Minutes of the Promotion Sub-Committee meeting held on the 6/05/08

Present: G. Watson, J. Harper, R. Smart. P. Arneric

Correspondence:  Letter from Jock Strattan from the R.S.L asking would we release pigeons on Remembrance Day.
Letter from Nova giving contact names of 5AA’s Promotions Manager

1.    Paul Arneric   Paul presented his ideas for promoting the sport.
He suggests the SAHPA should approach Scott Transport, using a consultant to do a presentation to the company on our behalf, for the purpose of sponsorship and transportation of our pigeons. If this were to happen, the money currently being spent for freight could be used in prize money. Hopefully this would attract new members and help to retain our current ones. We would offer our unit for advertising.
2.    The releasing of the pigeons at the ANZAC day march was successful with channel 9 giving good commentary. ABC showed the release but not much in commentary. Big thank you to John & Ray. I had a discussion on air with the Baldies (ABC) about racing pigeons and their war exploits, and the Dicken medal etc.
3.    Received the second new Banner
4.    Doctor Harry’s program on pigeons was very successful
5.    Willy Thiele has suggested the SAHPA look at placing stickers on all private tossing units to help promote the sport. W. Griffith can do them for $20/ $40 dollars.

Graham Watson,
Promotion Officer.
Minutes Promotion sub-Committee meeting held on 26/03/08Present:  G.Watson J. Harper.R. Smart
Correspondence: John Harper has contacted the R.S.L and has again been given permission to release pigeons at the ANZAC march as the Signal Corps pass by. He has also arranged for car passes to be provided by the Adelaide council.
John has been in discussions with an Ian Gully who is the PR for the RSL to have a transcript about the pigeons for the radio commentators.
Graham Watson has contacted radio 5AA on Sunday regarding misinformation aired about racing/feral pigeons.
An email was sent to Doctor Walker for clarification of things said on air.  In the future 5AA may contact Graham about a segment on pigeons.
Business arising from the previous minutes:
 
  1. A sausage sizzle to be arranged for the members who helped man the Animal Expo stand. It will be held at a date to be decided after the racing season has begun.
  2. G.Watson to see Maureen on 31/03/08 at Salisbury club meeting regarding reimbursement.
  3. G.Watson has purchased frames for certificates of appreciation and will deliver when ready.
  4. ANZAC march - refer Correspondence
  5. Discussions with Parafield Gardens High school to take place on date to be decided.
  6. Discussion about what the SAHPA could do to improve and help with public relations regarding feral pigeon problems. To help with our image it was suggested we make traps the same as Willy Thiele uses and rent them out to the public for a small fee. Willy has offered to make them and Rosie who receives many calls, would control them and their use.
  7. The Promotion Sub Committee strongly urge the Management to bring together all members and implement a plan for the next 10 years i.e. Purpose / Vision / Mission.
  8. Peter Muirhead, a freelance journalist, was approached to write a Pigeon article to do with ANZAC day for a major programme. He will endeavour to pursue Burke’s Backyard.
  9. A suggestion to advertise with the Centrelink National News letter called News for seniors. This is distributed to 2.3million readers and could be another way to attract new members who are looking for a hobby in retirement. Costs for this could be shared by all states if we could get some agreement with them.
Graham Watson - Promotion Officer 
Please note: Doctor Harry will be running a program about pigeons on ANZAC day channel 7. 
Please note: John Harper and the Promotions Committee will be releasing birds near  the Cross of Sacrifice on ANZAC day,
 hopefully just as the Signals Corps take their salute near the King Williams road bridge over the Torrens.
 I am not sure If the ABC or one of the other radio stations will be giving commentary. - Graham Watson

Minutes of the Promotions Sub Committee held on 26/02/08 at 10am

Present:  R. Smart J. Harper G. Watson

Correspondence:

•    Letter to Kym Jones Exhibitions & Events re- badges and electrical power points.
•    Correspondence to/from Plaza Film Company re the supply of pigeons to use in an advertisement for Wrigley’s chewing gum.   (John Harper generously donated his time and pigeons resulting in a $200 donation to the promotion funds. Thank you John.)
•    Numerous correspondence and phone calls to/from Ezy Banner by John Harper & Graham Watson. A big thanks  to Joanne Watson and John for the design work on the banner.
•    Correspondence to/from Colin Walker re sponsoring and displaying his products. Colin generously sent brochures for us to display. Thank you to Rodney at Gilberton’s Fodder for lending this product and also sponsoring us.
•    Correspondence to/from Dean at Camsal Aviaries to sponsor us at the Expo in exchange for displaying his products.
•    We give a big thanks to Dean for his support.

Business Arising from the minutes

1.    Thank you to G. Cawte for donating 200 Key rings.
2.    Thank you to Ray Smart for purchasing the rest of the key rings and assembling them.
3.    Roster for the Expo emailed, numerous phone calls to all of the persons assisting and a big thank you to everyone who has put their hand up – (21 generous people).
4.    A need to reimburse Maureen for any expenses incurred.
5.    A certificate of appreciation to all the sponsors and worthy helpers. (A draft of the Certificate attached to minutes).
6.    Anzac day March pigeon release is next on the agenda. John to re-visit the contacts made last year. Graham to approach Peter Muirhead with regards to his contacts in the media.
7.    Graham and Ray to approach Parafield Gardens High school during this term.
8.    Letter to the Secretary and A. Agars with attached updated rules for the “Ace race series” during 2008.
9.    A notation should be included on the SAHPA Program stating, All SAHPA races are Ace series races

Graham Watson
Promotions Officer

The $100 club. – Always complaining about no prize money? Well, here’s your chance to compete for good prize money.
CONCEPT: It is optional.
HOW IT WORKS: On the 10 main SAHPA races. Five north line $100 up front. Five east line $100 up front. You can compete in one line or both.
There will be one prize in every 20 flyers. One prize per owner. 100 flyers equals five prizes. 100 flyers at $100 equals $10,000. $10,000 at five races equals $2000 per race.
Example YBC 1st $800, 2nd $500, 3rd $350, 4th $200, 5th $150.
So here is your chance to compete for good prize money.
Any enquiries phone Bill Markou 8356 9506.
Could all clubs send the number of flyers who are interested.  North line or / and East line.
Send to Bill Markou, 2A Gaetjens Court, Fulham Gardens 5024. Phone 8356 9506. Mobile 040 105 3597.
THE PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE asks all members interested in securing the future of the sport to contact G. Watson on 042 292 3964. All persons are welcome to come and join in. "The sport is at the cross roads in my opinion and every one has a responsibility to participate." - Graham Watson.