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