MINUTES OF
THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HOMING PIGEON ASSOCIATION INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
MONDAY 19TH
FEBRUARY 2007.
Carried
Carried
5. Correspondence: Nil.
The S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Chairperson Mr D
Thalbourne presented his Report, acknowledging the Promotions Committee, the
2007 Expo, thanking the Management Committee, and also congratulating the Association
Winners
For the 2006 Season.
Moved Mr R Williams - Seconded Mr R
Abraham that the Chairperson’s Report be accepted.
Carried
The S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Treasurer Mr R
Seedsman presented his Report for the period 1st December 2005
through to the 30th November 2006.
The Treasurer addressed the Meeting and
gave a brief outline of the Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet for
the period, with the Association recording a nett profit of $14.006.57, and
that the Associations’ total assets have increased by $15,678.75 as reflected
in the Auditor’s Report.
The Treasurer also explained that the
Auditor recommended the use of a Cash Register, so as a till tape record of
Income can be established in respect to Sales from the S.A.H.P.A. Inc.
Canteen. The Auditor’s recommendation
has been addressed with the purchase of a suitable Cash Register.
Moved Mr R Seedsman - Seconded Mr C
Forbes that the Treasurer’s Report be accepted.
Carried
Moved Mr K Pridham – Seconded Mr R
Williams that the Auditor for the 2007 Financial Year be Angela Hill &
Associates.
Carried
1. Election of Chairperson:
The
Chairperson (Mr D Thalbourne) vacated the Chair and Mr R
Seedsman
(General Secretary) filled the position.
Mr R Seedsman
Advised
the Members that Mr D Thalbourne was the only Nominee for
The
S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Chairperson.
Moved Mr R Williams - Seconded Mr G Hamilton that Mr D Thalbourne be
appointed as the S.A.H.P.A. Inc Chairperson
For
the 2007 Season.
Carried
2. Election
of Vice – Chairperson:
Mr
D Thalbourne advised the Members that there have been no
Nominations
for the position of Vice-Chairperson.
Moved
Mrs B Seedsman - Seconded Mr W Bilecki
that Mr G Cawte
Be
appointed as the S.A.H.P.A. Inc Vice-Chairperson for the 2007
Season. Mr G Cawte accepted the Position.
Carried
3.
Northern Electorate:
Mr P Couzner & Mr G Hamilton were the
two (2) Nominees for the
Position on the Management Committee to
represent the Northern Electorate – The Chairperson advised the Members of the
“Ballot Result” with Mr G Hamilton 28 Votes and Mr P Couzner 17 Votes – Mr G
Hamilton is therefore elected.
The Chairperson acknowledged Mr P
Couzner’s service to the Northern Electorate and the Management Committee.
2007 “NOTICE
OF MOTIONS”
Received from
the Management Committee
PRIZES,
POINTS AND CERTIFICATES - R.B.L. 15
Any Prize-money for SAHPA Inc. Races is
to be organized, controlled and handled by the relevant Groups. The basis of any such allocation to flyers
within the Group, shall be determined by the Group Committee.
Any additional prize-money provided by
the SAHPA Inc. to be distributed to each Group by a percentage basis, based on
the number of flyers per Group.
To be
replaced with:
Any Prize-money for S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Races
is to be organized, controlled and allocated to flyers by the S.A.H.P.A. Inc.
Management Committee.
Clubs/Groups may raise their own
Prize-money for S.A.H.P.A Inc. Races and is to be organized, controlled and allocated to flyers within the
Clubs/Groups by the relevant Club/Group Committee.
Mr J Marafiote spoke for the Motion
Mr R Seedsman clarified the Committees’
thinking in respect to where the Prize-money could be generated.
Mr K Pridham spoke against the Motion
Mr G Watson spoke for the Motion
Mr P Beaumont spoke against the Motion
Mr D Walker spoke against the Motion
Mr A Keogh spoke for the Motion.
Moved Mr J Maraftiote – Seconded Mr F DiMella
Vote was taken by Show of Hands
Scrutineers Mr G Harris & Mr M
Bruggemann
53 Votes for the Motion – 24 Against
the Motion
Motion
Carried
LOFT
POSITIONS -R.B.L. 17
A plan showing position of competitor’s
registered loft must accompany capitation fee, giving correct number of
allotment where registered loft is erected, name of street in which competitor’s
loft is erected, also name or town or district. Distance shall be measured from centre of allotment.
a) The Chairperson and Secretary of each club will be
responsible for inspection of lofts of club members and for making
recommendations for improvements in matters of health and hygiene of lofts
To be
replaced with:
A plan showing position of Competitor’s
Registered Loft must accompany Capitation Fee, given correct number of
allotment where Registered Loft is erected, name of Street in which Competitor’s
Loft is erected, also name of Town or District.
Global Positioning System (G.P.S.)
co-ordinates will be struck and recorded as near as practical to the Registered
Loft position by a S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Designate for which a Twenty (20) Dollar Fee
is applicable.
This rule will apply to all New Members,
existing Members who have changed their residential place of abode or who have
had an absence of Two (2) years or
greater from the Sport.
a)
The
Chairperson and Secretary of each Club will be responsible for
Inspection of Lofts of Club Members and
for making recommendations for improvements in matters of Health and Hygiene of
Lofts.
Mr R Seedsman spoke for the Motion
Mr P Pollard thought that the Association
was already on the Global
Positioning System
Mr R Seedsman explained the reasoning
behind the Motion and it is expected
That all Members Co-ordinates will be
aligned to the G.P.S.
Moved Mr F DiMella – Seconded Mr W Moyle
Show of Hands Motion
Carried
GENERAL - R.B.L.
31
A Foreign Ring levy is payable, once
only, on rings other than S.A. and S.A.D. rings which have a date of 1975 and
later. The Owner wishing to race a
Pigeon rung with a foreign ring must pay, to the Ring Secretary before the
commencement of the Season, the amount of the Foreign Ring Levy. The Levy will be the same as that charged
for a standard S.A. ring. Failure to
pay this levy will cause the disqualification of the Pigeon from any Prize-money
and Points earned in S.A.H.P.A. inc. Races.
The Ring Secretary will issue a Receipt showing the ring numbers on
which the levy has been paid.
To be
replaced with:
A Foreign Ring levy is payable, once
only, on rings other than S.A. Rings (with the exception of International Rings
which as of the commencement of the 2007 Season will be banned from competing
in all Races conducted under the Auspices of the S.A.H.P.A. Inc.).
The Owner/s wishing to Race a Pigeon rung
with a Foreign Ring must pay, to the Ring Secretary before the Commencement of
the Season, the amount of the Foreign Ring Levy.
The Levy will be the same as that charged
for a standard S.A. Ring. Failure to
pay this Levy will cause the Disqualification of the Pigeon from any
Prize-money and Points earned in S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Races. The Ring Secretary will issue a Receipt showing
the Ring Numbers on which the Levy has been paid.
Mr R Seedsman explained the
reasoning behind the Motion.
Mr L Jones asked for clarification
between Foreign Rings &
International Rings.
Moved Mr J Marafiote – Seconded Mr W
Moyle
Show of Hands Motion
Carried
R.B.L. 32
Before a Pigeon rung with either an S.A.
or S.A.D. Ring is flown by a person other than that to whom the ring was sold,
the Registered Owner must sign a transfer to the new Owner. The new Owner must produce this form to the
Ring Secretary together with the transfer fee applicable at that time. The Ring Secretary will issue a Receipt
showing the ring numbers on which the Transfer Fees has been paid. Pigeons rung with S.A. Rings and purchased
at Associated Club’s Squeaker Sales will not attract a Transfer Fee. However, the Secretary of the Club
conducting the Sale must submit Purchasers of all Pigeons to the Ring
Secretary. Failure to transfer Pigeons
in the above manner will cause the disqualification of the Pigeon from any
Prize-money and points earned in S.A.H.PA. Races.
To be
replaced with:
Before a Pigeon rung with a S.A. Ring is
flown by a person other than that to whom the ring was sold, the Registered
Owner must sign a transfer to the new Owner.
The new Owner must produce this form to the Ring Secretary together with
the transfer fee applicable at that time.
The Ring Secretary will issue a Receipt showing the ring numbers on
which the Transfer Fees has been paid.
Pigeons rung with S.A. Rings and purchased at Associated Club’s Squeaker
Sales will not attract a Transfer Fee.
However, the Secretary of the Club conducting the Sale must submit
Purchasers of all Pigeons to the Ring Secretary. Failure to transfer Pigeons in the above manner will cause the
disqualification of the Pigeon from any Prize-money and points earned in
S.A.H.P.A. Races.
Mr T Buxton raised the point of Club
Secretaries checking the transfer of Birds associated with Squeaker Sales.
Moved Mr F DiMella – Seconded Mr K
Pridham
Show of Hands Motion
Carried
Received from
the Para Invitation Racing Pigeon Club
RACE BY-LAWS
–GENERAL R.B.L. 30
Lines of flight for 2004 up to an
including 2008 shall be North/north West and East. Lines of flight and length of time of operation, shall be determined
by Members of the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. at a Special Meeting called for this purpose is to be held in
August of the final year of any current Line/s of flight program. The only resolutions to be considered at any
such Special General Meeting called for this Purpose, are resolutions which
pertain to Line or Lines of Flight and the number of Year or Years they are to
be flown.
Once the Lines of Flight and Length of
Time of Operation have been determined by the Members, at any such Special
Meeting called for the Purpose, the S.A.H.P.A. Management Committee shall draft
the Race Program (allowing for race points and distances only). Such Race Program shall be made available
and/or posted to all Members by no later than the last race on the S.A.H.P.A.
program calendar.
To be
replaced with:
Lines of Flight for 2007 shall be North
West and South East.
Lines of flight and length of time of
operation, shall be determined by Members of the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. at a Special
Meeting called for this purpose is to be held in August of the final year of
any current Line/s of flight program.
The only resolutions to be considered at any such Special General
Meeting called for this Purpose, are resolutions which pertain to Line or Lines
of Flight and the number of Year or Years they are to be flown.
Once the Lines of Flight and Length of
Time of Operation have been determined by the Members, at any such Special
Meeting called for the Purpose, the S.A.H.P.A. Management Committee shall draft
the Race Program (allowing for race points and distances only). Such Race Program shall be made available
and/or posted to all Members by no later than the last race on the S.A.H.P.A.
program calendar.
The Chairperson – Mr D Thalbourne addressed
the Members in regards
To the proposed Notice of Motion in
his opinion being out of order, on the
Basis that the proposed Notice of
Motion is in conflict with the standing
R.B.L. 30, that states – Lines of
Flight are to remain the same until a Special
Meeting of Members is held in August
of 2008.
Mr G Watson with due respect to the
Chairperson, explained that as this
Notice of Motion has met all
criteria according to the Rules of the Constitution
That the Notice of Motion put
forward by the Para Club should proceed to be
Dealt with at the Meeting, and the
Chairperson is Out of Order as it is a
Requirement under the S.A.H.P.A.
Inc. Constitution.
Mr R Chapman explained the
Chairperson should have ruled the Motion Out
Of Order previous to the Motion
being tabled at the A.G.M.
The Notice of Motion was put to the
Members for consideration.
Mr G Hamilton spoke for the Motion,
and felt that with the continuing
Weather patterns it made more sense
to fly the Sth East Line, as water is
Generally more plentiful.
Mr R Billing spoke against the
Motion, and in his view there is abundance
Of water available for the Birds on
the East Line
Mr G Hamilton produced evidence that
statistically more Water is available
On the Sth East Line.
Mr A Keogh questioned Mr R Billing
in regards to the availability of Water
On the East Line and why the two (2)
last Races on the Program were
Cancelled.
Mr R Williams explained it was the
Management Committee who were
Responsible for the Cancellation of
the last two (2) Races on the Program
And not Mr R Billing.
Mr J Marafiote questioned the Nth
West Line, and asked for clarification as
To the Para Clubs’ interpretation of
the Nth West Line.
Mr G Hamilton responded stating
Pimba, Glendambo etc.
Mr J Marafiote asked for further
clarification as to the Nth West Line.
Mrs J Billing asked for
clarification of what constitutes the Sth East Line.
Mr G Hamilton responded stating
Keith, Dimboola etc.
Mr R Chapman moved an amendment to
the Notice of Motion.
The Amendment to alter the first
sentence of the Motion and to read –
“That Lines of Flight for the 2007
Season be the North/North West and the
South East Line”.
The Amendment was seconded by Mr C
Forbes.
The Amendment was put to the Members
to decide
Show of Hands
41 for the Amendment – 32 Against
The Amendment now becomes the Motion
The Motion was put to the Members to
decide
Show of Hands Motion
carried
Mr T Buxton believed the Original
Notice of Motion should not change as
Per the Constitution.
Mr P Beaumont felt the Meeting was Out
of Order, and he would not
Participate in the Meeting any
longer.
Received from
the Campbelltown Racing Pigeon Club
GENERAL - R.B.L.
36
The S.A.H.P.A. Inc have a Thirty (30)
Bird Maximum Limit on all Races carrying S.A.H.P.A. Aggregate Points, with the
exception of the two (2) Young Bird Championship Races, which will have a Fifty
(50) Bird Maximum Limit. This Rule to
apply for the 2005 Season and beyond.
To be
replaced with:
The S.A.H.P.A. Inc have a Thirty (30)
Bird Limit on all Races carrying S.A.H.P.A. Aggregate Points. This Rule to apply for the 2007 Season and
beyond.
Mr J Marafiote spoke for the Motion
Mr K Pridham spoke against the
Motion
Mr R Chapman spoke for the Motion
Mr B Hall spoke against the Motion
Mr J Marafiote clarified Mr Hall’s
enquiry in regards to Bird Limits in Club
Races.
Moved Mr J Marafiote – Seconded Mr R
Smart
Show of Hands Motion
Carried
Received from
the Adelaide Hill’s Racing Pigeon Club
GENERAL - R.B.L.
20
Vacant
To be
replaced with:
That in addition to the current
S.A.H.P.A. accredited Championship Series commonly known as “Association Races”
a S.A.H.P.A. accredited “Short Distance” Championship be conducted.
The proposed Series would be conducted
during what is currently known as “Club Races” – i.e., the Races preceding the
existing S.A.H.P.A. Program.
Furthermore, that recognition of
achievement would be acknowledged in the same manner as currently exists in
accredited S.A.H.P.A. Events. Such
acknowledgement would include the following:
1.
Points
to Owners, thirty (30) for first (1st) place decreasing down to one
(1) for thirtieth (30th) with Owner accumulating highest aggregate
be awarded the title of “Flyer of the Year - Short Distance Series”.
2.
Points
to Birds, thirty (30) for first (1st) place decreasing down to one
(1) for thirtieth (30th) with Bird accumulating highest aggregate be
warded the title of “Bird of the Year – Short distance Series”.
3.
Certificates
for best thirty (30) Birds.
4.
Trophy
for winning Bird/Owner for each Race of the Series.
Also that no limit be set on the number
of Birds entered and timed, although allowing Clubs and Groups the freedom to
differ from this ruling for internal competition.
Mr W Bilecki spoke for the Motion
Mr L Jones questioned the thirty (30)
Bird Limit with respect to Association Races.
Mr G Watson questioned who was actually
going to organize and process the work involved.
Mr W Bilecki stated he was prepared to
initiate a Sub-Committee.
Mr B Goold asked if the concept was
Voluntary
Mr J Marafiote asked if there are Members
prepared to do the Work involved before a Vote was taken.
Mr W Bilecki continued to address the
Meeting, and perhaps an Amendment to the Motion could allay fears as to the
reflection on the thirty (30) Bird Limit as currently stated in the
Constitution.
Mr J Marafiote asked Mr W Bilecki to seek
Members from the Meeting to help with the work involved regarding this concept.
Mr W Bilecki asked it there were Members
available to help with the workload.
(Four (4) People volunteered their services)
Mr R Seedsman explained that once this
Motion was ratified by the Members then it would be required to be actioned
every year, and that if the original volunteers decided to abandon the concept
then the objectives may not be met, due to the lack of Members prepared to
carry out the work involved.
Mr R Williams questioned the variation of
Clocks with Clubs reading Clocks at different times etc.
Mr K Pridham spoke against the Motion.
Mr D Thalbourne asked for clarification
as to the Motion, and invited Mr W Bilecki to amend the Motion, and that he
would allow a ten (10) minute interval of the Meeting while this took place.
The Meeting re-commenced at 10.05 pm with
the Chairperson reading the proposed Amendment to the Motion presented by the
Adelaide Hills Club.
Mr R Seedsman was of the opinion that the
Motion should be re-structured and presented at the 2008 A.G.M. for Members
consideration.
Mr P Trzeciak felt there was a conflict
in respect to the thirty (30) Bird Limit.
Mr K Wallace suggested that Members
nominate thirty (30) Birds only on their Nomination Sheet/s for this Series
Mr C Forbes agreed with Mr R Seedsman’s
previous suggestion, that the Adelaide Hills Club present this Notice of Motion
at the 2008 A.G.M.
Show of Hands Amendment/Motion
Defeated
Mr G Harris spoke in regards to the Asset
Replacement Fund, with the original focus of the fund being for the Replacement
of the Main Race Unit. Mr G Harris also
asked if it was possible that interest gained per year on the Balance of the
Asset Replacement Fund be included on top of Members’ contribution.
Mr R Seedsman explained to the Members
that all the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Funds, Assets etc., belong to the Members of the
Association and can be utilized to benefit the Sport if deemed necessary.
Mr B Goold questioned the reason for the
Committees’ decision to abandon the last two (2) Races on the Program.
Mr K Pridham responded that the Drought
conditions at the time with respect to the Welfare of the Birds was the
reasoning behind the decision.
Mr B Balk expressed that the Management
Committee were wrong to cancel the last two (2) races on the Program.
Mr J Marafiote responded to Mr B Goold’s
earlier criticism in regards to the cancellation of the last two (2) Races on
the 2006 Program.
Mr D Walker expressed his Congratulations
to the Release Panel, and that the Adelaide Hills Club had excellent returns on
the East Line.
Mr B Balk questioned the viability of
sending Birds away on the Main Unit when numbers are very low and the Smaller
Unit could be utilized.
Mr B Balk also asked the Association if
they could assist in the running of the Southern Federation Training Unit.
Mr D Thalbourne responded to Mr B Balk.
Mr R Billing responded in respect to
using the Small Unit, quoting the last time it was used, the Association
experienced a bad Race.
Mr D Schwarz responded that the Small
Unit wasn’t the problem in respect to the bad Race, and that the Weather was the
overriding factor as to why poor returns were experienced.
Mr P Squire asked if Drinking Troughs
were going to be fitted to the outside of the Small Unit for the Special
Races. Mr P Squire also enquired what
happened if the Training Unit is held over.
Mr D Thalbourne responded that training
of Birds would be carried out on Monday.
Mr P Couzner enquired if Delegates were
going to hold a Meeting with their Electorates prior to the formation of the
new Program.
Mr G Hamilton expressed that the
Management Committee needed to put a Program together as soon as possible due
to time constraints.
Mr J Marafiote expressed that he would
not be holding an Electorate Meeting.
Mr B Goold stated that the Management
Committee are there to represent all Members of the Association.
Mr K Pridham addressed the Meeting in
regards to the Voluntary Prize-money concept raised by Mr W Markou.
The General Secretary read back the
Minutes as taken during the A.G.M. The
Chairperson asked for a Mover and a Seconder, that the Minutes read back were
in fact a True Account of the Meetings Business.
Moved Mr G Cawte - Seconded Mr G Last Carried
12. Meeting Closed: 11.15 pm