Club News
Updates, achievements, and highlights from the Humber Valley Racing Pigeon Club.
Humber Valley RPC Holds Annual General Meeting
October 25, 2026
The club held its AGM bringing members together for a productive day of discussion, fellowship, and recognition.
With beautiful weather and a great turnout of flyers, the meeting included discussions about the upcoming racing season, potential release locations, and the direction members would like to see the UNC consider in the future. It was a positive and constructive discussion, with members sharing ideas, concerns, and suggestions for the seasons ahead.
Members also enjoyed a fantastic lunch, with special thanks to the HVRC Ladies Auxiliary for their help in making the day a success.
The meeting also included the presentation of awards recognizing the achievements of club members throughout the season. While Rebellion Loft had a strong showing across several categories, talent and success were evident throughout the membership.
Congratulations to all the award recipients, and thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion. Days like these are an important part of keeping our club strong and moving the sport forward. And thank you to Lou Bozelli for taking the photographs.
We look forward to another great season of racing!
Notable Awards
Rebellion Loft | Peter Kamstra - Champion Loft (old birds A and B Series), Champion Bird A series
Bruce Mathers | Champion Bird B, C, D
Peter Kamstra presiding over the meeting
Bruce and Lou captivated by Peter's proclamations
Burce and Wolfie sharing a laugh
Chris and Betty Jean attending to the food
Best Birds Awards - Bruce and Linda
Race Certificate for new member Noriel
Peter cleaned up once again this year
Alex presenting Peter with the Master Loft Award
Chris Kumar's Race Certificate
Member of the Year Award 2026
Congratulations to Simon Prigmore, our 2026 Member of the Year!
Although Simon is currently taking a break from flying while juggling other commitments, he continues to show up every weekend and remains an active and valued part of the club. He continues to take care of his responsibilities as Race Secretary and Band Secretary, as well as helping with lost and found birds.
Simon is always helpful, cooperative, and willing to lend a hand. His positive attitude and sense of humour make him a lot of fun to have around, and his continued dedication to the club does not go unnoticed.
Congratulations, Simon, and thank you for everything you do for the club!
Peter presents Simon with his award
(photo bomb by Jake Kamstra in the middle)
Up North Combine Holds Annual General Meeting
November 1, 2026
The Up North Combine held its Annual General Meeting on Sunday morning at the Bradford Legion. The meeting was well attended, with approximately 20 spectators in addition to the executive board members.
The agenda was addressed in the usual professional manner. While there were some contentious issues, cooperation and thoughtful discussion ultimately prevailed throughout the meeting.
Looking ahead, the Combine faces a few financial challenges. The Treasurer reported an operating loss of approximately $15,000 this year, which may mean an increase in fees is necessary. While any increase is never welcome, racing fees remain one of the smaller expenses associated with the hobby when compared with other costs such as acquiring feed, birds and clocking systems.
Another consideration is the age of the Combine's trailer. A replacement would cost approximately $60,000. However, the current driver feels that the trailer may have another few years of service left in it. Depending on how things progress, a fundraising initiative to help cover the cost of a future replacement may be necessary.
Changes to the Executive Board
Elections were also held, bringing a few changes to the Combine's board. Most notably, Bruce Badon is stepping down as President, with Oscar DeVries taking over the role. Bruce will however remain on the board as Recording Secretary.
Troy Spencer has also taken on the position of First Vice President, while the remaining executive members will continue in their current positions from last year.
For complete and detailed meeting minutes, contact the Up North Combine.
The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 10th or 17th, 2027, when members will come together to finalize the 2027 race schedule which is always a spicy affair 🌶.
Contact Alex to purchase a UNC fundraising pin $5
