USPCA REGION 1 BOARD MEETING

TALLAHASSEE, FL

JANUARY 19, 2013

 

Members Present:

Jose Bosque- President

Bruce Harris – Treasurer

Aaron Peterman – V. Pres.

Jim Nichols – V. Pres.

Cory Bowling – Trustee

Ron Bowling – Trustee

Wayne Gulsby – Trustee

Harry Barraclough – Trustee

Todd Hayes

Roy Parker – Trustee

Becky Schreiber – Secretary

 

Installation of Officers:

Becky Schreiber – Secretary

Cory Bowling – Trustee

Harry Barraclough – Trustee

Wayne Gulsby – Trustee

 

After installation a discussion reference the official ballot count. We need to encourage members to vote. A motion to destroy the ballots was made and passed.

A motion was made to accept the previous meeting notes as presented. Passed.

 

Treasure Report

*Awaiting final checks from previous secretary, Susie Rogers.

*In reference to the regions credit card, any expenditure over $500 must be approved by the Board.

*There are some trials still open.

*A discussion reference to income tax forms and books for audit.

*The treasures report was approved and accepted.

 

Old Business

Jim Nichols reported the National Trial 2012 was closed out.

If anyone needs anything posted on our website, maintained by Maria Cabrera, send to Jose Bosque first.

New Business

*Highlands County Sheriff’s Office was accepted to host the Regional PD1 2013 Trial.

* Discussion was held in reference to the holding of “mini trials” before the Regional. A motion was made to change the by-laws preventing these mini trials being held before the regional. Passed.

*Discussion was held about the light at the 18 yd line. It was decided to purchase a remote control light and have it before the Regional in May 2013.

*Lakeland Police Department is proposing to host the 2014 National Training Seminar. They are requesting ideas from the region members on types of training to include. A motion was made and passed.

*On March 1, 2013 @ 1:30 pm a ceremony will take place at Lakeland Police Departments Training Center to dedicate it to Ron Bowling (LPD). Everyone is invited to attend.

*Discussion was held regarding the number of Board meetings held each year. It was decided we would meet two times a year, not four times. Motion passed.

*K9 Training Schools was discussed. It was suggested we may want to have regional schools, preplanned each year, and posted on website. This would assist agencies in preparing for costs, etc..

 

Committee Reports

By-Laws Committee. Cory Bowling is the new Chairperson.

*Judges Committee. Roy Parker would like copies of score sheets, especially for the novice judges. We must ensure the Judge Applications procedures are followed to get to the national office. Roy Parker will order the ammunition for the Trials.