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National Bulletin With Les Parkinson

National Bulletin 8

Get your bids in

I had just opened the BHW on Thursday 11th March to look at the latest news and the phone rang, “Les I want to put a bid in on a couple of pigeons in the sale”. I was quite surprised to receive a call so early in the morning, obviously a keen fancier who wanted to be out of the 

blocks early and no doubt with such reactions will be quick out of the blocks when racing commences. I have included a photo of the Blue Hen that was 2nd sec 36th Open Saintes 2003 NFC and is the dam to Derek Lawton’s donation to the club’s young bird sale being held this Sunday at the Lostock Social Club Northwich. This is the first of two sales to raise funds for the future development of the National FC. If you want to phone on the day you can call Kim on 07763 281343 who will take your bids over the phone.

Logo

We are looking for a logo and a slogan to suit the National FC to go on these notes or in fact anywhere that it is required with the NFC. Why not submit you ideas and the winner will receive a year’s free subscription to the NFC. An example would be a Union Jack with a pigeon flying past and underneath the words “Unity is strength” this is one idea already thought up by a member, anyone with other or better ideas that will be greatly appreciated. The closing date will be the 30th April 2004 so that we can start to use the logo in the coming season.

Annual General Meeting

There have been a few enquiries about the AGM and the minutes when many discussions took place so here is a run down on the actual decisions made. Minutes of the National Flying Club Annual General Meeting held at the Palace Hotel, Buxton, Derbyshire. The President re adjourned the 2002 AGM at 2.30p.m. After some discussion, it was highlighted that all 2002 business had been sorted. The President opened the 2003 meeting and asked all members to stand for a minutes’ silence in respect of those members who have passed away. The secretary read out the minutes of the previous annual general meeting held from 2002. It was proposed seconded to accept the minutes as a true record. Mr Brian Logan gave a comprehensive report on the accounts. Various questions were asked and answered and it was proposed and seconded to accept the accounts. The next item was the secretary’s report, which was accepted as with the comprehensive treasurers report from Mr Stan Dangerfield who also thanked the members who had supported the Dax race without any charges. Various questions were then fired at the Chief Convoyer and the Race Advisors and the Race Information officers in relation to the “Pau”, Saints II Grand National Race.

Election of Officials.

President. Mr S Dangerfield took the chair. Mr W G Harris informed the meeting that he wouldn’t be standing as President for the 2004 season. After a vote Mr F. Sharman was then voted into the position. Treasurer. Mr S Dangerfield stated that he wouldn’t be standing as Treasurer and it was proposed and seconded that Mr R Harding is appointed.

Committee Representatives.

It was proposed and seconded not to accept any member who was not present and although there was a show of hands the President ruled that attendance was necessary and no vote was taken. The President also ruled proposition 8 out of order Section A. No candidates were present for election. Section B Mr P Bennett. Section C. There were no candidates. Section D. Mr R Harding and Mr P Naum. In section D there were three nominations with Mr Barrington being defeated by 8 votes for the section Representative. Section E Mr D Reid and Mr J Edwards. Section F. No candidates were present or offered to stand for election. Section G. Mr F Bloor. Mr R King. Section H. No candidates were present or offered to stand for election. Section I. No candidates were present or offered to stand for election. Section J Mr Scriven and Mr E Watkins. Section K. No candidates offered to stand for election. Section L Mr B Stansfield. Mr J R Sutton. Vice President’s Mr F Bloor. Mr J R Sutton. Life Vice President’s Mr G J W Titmuss as a LVP with a vote. Mr N Henley as a LVP with a vote. Mr S Dangerfield as a LVP with a vote. Mr K Hine as a LVP with a vote. Race Advisor’s The meeting was informed that the Race Advisors positions would be advertised and decided by the committee at the February meeting. Mr P Clements stated that he wishes to apply for the post. It was also recommended that Mr K Hine be considered as a race advisor. Accountant’s Ainleys Accountants. Banker’s Barclays Bank Plc. Press Officer Mr L Parkinson. The President closed the meeting at 4.30pm. The result of the propositions at the AGM has been previously submitted to the fancy press. Proof read by the President.

Les.J.Parkinson. Elimar, 11 Rushton Drive, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 ONJ. Tel/Fax; 01606 836036. Mobile 07742 072713. ljohnp@elimarpigeons.fsnet.co.uk web-site www.elimarpigeons.fsnet.co.uk