U.S.P.C.A. REGION 1

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

MARCH 8, 2015 WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA

 

Call to Order by President Aaron Peterman

Roll Call of Officers Present – All present except for VP SE Gordon Wing

Reading of Minutes from Last Meeting – Motion made by Jose Bosque to waive, 2nd by Bruce Harris, passed.

 

Treasurers Report by Chad Whitaker – Currently (after checks written after Executive Board Meeting), is $4,633.06

 

New Business

Jim Nichols presented the information on the Region 1 Hall of Fame. A motion was made by Roy Parker, 2nd by Ray Reinhart, passed.

Aaron Peterman gave information to the membership about our website and the Event Manual for reference in hosting and conducting mini certifications. Walton County Sheriff’s Office submitted a request to host the 2016 Regional Certification Trial. Jim Nichols made a motion to accept, 2nd by Paul Koinig, passed.

Aaron Peterman presented a By Law change to have elected officers hold office for 3 years, rather than 2 years. Motion made by Roy Parker to make the change, 2nd by Jose Bosque, passed.

Aaron Peterman led a discussion on ways to increase membership and participation in the Regional Trial. Encouraged all members to give idea to the Board.

 

Nomination of Officers

President – Aaron Peterman, motion made by Ron Bowling, 2nd by Jim Nichols, motion to close by Jose Bosque, passed.

VP SE – Gordon Wing, motion made by Aaron Peterman, 2nd by Cory Bowling, motion to close by Chad Whitaker, passed.

VP SW – Jim Nichols, motion made by Jose Bosque, 2nd by Cory Bowling, motion to close by Ron Bowling, passed.

VP N – Todd Hays, motion made by Kristin Pond, 2nd by Michael Knudson, motion to close by Paul Koinig, passed.

VP Central – Tye Thompson, motion made by Jose Bosque, 2nd by Cory Bowling, motion to close by Jose Bosque, passed.

VP Panhandle – Bob Dudley, motion by Roy Parker, 2nd by Jose Bosque, motion to close by Jim Nichols, passed.

Secretary – Becky Schreiber, motion by Todd Hays, 2nd by Ron Bowling, motion to close by Jose Bosque, passed.

Treasurer – Chad Whitaker, motion by Todd Hays, 2nd by Ron Bowling, motion to close by Jose Bosque, passed.

Trustees:

Roy Parker, motion by Jose Bosque, 2nd by Ron Bowling, motion to close by Aaron Peterman, passed.

Ron Bowling, motion by Roy Parker, 2nd by Jim Nichols, motion to close by Chad Whitaker, passed.

Harry Barraclough, motion by Bruce Harris, 2nd by Melissa Harris, motion to close by Michelle Smith, passed.

Cory Bowling, motion by Jose Bosque, 2nd by Chad Whitaker, motion to close by Ron Bowling, passed.

Wayne Gulsby, motion by Kevin Biggs, 2nd by Jason Potts, motion to close by Jose Bosque, passed.

 

Ron Bowling made a motion to close nominations, 2nd by Paul Koinig, passed.

 

Motion to adjourn by Bruce Harris, 2nd by Paul Koinig, passed. Meeting was adjourned at 1643 hrs.