WHAT
THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION CAN DO FOR YOU
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| The International Federation is a non-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. 1. Every November the International Federation has it’s own convention. Attended in large numbers. People attend this convention that are not even members of the International Federation because of the fellowship. There are seminars, loft visits, young bird races, awards banquet, bird auctions, friendship renewuals, as well as plenty of activities for the children and wives. 2. The International Federation publishes a Sky Talk magazine yearly for our members. This magazine is full of advertisements for supplies, and supporters of the organization. A complete set of, Constitution and By-Laws, is available on the web page www.ifpigeon.com. Complete Band listings as well as award applications, award winners, interviews of champion I.F. members, articles from the leading Vets in the USA. 3. The International Federation supports a Scholarship Fund. An awarded is given to the winners of a scholarship essay for first second and third place; The Scholarship is available to members or members’ families to assist them with their secondary education. 4. The International Federation has legal defense funds available for members used primarily for fighting zoning ordinances. 5. The International Federation has its own awards program. Trophies are presented at the convention banquet. Recipients are recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in a national pigeon publication. 6. The International Federation has a web page that is updated regularly, the newsroom will give our members information that is current and relates to our sport. 7. The International Federation has Club and Individual bands available to the membership at close to cost plus shipping. 8. The International Federation has its own legal staff, as well as an attorney Paul Giblin that is a member of the Board of Directors. 9. The International Federation employs its own secretary Val Matteucci to assure business continuity. 10. The International Federation provides its members easy access to its officers, awards and Constitution and By-Laws chairmen. 11. The International Federation is closely associated with Bird Shippers of American whose primary purpose is to protect the right to ship live birds, of various types, through the United States Postal Service and hire a lobbyist in Washington, D.C. who actively leads us through the complicated scheme of our country’s politics in trying to succeed in our mission to ship our pigeons. 12. The International Federation has a HELP-A-BEGINNER COORDINATOR who will assist new people into the sport of Racing. 13. The International Federation has Literature for promotional and Beginner programs available to our membership 14. The International Federation has a Junior membership available to any under the age of 18. 15. The International Federation believes in Home Rule and this give clubs local control of their guidelines for racing in their clubs. The International
Federation has enjoyed over 150 years of service to its members. We
urge all pigeon enthusiasts who race, show, or just enjoy the keeping
of pigeons to join the International Federation and experience the fellowship
of our organization.
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