SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HOMING PIGEONASSOCIATION INC.

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD

ON MONDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2006, AT S.A.H.P.A. INC. HEADQUARTERS 10 BAULDERSTONE ROAD, GEPPS CROSS

  1. Chairperson opened Meeting at: 7.40 PM
  1. Apologies: Mr. B. Goold, Mr. B. Donovan, Mr. P. Springett, Mr. D. Andrewartha, Mr. N. Albanos, Mr. G. Binnion, Mr. I. Durrant, Mr. G. Hurrell, Mr. S. Sargood, Mr. T. Langsford, Mr. G. Allen.
  1. Minutes of Previous A.G.M. to be confirmed as circulated: Moved Mr. L. Jones, seconded Mrs. J. Billing that the Minutes circulated of the 2005 A.G.M. were a True Account of the Meeting held.    Carried

  1. Business Arising out of Minutes:
Mr. R. Somerville expressed his disappointment that certain Member/s are contacting the R.S.P.C.A. instead of addressing their concerns through the Management Committee.

Moved Mr. R. Abraham, seconded Mr. G. Last that Business Arising had been dealt with.Carried

  1. Correspondence: Nil.
  1. Reports from Officers/Committees:
The S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Chairperson Mr. D. Thalbourne presented his Report and further added that the Association needs to lift its profile within the General Public and that we are endeavouring to address the situation.

Moved Mr. B. Balk, seconded Mr. B. Driehuis that the Chairperson’s Report be accepted.Carried

The S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Treasurer Mr. R. Seedsman presented his Report and thanked Mr. D. Thalbourne & Mrs. S. Thalbourne for the running of the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Canteen on behalf of the Members.Mr. R. Billing (S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Convoyer) for keeping his Convoyer expenses to a minimum, and Mr. D. Schwarz for the running of the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Training Unit, which provides a Vital Service to Association Members.

The Chairperson asked the Members if there were any questions in regards to the Treasurer’s Report.

Mr. R. Somerville enquired as to why the Asset Replacement Fund remained the same as the previous year.

The Treasurer explained the reasoning behind the Asset Replacement Fund remaining Static.

Moved Mr. R. Seedsman, seconded Mr. B. Driehuis that the Chairperson’s & Treasurer’s Reports be accepted.Carried

  1. Adjourned Motions and Business:

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 by Mr. B. Driehuis, seconded Mr. B. Balk that Mr. D. Thalbourne be appointed as the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Chairperson for the 2006 Season.Carried

2.Election of Vice-Chairperson.

Mr. D. Thalbourne advised the Members that Mr. G. Cawte was the only Nominee for the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Vice-Chairperson.

Moved by Mr. L. Jones, seconded by Mr. D. Schwarz that Mr. G. Cawte be appointed S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Vice-Chairperson for the 2004 Season.Carried

3.Southern Electorate.

Mr. W. Moyle was the only Nominee for the position on the Management Committee to represent the Southern Electorate Members. – Mr. W. Moyle is therefore elected unopposed.

  1. Motions of which Notice has been given:

Management Committee Notice of Motions:

1.THE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT

Delete Rule 22 (14)

And Replace with:

Vacant

Mr. R. Seedsman spoke for the Motion.

No Member spoke against the Motion.

Motion was put by Show of HandsCarried

2.CODE OF PRACTICE:

Delete Rule 31

And Replace with:

Each Member of the Association shall comply with the Code of Practice.Infringement of the Code of Practice will be dealt with by the Management Committee for adjudication as required.

Mr. R. Seedsman explained the reasoning for the change of the Motion.

No Member spoke against the Motion.

Motion was put by Show of Hands.Carried

3.GENERAL:

Delete R.B.L. 38

And Replace with:

The Main Race Unit (Transporter) shall use a Medium of a type of Straw for all S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Programmed Races.

Mr. R. Seedsman explained the reasoning for the change of the Motion.

No Member spoke against the Motion.

Motion was put by Show of HandsCarried

4.NEW C.B.L. 14 (b)

All Benzing Clocks where the Race Rubber Receptacle has no Spring Loaded Cap attached to same are required to use Thimbles.

Mr. K. Pridham spoke for the Motion.

Mr. L. Jones enquired as to the Thimbless Clock.

Mr. P. Goodrich enquired as to the Thimbless Clock.

Mr. B. Bilecki enquired as to the Thimbless Clock.

Mr. R. Hill enquired whether we are going to vote on the Motion.

Mr. J. Thompson enquired if the S.A.H.P.A. would be going to 

Supply the Thimbles.

Mr. K. Pridham was under the understanding that Chown & Power 

  Have supplies for purchase.

Mr. B. Balk questioned the use of S.T.B. Clocks in regards to 

Thimbles.

Mr. P. Pollard enquired as to why the Motion was drafted.

Mr. K. Pridham explained that a Member was disqualified for 

Using a Benzing Clock with no Spring-loaded Flaps.

Mr. R. Linkevics asked for explanation of the associated problems

With the Benzing Clocks in regards to the Motion.

Mr. L. Jones asked why Thimbles are used at all.

Mr. K. Pridham explained the reasoning behind the use of

Thimbles.

Mr. B. Bilecki questioned the reasoning behind the Motion.

Mr. J. Ewendt questioned if the Manufacturers or Chown & Power

Stipulated the reasoning for using Thimbles.

Mr. P. Beaumont spoke against the Motion.

Mr. J. Marafiote questioned the validity of the Clock Spool currently circulating between the Members.

Mr. R. Chapman asked for clarification of Rule 14A, and that

Perhaps the Rule should cover all Clocks.

Mr. R. Hill explained he had just purchased a new S.T.B. Clock

That does not require Thimbles.

Mr. R. Chapman withdrew his previous comments.

Mr. D. Shaw asked if a S.T.B. Spool was the same as the Benzing 

Spool in question.

Mr. B. Bilecki spoke in regards to the origin of the problem with 

The Benzing Clock under scrutiny and asked for clarification.

Mr. K. Pridham answered Mr. B. Bilecki’s question.

Mr. D. Thalbourne informed the Members reading from a 

Publication published by Chown & Power in regards to the S.T.B.

Clock. 

Mr. B. Balk spoke of the situation in Europe where virtually all 

Flyers use the Electronic Timing System.

Mr. D. Thalbourne gave clarification as to the model numbers of

The clocks that are affected.

The Motion was put by Show of Hands

24 voted for the Motion

22 voted against the Motion

MotionCarried

Central Districts Racing Pigeon Club – Notice of Motion:

1.NEW RULE 22 (30)

Each Representative of the Management Committee must call a

Meeting with His/Her Electorate Members each year prior to the

Drafting of the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Race Program.

Once all Management Committee Members have fulfilled their 

Obligation to the Electorate with respect to the Race Program, the

Management Committee will draft the Race Program for the

Following year.

Mr. P. Squire spoke for the Motion.

Mr. P. Couzner spoke against the Motion.

Mr. W. Moyle spoke against the Motion.

Mr. L. Jones spoke for the Motion.

Mr. J. Marafiote spoke against the Motion.

Mr. K. Horan spoke for the Motion.

Mr. K. Pridham replied to Mr. K. Horan.

Mr. L. Smith spoke for the Motion.

The Motion was put by Show of Hands.

23 Voted for the Motion

21 Voted against the Motion

Motion Carried

  1. BREACHES OF RULES AND REGULATIONS – Nil
  1. GENERAL BUSINESS:

Mr. E. Gaertner stated his disappointment with the Minimum Fee of $5.00 being charged by the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Training/Tossing Unit.

Mr. D. Thalbourne asked for a show of hands for those Members who agreed with Mr. Gaertner.There was no response from other Members.

Mr. R. Linkevics enquired if his Club Result could be reflected in the Group Result.

Mr. R. Seedsman stated he would investigate the reason why this hasn’t happened.

Mr. B. Hall would like to see that all Birds that participate in the last two (2) East Line Races are qualified by having a Race on the Line of Flight.

Mr. R. Linkevics supported Mr. B. Hall’s comments.

Mr. C. Nagle spoke against the idea of qualification of the Birds for the last two (2) East Line Races.

Mr. B. Hall replied to Mr. C. Nagle’s comments.

Mr. C. Nagle stipulated that some Flyers who only train North are still successful on the East Line.

Mr. P. Arneric enquired as to the sentence on the Race Program in regards to the Welfare of the Birds and if it was ever utilized.

Mr. J. Marafiote replied to Mr. P. Arneric, regarding the Release Committees’ process, and stating examples where the sentence o n the Race Program regarding the Welfare of the Birds was utilized.

Mr. B. Balk asked the Management Committee about the Modification to the Main Race Unit.

Mr. D. Thalbourne stated that the matter was under investigation.

Mr. P. Millay spoke about an episode when training his birds from Pt. Noarlunga.

Mr. P. Beaumont spoke about the request from Councils for extra Public Liability Insurance, therefore an increase in premiums to Clubs to cover Council Regulations.

Mr. R. Somerville stated that the Council covered all Public Liability Insurance and Costs in regards to his Club.

Mr. P. Beaumont replied to Mr. R. Somerville.

Mr. P. Goodrich asked why Special Races have not been included on the 2006 Program.

Mr. D.Thalbourne replied to Mr. P. Goodrich.

Mr. J. Marafiote asked for a show of hands to support Special Races.

Mr. T. Goodrich questioned the cost of the Special Races on the East Line.

Mr. D. Walker suggested that Members take the matter up with their Delegate in regards to the Special Races.

Mr. R. Somerville questioned the Asset Replacement Fund, and that it was originally to be used to replace the Main Race Unit.

Mr. R. Seedsman replied to Mr. R. Somerville’s question in regards to the Main Race Unit.

Mr. D. Thalbourne spoke to Members about the Main Race Unit.

Mr. B. Balk questioned the affordability of carrying a small number of Birds on the Main Race Unit.

Mr. D. Walker supported the purchase of a New Race Unit.

Mr. R. Seedsman stated that a Motion to purchase a New Race Unit was unanimously rejected a few years ago.

Mr. B. Bilecki questioned if the Asset Replacement Fund Money was depreciating, and the Association should recognize outstanding performances in the Shorter Races and suggested the (10) Club Races be flown for S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Points.

Mr. D. Thalbourne replied to Mr. B. Bilecki’s comments.

Mr. R. Linkevic supported Mr. B. Bilecki’s idea.

Mr. P. Arneric suggested that a B.B.Q. be held on the night of th A.G.M. to encourage Members to attend.

Mr. D. Thalbourne spoke about the Promotions Committee and the upcoming Animal Expo – asking for Volunteers to help.

Mr. P. Goodrich enquired as to the progress of the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Year Book.

Mr. D. Thalbourne replied.

Mr. P. Squire suggested Prize Money for S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Races.

Mr. D. Thalbourne replied to Mr. P. Squire’s suggestion.

Mr. P. Trzeciak suggested that Prize Money could be distributed between Sections.

Mr. B. Hall suggested a Squeaker Sale to raise Prize Money for Association Races.

Mr. P. Squire suggested that Life Rings be purchased for $1.00 ea to raise Prize Money.

  1. MINUTES READ, CONFIRMED AND PASSED:

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. D. Schwarz – Seconded Mr. D. WalkerCarried

  1. MEETING CLOSED: 10.05 pm.