Farming Life - Wednesday 22/02/12
Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:32 pm
90 Minute AGM for the Mighty NIPA
The Annual General Meeting of the NIPA the 67th since the formation was held in the Protestant Hall, Glenavy on Saturday 18th February at, Acting Chairman called order at 2.00pm and welcomed a large attendance of Delegates from member clubs and enquired if all had signed the attendance book. He asked them firstly to observe a moments silence in respect of members and friends who had passed away during the past season.
All the voting papers for the race programmes submitted by Ligoniel HPS and the NIPA Committee had been returned by 68 clubs and voting was as follows. Ligoniel Y/B 248 votes, Committee Y/B 642, Ligoniel O/B 169, Committee O/B 741. It means the standing programme has been successful and is as follows.
Old Birds: April 14th Tullamore, April 21st Tullamore, April 28th Roscrea, May 5th Clonmel, May 12th Fermoy, May 19th Rosscarbery OB Inl Nat, May 26th Fermoy, June 2nd Talbenny, June 5th Rosscarbery Yearling Hen/Cock Nat, June 9th Talbenny, June 9th Fermoy, June 16th Bude, June 16th Fermoy 5 Bird Championship, June 23rd Penzance, June 23rd Penzance OB Classic, June 29th St Malo OB National.
Young Birds: July 21st Official Race Mullingar, Tullamore. Two Liberations Top Half - Clubs Above 54 36’, Bottom Half – Clubs Below 54 36’. July 28th Tullamore Mass Liberation, August 4th Roscrea, August 11th Roscrea, August 18th Clonmel, August 25th Fermoy, September 1st Talbenny Nat, September 1st Tullamore, September 8th Fermoy and Fermoy 5 Bird, September 15th Rosscarbery Nat. Before YB Racing the Secretary will meet with all NIPA Sections to finalise the arrangements for the Area Liberation.
Secretary Fred Russell read the minutes of the last AGM these were accepted as a true record as was the Secretary’s Report which had been sent to all clubs and published in the Fancy Press. The Accounts were passed after a couple of questions and there was no other outstanding 2011 Business. All items were pushed through very quickly as had been the case for the past couple of years.
Next up the Election of Officers for 2012, Joe Kelly from Londonderry had completed his two seasons as President and he handed over control to Senior Vice-President Herbie Boyd from Dungannon, Joe thanked the members for their support over the past two years and Herbie said it was a great honour to be President of what he said was the best organization in the whole of the UK. Herbie presented a £200 Cheque from the NIPA to Joe to pass on to his designated charity which I believe is the Hospital Ward he attended for his illness.
Herbie conducted the remainder of the election the Senior Vice-President will be Alan Darragh and Life Vice Presidents now are Malcolm Livingstone (Portadown), Diamond Carson (Banbridge) and Joe Kelly (Londonderry). All the top positions remain unchanged Chairman Lyndin Boyle, Vice Chairman Alan Darragh, Financial Secretary Fred Russell, Assistant Secretary Gregory McEvoy, Fleet Supervisor Terry Mulgrew, Convoyer to be discussed at next meeting. Press Officer Willie Reynolds & Stephen McGarry, Race Advisor Ivan Mawhinney, Auditors Robinson & Co (Portadown). RPRA Delegates – K Quigley & P Breslin.
For the Finance, Transport and General Purposes Management Committee most remained unchanged with Sect C & G the only ones involved in a vote between members. Sect A & H: A McDonnell, H Boyd, P McLaughlin. Sect B: K Wilkinson, G Magill, G McDowell, K Kernohan. Sect C: R Reid, D Campbell, W Ferguson, W Seaton, S McGarry and D Smyth replaced by W McClelland of Ballyclare. Sect D: J Vage Jnr, G McEvoy, J McCready, B McKibben. Sect E: K Henderson, J Parr, G Campbell, S Corrigan. Sect F: P Murray, V Pollock, R Thompson. Sect G: J Donaldson and D Carson replaced by Newry members K Byrne & G Hughes. Representation is to be examined for the Derry Area in Sect H.
The meeting continued moving on to Resolutions, no discussion is allowed since all member clubs had local meetings to mandate their Delegates on voting procedure.
Resolution No 1. Submitted by Ballymoney HPS –
That no liberation of young birds take place after 2.00pm. Carried. For 65, against 19.
Resolution No 2. Submitted by Ballymena & District –
Insert new General Rule 3G. If necessary matters raised at Section Meetings including any Propositions may be referred to the Management Committee for their consideration. Carried. For 57, against 26.
Resolution No 3. Submitted by Dromore HPS and Monaghan HPS –
That both the Old Bird & Young Bird Nationals be race marked on the day previous to the proposed liberation date. Carried. For 51, against 36.
Resolution No 4. Submitted by Dromore HPS –
That no transporter when being deployed for collection of birds, race marked for transportation to any race point will be permitted to have any empty spaces ie. missing crates on board. Carried. For 50, against 33.
Resolution No 5. Submitted by Cullybackey HPS –
That the NIPA publishes all National Results in the BHW pigeon weekly as soon as possible after the race. Carried. For 65, against 25.
Resolution No 6. Submitted by Monaghan HPS –
For the welfare of the pigeons especially young birds release times be earlier when suitable. Carried. For 75, against 10.
Resolution No 7. Submitted by Lisburn & District –
Delete NIPA General Rule 54 and replace with new General Rule 54.
Race Management. The race advisor and convoyer in consultation with weather forecasting agencies are given full authority to move race marking dates, to get the best possible conditions for to liberate. If weather conditions show no improvement the race advisor has the authority to cancel the race. The race programme to be flown if possible as arranged with the cancelled race/races included and race dates moved back. Carried. For 75, against 7.
Resolution No 8. Submitted by Lisburn & District –
Delete General Rule 55 and replace with new General Rule 55. If in transit or at the liberation site the weather conditions deteriorate and are unsuitable for liberation, the race advisor in consultation with the convoyer has the authority to move the convoy of pigeons to another liberation site. All members will be kept fully informed on Lib-line and Web-site. Carried Unanimous.
Resolution No 9. Submitted by Armagh, Laurelvale, Drumcree and Monaghan HPS –
All Inland nat races to have an entry fee of £1 Open & £2 Section. Ruled Out of Order.
Resolution No 10. Submitted by Armagh, Laurelvale, Drumcree, Monaghan HPS –
The present Race Committee be disbanded and a new one formed to be made up of one member of each Section. Lost. For 38, against 45.
Resolution No 11. Submitted by Armagh, Laurelvale, and Drumcree –
Two paid fanciers/ex fanciers to accompany the lorries to all races to oversee the welfare of the pigeons. These fanciers to have authority to inspect everything in connection with the transport, care and release of the pigeons. Lost. For 25, against 64.
Resolution No 12. Submitted by Armagh, Laurelvale, Drumcree, Monaghan HPS –
The NIPA to publish all Sect & Open Results in the BHW. Lost. For 40, against 43.
Resolution No 13. Submitted by Portadown Invitation –
The Open positions and prizes in all National & Classic races excluding the French National to be one position for every 15 birds entered. The French National to be one position for every 10 birds entered. Carried. For 51, against 37.
As a result of decisions made no increased charges to apply for 2012. A very successful meeting closed at 3.30pm, the quickest I have ever attended over many years. The next NIPA Committee meeting will be held Monday 19th March at the office in Dromore.
* The sale for the late Jim Nelson of Milltown will be held in the Newtownbreda HPS Clubrooms on Monday 27th February starting at 7.30pm. Jim was a previous winner of the INFC Yearling National and a Hall of Fame Diploma 1996 and runner-up for the INFC National Championship. Some 50 birds, hampers, nest-bowls etc, birds will be on view from 6.30pm. Jim purchased some top distance birds last year.
The Annual General Meeting of the NIPA the 67th since the formation was held in the Protestant Hall, Glenavy on Saturday 18th February at, Acting Chairman called order at 2.00pm and welcomed a large attendance of Delegates from member clubs and enquired if all had signed the attendance book. He asked them firstly to observe a moments silence in respect of members and friends who had passed away during the past season.
All the voting papers for the race programmes submitted by Ligoniel HPS and the NIPA Committee had been returned by 68 clubs and voting was as follows. Ligoniel Y/B 248 votes, Committee Y/B 642, Ligoniel O/B 169, Committee O/B 741. It means the standing programme has been successful and is as follows.
Old Birds: April 14th Tullamore, April 21st Tullamore, April 28th Roscrea, May 5th Clonmel, May 12th Fermoy, May 19th Rosscarbery OB Inl Nat, May 26th Fermoy, June 2nd Talbenny, June 5th Rosscarbery Yearling Hen/Cock Nat, June 9th Talbenny, June 9th Fermoy, June 16th Bude, June 16th Fermoy 5 Bird Championship, June 23rd Penzance, June 23rd Penzance OB Classic, June 29th St Malo OB National.
Young Birds: July 21st Official Race Mullingar, Tullamore. Two Liberations Top Half - Clubs Above 54 36’, Bottom Half – Clubs Below 54 36’. July 28th Tullamore Mass Liberation, August 4th Roscrea, August 11th Roscrea, August 18th Clonmel, August 25th Fermoy, September 1st Talbenny Nat, September 1st Tullamore, September 8th Fermoy and Fermoy 5 Bird, September 15th Rosscarbery Nat. Before YB Racing the Secretary will meet with all NIPA Sections to finalise the arrangements for the Area Liberation.
Secretary Fred Russell read the minutes of the last AGM these were accepted as a true record as was the Secretary’s Report which had been sent to all clubs and published in the Fancy Press. The Accounts were passed after a couple of questions and there was no other outstanding 2011 Business. All items were pushed through very quickly as had been the case for the past couple of years.
Next up the Election of Officers for 2012, Joe Kelly from Londonderry had completed his two seasons as President and he handed over control to Senior Vice-President Herbie Boyd from Dungannon, Joe thanked the members for their support over the past two years and Herbie said it was a great honour to be President of what he said was the best organization in the whole of the UK. Herbie presented a £200 Cheque from the NIPA to Joe to pass on to his designated charity which I believe is the Hospital Ward he attended for his illness.
Herbie conducted the remainder of the election the Senior Vice-President will be Alan Darragh and Life Vice Presidents now are Malcolm Livingstone (Portadown), Diamond Carson (Banbridge) and Joe Kelly (Londonderry). All the top positions remain unchanged Chairman Lyndin Boyle, Vice Chairman Alan Darragh, Financial Secretary Fred Russell, Assistant Secretary Gregory McEvoy, Fleet Supervisor Terry Mulgrew, Convoyer to be discussed at next meeting. Press Officer Willie Reynolds & Stephen McGarry, Race Advisor Ivan Mawhinney, Auditors Robinson & Co (Portadown). RPRA Delegates – K Quigley & P Breslin.
For the Finance, Transport and General Purposes Management Committee most remained unchanged with Sect C & G the only ones involved in a vote between members. Sect A & H: A McDonnell, H Boyd, P McLaughlin. Sect B: K Wilkinson, G Magill, G McDowell, K Kernohan. Sect C: R Reid, D Campbell, W Ferguson, W Seaton, S McGarry and D Smyth replaced by W McClelland of Ballyclare. Sect D: J Vage Jnr, G McEvoy, J McCready, B McKibben. Sect E: K Henderson, J Parr, G Campbell, S Corrigan. Sect F: P Murray, V Pollock, R Thompson. Sect G: J Donaldson and D Carson replaced by Newry members K Byrne & G Hughes. Representation is to be examined for the Derry Area in Sect H.
The meeting continued moving on to Resolutions, no discussion is allowed since all member clubs had local meetings to mandate their Delegates on voting procedure.
Resolution No 1. Submitted by Ballymoney HPS –
That no liberation of young birds take place after 2.00pm. Carried. For 65, against 19.
Resolution No 2. Submitted by Ballymena & District –
Insert new General Rule 3G. If necessary matters raised at Section Meetings including any Propositions may be referred to the Management Committee for their consideration. Carried. For 57, against 26.
Resolution No 3. Submitted by Dromore HPS and Monaghan HPS –
That both the Old Bird & Young Bird Nationals be race marked on the day previous to the proposed liberation date. Carried. For 51, against 36.
Resolution No 4. Submitted by Dromore HPS –
That no transporter when being deployed for collection of birds, race marked for transportation to any race point will be permitted to have any empty spaces ie. missing crates on board. Carried. For 50, against 33.
Resolution No 5. Submitted by Cullybackey HPS –
That the NIPA publishes all National Results in the BHW pigeon weekly as soon as possible after the race. Carried. For 65, against 25.
Resolution No 6. Submitted by Monaghan HPS –
For the welfare of the pigeons especially young birds release times be earlier when suitable. Carried. For 75, against 10.
Resolution No 7. Submitted by Lisburn & District –
Delete NIPA General Rule 54 and replace with new General Rule 54.
Race Management. The race advisor and convoyer in consultation with weather forecasting agencies are given full authority to move race marking dates, to get the best possible conditions for to liberate. If weather conditions show no improvement the race advisor has the authority to cancel the race. The race programme to be flown if possible as arranged with the cancelled race/races included and race dates moved back. Carried. For 75, against 7.
Resolution No 8. Submitted by Lisburn & District –
Delete General Rule 55 and replace with new General Rule 55. If in transit or at the liberation site the weather conditions deteriorate and are unsuitable for liberation, the race advisor in consultation with the convoyer has the authority to move the convoy of pigeons to another liberation site. All members will be kept fully informed on Lib-line and Web-site. Carried Unanimous.
Resolution No 9. Submitted by Armagh, Laurelvale, Drumcree and Monaghan HPS –
All Inland nat races to have an entry fee of £1 Open & £2 Section. Ruled Out of Order.
Resolution No 10. Submitted by Armagh, Laurelvale, Drumcree, Monaghan HPS –
The present Race Committee be disbanded and a new one formed to be made up of one member of each Section. Lost. For 38, against 45.
Resolution No 11. Submitted by Armagh, Laurelvale, and Drumcree –
Two paid fanciers/ex fanciers to accompany the lorries to all races to oversee the welfare of the pigeons. These fanciers to have authority to inspect everything in connection with the transport, care and release of the pigeons. Lost. For 25, against 64.
Resolution No 12. Submitted by Armagh, Laurelvale, Drumcree, Monaghan HPS –
The NIPA to publish all Sect & Open Results in the BHW. Lost. For 40, against 43.
Resolution No 13. Submitted by Portadown Invitation –
The Open positions and prizes in all National & Classic races excluding the French National to be one position for every 15 birds entered. The French National to be one position for every 10 birds entered. Carried. For 51, against 37.
As a result of decisions made no increased charges to apply for 2012. A very successful meeting closed at 3.30pm, the quickest I have ever attended over many years. The next NIPA Committee meeting will be held Monday 19th March at the office in Dromore.
* The sale for the late Jim Nelson of Milltown will be held in the Newtownbreda HPS Clubrooms on Monday 27th February starting at 7.30pm. Jim was a previous winner of the INFC Yearling National and a Hall of Fame Diploma 1996 and runner-up for the INFC National Championship. Some 50 birds, hampers, nest-bowls etc, birds will be on view from 6.30pm. Jim purchased some top distance birds last year.