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0001 05 Aug 2020 18:23:21: Posted by JOHN HARPER from RELEASE PANEL,
Due to BOM forecast 80% showers on Saturday in Adelaide and right throughout the SEast the race from Penola has been changed to Sunday, so basketing for Penola will be on Friday night. The forecast wind direction and strength are the same on both days 20 - 25 km/h S/E. The Tintinara toss birds will be released on the way back to Adelaide on Sunday around 11:00 - 11:30am.
0002 05 Aug 2020 08:32:59: Posted by JOHN HARPER from GENERAL SECRETARY,
Poochera 10 owners 65 birds released @ 7:30am. Light cloud with patches of blue sky 16km/h East wind. Birds left in 8mins expect 6 1/2hr fly.
0003 03 Aug 2020 10:01:57: Posted by JOHN HARPER from GENERAL SECRETARY,
Reminder for those member's who wish to fly Midweek West Line. Basketing tonight at Gawler & Districts (Para Club) for Poochera on Wednesday.
0004 01 Aug 2020 08:26:29: Posted by JOHN HARPER from RELEASE PANEL,
Marree 580km 121 owners 2,122b, not including APC 204b. Conditions fine and clear no wind, birds released @ 8:00am all away in one bunch in 1 minute heading due South. A batch of 100 returned to the town some 10 minutes later, then eventually headed South @ 8:15am. Wind N/NW 20-25km/h along route home, expect 6 hour race. GPS -29 40 18 : 138 05 41 Penola 330km 72 owners 1,003b. Conditions fine and clear with a North wind 15 km/h. Birds released @ 8:15am all away in 3 minutes. Expect 5 1/2hr race. GPS -37 11 09 : 140 42 56
0005 29 Jul 2020 08:01:37: Posted by JOHN HARPER from GENERAL SECRETARY,
Lines of Flight meeting 28th July. We had a good turnout of members who voted in favour of two lines of flight with the North West / North East option polling 33 votes and was set for 3 years. The runner up was the North West / South East option polling 25 votes. Obviously the North West option starting at Stirling North, Pimba, etc, overall is the most popular line and race points for both lines will now be set by the COM. All Clubs are encouraged to provide input into the new 2021 race program through their Delegate. Programs submitted from individuals will not be accepted. Thanks
0006 26 Jul 2020 16:34:31: Posted by TONY PERKINS from ACTING CHAIRPERSON,
Don's Ford truck will NOT be tossing over the hills on Monday due to lack of support.
0007 26 Jul 2020 10:47:41: Posted by JOHN HARPER from GENERAL SECRETARY,
Reminder that the Lines of Flight meeting is next Tuesday 28th. Registration is from 7:00-7:30. If any member wishes to lodge their vote in person and not enter the hall they can do so from 6:30pm at the Assoc office or alternatively, if they have health issues they can remain in their vehicle in the carpark and have a voting slip delivered so it can be completed in their car. Thanks
0008 25 Jul 2020 07:58:14: Posted by JOHN HARPER from RELEASE PANEL,
Lyndhurst YBC 510km 116 owners, 2,203b. Birds arrived at 12:30pm Friday and conveyer reported that the birds ate and drank extremely well last night. Sunrise 7:13am so birds were released @ 7:45am, temp 8deg fine and calm with a very light variable breeze. Great release with all birds away and heading for home in 2 mins. BOM observation sites at Marree & Leigh Creek report SSW 9-11kmh. Expect 7 1/2 hr fly. GPS -30_17_12 : 138_21_07 Good Luck
0009 24 Jul 2020 15:38:56: Posted by TONY PERKINS from ACTING CHAIRPERSON,
Don's truck is back and will resume training this Sunday the 26th as per program.
0010 23 Jul 2020 11:18:36: Posted by JOHN HARPER from GENERAL SECRETARY,
Fortunately we have been notified that the position of Conveyor/Release officer has been filled. Thanks to all members that put their hand up and were willing to assist. Cheers