MINUTES OF THE S.A.H.P.A. INC. MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING HELD AT THE S.A.H.P.A. INC HEADQUARTERS ON
MONDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 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), Mrs C. Myers
(Assistant Secretary).

2. APOLOGIES:  Nil

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 August 2005, with the Report indicating a Profit has been
recorded.

The Treasurer explained to the Management Committee that Hampton Haulage
have indicated that due to rising Fuel Costs, they have no option but to
apply a Fuel Surcharge of 10% for the remainder of the 2005 Season.

The Management Committee realize the impact Fuel Prices are having on all
aspects of Transport, and have decided to absorb the extra costs as against
increasing Race Nominations to Members.

The Treasurer explained to the Management Committee that future Fuel Prices
will challenge the viability of Race Programs in the coming years.

6. CORRESPONDENCE IN:

1. Convoyer’s Reports for – Ouyen2, Lyndhurst Open, Moulamein
 S.A.D. & The Twins.

2. E-mail from Mr. G. Watson – Requesting a meeting with the
Management Committee in the near future to enable him to pass on
Information that he has received from the American Pigeon Union with
regards to the Promotion of the Sport.  Mr. Watson is also offering his
Services as S.A.H.P.A. Promotions Manager/Officer.  Action:  The Management
Committee extend an Invitation to Mr Watson to attend the next Management
Committee Meeting.

3. From the Southern Vales Club – Proposed Race Program for 2006
Season & requesting that the Management Committee look at the concept of
Racing the East Line later on in the Season.  Action:  The Management
Committee thank the Southern Vales Club for their proposal in regards to
the 2006 Race Program, as this gives the Management Committee an
appreciation of their Members thoughts in relation to the Race Program
issue.

 4. Letter from Port Adelaide Enfield Council – Informing that the
  S.A.H.P.A’s Application for a reduction in Council Rates due the
  Fact that we are a Non-Profit Organization has been granted.

  The Port Adelaide Enfield Council have approved a 50% reduction in
  The Rates.

5.      Animal Expo – Expression of Interest.

The S.A.H.P.A. Inc will once again express our Interest in participating in
the 2006 Animal Expo to be held at the Royal Adelaide Showgrounds on the
Long Week-end in March.  Saturday 11th – Monday 13th 2006.

7. CORRESPONDENCE OUT:

1. Letter to Mr. G. Watson – in response to his Correspondence
 regarding a number of issues as to how we race our Pigeons.

2. Letter to the Dept.  of Environment and Heritage – Dr. D. Kelly –
Stipulating that the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Management Committee are still in
The process of reviewing the recommended changes to our Code of Practice.

3. Letter to Mr. W. Byrne – informing him that his request to transfer
Membership to the Barossa Valley Club has been approved.

4. Letter to the Barossa Valley Racing Pigeon Club – Advising of Mr.
W. Byrne’s approval to transfer his Membership to their Club.

5. Letter to a Member of the North Suburban Pigeon Club – Advising
That the Management Committee will review the Appeal process proceedings
that took place between the North Suburban Pigeon Club and Himself, before
his appeal to the Management Committee can be considered.

  Moved/Carried – Correspondence In & Out – Confirmed





     8. MATTERS HELD OVER:

1. North Suburban Member’s Appeal:

Re:  Disqualification from three (3) Races.

After lengthy consideration, the Management Committee have decided that the
disqualification applying to the first two (2) Races to be dismissed.

The disqualification applying to the third Race to be upheld.

2. 2006 Race Program:

The 2006 Race Program is currently under consideration.  The Program will
be drafted with the current Lines of Flight applying.

The Management Committee are considering the introduction of East Line
Racing later in the Season in a quest to fly this Line as the Weather
improves.

9. GENERAL BUSINESS:


1. S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Bird of the Year:

 Nominations for S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Bird of the Year, must be lodged with
 The General Secretary stipulating the Bird Number/Colour and
 Positions gained in S.A.H.P.A. Races, as soon as possible after
 Completion of the last Race.

2.  Ring Orders:

 Please Note – All Ring Orders from now on are to be lodge with the
 S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Ring Secretary – Telephone 8252 9377 – together with
 Correct Money/Cheque.

 No Rings will be despatched until full Payment has been received.

3. Royal Show Stand:

The Management Committee would like to thank Mr. B. Mahomet and
Mr. D. Thalbourne who gave their time to help at this year’s S.A.H.P.A.
Inc’s Information Stand at the Royal Adelaide Show.

4. Derby Qualification:

The General Secretary requests that all Club Secretaries check the
Validation of Birds placed at Club/Group Level in the S.A.H.P.A. Inc
Derbies – to ensure that they have been qualified.

The Management Committee are concerned with the fact that some Members are
sending Birds to these Races unqualified.

5. B.B.Q. Night  –Last Race of the Season:

The Management Committee have decided that only one (1) Social Clock
Reading Night will take place at the end of the Season, due to the two (2)
East Races at the end of the Program.

Therefore Clock Reading Night will be carried out on Sunday of the last
Race on the Program (Coleambally), with all Clocks being read at S.A.H.P.A.
Inc. Headquarters.

It is hoped that Members will support this concept, as it gives the
opportunity for a Social Evening with a B.B.Q. Tea supplied while the
Results are being collated.

10. MEETING CLOSED:  10.30 pm

11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING:  Monday 10th October 2005 – 7.30 pm