AGM Resolutions 2018 - Confirmed now

[willie reynolds]

Proposed Resolutions (subject to approval of NIPA Committee) for NIPA 2018 AGM agenda
Text for the Resolutions will be listed when confirmed by NIPA Committee at next meeting, which is next week. What was published was a draft subject to some changes. Sorry about that HOMER.

[willie reynolds]

Resolutions for 2018 annual general meeting agenda, agreed at Committee Meeting 04/01/18

Resolution number one Amend General Rule 12 to read
Any member or partnership who wins the Nipa Open or Section by a velocity of 50 yards or greater
from the next competitor in any Irish Race their result will be investigated by the Nipa.

Resolution number Two Amend General Rule 13b to read
If as a result of an investigation by the Nipa Committee into a club result, it is found that the club has
not adhered to or carried out RPRA and NIPA Rules, the Club and all its Members will be Suspended
from Racing/Competing with the Nipa for a number of races as decided by the NIPA Committee

Resolution number Three Amend General Rule 26 and 62 to read
The Race Controller/Convoyer be given full authority to liberate at whatever time they deem
necessary for birds to clear incoming or outgoing weather systems or extreme heat conditions and
that no liberation of young birds take place after 2:00 pm

Resolution Number 3a Delete General Rule 62 in its entirity

Resolution number Four Amend General Rule 30 to read

All Members competing in National, Classic and Championship Races will duplicate from the Nipa
into their respective club`s and must fill in a verification card or an ETS printout at the Centre for the
purpose of club result`s

Resolution number Five Delete General Rules 34 , 34a , and 35 in their entirety and replace with a
new rule 34. That before race marking commences all club`s must ensure that there are at least 5
NIPA members present before race marking commences and throughout the race marking
procedure. The 5 Nipa member`s must all have separate IR numbers and these will have to be
recorded on the Transport envelope and forwarded via the Transporter to the Nipa Headquarters.
Failure to comply with this rule in its entirety will mean disqualification from this race.

Resolution number Six Delete General rule 39 in its entirety and replace with a new General Rule 39
to read. That in old bird racing each member`s pigeons must be spread as evenly as possible over all
the competing crates being sent by the club. In Young bird races a member is permitted to have their
own crates for the First seven IRISH RACES ONLY, the remainder of races you are not permitted your
own crate under any circumstances. In all old and young bird Nationals, Classic, Championship and
five birds races, member`s must ensure that all their pigeons are spread evenly over all the crates
being used by the club or centres.

Resolution number Seven Delete General Rule 43 in its entirety and replace with a new rule 43
The Nipa Section champion fancier of the year will be split into three categories OLD BIRD INLAND,
OLD BIRD CHANNEL, AND YOUNG BIRD PROGRAMME with the exception of any area liberations. The
award will be calculated on Total Time and Distance flown, you will have to time in all the designated
races in any one of the categories to win this award.

Resolution number Eight Delete General rule 68 in its entirety

Resolution number Nine Amend general rule 72 to read. If a Saturday liberation is deemed not
possible, preference be given to the day with the best forecast for a possible race.

Resolution Number Ten amend General rule 57 to read In all Nipa open Races, winning pigeons will
be drug tested within one day. Refusal to allow a test will mean automatic disqualification and may
entail suspension. Pigeons will be drug tested at the discretion of the committee.

Resolution number Eleven Introduce a new rule 77 for a payment plan to pay for club crates every
four weeks in one cheque

Resolution Number Twelve Amend Race Rule Number Seven to read All crates must be secured in
all races by using three RPRA seals and with twine purchased or approved by the Nipa, all crates
must be labelled stating the Club Name, Date of Race and Race Point. Failure to comply will result in
the club being disqualified from the race.

Resolution Number Thirteen submitted by the NIPA Committee
Any member making malicious statements or using social media regarding the Nipa its
officials/committee members or club member and subsequently found to be incorrect, shall be
brought before the Committee and if found to be guilty shall be suspended for a period of time as
determined by the Committee

Resolution Number Fourteen submitted by the Nipa Committee Add the following to Race Rules
The make and serial number of ETS club system`s and clock`s must be registered with the NIPA. No
unregistered system will be allowed to be used for any race flown under Nipa rules

Resolution Number Fifteen Submitted by the Nipa Committee That the General committee or
Secretary reserve the right to send representatives to oversee race marking, clock setting or any
other procedure they wish to observe at affiliated club`s. Any objection for the visit from the club
will result in pigeon`s not being transported that week.

Resolution Number Sixteen Submitted by the Nipa Committee All club`s in the NIPA MUST verify all
winning pigeons before the final result is submitted to the NIPA. Failure to do so will mean
automatic disqualification from the race

Resolution Number Seventeen Add a new Race Rule 16 . All birds must be entered in the open

Resolution Number Eighteen Submitted by Section F club`s
In ALL Classic and National Races, All Section F Members must. race mark their pigeons in the
Section Centre.

Resolution Number nineteen Submitted by Section C Delegates
Delete General Rule 3a and replace with a new rule 3a.
The delegates representation shall be one delegate for club`s with a membership of up to 12
member`s. Two delegates for club`s with a membership of 13 to 24 . Three delegates for club`s with
a membership of 25 and above. The representation of club`s shall be based on the previous year`s
membership list.

Resolution Number 20 Submitted by Section C Delegates
The NIPA Finance, Transport and general purpose Management Committee shall be made up of
elected section representatives; one delegate for every 40 Section Members.

Resolution Number 21 Submitted by Section E Delegates Ruled out of order by the chairman of
the NIPA

Resolution 21a Submitted by Section E Delegates Add a new general rule 3h.
The coordinator for each section shall have the authority to select an Nipa Member, who is a
member of that section, to carry out the normal running of the section centre when required to do
so.

Resolution Number 22 Submitted by the Section B Delegates

Add a new General Rule 39a.
That in the Fermoy Young Bird and Fermoy 5 Bird all birds transported by the NIPA to be spread
evenly over all the club crates. Failure to comply with this rule, members will automatically be
disqualified from these races.

Resolution Number 22a Insert a new General Rule which states
At Club Race Marking and checking nights. Only one ETS per brand be used for both entry and arrival
process in any club race.

Resolution Number 22b
To discontinue with Area Liberations in Young Bird Racing and revert back to Mass Liberations

Resolution Number 22c Insert a new General Rule Which States
Members Assignment sheets for both OB & YB must be printed from a registered Nipa Club
Equipment for the Season, a copy to be sent and retained in the Nipa headquarters for ring
verification purposes

Resolution Number 23 Insert a new General Rule
To re introduce the Nipa 3 Bird Channel Championship club.