MINUTES OF THE S.A.H.P.A. INC. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING HELD AT THE S.A.H.P.A. HEADQUARTERS ON
MONDAY 15TH AUGUST 2005 – 7.30 PM

1. Chairperson opened Meeting at: 7.35 pm Attendance:  Mr. D. Thalbourne
(Chairperson), Mr. P. Couzner, Mr. F. DiMella, Mr. J. Marafiote, Mr. W.
Moyle, Mr. K. Pridham, Mr. R. Seedsman (General Secretary).

2. APOLOGIES:  Mrs C Myers (Assistant Secretary)

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

4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETING:  Nil.
Moved/Seconded/Carried.

5. TREASURER’S MONTHLY REPORT:

The Treasurer presented his Report for the period 1st December 2004 through
to the 31st July 2005.

The Report reflects that a Profit has been recorded for this period, even
accounting for the off set increase in Stock Purchases, and the drop in
income from sale of Life Rings in comparison to the same period in 2004.

The Treasurer also indicated that Bird Numbers have increased over the last
month – slightly ahead of the same period in 2004.

6. CORRESPONDENCE IN:

1. Letter from the Gawler River Invitation Racing Pigeon Club -
 Advising of the contents of a letter sent to one of the Club’s Members,
 Outlining the conditions that apply to all Gawler River Members.
 Action:  Secretary to file.

2.       Convoyer’s Reports – Hawker, Parachilna, Ouyen 1 & Lyndhurst
Y.B.C.




3.       Letter from a North Suburban Member – Seeking a Hearing by the
Management Committee in regards to his disqualification from three (3)
Races.  Action:  The Management Committee to request that the North
Suburban Club provide a Full Report of the Appeal process undertaken by the
Club in regards to this matter.

4.      Email from Mr. B. Mahomet – Advising his availability to attend the

S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Exhibition Stand at this years’ Royal Adelaide Show.

 5. Email from Mr. G. Watson - Expressing his thoughts on :
  1. Lines of Flight and ideas on different ways that we would Race
 our Birds.
2. Junior Development Programs.

Action:  The Management Committee thank Mr. Watson for his views, and have
taken them on board for consideration in the future.

Any Junior Development information should be forwarded onto the Junior
Co-ordinator for his Assessment.

6. Email from Barossa Valley Club – Re:  Mr. W. Byrne’s Application
to Transfer his Membership from the Para Club to Barossa Valley Club.
Action:  Mr. W. Byrne’s application for Transfer has been approved.

7. CORRESPONCENCE OUT:

1. Email to Mr. B. Mahomet – Advising him that the Management
 Committee have approved his request to use the Electronic Timing
 System for the two (2) Young Bird Championship Races only, also
 Seeking clarification as to Mr. Mahomet’s availability to attend the
 S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Royal Show Exhibition Stand.

2. Email to Mr. T. Fawcett – Responding to his correspondence in
 regards to his ideas in ways to sustain & increase Membership of the
 S.A.H.P.A. In.c.

3. Letters to Millswood Central & Barossa Valley Pigeon Clubs –
Advising that the Management Committee have no objection to their
Request for Group Status – providing R.B.L. 23 & C.B.L. 8 (A) are strictly
adhered to.

4. Letter to the Glenelg Pigeon Club – In response to their
Correspondence regarding the East Line of Flight, and the processing of
Clocks at the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Headquarters on the last two (2) Races of the
Program.

5. Letter to Mr T. Langsford – In response to a Petition to abolish the
East Line of Flight.

6. Letters to Mr. R. Fewings (North Suburban Secretary) & a North
Suburban Club Member – Regarding the Hearing of the Member’s Appeal re –
His Disqualification from three (3) Races.

7. Letter to The Port Adelaide/Enfield Council – Requesting a Rebate
On the 2005 Council Rates.

Moved/Carried – Correspondence In & Out – Confirmed

      8. MATTERS HELD OVER:

1. S.A.H.P.A. INC. CODE OF PRACTICE:

The Management Committee will seek Legal Advice before any changes to the
S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Code of Practice are made as requested by the Animal
Welfare Advisory Committee.

2. S.A.H.P.A INC. PRESENTATION EVENING:

The S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Presentation Evening will be held at the Walkers Arms
Hotel on Saturday the 5th November 2005.

All enquiries to Mrs. C. Myers.

3. HAY:

The Management Committee after some discussion have moved the two Hay Races
to Booroorban.

     9. GENERAL BUSINESS;

1. VIN BLANDEN RACE:

This year’s Vin Blanden Race will be held from Coober Pedy – 17th September
One (1) Bird Nomination - $5.00).  S.A.H.P.A. Trophy.

  “VB” to be placed alongside Nominated Bird on Nomination Sheet.

2. RACE CONDITIONS – MARLA:

Release Panel will review Marla regarding Heat Conditions – one week prior
to the Event.

If unsuitable conditions are likely for Racing – an alternative Race Point
will be established.

3. 2006 RACE PROGRAM:

Carried over for Next Meeting.

4. “MAIN UNIT” - REGISTRATION PLATE:

The General Secretary will be investigating the change over of the
Customized “Pigeon” Registration Plate to a Personalized Plate of “SAHPA
1”, as there is only a one of fee for Life as against annual fees.

5. ROYAL SHOW STALL:

Mr. Brian Mahomet has volunteered his services once again to attend the
S.A.H.P.A. Inc Exhibition Stand at this years’ Royal Show.

If any Members can afford some time to assist Brian, it would be greatly
appreciated.

10. MEETING CLOSED:  10.15. P.M.

11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING:  Monday 12th September 2005.