Minutes

U.S.P.C.A Region One
Winter Board Meeting
Held remotely on 12-7-22

Call to order:
President called the meeting to order at 2:07 pm. The President called for a moment of silence for all fallen Comrades.

Roll Call:
All present with the exception of James Nichols, Andrew Weiman, Roy Parker, and Susan Rogers.

Treasure Report:
Currently we have $21,593.30 in our account. A motion was made by Ron Bowling and seconded by Jose Bosque to remove Roman Jackson, Clay Smith. Jason Land, and William Weakley from our Regional Trial account and add Amanda Cummings to the account. Motion passed.
Motion made by Ron Bowling and seconded by Becky Schreiber to approve the Treasure report. Motion passed.

Secretary Report:
We have 266 current members, and increase from past years. Secretary will furnish Susan Rogers a list of Regional certified Judges on December 15, 2022, as directed by the Board.

Report of Officers:
V.P. Dudley inquired about having score keepers attend the Board meetings. A P.D.1 mini certification coming after the first of next year.
V.P. Cory Bowling mentioned a mini certification in Tampa on 12-3-22.

New Business:
The President updated the Board on the progress for our Regional Certification in March. Also mention the Retired Police Dog Organization.

Motion to adjourn made by Chad Whitaker and seconded by Jose Bosque. Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 2:47 pm.

Gulf Breeze, FL
March 13, 2022

Called to order at 1710 Hrs.

Roll Call: All present except Cory Bowling, Susan Rogers, Becky Schreiber, and Andy Weiman

Treasurer Report:
– $16,445.61 after all judges and mileage paid.

Secretary Report:
– 241 Members.
– Reminded members to use home address in lieu of Department’s.

Ethics Committee:
– Investigation completed and the member was expelled

Herb Bennett updated the membership on the upcoming National trials in Georgia.

President advised the members that one board meeting will be in person and one will be on Zoom. Travel for judges will be increasing to .40 cents per mile. President advised members that the board is looking at increasing the fee for mini certifications.

Treasurer informed the members of the procedure for setting up an account to host a regional field trial.

Adjourned at 1730 hrs.

Gulf Breeze, FL
March 13, 2022

Call to order: 1107 Hrs

Moment of Silence

Roll Call:
All present except for Cory Bowling, Andy Weiman, and Becky Schreiber. Trustee Susan Rogers attended via speaker phone.

Treasurer Report:
– $18,788.05.
– Major expense was computer and printer for the secretary.
– Bank changed its name from SunTrust to Truist.
– New way of setting up accounts for hosts of our regional trials.
– Motion made to accept by Roy Parker and seconded by Ron Bowling to accept Treasurer’s Report.

Secretary Report:
– Motion made by Chad Whitaker and second by Todd Hays to waive the reading of the minutes from the previous meeting: passed.
– The certified letter sent to T.T. was returned and not accepted.
– Currently at 241 Members.
– Miami P.D. is considering rejoining.
– Cases of the quarter submissions are down.
– F.W.C. will need a certification, no date set at this time.
– Members need reminded to use home address and not department’s address.

New Business:
– After a lengthy discussion, it was decided that travel payment will go to .40 cents per mile travel for judges and board members. Also, President and Treasurer will monitor and adjust as needed.
– Decision was made that in mid-December every year, the secretary shall provide Trustee Susan Rogers a list of certified Region 1 Judges that have not paid dues for the upcoming year.
– Decision was made to hold one board meeting in person at the Regional Trials and one Zoom meeting (virtual). Board members will be paid the fee for attending virtual meeting.
– Mini Certification costs were tabled to discuss with membership.
– New Email addresses are coming for Executive Board Members: President, Secretary, and Treasurer

Old Business:
It was determined that we table what teams we send to National Trials.

Good of the Association:
N/A

Adjourned 1203 hrs.

  December 17, 2021  

Called to order at 10:10 am

Roll call:  All members present on their respective devices

Treasure report:  Currently have $19,064.13. Having difficulty with the motel from the Nationals.  Please use PayPal whenever possible to avoid extra work on both the Region and the National.

Motion made by Ron Bowling to accept the Treasure report and seconded by Jim Nichols, passed.

Secretary report:  Paperless memberships are going well.  Please keep in mind the difference between memberships and registration for certifications as we are doing double work. Received a letter from North Port P.D. requesting to host the 2023 Regional Trials.

Motion to wave reading of previous meeting made by Jim Nichols and seconded by Roy Parker. Passed.

Motion to accept the Secretary Report made by Jim Nichols and seconded by Cory Bowling, passed

Judge committee:  Requested a copy of the “master scoresheet” be sent to all Novice Judges following a certification.  Secretary Bowling will ensure this happens.

New business:  Motion made by Jim Nichols to accept the request for North Port P.D. to host our 2023 Regional Trials made by Jim Nichols seconded by Cory Bowling, passed.

Old business:  Ethics committee chairman Ryan Back, reported on the committee’s findings from the T.T. investigation.  After a long discussion, a motion was made by Ron Bowling to expel the member from our Region, passed unanimously.  The Secretary was tasked with forwarding the investigation report to the Nationals.

Vice President Panhandle, Bob Dudley, presented a possible problem with handlers using body cams during the certifications. President Peterman advised “we” will check into this issue. At this time this an issue for the Chief Judge.

Motion to adjourn made by Cory Bowling and seconded by Jim Nichols. Adjourned at 11:20 am.