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. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:  Moved/Seconded/Carried

4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING:

Re:  Minutes 19th March 2007 – Item 3.

The General Secretary would like to advise Members that Mr. C. Nagle
Attended the Meeting under his own volition, and was not representing the
Central Districts Racing Pigeon Club regarding allegations raised
As to the validity of the Northern Electorate Ballot.

 Mr J Marafiote raised Points regarding two (2) Issues.

o The Proposed Discussion Evening with Members in 2007, would appreciate input from Committee Members – Ideas etc. That may be of interest to Members.
o That the Management Committee have a greater liaison with the Sub-Committees of the Association.

  Mr G Hamilton suggested an Invitation be extended to Mr G Harris & Mr G
 Hodgins – Special Races Committee Representatives – to attend the next
 Management Committee Meeting.

 Mr W Moyle raised the issue of one (1) man Clubs - that the Management
Committee require a strategy to ensure that these Members Hamper and Process their Clocks with another Club for all Races. (Held over to next Meeting)

5. TREASURER’S REPORT:

The Treasurer presented his Report for the Period 1st December 2006 through to the 30th March 2007, along with a proposed 2007 Race Program Budget.

The Report indicates a small Profit has been recorded for this Period, which is in line with the same period for the 2006 Season.
 
 

6. CORRESPONDENCE IN:

1. Signed Safety Guideline Forms received from – Mr. G. Cawte, Mr.
R. Billing, Mr. G. Nimmo, Mr. W. Markou – confirming they have been made aware of the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Safety Rules while carrying out their Duties.  Action:  Secretary to file.

2. From Mrs. M. Coleiro – Application for the position of Headquarters’ Cleaning for the 2007 Season.  Action:  Applications will be considered at the next Management Committee Meeting.

3. E-mail from Save the Children Fund – Advising that due to changed
 circumstances they are not in the position to pursue the release of
 Pigeons associated with the U.N. International Peace Day Event, and
 Therefore the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. attendance is not required.

4. Issues Regarding the 2007 AGM:

Letter from Duncan, Basheer, Hannon (Constitutional Law
 Specialist) – Providing their advice in relation to whether –

1. Amendments from the Floor to an alteration of the By-Laws
Were validly made and passed.
 
  Answer:

   Because the Resolution required to amend the By-Laws cannot
   Be considered a Special Resolution in the Writer’s opinion the
   General Case applies and the amendment was validly Moved &
   Passed despite being without Notice.  In essence, due Notice
   Was given to all Members before the A.G.M. that a Motion to
   Change the Lines of Flight was to be moved and all Persons
   Interested in such a Motion had an opportunity to attend.  The
   Motion was therefore within the Competence of the Meeting.

2. Payment of Prize-Money to Members is in violation of the
Prohibition against securing pecuniary Profit for its Members.
  Answer:

   We advise that Section 18(6) of the Act excludes prohibition
   Against securing a pecuniary Profit for Members, where
   Members compete for Trophies or Prizes in Contests directly
   Related to the objects of the Association.

   Further, this is allowed under Rule 3(21) of the Constitution.
   Therefore, the Association may offer Prizes and Trophies to
   Members for Races and may draw the cost of such Prizes and
   Trophies from the Association’s General Revenue.
 

5. Letter from the Office of Consumer & Business Affairs – Advising
That the S.A.H.P.A. Inc’s application for Registration of Alteration to Rules received 15th March 2007 comply to the requirements of (“The Act”) 1985.

 6. Email from the Smithfield Inv. Racing Pigeon Club Inc – Enquiry
  as to the need for Thursday Night Hampering on Race Points such as
  Nhill.  Action:  Hamper Nights will come under consideration in
  General Business.

 7. Letter from the Para Hills Community Racing Pigeon Club:  In
  regards to weekly Steam Cleaning of the Drink & Feed Troughs in
  use on the Main Unit & the replacement or repair to Troughs where
necessary, also requesting the use of the Association Hall for their
Race Results in Group Races.   Action:  The General Secretary
Contacted Dr. Colin Walker in regards to the Steam Cleaning of the
Drinking Troughs, and in his opinion it is unnecessary as Tests carried
Out on the V.H.A. Drinkers harboured no significant infection.

 New Drinking Troughs are already on order.

The Para Hills Club request to process their Results at the S.A.H.P.A.
Inc. Hall will be considered when Groups are formulated.

 8. Minutes of the Promotions Sub Committee Meeting held on
   Tuesday 2nd April 2007.

Points of Interest

? The Promotions Committee thank Mr Dave Thalbourne
For his contribution to the Committee.
? More give-aways and an attention grabbing video are needed.
? Contact the Messenger to discuss articles for the pigeons, to elevate their profile.
? A Sausage Sizzle to be held at the next sub-committee meeting, and an invitation to helpers at the Animal Expo.
 
9. From Eastern Equity Insurance Brokers – Policy Schedule Confirmation for S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Directors & Officers Liability.

10. Letter  from North East Invitation Pigeon Club – Advising Office
      Bearers for the 2007 Season.  Also advising that the Club would like to
      Fly the S.A.H.P.A Program as the North East Group.  Action:  The North
      East Club’s request in regards to Group Flying will be considered when
     Groups are formulated.

      7. CORRESPONDENCE OUT:

1. Email to Mr. G. Watson – Regarding his views as to the 2007 Race
Program Draft.
2. Letter to Mr. G. Verrall – Regarding his views as to the 2007 Race
Program Draft.

3. Email to Mr. B. Balk – Regarding his enquiry with relation to the
Southern Federation Training Unit.

4. Letters of Thankyou – To all Members who contributed to the
Running of the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Information Stand at the 2007 Animal
Expo.

5. Letter to Eagle Global Logistics – Enclosing Bill of Lading &
Invoice for the arrival of Stock from Belgium.

6. Safety Guideline forms – forwarded to Mr. G. Cawte, Mr. R. Billing,
Mr. G. Nimmo, Mr. W. Markou for their attention,

7. Email to S.R.C. – Advising of Bird Qualification requirements for the
2007 Season.

8. Letter to Mr. R. Bampton – regarding the Hampering of his Birds for
The 2007 Season.

9. Letter to Mr. I. Wareing – Thanking him for providing a copy of the
“Wall of Fame” Criteria.

10. Email to Hyde Park Club – Expressing the Management Committees
Views regarding the formation of Clubs with very few Members.

11. Fax to the Western Pigeon Federation – Thanking them for their
Decision to relocate one (1) of their Race Points on their 2007 Program in the best interest of all Pigeon Flyers.

12. Email to Save the Children Fund – Expressing the Association’s
Interest to take part in the U.N. International Peace Day Event.

13. Information – to interested Freight Tender Participants.

14. Email to Win-Win Products – Advising that the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. have
Decided to decline their offer of a Distributionship.

Moved/Carried – Correspondence In & Out Confirmed

    8. GENERAL BUSINESS:
 
1. TENDERS:

Tender received from Magill Grain Store for the supply of Pigeon Mix and Barley Straw for the 2007 Season.  Action:  Tender has been accepted from Magill Grain Store for the 2007 Season.
 

Tender received from M.S.R. Transport, I.R. Yeing Pty. Ltd. & Clarke Bulk Pty Ltd. For Transporting the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Birds to Race Points in 2007.  Action:  Tender submitted by I.R. Yeing Pty Ltd has been accepted to Transport the Associations’ Birds for the 2007 Season.

2. HAMPER NIGHTS – BIRDS PER HAMPER/BAY:

Friday Night Hampering will apply for Carrieton 1,2,3, Keith 1,2,3 & Hawker.  22 Birds per Hamper – 66 Birds per Bay.

The remaining Races on the Program will be Hampered on Thursday Nights.  Lyndhurst, Wedderburn, The Twins, Mitiamo, Berrigan 27 Birds per Hamper – 54 Birds per Bay.

Coober Pedy, Marla, Holbrook.  20 Birds per Hamper – 40 Birds per Bay.

3. 2007 – FREIGHT CHARGES PER BIRD:

Carrieton 1,2,3    $0.90c per Bird
Keith 1,2,3,     $0.90c per Bird
Hawker, Parachilna, Nhill   $0.90c per Bird
Lyndhurst, Wedderburn, Mitiamo  $1.00c per Bird
The Twins     $1.20c per Bird
Berrigan     $1.30c per Bird
Coober Pedy     $1.50c per Bird
Marla, Holbrook    $2.70c per Bird

Two 8 Bird Special Races   $2.50c per Bird
     ($500 – 1st Prize)
 
9. MEETING CLOSED:  10.40 pm

10. DATE OF NEXT MEETING:  Monday 14th May 2007