Minutes

REGION ONE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
DECEMBER 17, 2023
CONDUCTED VIA ZOOM

Meeting called to order at 1:07 pm
President Aaron Peterman called for a moment of silence.

Roll Call: All present except for Andy Wieman (VP SE), Wayne Gulsby (Trustee), and Ryan Back (Alt
Trustee)

Treasurer Report: Currently have $25,706.49. Region account is at $21,000.00 plus.
Roy Parker made a motion to accept the Treasurer report and was seconded by Jose Bosque; passed.

Secretary Report: Currently over 300 members. Made a prediction that we will certify more teams than
in 2022.

Report of Officers:
V.P. Panhandle Bob Dudley asked for clarification on travel for Judges to mini certifications. It was decided
that currently the mileage is paid at $.30 per mile, however should gas prices spike the President and
Treasurer will make adjustments. Okaloosa County is requesting a tracking certification. Motion made
by Ron Bowling to approve this request and seconded by Jim Nichols. (passed) A major discussion was
held regarding memberships in the Panhandle.

V.P. Jim Nichols mentioned a certification in Pinellas County after the first of the year to include P.D. 1,
Tracking, and Detector.

Trustee Roy Parker major discussion was held on our Region Judges. Roy asked to send him new
members

V.P. Todd Hays Thanked everybody for the support for his Brother.

Roy Parker asked to receive a list of Judges that have paid their dues.

New Business :
Motion to vote on the 2024, Regional; It was voted to have the 2025 Regional in Lakeland,Fl. And the
2026, in Fairhope, Al.

President Aaron Peterman went over the National Board meeting that he attended.

Motion was made to adjourn

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.