Message to our Members,
The CRPU Board of Directors has been working diligently to keep the CRPU viable and an asset to
the sport. We are a very small team right now and have been trying to recruit members to join the
BOD. We could do so much more if we had the manpower necessary to hold the annual general
meeting, shows, auctions, awards, plus so much more. Three members are not enough to get the
job done but thankful for the dynamic trio that works hard to keep the CU together.
We have had many bumps in the road this past year. Our head office had to be put on hold while our
office staff dealt with medical issues. We are back on track now and working to get everything back
up and running. Head office had a flood from the roof leaking. This was another job that our
treasurer did not need yet he rose to the job and him and Jen cleaned up the mess. Thanks to Al and
Jen Gauvin who work continuously to keep head office up and running. We do not take this for
granted.
This next year we are hoping to get at least two more directors to assist us with the needs of the
CRPU. Please consider taking the time to join the board and help promote the sport and be a help
to members. There is four meetings a year by pragmatic calls and hopefully we can consider an
AGM in the near future with help from the membership.
The membership fees have been increased this year to $70.00 due to the cost of operating head
office. Full time staff is important to the sport and we need Denise as she is a great asset to us. We
are thankful for Denise who understands the sport and is ready to assist our members.
The CRPU Board of Directors has been in contact with CFIA in regards to the pigeon sport as we
watched what happened to the ostriches in BC. I believe we all feel the need for protecting the sport
and you can rest assured we will continue to work with CFIA and OMFRA to keep our birds safe. One
important issue is to make sure each member follow biosecurity measures within their loft and
keep sick birds’ home do not ship sick birds to any races. CFIA knows the pigeon does not have a
problem with avian H! but if any of our lofts were to be infected you can be sure they would be at the
door. Keep your birds healthy.
Due to the mail strike, we were not able to put together the CRPU PigeonPost, we are currently
working to have the post online. Watch your email for updated information in regards to the online
publication. The publication will be available for print to those who want a hard copy but there will
be a fee to print and send to members. More info coming in the near future.
Thank you to each and every member who has supported the CU and continues to support. We are
hoping for big things coming in the near future but we need your help to get things done. Please
consider helping out. Anyone can help to promote this great sport. We appreciate you and wish
each member a great breeding season and the next champion winner. The CRPU Board will
continue to work with Kyle to get the awards up and running and give credit where it is due. We
understand how important awards are to our members and will get something in the near future.
All the best and let’s keep in touch. Let’s us know how we can be of help. We are here for you!
CRPU Board of Directors