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
Moved/Seconded/Carried
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. 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.
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.
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. 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:
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