New FM Rules-2024
FM Follows all AU rules
Roberts rules of order will be followed in all FM meetings
Club officers include President, Vice President, (Secretary-Treasurer) and Secretary & Race Committee. All are elected officials accept Race Committee which is appointed by race secretary
Race Committee will be appointed by the Race secretary for the purpose of retrieving birds entered into wrong race on the trailer or for denying entry to sick or unfit pigeons into the race
Release person who communicates with driver and monitors weather is assigned by Race Secretary as part of race committee
There must be a quorum present to conduct any club business
FM has two Annual meetings where FM home rules are established and/or changes January & February
Rules can be changed only during these two meetings by a majority vote.
Special changes may be needed during the season and the President can call for a special circumstances vote
All FM rules will be reviewed yearly for adequacy and standard practices changes require a (Majority vote required)
A detailed Treasury report will be presented during the Annual meetings
Detailed minuets will be kept by Secretary for all meetings
Meeting minuets including Treasury report with significant changes highlighted on the FMPIGEON.COM site
Request for membership will involve a written application along with $10.00 fee. Memberships will be voted on thirty days after request is given.
This vote will be done by secret vote, with a simple majority for membership
Special action/vote can be taken/called by the President if membership is requested during the race season.
All newly accepted members are on probation for a one-year probationary period. A final vote is taken one year thereafter
Each loft or partnership has one vote per proposal, Schedule, rules or racing activities
Junior Fliers who have not reached their 18th birthday Fly at no charge in all FM races. They may fly up to 5 birds in these races. If they reach 18 during a series, they can continue without charge
All rules must be posted where all members can view
All rule changes must be communicated by Secretary to all membership ASAP
Race schedules are established in the January and February meetings each year
All lofts are to be measured by two club officials using GPS
FM utilizes Benzing clock system
All races flown will have diplomas (1-5) and a Plaque for the winner. This includes A, B, Yearling, Auction- Race and Drop-back
Additionally, Tabs will be given for Average Speed, Champion Loft, Champion Bird and Master Loft for the A and B Series. No Overall tabs given
All club dues due by first saturaday of Febuary(meeting) or pay $5 per month late fee. If you haven't paid by the first race you can be voted out. (added 3/3/2024 per 2/3/24 meeting minutes)
Race Rules
Race schedules will be posted on the FMPIGEOM.COM site following the Annual February Meeting
All birds to be chipped by the Race Secretary by April 1st for OB's and by July 1st for YB'S. There is a $25.00 late fee paid to Race secretary thereafter
No Chipping of birds on race night. Flier may utilize previously entered personalized chips for bad chips
There is a $25.00 Trophy and Computer fee per series for fliers thereof.
Basketing for races and Clock-out is between 5 & 7pm each race.
All race results will be calculated prior to this week’s entries. ( Special races and last of the season may differ)
FM uses Lansing time for Sunrise and Sunset when needed for figuring 2 day races
All AU Clock rules are followed by FM Club
All special pools, Calcutta or Specials Races will be run by the member proposing any such race.
Anyone found flying a bird belonging to another without permission will receive a warning and is required to return the bird to its owner. A second offense is a $100.00 fine payable to owner. If bird is not returned and fine paid the offender will be expelled from the FM club.
All race fees are due the first night of shipping for each series. No flier may enter races until all fees are paid
Fm will have two races per week A (No Limit) B ( 10)
All special races including Yearling Race Drop-Backs, Special Races and Auction races will not have limits
No race will be released prior to ½ hour after local Sunrise
No races from the same release point will be released earlier than ½ hour after first race
Race Secretary and Driver will be in charge of unique situations and make the best decisions for the birds as needed this includes but not limited to Releases, avoidance of other club releases, bring backs or shorted releases or just calling any race
When not enough birds are clocked from special races or pools then moneys unclaimed is to be prorated by birds clocked. In the event that no birds are clocked than moneys to be equally distributed per bird in the race
Race Committee will be responsible for denying entry of sick birds on the trailer
ADDITIONS
1. 1/2 wait before releasing drop back birds once at release point
2. no non current race birds on the trailer/van
3. All club financial transactions traceable(ie receipt, debit card, check)
4. Any club in the Open may provide feedback to the FM club. These issues need to be in writing for consideration at our annual meetings
5. Race secretary/treasurer to have club dues and all shipping paid by the club
Revised TJB per club votes 1/6/2024