of Meeting on the 5th March.
7. MATTERS HELD OVER:
1. Craigmore Club: All Correspondence regarding the De-Registration
of the Craigmore Club has now been forwarded to the Corporate
Affairs Department. The Committee feel that as long as the Craigmore
Club meets all of it’s obligations under the Corporate Affairs Act, then
this matter is closed.
2. Work-Cover: The Committee are in the process of drawing up
Guidelines as to providing Safe Working Practices for all Appointed Positions
within the SAHPA. This will entail a request from the Committee that
all Protective Equipment (Supplied by SAHPA) which is deemed appropriate
to the Task at Hand to be utilized.
3. S.A.H.P.A. Positions:
Convoyer – Still to be decided.
Unit Loaders – B.Freeman & R.Sims.
Unit Cleaners – R.Sewer – 1 Position to be decided pending clarification
of certain points.
8. ANY OTHER BUSINESS.
1. Bird Qualification – Season 2002:
( With respect to Young Bird Derbies)
Normal Qualification for Young Bird Derbies apply (ie) A Bird must
fly one lead-up Race on the Line of Flight to be eligible to fly the Derbies.
A Bird may fly both Derbies so long as it has flown one lead-up Race on
each line of Flight for the relevant Derby Race.
( With respect to Young Birds Flying Longer Distances )
The following is applicable this year.
The Bird Qualification for Season 2002 to be applicable to Young Birds
only, in that all Young Birds must fly at least one Middle Distance Race
(Farina, Little Topar, Roxby Downs, Emmdale) on the
Line of Flight to be eligible to fly a Long Distance Race on that Line
of Flight.
2. S.A.H.P.A. Presentation Evening.
Mrs. C. Myers to check on suitable venues, and report back to the Committee
3. Finalizing of Race Program.
Final changes to Race Program for 2002 Season.
The Gilgandra Race with a scheduled release on Saturday 12.10.2002
will be flown in conjunction with Emmdale with a scheduled release
on Sunday 13.10.2002. The Committee felt that Emmdale would be a better
option than Little Topar, as the Unit has less travelling distance back
to Emmdale, giving the Birds more time to Rest, Feed & Drink in
preparation for a Sunday release. Another aspect of the Committee’s
decision in relation to bad weather at Gilgandra on Saturday, the Birds
can be returned to Emmdale for an anticipated release on Sunday.
4. Special Races.
After some consideration the Committee have decided there will be no
Special Races. The Committee felt that the 2 Bird Special (Monetary
Race) on every Association Event is sufficient.
5. S.A.H.P.A. Headquarters Cleaning Contract
Applicants are now being called for the Contract Position of Headquarters
Cleaning.
The Baulderstone Road Complex is to be Cleaned (Toilets, Office, Space,
Hall Interior and Canteen Area) Once a Month in the Off-Season and Once
a Fortnight (Minimum) in the Race Season.
Applicants will be required to List Price/Quote for the conduct of
such Contract.
Applications close 5pm Wednesday 24th April 2002. Please forward
Applications to:
General Secretary
31 Meath Avenue
Salisbury Downs
S.A.
5108
6. SAHPA Working Bee.
At the Next Meeting the Committee will identify specific tasks which
need addressing at the SAHPA Working Bee, which is intended to take place
on Sunday 28th April – 9.00 am – 12 noon. The General Secretary is
seeking Support from all of the Clubs to lend a hand at this years Working
Bee.
7. Tenders for Pigeon Feed and Pea Straw
Tenders are invited for the Supply of Pigeon Feed and Pea Straw for
the Main Unit in Season 2002. Action: General Secretary to
Contact Suitable Suppliers to invite Tenders. Tenders close 5 pm Wednesday
24th April, 2002.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Tuesday 2nd April, 2002 – 7pm
MEETING CLOSED: 10.05 pm