MINUTES OF THE S.A.H.P.A. Inc MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT THE S.A.H.P.A. Inc. HEADQUARTERS ON MONDAY 15TH OCTOBER 2008 – 7.30 PM.

 

1.      CHAIRPERSON OPENED MEETING AT: 7.30 pm Attendance: Mr D Thalbourne (Chairperson), Mr F DiMella, Mr G Hamilton, Mr J Marafiote, Mr W Moyle, Mr K Pridham, Mr R Seedsman (General Secretary), Mrs C Myers (Assistant Secretary).

2.      APOLOGIES: Nil

3.      GUEST: Mr D Buxton

The Chairperson (Mr D Thalbourne) welcomed Mr D Buxton to the meeting.

Mr Buxton proceeded to distribute hard copies of his and some members’ thoughts in relation to future racing, especially in respect to Long Distance Flying.

The Management Committee will consider the proposals at a future meeting.

4.      MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:   Moved/Seconded/Carried

5.      BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING: Nil

6.      TREASURER’S REPORT:

The Treasurer presented his Report for the period 1st December 2006 through to the 30th September 2007.

The Report indicates a Profit has been recorded for the period, with the Treasurer giving the Management Committee a rundown of the ongoing Income & Expenses as the Season draws to a close.

7.      CORRESPONDENCE IN:

1.      Convoyer’s Reports – Berrigan 1, Coober Pedy 1 & Holbrook.

2.      Letter from the Barossa Valley Club – requesting a certificate of recognition for L. Colegate & A Nielsen’s (Barossa Valley Affiliate Club Member) for their bird in the Lyndhurst 8 Bird Event. Action: The Management Committee have approved a Certificate of Merit be issued to L Colgate & A Nielsen for the bird’s performance in the Lyndhurst 8 Bird Event.

3.      Letter of Thanks – from the Royal Adelaide Show for the Associations’ Sponsorship in 2007

4.      Minutes of the S.A.H.P.A. Inc Promotions Sub-Committee – Meeting held on Tuesday 25th September 2007. Action: Copy to all Club Secretaries.

Points of Interest

a.       Letter to Kym Jones Exhibitions requesting the same position for the Associations’ Promotions Stand at the 2008 Animal Expo.

b.      The approaching of the Parafield Gardens High School to renew correspondence.

c.       The pursuing of an Aviary for displaying Birds at the 2008 Animal Expo. Sheds Plus are willing to erect an Aviary.

d.      Pursue the cost of give-away items to promote the Sport.

5.      From the Glenelg Racing Pigeon Club – Requesting that the Main Transport Unit be used for the remaining Races on the program. Action: The Management Committees’ intentions have always been to use the Main Unit for S.A.H.P.A. Inc Races as can now be realized.

6.      Letter from Mr C Moukas – Appealing his Clubs’ result for the Coober Pedy event on the 29.9.07. Mr Moukas believes the Winning Owner’s time was read incorrectly. Action: After consultation with the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Race Adjudicator Mr Moukas’s appeal has been dismissed.

7.      From Mr P Antoney – Requesting late Membership to the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. for 2007. Action: With respect to the lateness of the Season, Mr P Antoney’s request could not be accepted.

8.      Email from Mr A Agar – With reference to the issue of Clocking Birds in the Night, and that the present system does not always reflect the correct finishing order. Action: A Notice of Motion for Members consideration at the 2008 A.G.M. is required for the alteration of the present system – R.B.L. 18.

7. CORRESPONDENCE OUT:

1.  Email to Mr G Harris – advising that the Management Committee will uphold the Lines of Flight Resolution that was ratified by Members at the Lines of Flight Meeting held on the 29th August 2007.

2.  Letter to the Strathalbyn Group – Advising that the Hampering R.B.L. 23 & Clock C.B.L. 8 Rules must be upheld.

3.  Email to Southern Vales Racing Pigeon Club – Advising that their request in respect to the 2008 Race Program will be considered when the Program is being drafted.

4.  Letters & Emails to all Club Secretaries – Advising of Electorate Representatives Meetings to discuss the 2008 Race Program – with the exception of the Western Electorate. Mr K Pridham to advise his Electorate Members.

Moved/Carried – Correspondence In & Out – Confirmed

8. GENERAL BUSINESS:

 1.        2007 – S.A.H.P.A. Inc. YEAR BOOK:

All Clubs/Groups who have any information for Publishing in the 2007 Year Book have until the 30th November 2007 to forward this information to the General Secretary.

The Association would like to hear from any Member/s who would be able to take on the Role of formulating the 2007 S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Year Book.

All enquiries to the General Secretary.

 2.        FORTHCOMING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ELECTIONS:

            HILLS ELECTORATE - currently represented by – Mr J Marafiote

            Adelaide Hills, Alexandra, Campbelltown, North East & Strathalbyn

            EASTERN ELECTORATE – currently represented by – Mr F DiMella

            North Suburban, Para Hills Community, Payneham, Salisbury & Vitesse

            WESTERN ELECTORATE – currently represented by – Mr K Pridham

            Pt Adelaide Nth, Pt Adelaide Sth, Riverside, West Torrens & Woodville

Applications are now called for the Positions on the Management Committee to represent the Hills, Eastern & Western Electorates that will be vacated by Messrs J Marafiote, F DiMella & K Pridham (they are all eligible to stand again)

Nominations for Election to the Committee of Management shall be in Writing and Signed by the Nominee and two (2) other Members of the Said Electorate.

Application to be Marked – “Management Committee Vacancy”

Addressed to:                         General Secretary S.A.H.P.A. Inc. 10 Baulderstone Road Gepps Cross SA 5094

No Later than Friday 14th December 2007

 

 3.        SIRES PRODUCE DATES:

            The Dates for the Sires Produce Sales are:

            Sunday 2nd December 2007    -           Interstate, Country & Local Birds

            Sunday 3rd February 2008       -           Local & Country Birds

 4.        2008 RACE PROGRAM DRAFT:

24.5.08            STIRLING NORTH

 31.5.08           PETERBOROUGH

 7.6.08             STIRLING NORTH

 14.6.08           PETERBOROUGH

 21.6.08           BOOKALOO

 28.6.08           YUNTA

 5.7.08             PIMBA

 12.7.08           OLARY

19.7.08            PIMBA

 26.7.08           OLARY

2.8.08              GLENDAMBO Y.B.C

. 2.8.08            LITTLE TOPAR 10 BIRD SPECIAL

 9.8.08             LITTLE TOPAR S.A.D.

 9 .8.08            GLENDAMBO – 10 BIRD SPECIAL

 16.8.08           GLENDAMBO OPEN

23.8.08            LITTLE TOPAR OPEN

 30.8.08           THE TWINS

6.9.08              EMMDALE

 13.9.08           MARLA

 20.9.08           COBAR

 27.9.08           COOBER PEDY

 4.10.08           NYNGAN

There will be no Bird Qualification for all S.A.H.P.A. Inc Races for the 2008 Season – with the exception of the Sires Produce Event.

9. MEETING CLOSED: 10.30 pm.

10. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Monday 12th November 2007.