Lillers Y/B Race Season 2010
LILLERS YOUNG BIRD OPEN RACE
22nd SEPTEMBER 2010
Open to all members of the North of England Homing Union
£5.00 per bird, maximum 10 birds per member.
A £2.00 deposit per entry (non refundable) to be paid by Wednesday 15th September.
All cheques etc to be made payable to ‘Up North Combine Ltd.’
34% to Open – 20 Prizes as follows:
1st 25%
2nd 12%
3rd 10%
4th 5%
5th to 20th 3% each
66% to Sections (pro rata to birdage). Prizes to be decided subject to birdage.
Pools
All pools are optional, 25p, 50, £1, £2, £3, £5 plus a £2 single bird nom winner take
all. Open pools paid out on a 1 in 10 basis. Section pools paid out on a 1 in 5 basis,
subject to birdage.
Sections
1. UNC Sections 1 & 2 and New North Amal.
2. UNC Sections 3, 4 & 5.
3. UNC Sections 6 & 7.
4. West Durham Amal. and Durham Combine.
Marking/Clock Stations
Percy Main, Sunderland, Sappers Corner Garage Greatham, Skelton, Sacriston and
Middlestone Moor.
Birds to be race marked Tuesday morning 21st September.
Clocks to be set at time of marking.
Race to be flown under NEHU rules.
Birds to be transported by Up North Combine.
Any enquiries, please contact Up North Combine on 01429 870263.
Official entry forms will be available from 1st August.
The winner of the race will be drug tested.
A G M Part 2
Up North Combine Ltd.
Part Two of the A.G.M.of the Up North Combine Ltd was held on Monday18th. January 2010 in the
Hollyhill Club, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.
Apologises were received from Mr. T. Young, Newcastle West, Hetton and Tees Valley Federations for
non-attendance. All other Federations were in attendance.
Meeting opened at 7.40pm. with Mr. F.A. McCluskey in the Chair.
A minutes silence was observed for the passing of our former President Dr. Ralph. Iley.
No. 1. It was proposed Tynemouth North sec. Houghton that the minutes of the previous A.G.M. be accepted and kept as a true record. All in favour. Matters arising none.
No. 2. Racing Rules and Bye-laws from part one of the A.G.M.
Matters arising.
(a). Trimdon Federation asked for rproposal No. 6. under Any Other Business to be clarified. After a discussion it was agreed that the voting of 19 Feds to 3 was a clear majority and the rule would remain that the Inland Nationals would remain as 2 day races.
(b). Trimdon Federation also requested that the date of the Lillers Young Bird race should be decided by the membership. After a discussion it was agreed that the race will remain on the date scheduled Wednesday 22nd. September 2010 .
(c). Northumberland Premier Federation asked for an update regarding drug testing for the Season 2010. It was agreed that the President and Vice Presidents will form the small committee to agree fundamental
procedures etc. and report back to the UNC Delegates.
(d). It was proposed East Cleveland, Mid Tyne, Hartlepool, S.E.Durham and Hetton that the UNC 7 Sections remain as in 2009. This was carried 16 Feds to 3.
(b). It was proposed Teesside, Shotton and Trimdon Federations that the UNC Sections be as follows:
Section 1. Border, Coquetdale, Wansbeck, Northumberland Prem and Tynemouth North.
Section 2. Chester, Newcastle West, Gateshead and Houghton.
Section 3. South Shields, Sunderland, Sunderland Premier, N.E.Counties and Mid Tyne.
Section 4. Teesside, Shotton, Trimdon, Tees Valley and Hetton.
Section 5. North Yorks, East Cleveland, S.E.Durham and Hartlepool.
This proposal was defeated 3 Feds to 16.
No. 3. Balance Sheet for 2009.
It was proposed Tynemouth North sec. Sunderland Premier that the Balance Sheet for 2009 be accepted.-
All in favour.
No. 4. Officials for 2010.
It was proposed Teesside sec. Border that all Officials for 2010 be moved en bloc. All in favour
President: Mr. F.A. McCluskey
Senior Vice President: Mr. C. Rawson
Vice Presidents: Mr. M. Elliott. Mr. T. Callan. Mr. C. Surtees. Mr. T. Young Mr. W. Cole.
Auditors: Baines,Jewitt.
Finance Committee The President, the above 6 Vice Presidents plus
Mr. B. Grant. Mr. J. Luke. Mr. D. Buckley. Mr. P. Shergold
No. 5. Chief Convoyer 2010
It was proposed Houghton sec. Coquetdale that Mr. S. Profitt remain as Chief Convoyer. – All in favour.
No. 6. Any Other Business.
(a). It was proposed by Houghton Federation that the Presidents position to be clarified in respect that no
individual has control or authority to the use of UNC equipment or transport without a majority
vote. It was agreed that under certain circumstances the President may have to make an impromptu
judgement, but where possible the Vice Presidents will be contacted .
(b). It was proposed Trimdon sec. Wansbeck Federation to examine maintenance costs of vehicles for
efficiency savings and outsourcing services. This was defeated 18 Feds to 2.
(c). Gateshead Federation proposed that services to the race points be fully itemised for each
individual on Balance Sheet. The President stated that this was not feasible.
(d). Gateshead Federation proposed that the Lib-Line be updated in the proper fashion i.e. changed
when stated it will be changed and itemised on Balance Sheet showing how money was spent. The President
stated that of course the lib-Line will be updated when stated. The income is shown clearly on the balance
sheet.
(e). Trimdon Federation proposed once baskets are sealed at Club or Fed marking centres, then they
are not re-opened for topping up purposes before despatch (exception Bourges and Andrezel). All in favour.
(f). Teesside Federation proposed running water on all wagons. This proposal rec. no sec.
(g). Teesside Federation proposed that an air circulation system to be installed on each
transporter to help keep internal temps down prior to liberation. This will be looked into.
(h). Gateshead Federation feel that if it is hard to get transporter in to pick up Clubs, the Club or
Clubs in question should find ways of transporting baskets to an appropriate pick up point.
This would make it possible for all the Federation to be on one transporter. It was agreed that where possible
Clubs will be collected efficiently .
(i). It was proposed Mid Tyne sec. Sunderland Premier Federation that all finance meetings be held
at the normal meeting place in the evening. This was carried
(j). Mid Tyne Federation proposed that no major expenditure be approved if there is not a quorum in
attendance. (See powers of committee note 14 item 1 a minimum of five). This was agreed.
Meeting closed at 8.40pm.
Seretary P Grange
President F Mc Cluskey