SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HOMING PIGEON ASSOCIATION INC. MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2005 AT THE S.A.H.P.A. HEADQUARTERS – 10 BAULDERSTONE ROAD, GEPPS CROSS 1 Chairperson opened the Meeting at 7.35 pm and welcomed all Members attending The Chairperson explained the Voting Procedure in regards to the “Notice of Motions” & the Treasurer’s Report in regards to any questions from Members should have been in writing seven (7) days prior to the Annual General Meeting. Mr. R. Fullgrabe – Induction to the Wall of Fame The Chairperson informed Members of the work that Mr. R. Fullgrabe has been responsible for over the years in regards to Mr. Fullgrabe’s induction to the Wall of Fame. A Certificate was presented to Mr. R. Fullgrabe to certify his Induction. 2. Apologies: Mr B Goold. Mr R Hocking, Mr P Springett, K & A Roberts, Mr. G. Hurrell, Mr. J. Hicks, Mr. B Deans, Mr. J. Cock, Mr. K. Wait. 3. 2004 Minutes have been circulated: Moved by Mr. K. Pridham 2nd Mr. G. Allen that the Minutes circulated of the 2004 A.G.M. were a True Account of the Meeting held. Carried 4. Business Arising from Previous Minutes: Nil Moved by Mr. B Balk 2nd Mr. K. Pridham that Business Arising had been dealt with. Carried 5. Correspondence In: Nil 6. Reports: - Chairperson & Treasurer The S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Chairperson Mr. D. Thalbourne delivered his Report for the 2004 Season (Copy Enclosed) The S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Treasurer’s report for the 2004 Season was delivered by Mr. R. Seedsman. The Treasurer in delivering his Report gave a breakdown of the Income & Expenditure in regards to the Profit & Loss Statement for 2004, and stipulated that the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. was in a Good Financial Position. The Treasurer then enquired as to any questions in regards to the Financial Report. It was moved by Mr. R. Seedsman 2nd by Mr. L. Smith that the Chairperson’s & The Treasurer’s Reports be accepted. Carried. 7. Adjourned Motions and Business: 1. Chairperson Appointment: The Chairperson (Mr. D. Thalbourne) removed himself from the Chair and Mr. R. Chapman (Vice-Chairperson) stood in. Mr. R. Seedsman advised the Members that one (1) Application had been received from Mr. D. Thalbourne. It was Moved by Mr. G. Allen 2nd Mr. L. Monck that Mr. D. Thalbourne be appointed as the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Chairperson for the 2005 Season. Carried. 2. Vice-Chairperson Appointment: Mr. D. Thalbourne advised the Members that Mr. K. Moyle was the only Nomination. It was Moved by Mr. W. Moyle 2nd Mr. B. Balk that Mr. K Moyle be appointed S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Vice-Chairperson for the 2005 Season. Carried 3. Management Committee Election Results: - Eastern Electorate Two (2) Applications for the Eastern Electorate were received from Mr. Fred DiMella & Mr. Charlie Forbes. Mr. Fred DiMella has been elected to the Management Committee. 42 - 14 Management Committee Election Results: - Hills Electorate Two (2) Applications for the Hills Electorate were received from Mr. Jim Marafiote & Mr. John Cock. Mr. Jim Marafiote has been elected to the Management Committee. 23 – 18 8. Motions of which Notice has been Given: Lodged by the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Management Committee: 1. R.B.L. 36 – Bird Limit Delete & Replace with: 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. Mr. W. Moyle – Spoke for the Motion. Voting Slips were utilized with Mr. P. Beaumont & Mr. P. Couzner as Scrutineers. 30 For – 28 Against Motion - Carried 2. R.B.L. 39 – Loading Birds on the Main Unit Delete & Replace with: The Loading of Birds from each S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Club onto the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Transporter for all races, shall be at the Sole Discretion of the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. General Secretary and the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Loading Stewards. Mr. K. Pridham – Spoke for the Motion. Mr. P. Pollard – Spoke against the Motion. Mr. R. Seedsman – Spoke for the Motion. Mr. B. Balk – Spoke against the Motion. Mr. W. Moyle – Spoke for the Motion. Mr. J. Marafiote – Spoke against the Motion. Voting Slips were utilized with Mr. P. Beaumont & Mr. P. Couzner as Scrutineers. 19 For – 40 Against Motion - Defeated 3. C.B.L. 14 (a) Delete & Replace with: No more than one (1) Race Rubber is to be placed in each Thimble or Receptable. In the event that two (2) Race Rubbers are found to be in the Same Receptable, the Bottom Race Rubber is the only one (1) to be recognized, the only exception to the above is when a Race Rubber from a Previous Race has been inadvertently left in the Receptable, in which case the Race Rubber from the Current Race will be recognized. Mr. K. Pridham – spoke for the Motion. Motion put by a Show of hands. Motion - Carried CLUB NOTICE OF MOTION: Lodged by the North Suburban Homing Pigeon Club Inc. 1. The Committee of Management Delete Rule 22 and Replace with: Mr. P. Beaumont – spoke against the Motion. Mr. C. Nagle – spoke against the Motion. Motion put by show of hands Motion - Defeated 9. Breaches of Rules and Regulations: Nil 10. General Business: Mr. B. Balk inquired as to having Name Tags when loading onto the Small Truck when it is used for Future Races. Mr. B. Balk asked if any Drug Testing had been carried out in 2004, the General Secretary informed Mr. Balk that two (2) Members had been tested. Mr. D. Buxton would like to see the Firing of Clocks be addressed, as the Radio is not suitable for some Clubs. Mr. D. Buxton suggested that the Clubs could utilize Junior Clocks to facilitate an accurate fire-off. Mr. T. Tirrell spoke about using the Computers in Clubs to be utilized for fire-offs. Mr. K. Pridham asked the Members who intended to use the Electronic Timing System. Mr. T. Langsford replied that there were five (5) of the Southern Vales Club Members who intended to use the System. Mr. C. Forbes indicated that he also would be using the System. Mr. W. Moyle spoke about the R.S.P.C.A. and Members addressing the Committee before going to the R.S.P.C.A. Mr. R. Seedsman thanked Mr. & Mrs. R. Billing for giving their time to visit Members Lofts to record G.P.S. readings, and asked for Volunteers to complete this task. Mr. P. Beaumont spoke on behalf of Mr. R. Fullgrabe to express his thanks to the Members, for His induction to the Wall of Fame 10. Minutes Read Back & Confirmed: 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. T. Langsford 2nd Mr. D. Buxton Carried 12. Meeting Closed: 9.05 pm.