SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HOMING PIGEON ASSOCIATION INC. MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 2004, AT 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. 2. Apologies: Mr. R. Fewings, Mr. R. Somerville, Mr. G. Allen, Mr. T. Langsford, Mr. T. Steed, Mr. P. Springett, Mr. P. Millay. 3. 2003 Minutes have been circulated: Moved by Mr. P. Beaumont, 2nd Mr. B. Balk, that the Minutes circulated of the 2003 A.G.M. were a True Account of the Meeting Held. Carried. 4. Business Arising from Previous Minutes: Nil Moved by Mr. R. McIlduff, 2nd Mr. J. Cock, 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 2003 Season (Copy Enclosed) The S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Treasurer’s report for the 2003 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 2003, 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. With no Questions forthcoming it was Moved by Mr. W. Myers, 2nd by Mr. R. Stasinowsky that the Chairperson’s & Treasurer’s Reports be accepted. Carried. 7. Adjourned Motions and Business: a) Chairperson Appointment: The Chairperson (Mr. D. Thalbourne) removed himself from the Chair and Mr. R. Seedsman (General Secretary) stood in. Mr. R. Seedsman advised the Members that one (1) Application had been received. It was Moved by Mr. P. Beaumont, 2nd Mr. D. Schwarz that Mr. D. Thalbourne be appointed as the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Chairperson for the 2004 Season. Carried. b) Vice-Chairperson Appointment: Mr. D. Thalbourne advised the Members that Mr. R. Chapman was the only Nomination. It was Moved by Mr. B. Balk, 2nd Mr. D. Buxton that Mr. R. Chapman be appointed S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Vice-Chairperson for the 2004 Season. Carried. c) Management Committee Election Results–Northern Electorate Only one (1) Application for the Northern Electorate – Mr. P. Couzner. Mr. P. Couzner is automatically elected to the Management Committee. 8. Motions of which Notice has been Given: Lodged by the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Management Committee: CLOCK BY-LAWS 1. In Reference to CBL1, CBL7, CBL8, CBL10, CBL16, CBL19 a) b) c) CBL20. Any Reference to Group Clock Committee to Now Read – Club/Group Clock Committee. Moved by Mr. B. Hall, 2nd Mr. R. Chapman. Mr. K. Pridham – Spoke for the Motion. Motion was put by Show of Hands. Carried. 2. CBL21 – Vacant – To Now Read: All Clocks must go out on Hole 2 except some Old Clocks that will be accepted on Hole 3 and Junior Model Clocks as per Manufacturer’s Specifications. Note: Day Indicator must be printing on all Clocks especially Super Toulet. Moved by Mr. B. Donovan, 2nd Mr. I. Durrant. Mr. K. Pridham – Spoke for the Motion. Motion was put by Show of Hands Carried. 9. Breaches of Rules and Regulations: Nil 10. General Business: Mr. B. Goold spoke on eight (8) Topics. 1. Performance Enhancing Drug Testing Mr. B. Goold suggested that forthcoming Drug Testing for Detection of Performance Enhancing Drugs should be announced on Saturday Night after each Race, with the respected Members to be tested as per their Position gained within the Top thirty (30) Placegetters for that Particular Race, eg Placegetters picked at random within the First thirty (30) Positions for each S.A.H.P.A. Race. 2. Mr. B. Goold suggested that three (3) Bird Special Races have A separate Set of Points or No Points at all. 3. Mr. B. Goold would like to see the Voting stipulated in the Minutes of all S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Management Committee Meetings. 4. Mr. B. Goold suggested that Birds for the last Hawker be Hampered on Thursday Night. 5. Mr. B. Goold felt that the Race from Lameroo was too short. 6. Mr. B. Goold would like to see the Management Committee Members be available to All Members and Vote accordingly regardless of which Electorate they represent. 7. Mr. B. Goold would like the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. to adopt Pre-paid Nominations. 8. Mr. B. Goold would like to see the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Investigate The use of Breaking Points with the possibility of a couple of comparisons in regards to this concept during the 2004 Season. Mr. R. Linkevics asked Mr. B. Goold to explain his thoughts on Breaking Points. Mr. L. Jones asked if Breaking Points would vary in accordance with Wind velocity. Mr. R. Chapman explained his thoughts as to how he felt Breaking Points could work. Mr. L. Jones asked if Breaking Points would be pre-determined. Mr. P. Arneric spoke about the comparison between Country Clubs And the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. regarding Breaking Points in respect to the Associations 50 kilometre radius boundaries. Mr. B. Balk spoke about the Electronic Timing System and the Associations views in regards to the use of the system in the near Future. The Chairperson explained the Associations view and that this Matter will be taken on board for the Management Committees’ Attention. Mr. R. Linkevics asked if the system is approved, the Management Committee should look at the use of one type of system. Mr. R. McIlduff spoke against the Electronic Timing System. Mr. W. Myers spoke about the cost of implementing the Electronic Timing System. Mr. B. Goold spoke in favour of the use of the Electronic Timing System. Mr. P. Beaumont spoke about the unavailability of parts for the Super Toulet Clocks and that the Management Committee should Think about banning these types of Clocks. Mr. P. Beaumont asked if Pea Straw could be used on the Main Race Unit. Mr. K. Pridham spoke about the Super Toulet Clocks. Mr. R. Seedsman stated that hopefully Super Toulet Clock Rolls and Silks will be available this Season at a reasonable price. Mr. P. Beaumont spoke again about the difficulty of having a Super Toulet Clock repaired. Mr. D. Buxton asked the Management Committee’s views as to how They see the future of the S.A.H.P.A. Inc., and that perhaps Sub-Committees could be formed to look at a range of issues Regarding this matter. Mr. I. Durrant spoke about the impact of the disbanding of the Hampstead Club in regards to the correct percentage of Members Per Electorate as is required under the Rules of the S.A.H.P.A. Inc. Constitution. Mr. G. Harris commended the Secretary/Treasurer for donating his Treasurer’s Honorarium to the S.A.H.P.A., also his efforts in saving The Association money with respect to the S.A.H.P.A. Rubbish Removal Fees. Mr. L. Jones asked if perhaps the S.A.H.P.A. Inc., could reward The Treasurer and his Wife in another way (perhaps a Holiday.) Mr. B. Goold spoke that the Management Committee should not Have let this situation occur. Mr. K. Pridham stipulated that the Management Committee moved That the Treasurer receive his Honorarium. Mr. R. Seedsman stated that he was quite satisfied with not taking the Treasurer’s Honorarium, as he felt it was time Members thought About giving some of their time to the Association, without seeking Payment. Mr. D. Thalbourne spoke about the forthcoming Animal Expo where The Association will be represented. Mr. R. Starrick asked about the possibility of modifying the Main Unit So as to incorporate a wire mesh floor. Mr. R. Seedsman stipulated that the concept of incorporating a wire Mesh floor was looked at a few years ago, and it was felt that it would Be too big a task. 11. 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. G. Cawte, 2nd Mr. R. Abraham. Carried 12. Meeting Closed: 9.00 pm.