Monday January 5, 2004

The meeting was called to order at 19:32 by ECC president Lyle Loomis.

ROLL CALL

Present:                                                                                            Absent:
1. Bonita Club                     4.  Palm Springs Club                         1.  San Gabriel Valley Club
2. Freeway Club                  5.  Pomona Club
3. La Puente Club               6.  Santa Anita Club
4.   Nuevo Valley Club

MINUTES FROM THE LAST MEETING:   The minutes from the meeting of Monday 10/06/03 were read by John Godinez.  A correction was noted to the date of our next meeting, from 01/04/04 to 01/05/04.  A motion to accept the minutes was made by Sonny Cangiarella, with the second from Rafael Reyes Jr.  The motion passed.

FINANCIAL REPORT:  The financial report was read by Katy Bagu(report attached).  Kathy reported a balance of $2,543.52 in the ECC account.  Kathy also reported that the combine trailer was now paid in full.  A motion to accept the report was made by Mike Smith, with a second from Sonny Cangiarella.  The motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS

NOMINATED BIRDS:  Mike Smith reminded the membership that flyers must identify their five nominated birds on each race team throughout the season.  This generated a brief discussion of the pros and cons in the nominating process.  Mike also mentioned that Bill Lincoln might have a set of written instruction on how to nominate in the Atis Top.  The consensus from the majority of the membership was that all clubs would make a better effort to maintain the nominating process.

BONITA CLUB POSITIONING OF CRATES ON THE RACE TRAILER:  Kathy Bagu reported that she had heard complaints regarding the Bonita Club placing all their crates on one side of the trailer, the passenger side or right side.  Kathy explained that loading on the left side of the trailer was a safety issue because of heavy vehicle traffic on Arrow Highway.  For the record, it is so noted that there was no opposition voiced from the membership following Kathy’s explanation.

NEW BUSINESS

2004 OLD BIRD SCHEDULE:  Following a brief discussion on the race schedule, a motion to accept the 2003 old bird race schedule as the race schedule for 2004 was made by Mike Smith, with a second by Sonny Cangiarella.  The motion passed.
 
RACE TEAMS:  Kathy reminded the membership that clubs must have an accurate count of race teams by the next meeting.

NUMBER OF BIRDS PER SHIPPING CRATE:  Following a discussion the consensus of the membership is that a minimum of twenty birds per crate would be maintained for the short races (300 miles).
 

RACE TEAM LIMIT:  A motion was made by Charlie Ettensperger, with a second from Vito Frankini to limit one team per loft location.  The motion was defeated.

ROUTE 66 RACE:  Kathy Bagu reported that the combine needed another sponsor for the next route 66 race.  Sonny Cangiarella volunteered to take up the task and would report back.

RECOGNITION – DAVE & KATHY LOFT:  Mike Smith acknowledged Dave and Kathy’s assistance in helping store the combine equipment and crates.  In recognition of their contribution to the Combine, Mike made a motion, second by Sonny Cangiarella, to have the Bagu’s ship free.  The motion passed.

ECC BANQUET:  Kathy reported that the combine needed to identify a date for the combine banquet.  Following a brief discussion it was the consensus of the membership to have the banquet after old bird season.

TROPHIES:  Kathy Bagu reported that Charlie Cathel submitted a report from the combine winners, which indicated their choice of money or a trophy.

ADJOURNMENT:  A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Sonny Cangiarella, with a second from Kathy Bagu.  The motion passed and the meeting adjourned at approximately 20:35.

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday February 2, 2004

Respectfully submitted,
 
John J Godinez
ECC Recording Secretary