WPF Board Meeting 16th March 2015
In attendance: R Russell; M Portelli; C Abela; D Vatsakis; C Cachia; J Farrugia; J Muscat; J Smith; A Papadakis; T Holwell; and J Pulis
Apologies: J Angelino
President Ray Russell opened the meeting at 7.40 pm and he welcomed all new and returning board members
Previous AGM minutes were read and received.
Moved: J Farrugia Seconded: C Cachia
Correspondence received:
1) Brimbank City Council invited the WPF to the Council Network
2) Smith & Henry has moved from Deer Park Club to Altona City Club
Finance Report:
Finance and Treasury report was read. All in order.
Moved: C Cachia Seconded: J Farrugia
Election of Office Bearers 2015
| Position | Member |
Moved |
Seconded |
| Vice President | J Farrugia | M Portelli | J Pulis |
| Junior Vice President | J Pulis | M Portelli | J Muscat |
| Assistant Secretary | C Cachia | D Vatsakis | J Muscat |
| Minute Secretary | C Cachia | D Vatsakis | J Muscat |
| Ring Secretary | P Pulis | R Russell | M Portelli |
| Chronometer Marshall | C Abela | R Russell | M Portelli |
| Clock Marshall – STB | T Holwell | R Russell | M Portelli |
| Clock Marshall – Electronic | M Portelli | C Cachia | J Pulis |
| Property Officer | D Vatsakis | C Abela | M Portelli |
| Liberation Committee 1 | M Portelli | R Russell | C Cachia |
| Liberation Committee 2 | J Smith | R Russell | C Cachia |
| Room Stewards | A Papadakis | R Russell | C Cachia |
| Room Stewards | J Smith | R Russell | C Cachia |
| Transport | maintain existing | R Russell | C Cachia |
| Convoyer | No Nominations – who wants to be Convoyer | ||
| Trailer Safety Officer | C Abela | R Russell | C Cachia |
| Brimbank Council | Ray Russell | C Abela | M Portelli |
| J Muscat | R Russell | C Cachia |
Response to letters:
1) Ray Russell & Joe Muscat will represent the WPF on the 1st of April 2015.
2) Noted.
Moved: D Vatsakis Seconded: C Cachia
General Business
Ring colour for 2016 will be Green and 16,000 rings will be ordered
1st Tintinara will be nominated for the Gallipoli 100 year race.
J Farrugia and M Portelli would like to say thank you to all members who supported their inaugural squeaker sale for Pigeon Racing Victoria Inc.
They successfully raised over $14,000 which will be used to promote the sport. Well done great effort!
Don’t forget!
In 2015 we will celebrate finish off the year with a WPF dinner dance on Friday the 27th of November 2015. Each member will receive a complimentary ticket as part of their yearly membership. Venue and costs for partners and guests to be advised in due course.
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Next meeting 13th of April 2015 at 7.30 pm
Meeting closed: 9.45pm
Ray Russell
President