A quick summary for all you internet fanatics!?

All three resolutions were passed by the membership, resolution 1 was passed 121 votes to 22, resolution 2 was passed 88 votes to 55, and resolution 3 was passed 118 votes to 31.

Our race programme will be Dunbar, Perth, Fraserburgh, Lerwick, and Thurso, with a Dunbar race for young birds and old hens.

Ian Bellamy now holds the offices of Race Secretary and Treasurer, and Stephen Spinks will remain General Secretary and take over the role of Convoyer.

Leroy King has become a committee member, and we still remain one committee member short for Section 7. Anyone from that section who might be interested should give the Secretary a call on 01733 573109.

The club lost some £5k in 2009, and in an attempt to claw some of this loss back, further administrative savings will be applied. We also hope that we do not have to "holdover" too many times in 2010, as these costs attributed £2K to our loss in 2009. The committee have therefore increased entry fees as follows: Dunbar to £2.20, Perth to £2.80, Fraserburgh to £3.20, Lerwick to £6.00, Thurso to £4.00, with the Dunbar YB staying at £2.00. In an attempt to increase the entry for the old hens race, the entry fee has been put back to £2.00. Federation convoying charges were substantially increased last year, and will remain as 2009.

All marking stations will be maintained.

A club stand will again be available at the Blackpool Show of the Year, and some good quality youngsters will be on sale again. Next meeting 13 February 2010.

 

Race dates for 2010 season will be:

15 May, 29 May, 12 June, 26 June, 17 July and 11 September

 

NRCC Committee News

 

The committee met last Saturday in Peterborough for the first of their scheduled four gatherings.

 

Apologies were sent from our President, Bob Preston of Ipswich, who was away on holiday in the Canary Islands.

 

Firstly, it was confirmed that all information with regard to transport, island ferries etc for our proposed race from Saxa Vord in 2011 had been gathered in, and all appears in order for the race to take part in 2011, race marking on a Wednesday for a Saturday liberation. Suggested cost per bird to be £10.

 

2009 races were then discussed. The new automated telephone verification service worked well, and also the committee had trialled email verifications that also appeared successful. All winners had donated pigeons for sale on the NRCC website, and these sold well, although there is one sale that needs confirming. This certainly raised interest amongst members, and also provides much needed monies for club funds.

The race results were confirmed, with two corrections, one in section 4 at Dunbar OB race, and one at Thurso in section 7.

 

The Secretary confirmed that only birds verified by the members went forward to the club result. The club DO NOT count all birds timed; only those written on the verification cards go forward to the result. Members should note this for the future.

 

The races income and expenditure figures were studied, with a profit showing of around £5k. As the subscriptions struggle to cover the club admin costs then this race profit is essential to the club, and the chairman thanked the committee for their past good judgement.

 

It was confirmed that the year’s prize cheques would be posted out to the membership in the next couple of weeks, so look out for your money!

 

The cost of providing printed race results, both in the BHW and those copied and posted was discussed at length. A proposition for the AGM to amend rule 14 has been received, and if adopted the “posted” result will no longer be made available.

 

Marking stations were discussed, and it appears that the station at Cambridge has been lost. The club may have to consider a replacement, so if there is anyone out there willing to help on this matter please make contact.

 

2010 race dates were decided as: - 15 May, 29 May, 12 June, 26 June, 17 July and 11 September. Members to propose the race-points to suite these dates.

 

A CAR RING SCHEME for 2010 was considered. The committee feelings were “mixed”, and it was decided to leave over to the next meeting on 21 November 2009.

 

This year’s dinner has changed venues, and all members have now received their invites. At the moment support for the event looks promising.

The rooms at The Sibson Inn, Peterborough have all now been booked, but The Marriott Hotel close by will take any further reservations. A taxi will be provided by the club to ferry the guests. The committee would love George Wheatman to attend and present the prizes, and Chairman Brian Garnham will pass-on that invite to George.

 

The club will have a stand again at Blackpool, and also a presence at the Four Counties Show at Bury St Edmunds.

 

This years yearling events from Perth and Thurso were deemed to be successful, and therefore may be expanded in 2010 with more prizes and awards. This will be discussed further at future meetings.

 

The next meeting is scheduled for 21 November 2009, and all members are reminded that resolutions for the AGM should be with the club by

12 November 2009.

 

Stephen Spinks

 

The results for the young bird and old hens races have been delayed due to the postal strikes in Peterborough and London. The last clock envelopes were received on Thursday 17 Sept 2009. The results are now online other than the pools and prize money results that will be posted here soon.

 

Old Hens liberated at 7.10hrs, WSW wind

Young Birds liberated at 7.30hrs, WSW wind

 

Liberated at 6.00am in a light south west wind

 

Holdover called today at 10.30hrs

 

Persistant rain at the racepoint this morning, but strong north wind. Waiting until 11.00hrs before making a final decision of a holdover.

No improvement at 10.00hrs, Convoyer called a holdover.

 

The result will not be updated until early afternoon - the Secretary has to attend an important business appointment.

 

Lerwick birds liberated at 6.45am in a light east wind.

 

This will be 10.00pm to 4.30am unless changed in accordance with rule 21.

 

Holdover called again today. Weather pattern for UK for next few days is very poor at times.

 

It is a Holdover today.

 

Liberation at 6.30 light SE wind

 

 

06.00hrs - no wind

Telephone 09063 656 238 to verify your first arrival within one hour of timing

 

We are attempting a different process today for uploading the members' verifications to this website. They will be shown today under "Race Results" on the Racing tab on the top line of the Home page.

 

Phil still hopes to liberate this morning, but requires the conditions at/around the racepoint to improve significantly to that at present. Will give it until 11.00am.
Saturday - HOLDOVER
Sunday - liberated at 7.00am, south east wind. 

Remember, you must now telephone the verification service on 09063 656 238.
See page 3 of your 2009 handbook for details. 

Subscriptions for 2009 are now £25.00.

Please see AGM propositions below for full voting details.

 

 

Propositions for 2009 Annual General Meeting

 

 

PROPOSITION 1

Mr & Mrs Spinks (E147) will propose, I Bellamy (E014) will second:-

Rule 6.3 Subscriptions (RPRA 161)                                                                       

Rescind Rule 6.3, Rule 6.3 to read:

“Annual subscription shall be £25.00 per loft, and shall be paid no later than 1^st March each year”         Voting  For  109,   Against 57

(The Club needs the income to cover the administration costs – see the 2008 accounts enclosed)          

 

PROPOSITION 2

Mr & Mrs S Spinks (E147) will propose, I Bellamy (E014) will second:-

Rule 6.4 Membership Closure                                                                               

Rescind Rule 6.4 in its entirety.   Voting   For  154   Against   12

(To allow applications from new members to be considered at “any time” during a racing season)

 

PROPOSITION 3

Walton Bros (B612) will propose, N Pickering & Son (A650) will second:-

Rule 26 Convoying                                                                                                  

Rescind Rule 26, Rule 26 to read:

“The Club shall agree to convoy to all old bird races for a simultaneous liberation, other organisations 90% of whose membership shall be located within the NRCC boundaries. Nomination from NRCC members to such organisations must be allowed. The young bird race must be liberated on their own. Any other organisations or races must be liberated separately.”  Voting   For  84  Ag  80

(This would involve the old hens and Federation birds being liberated separately on the day of the Dunbar Young Bird Race)

 

PROPOSITION 4

A J Wright (C310) will propose, Burtons and Collins (C037) will second:-

NEW RULE                                                                                                   

“All existing members should be able to move loft location within the boundaries they were originally accepted into.”  Voting  For  40   Against   123

(Why? – to allow existing members to move house within their current locality, although they now reside outside the current club radius)

 

Propositions for General Meeting

 

2009 Race Programme                                                                                

 

PROPOSITION A

D J Brackenbury (C028) will propose, Upsall & Frost (C277) will second:-

“16 May – Dunbar, 30 May – Perth, 13 June – Fraserburgh, 27 June – Thurso, 18 July – Lerwick and 5 September – Dunbar YB”     58 votes

 

PROPOSITION B

Mr & Mrs F Widdison(A505) will propose, Rick & Spiers(A375) will second, and Mr & Mrs O King & Sons(F170) will propose, Lambert, King & Lambert(F175) will second:-

“16 May – Dunbar, 30 May – Perth, 13 June – Fraserburgh, 27 June – Lerwick, 18 July – Thurso and 5 September – Dunbar YB”     106 votes

 

 

 

Dear Member

 

The Annual General Meeting of the Club for the season 2009 will be held at Great Gonerby Social Club, High Street, Great Gonerby, Grantham, Lincs, on Saturday 13 December 2008, commencing at 2.00pm.

 

A G E N D A

 

1.                                                 Roll call & Apologies

 

2.                                                 To read and confirm the Minutes of the previous AGM

 

3.                                                 Resignations

 

4.                                                 To receive and adopt the Statement of Accounts

 

5.                                                 To elect the Officers for the season 2009

(a)     President                      (h)        Committee

(b)     Vice Presidents             (j)         Emergency Committee

(c)     Chairman                      (k)        Convoyer and salary

(d)     Secretary                      (l)         RPRA Representatives

(e)     Secretary’s salary          (m)       Bankers

(f)      Treasurer                       (n)        Auditors

(g)     Treasurer’s salary          (p)        Press Officer

 

6.                                                 Resolutions (see enclosed)

 

7.                                                 Date & Venue of next AGM

 

 

Following the Annual General Meeting, a General Meeting will be held.

 

A G E N D A

 

1.                                                 Roll call & Apologies

 

2.                                                 To read and confirm the minutes of the previous General Meeting

 

3.                                                 Race Programme 2009 (see enclosed)

 

4.                                                 Any other urgent business

 

 

S J Spinks

Secretary, 24 November 2008

 

2009 Subscriptions and Ring order form

The required form is enclosed for your subscription renewal and ring order for 2009 season. Please note that there is a proposition on the AGM agenda to increase the subscriptions to £25.00. Please forward your subscriptions after the AGM when the correct subscription figure is known. The Secretary will place a message on the BHW Lib-line service, 09063 656803, and the website www.nrcc.co.uk immediately after the meeting on the 13 December 2008 for your information.

 

 

 

 

 

8.45 Sunday - no liberation at present - rain continues to fall. 12.30 - holdover called.

Monday - no liberation at present - 08.30hrs.

Liberated at 10.40 in a LSW Wind - Monday 8th Sept.

 

Entries should be with the Secretary by Monday 1 September 2008.

Race marking Friday 5 September for race on 6 September (weather permitting).

 

Saturday 12 July - Holdover - given at 10.10hrs.

Sunday 13 July - Liberation at 07.25hrs, west wind.

 

294 members have entered 2300 birds for the final old bird event of 2008.

Good luck to you all!

 

The hours of darkness for the Lerwick race are "6 hours 23 minutes"!

 

Liberated at 06.00hrs in a light west wind

 

Final date for receipt of entries - Monday 7 July 2008

 

The birds are on the blue and white ferry leaving Aberdeen docks last evening at 17.00hrs.

Arrived safely at Lerwick at 07.00hrs this morning.

 

 

As of Monday 23 June, at 17.00hrs, 297 members have entered 1655 birds.

 

 

 

 

Final date for entries – Monday 23 June

 

Committee Race Rule C

“The close of entry for each race (form 1) will be the Monday prior to the scheduled race date (post dates will not be accepted). Late entries will be accepted, but will incur a “Late entry fee of £10.00”, payable at the Marking Station. No birds will be accepted for race marking unless fees due from the competitor have been paid.”

 

Remember that postal collections at weekends have been suspended by Royal Mail in many areas, therefore to comply with the above race rule, your entries should be posted by FIRST CLASS mail no later than the Friday before the scheduled race marking day in most cases! Delivery by hand is acceptable, no later than Monday 23 June.

 

Eastern Scotland is covered in low cloud and mist this morning, making a liberation today, Saturday, unlikely. This message will be updated after 9.00am.

10.20am, Holdover called.

Sunday 8 June - liberated at 07.00hrs in a WSW Wind

 

The full Perth result should be on-line on 6 June. We have had some late changes to the race result software that have caused a few issues. I'm sure you all want "accurate" results, therefore I thank you for being patient.

The result will therefore be published in the BHW in the issue of 13 June.

 

Race marking went well today, and the birds left Grantham just before 2.00pm this afternoon.

The convoy stopped at the "borders" for their overnight stay, and the birds were fed and watered at approx 7.00pm. They will set-off early in the morning, filling the water tanks up at Perth, and arrive on-site in the early afternoon. Again the birds will be fed and watered around 5.00pm, and well rested for a Saturday liberation, weather permitting!

The NRCC entry is 2958 birds.

 

This is a "first" for the charity, Barnardo's, in sponsoring a pigeon race. £400 of retail vouchers have been donated towards the prize fund for the race.  

 

 

 

Committee Race Rule C

"The close of entry for each race (form 1) will be the Monday prior to the scheduled race date (post dates will not be accepted). Late entries will be accepted, but will incur a "Late entry fee of £10.00", payable at the Marking Station. No birds will be accepted for race marking unless fees due from the competitor have been paid."

 

Remember that postal collections at weekends have been suspended by Royal Mail in many areas, therefore to comply with the above race rule, your entries should be posted by FIRST CLASS mail no later than the Friday before the scheduled race marking day in most cases! Delivery by hand is acceptable, no later than Monday 2 June.

 

Final date for entries – Monday 2 June

 

Liberated at 09.00hrs in a fresh north east wind.

 

The club have been given a "late entry" stand at the show. The Secretary, Chairman and other committee members will be in attendance. Please come and see us. We will be close to the Midlands National stand.

 

 
AGM Voting as follows:-

 Rule 3.3.5 For 111, Against 36 carried

Rule 3.6 For 111, Against 35 carried

Rule 25 For 131, Against 13 carried

Rule 25.1 For 127, Against 17 carried

New rule A For 111, Against 29 carried

New rule B For 45, Against 97 defeated

 

PERTH 24 MAY

FRASERBURGH 7 JUNE

LERWICK 28 JUNE

 THURSO 12 JULY

DUNBAR YOUNG BIRDS 6 SEPTEMBER