BICC
Committee meeting 30th January 2011
MEMBERS PRESENT: A. Deacon, M Harvey, Mrs J Deacon, M. Bunney, J. Gladwin, Mrs P Gladwin, Mrs R. Wills, J. M. Armitage, H Kennett, J Tyerman, J Peters, R Strawbridge, G Watkins, A G Muir, R Bradford, Mrs C Francis.
APOLOGIES: J Wills
A minute's silence was held in respect of Barry Corbin who passed away recently.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and Prop: J Peters Sec. R Strawbridge
That they be a true record.
Carried
MATTERS ARISING
It was proposed by M Harvey Sec. R Strawbridge that A Bury have a marking station at Aylesham in Kent. Nationals only.
The secretary advised the meeting that she had received written confirmation regarding the provisional marking stations at Willow Gate Nr. Whitstable to be run by Jeff Lyden. The Bath Marking Station to be run by Geoff and Catherine Cooper, the Horndean Marking Station to be run by Paul O’Leary. Also confirmation that South OCkenden would now be a marking station for both National and International races.
Russell Bradford was asked had he made a decision to carry on running the Northampton marking station A discussion then took place regarding sections
It was Prop.J Peters Sec J Tyerman that the section be looked at again with regard to the number of NS resignation.
Carried
A map was given to the Secretary to assist with this.
The Committee agreed to alter the NS boundary and on the East Side revert back to 2010 of 600 mls and over. So he agreed that he would keep the marking station open.
It was Prop.J Peters Sec J Tyerman that the section be looked at again with regard to the number of NS resignation and a map was given to the Secretary to assist with this.
The Chairman told the meeting that we would need to replace the R reg. Transporter as it has now reached its ‘sell by date’. It did need to be towed away during the racing last year and cost approx £1,800 to repair. He explained that we would be looking for a cab/chassis only at around a cost of £10 - £15,000. It was suggested that we wait for the bond to mature in April and then purchase the replacement.
It was proposed M Armitage Sec. J Tyreman that the Chairman look into this taking into account all aspects of the transport. This was carried.
No further business the meeting closed at 11.40.
General Meeting following A.G.M 30th January 2011
Members Present:A. Deacon, M Harvey, Mrs J Deacon, M. Bunney, J. Gladwin, Mrs P Gladwin, Mrs R. Wills, J. M. Armitage, H Kennett, J Tyerman, J Peters, R Strawbridge, G Watkins, A G Muir, R Bradford, Mrs C Francis, J Barnham, D Squire,W Castledine, R Baker, M Gilbert, G Cooper, B Batchelor, J Nicholson, S Nicholson, W J Pedpath, L Buddle, K Buddle, W H Knox, J Lyden, J Harris, M Greetham, M G Mitchell, S G Holmes, D Clark, M Gaiter, A J Turner, J Langbridge, P Price
Mr S Holmes took to the floor to discuss Marking Stations in the north. There was a heated discussion but unfortunately Mr Holmes was told by the previous Secrtary, Mrs Jan Deacon that there had been four attempts to run marking stations in Manchester with little response from the members that end. Many marking station get their birds to a pick up point and meet the expenses themselves. They do not expect to be subsidised by other B.I.C.C. members. Mrs Deacon said the Horndean’s marking station held an auction, with birds donated by local members who used the Horndean marking station (this auction was not to be confused with the B.I.C.C. one which was run on the Elimar web site). All marking stations are considered but have to be viable.
Prop. A Muir, Sec. J Tyerman
All 2010 marking stations be re-instated with the addition of the new marking stations at Willow Gate Nr. Whitstable to be run by Jeff Lyden, the Bath Marking Station to be run by Geoff and Catherine Cooper, the Horndean Marking Station to be run by Paul O’Leary and Aylesham, Kent, run by Andy Bury. Also confirmation that South Ockenden would now be a marking station for both National and International races. All addresses and telephone numbers will be in the new handbook.
There was another heated discussion on the Europa Cup and the Marseille race. Unfortunately there was no solution to this debate
Mr R Bradford suggested that we try to obtain sponsors for the handbook and a cost of £100 per page was talked about but the meeting decided to leave this to Mr. Bradford to try and arrange.
It was agreed that the new Villeneuve-Sur-Lot race birdage be £6.50
Prop. M Gilbert Sec. R Wills
That the Villeneuve-Sur-Lot race is not included in the BICC averages
The Chairman thanked all the members for their attendance and there being no further business the meeting closed at 1.15p.m.
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SUNDAY 30th JANUARY 2011
Members Present:A. Deacon, M Harvey, Mrs J Deacon, M. Bunney, J. Gladwin, Mrs P Gladwin, Mrs R. Wills, J. M. Armitage, H Kennett, J Tyerman, J Peters, R Strawbridge, G Watkins, A G Muir, R Bradford, Mrs C Francis, J Barnham, D Squire,W Castledine, R Baker, M Gilbert, G Cooper, B Batchelor, J Nicholson, S Nicholson, W J Pedpath, L Buddle, K Buddle, W H Knox, J Lyden, J Harris, M Greetham, M G Mitchell, S G Holmes, D Clark, M Gaiter, A J Turner, J Langbridge, P Price
Apologies: J Wills.
A minute's silence was held in respect of past members.
Prop. M. Armitage, Sec. H Kennett
The minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting be accepted as a true record.
Carried.
Alisdair Muir explained that the balance sheet has now been given to him today reformatted to audit and he stated that he would do them as soon as possible.
It was agreed to leave the balance sheet until a later date.
RESIGNATIONS AND DEFAULTERS.
The Secretary stated that there had been 169 resignations of which half were reasons being deaths, ill health moving, work commitments and losing jobs
There were 12 defaulters all of whom had been sent recorded letters as per R.P.R.A. rule 174.
Prop. A Muir, Sec. E Kennett
That all resignations be accepted en bloc and that all defaulters be suspended and letters be sent to the R.P.R.A.
Carried unan.
Defaulters :-
CS015 Paul Byron
CS887 Fry & Graham
CS997 Pollitt & Brimicombe
ES324 J Webster
ES748 Richard Dunmore
NA037 M/M Norman
NS 160 RW & JE Brewer
NS214 Steve Butler
NS522 D Ewers
NS644 Link Bros
NS651 Peter Mackintosh
WS372 Sidney Cox
Prop. Ray Strawbridge Sec. M Harvey
That the Secretary be given permission to dispose of all unwanted documents prior to 2009.
Carried
The Chairman then stated that although the balance sheet had not been accepted at this meeting all other business for the 2010 season was closed and declare all offices vacant and the A.G.M. would be reconvened at a later date.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE 2011 SEASON
PRESIDENT
Prop. J Lyden Sec. A Turner
M G Mitchell be President for the 2011 season
Amendment
Prop. M Harvey Sec. J Tyerman
M Bunney be President for the 2011 Season
Voting for the proposition 16
Voting for the amendment 18
M Bunney was elected.
VICE PRESIDENTS
Prop. A Deacon Sec. M Harvey
That J Tyerman and J Wills be Vice Presidents
Voted 24
J. Wills, J Tyerman are Vice Presidents for the 2011 season
LIFE VICE PRESIDENTS
Life Vice Presidents are: G Barrett O.B.E. Mrs R Wills, Mr & Mrs C & J Bennett, J Szarvas, Mrs Jan. Deacon,.
CHAIRMAN
Prop. J Tyerman Sec. R Strawbridge
A Deacon be Chairman for the 2011 season
Voting 21 for 1 against
A. Deacon was voted in as Chairman for the 2011 season
VICE CHAIRMAN
Prop A Muir, Sec. A Deacon
M. Harvey be the Vice Chairman for the 2011 season
Amendment:
Prop J Tyerman Sec K Buddle
M G Mitchell be the Vice Chairman for the 2011 season
Voted for the proposition 8
Voted for the amendment 16
M G Mitchell be the Vice Chairman for the 2011 season
TREASURER
Prop. H Kennett Sec. J Tyerman
Mrs C Francis be the Treasurer for the 2011 season.
Carried
R.P.R.A. DELEGATES
Prop. A Deacon Sec J Tyerman
J. Gladwin and Rose Wills be the R.P.R.A. delegates for the 2011 season.
Carried unan
AUDITORS
Prop. A Muir Sec. J Tyerman
Russell Bradford and Jim Peters be Auditors for 2011 season
Carried
PRESS OFFICER
Prop. P Price Sec A J Turner
Pam Gladwin be the Press Officer for the 2011 season
Carried
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Prop. M Harvey Sec D Squire
G Cooper, M Gilbert, A Bury and G Lyden be co-opted on to the Committee
Carried – 1 vote against
The Management Committee now consist of – All officers of the B.I.C.C. all I.C.’s of marking stations (if the wish), J. Tyerman, and J Peters.
RACE CONTROLLER
Prop. M Armitage Sec A Deacon
J Tyerman be Race Controller for 2011 season
Carried
RESULT OF VOTING ON New Rules and/or Amendments
Prop: P O’Leary (CS242)
Delete General Rule 16 in its entirety
YES I/We agree |
35 |
NO I/we do not agree |
190 |
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ABSTENTION |
5 |
Prop: P. O’Leary (CS242)
Delete General Rule 15 and replace in its entirety with new rule:
New General Rule 15 to read:-
Sections For the purposes of allocating individual Members into Sections, the BICC will adopt rhw Section boundaries set and operated by the Royal Pigeon Racing Association
YES I/We agree |
23 |
NO I/we do not agree |
201 |
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ABSTENTION |
6 |
Prop: P O’Leary (CS242)
Delete Racing Rule 5 in its entirety and replace with new rule.
Prize Money. Open Prize Money will be determined, allocated, and published by the Committee prior to each new Season. Section Prize Money will be determined, allocated,
and published by the Committee prior to each new Season taking fully into account i.e. pro-rating, the numbers in each section.
YES I/We agree |
22 |
NO I/we do not agree |
204 |
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ABSTENTION |
4 |
Prop: P O’Leary (CS242)
Delete Racing Rule 3 in its entirety and replace with new rule.
Diplomas. For non-International races, Open Diplomas will be awarded to the Top 2% of Pigeons in the Result, pro-rate to the actual number of birds entered in the Race.
Section Diplomas will be awarded to the Top 2% of Pigeons in each Section, pro-rate to the actual number of birds entered in each Section.
YES I/we agree |
197 |
NO I/we do not agree |
29 |
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ABSTENTION |
4 |
Prop: P O’Leary (CS242)
Delete Racing Rule 1 in its entirety
YES I/We agree |
13 |
NO I/we do not agree |
215 |
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ABSTENTION |
2 |
Prop: The Management Committee proposes the deletion of the existing Race Rule 1 and its replacement with
New Racing Rule 1
The Club will organise the British National Section for all International Races in its race programme
YES I/We agree |
204 |
NO I/we do not agree |
21 |
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ABSTENTION |
3 |
Prop. SR & WH Knox (ES172)
Delete General Rule 5 and replace it with
The club organise five International races per season four of these to be the Europa Cup races plus one other. The membership to submit a national programme this to be balloted by membership,
The race points receiving the highest number of votes cast for each race point forming the National programme, maximum of six races
YES I/We agree |
118 |
NO I/we do not agree |
92 |
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ABSTENTION |
19 |
Prop. Mr & Mrs R Bradford NS557
New Rule under General Rules.
Each and every year, the accounts of the British International Championship Club shall be examined and audited by a qualified firm of accountants; such accountants to be appointed by the committee at each
Annual general meeting.
YES I/We agree |
55 |
NO I/we do not agree |
167 |
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ABSTENTION |
7 |
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WAS ADJOURNED
