Published March 15, 2014 | By Ray Russell
WPF Board Meeting 4th March 2014
In attendance:
R Russell
M Portelli
J Angelino
B Mizzi
C Abela
J Farrugia
T Abraham
D Vatsakis
J Muscat
G Fontana
N Iannazzone
C Cachia
Apologies:
None
President Ray Russell opened the meeting at 7.30 pm
Previous minutes were read and received.
Moved: J. Farrugia
Seconded: G. Fontana
OFFICE BEARERS:
President: Mr. R Russell ph: 0418 553 431 email: raymond.russell2@bigpond.com
Vice President: Mr. J. Farrugia
Moved: C. Abela
Seconded: M. Portelli
Junior Vice President: J. Angelino
Moved: J. Muscat
Seconded: D. Vatsakis
Secretary: Mr. M. Portelli, 13 Kookaburra St, Altona, 3018 ph: 9315 0212 email: westernpigeonfederation@hotmail.com
Assistant Secretary: Mr C Cachia Ph 0418 360 771 email: chris@ccafp.com.au
Moved: C. Abela
Seconded: J. Angelino
Treasurer: Mr. C. Abela
Ring Secretary: Mrs. Pauline Pulis, 86 Esmond Street, Ardeer, 3022. ph: 9352 4815
Chronometer Marshall: G. Fontana
Chronometer Marshall Assistant: C Abela
Moved: J. Muscat
Seconded: C. Abela
Property Officer: D. Vatsakis
Moved: J. Muscat
Seconded: J. Angelino
Chief conveyer: Mr. J. Calleja
Liberation/results ph service: 1900 916 080
The following members were nominated an accepted the roles of the Liberation Committee:
1st in Charge – M Portelli
2nd in Charge – D Vatsakis
If in disagreement 3rd in charge will decide – R Russell
Moved: R Russell
Seconded: N Iannazzone
If adverse weather presents itself the following will apply.
Two liberation members 1st and 2nd in charge must agree to either liberate or postpone or cancel the race. Basketing for a race can be cancelled anytime up and till the day of basketing with members being informed by:
- Text message to a fliers nominated mobile number
- Posted on our web site
This only applies when WPF are liberating by themselves.
Its is envisaged for members with out a mobile phone number that members use the WPF web site for notifications.
Motion carried and agreed by all members.
Race Points will only be moved due to logistical reasons e.g. Roads are flooded. If a race point is moved it will be done in the line of flight and of course common sense and the utmost care will be provided to our pigeons.
Motion carried and agreed by all members.
Main Chrom to be set at 6.45 pm in the Board Room at WPF Rooms, Carrington Drive, Sunshine.
Motion carried and agreed by all members.
Correspondence:
A letter was received by J Angelino to confirm he will maintain the same prices for photos of our federation winners and he also provided the service of confirming the federation winner.
Moved: J Muscat Seconded: G Fontana
General Business
Ray Russell would like to share the work around various board members by creating sub committees and exploring opportunities for growth and transparency:
Expenditure Committee
C Abela
T Abraham
C Cachia
Health & Safety Committee
G Angelino
D Vatsakis
G Fontana
Constitution Rules Committee
R Russell
C Cachia
It is envisaged these members will organise themselves and provide a preliminary report prior to our next meeting.
Clubs and Secretaries
Please provide a list of all flying members and your office bearers at your earliest convenience.
Please ensure to add ALL members current details…including: Name, Loft number, address, mobile phone numbers and email address. Please note if it is a new member or change of address that will require new co-ordinates.
It is the preference that all letters by members and their clubs is received by email. Please email all correspondence to:
Secretary: M Portelli: westernpigeonfederation@hotmail.com
Subsequent Board meeting is scheduled for the 2nd Monday of the Month starting at 7.30pm
Other
Ray handed out a Questionnaire to the board members asking for feedback on the following:
- What do we do well?
- What don’t we do well?
He encouraged members to assist with their input on formulating the following:
- Vision
- Mission
- Core Values
- Strategic Priority 1:
- Strategic Priority 2:
- Strategic Priority 3:
Please have these completed by the next meeting on the 14th of April 2014.
Meeting closed: 10.30pm
Ray Russell
President