MINUTES OF THE S.A.H.P.A. Inc. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

MEETING HELD AT THE S.A.H.P.A. Inc. HEADQUARTERS

ON MONDAY 16th JULY 2007 – 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).

 

  1. APOLOGIES:  Nil

 

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

 

  1. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING:  Nil

Moved/Seconded/Carried

 

  1. TREASURER’S MONTHLY REPORT:

 

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

 

The Treasurer notified the Management Committee that the cost of the Associations’ annual Insurance Premiums and the ongoing cost of Freight will impact on the Associations’ finances in the July Statement.

 

  1. CORRESPONDENCE IN:

 

1.                  Email from Mr. A. Agar – suggestion regarding the retrieval of lost birds that have been found by members of the General Public.

Action:  The General Secretary will liaise with Mrs R Kearns (S.A.H.P.A. Ring Secretary) to gain her input into the                  co-ordination of a Network of Members who may be able to respond to the quick retrieval of lost birds reported by the General Public)

 

2.         Email from Mr. A. Agar – re the creation of a Logo to be used on

            the S.A.H.P.A. Website and other Association Correspondence.

            Action:  The Management Committee have approved the initiation

           Of a Logo – the final Logo concept will require the Management

           Committees’ approval before being utilized.         

 

3.        Letter from Mr. G. Watson – Nominating Mr. I. Wareing for Life

           Membership of the S.A.H.P.A. Inc.  Action:  The Management

           Committee have approved the Inauguration of Mr I Wareing to the

           Wall of Fame, and have also endorsed the Nomination of Mr

           Wareing for Life Membership of the S.A.H.P.A. Inc., which will be

           Considered by Members of the Association at the 2008 A.G.M. for

           Their approval.

 

4.                Convoyers Reports – Keith 2, Hawker, Keith 3 & Parachilna

Action:  Secretary to file.

 

5.                Minutes Adelaide Ten Thousand Meeting – 13th June 2007.

 

Points of Interest

 

Ø  Ace Race – Red Hill – Sunday 15th July 2007.

Ø  Transport D. Hampton

Ø  Convoyer W. Brady

Ø  Accommodation Organized at Roxby Downs.

Ø  Tables, Chairs, BBQ’s etc organized for Rosedale.

 

6.                Letter from Kym Jones (Exhibition Events) – enclosing an Invitation for the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. To take part in the 2008 Animal Expo.  Action:  All correspondence to be forwarded to the Promotions Sub-Committee.

 

7.                Letter from Mr D Thalbourne (S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Chairperson) – Submitting a copy of the letter forwarded to the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Convoyer (Mr R Billing) in respect to Item 2 Correspondence In – Management Committee Minutes 16th June 2007. 

 

8.                Email from the Special Races Committee – Seeking the Management Committees’ approval to conduct the 2008 Sires Produce Race from Wilcannia.

 

The Special Races Committee are planning to offer a New Motor Vehicle as First Prize with $6,000.00 to the Breeder.

 

The Special Races Committee are aiming to generate $30,000.00 Prize-money – with Pigeonsales.com.au and Adelaide Premier Lofts indicating their intention to Sponsor the Race.  Action:  The Special Races Committees’ request has been approved.

 

      7.   CORRESPONDENCE OUT:

 

1.              To Mr. D. Walker – Thanking him for his contribution to the 2006

Year Book.

 

Moved/Carried – Correspondence In & Out - Confirmed

 

      8.   MATTERS HELD OVER:

 

1.              TRAINING UNIT:

 

The S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Training Unit will be modified to facilitate more Drinking & Feeding Trays for transporting the Birds to the two (2) Eight (8) Bird Races from Lyndhurst & Wedderburn.

 

 

2.              WALL OF FAME CRITERIA:

 

Held Over.

 

3.              DISCUSSION EVENING:

 

13th AUGUST 7.30PM

 

S.A.H.P.A. HEADQUARTERS.

 

Agenda Items:

 

Ø  Prize-Money

Ø  Pre-Paid Nominations

Ø  New Unit

 

    Discussion on the above Topics plus any other Points of Discussion

    Raised by Members attending the Evening.

 

  1. GENERAL BUSINESS:

 

1.              S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Prize-Money:

 

                            The Management Committee have decided to allocate $1,000.00

                            Prize-Money to each of the Long Distance Races on the 2007 Race

                            Program (ie) Marla & Holbrook

 

                                                            FIRST PRIZE             $500.00

                                                            SECOND PRIZE       $300.00

                                                            THIRD PRIZE           $200.00

 

                           Only one (1) Prize per Flyer will be allowed.

 

2.              2007 Group Make-up:

 

In accordance with R.B.L.23

 

Six (6) Competing Members will constitute a Hampering Centre.  If less than six (6) Competing Members are present the Hampering of
Birds shall be at the sole discretion of the General Secretary.  However, Clubs may Hamper together if not instructed otherwise by the Management Committee.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clock Rule 8 (a)

 

The Management Committee have decided that for 2007 – the following will apply:

 

 

Any Club that falls below the six (6) Competing Member requirement, will be required to Hamper and Process Clocks in conjunction with their Nearest Club.

 

                            Failure to abide by the above will result in Disqualification,.

 

3.              Lines of Flight – Meeting 29th August 2007.

 

In Accordance with R.B.L. 30:

 

The Lines of Flight Meeting will be held on:  29th August 2007

 

Clubs are required to forward “Notice of Motions” to the General Secretary no later than 27th July 2007.

 

4.              Icom Rings:

 

The Management Committee would like to see the above Rings tested under Race Conditions before Approval will be given.

 

Therefore, a limited number will be purchased for testing by a few Members who currently use the Electronic Timing System.

 

5.              M.D.P.R. AUSTRALIA 2007 Rings:

 

The Management Committee have approved the use of Rings with the prefix M.D.P.R. AUSTRALIA 2007 for all Races except the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Derbies and the Sires Produce Race.

 

                            Mr Warren Moyle raised the Question:

 

                           That the Association should enforce R.B.L. 29

 

                           All Associated Club Members must purchase their metal rings from

                           The Association, and Affiliated Clubs are asked to do the same.

 

 

                           Members are reminded of the following R.B.L. 28:

 

                           All Birds competing in Races must be rung with solid rings, such

                           Rings to be Registered and Approved by the Association.

 

 

                           Mr Ken Pridham raised the Question:

 

   In regards to R.B.L. 25 – and that this Rule requires altering to cater  

   For the Electronic Timing System.

 

   Alteration to R.B.L. 25 to be considered by the Management

   Committee when drafting “Notice of Motions” for changes to the

   Constitution.

 

    10.   MEETING CLOSED:  11.30 pm.

 

    11.   DATE OF NEXT MEETING:  Monday 20th August 2007