POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE MINUTES -July 19, 2019

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE, INC. (PAL) The Police Athletic League, INC. (PAL) Meeting was held on July 17, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Acting Chief Timothy Stump presiding. Members of the PAL Board in attendance were Kevin Baird, Esq., Dr. Wilma Mishoe was absent. PAL PROGRAM UPDATES / NEW BUSINESS Patrolman First Class Anthony Smith, PAL Coordinator discussed PAL notes (attachment #1). Lt. Kevin Kober, Special Enforcement Unit Commander advised the board that all upcoming events involving PAL will be joint with other entities and would umbrella off of their insurance policy. Lt. Kober further mentioned that Councilman Ralph Taylor advised that he was going to go before City Council to try to reverse decision made by City Manager Donna Mitchell, to no longer allow PAL to umbrella off the City of Dover insurance policy for PAL related events. PFC Smith mentioned that PAL partnered with Delaware State University to use their pool for the summer for lessons. At this point, there has not been much interest in lessons, only recreational use. Lowe’s awarded $30,000.00 to the Murphey School, these funds will be used for outdoor classrooms at Central Middle School. PFC Smith commented that when trying to register the new trailer, Wellers ran into an issue with the State who stated that PAL was not registered. Responding, Mr. Baird stated that PAL is a registered 501; therefore, most definitely registered, but he would look into it. Lt. Kober stated that during the last meeting, a motion was made and approved for PAL to have a petty cash fund, not to exceed $500.00. This fund would be comprised of cash donations that were made during events and all expenditures would be accompanied with a receipt. When speaking with Robin Adkins, Police Resource Manager, she stated that she believed the fund would need to go thru the City of Dover. Responding, Acting Chief Stump stated he would check with City Manager Donna Mitchell. OLD BUSINESS Nothing to Report. STRATEGIC PLANNING PFC Smith mentioned that he is planning to structure a full summer program for 2020, responding, Acting Chief Stump stated he would support anything needed for the program to be a success. ANNOUNCEMENTS PFC Smith asked what the status of a new PAL Board Member due to the lack of attendance of Dr. Mishoe, Mr. Baird responded stating if he knew of someone interested to have them contact him for further information. Acting Chief Stump advised that he was contacted by Reverend Rita Page, IMA Group, regarding a possible new building at White Oak Park, with the potential of housing a Dover Police Substation, which would include offices for the Police Athletic League. These plans are in the preliminary stage at this time. The next meeting was scheduled for September 19 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 2:28 p.m. Attachment #1 PAL Notes

PAL MEETING July 17, 2019 ATTACHMENT #1 P.A.L. NOTES  PAL purchased one insurance policy from PRATT Insurance. This insurance policy included insurance coverage for two events. One event was the 2nd Annual Youth Football Combine and the other event was the 2nd Annual fire school event titled “A Day In Their Boots!”  The 2nd Annual Youth Football Combine was held on June 15th at Delaware State University. The event far exceeded our expectations and we were able to achieve our maximum registration of 60 registered campers. We also had two former NFL Players stop by and assist with the camp.  The 2nd Annual Fire School Event was held on July 10th at the Delaware State Fire School. The event far exceeded our expectations and we were able to achieve our maximum registration of 200 registered campers. We estimate that there were approximately 500 people present which is an estimated a combination of campers, parents, siblings and first responders. The event was covered by news outlets that consisted of The News Journal and Delaware State News.  The PAL trailer was used for both the football combine and the fire school event. The PAL trailer showed to be very beneficial with the organization and a great static display.  The Dover LOWES advised that they would provide PAL with organizational shelving for the trailer at a discounted price of $250.00. This price would include numerous shelving units and accessories to facilitate with organization inside of the trailer.  PAL will complete its summer program with Capital School District on July 23, 2019. This summer, PAL has completed recreational and educational programs Monday through Thursday at East Dover Elementry, Dover High School, Delaware State University and Central Middle School.  PAL has started a summertime open gym basketball program at Central Middle School. This program runs Monday through Thursday from 10:00-3:30. We were able to secure the facility after speaking with Principal Shan Green who wanted a crime prevention program that gives the youth a place to have fun. Her request supports the mission of PAL.

PAL MEETING July 17, 2019 ATTACHMENT #1  Principal Shan Green has advised that she would love for PAL to have a home gym for the summer of 2020 to run programs. Having a gymnasium would allow for the Dover PAL to run the first-ever youth basketball summer league.  PAL assisted with the Convoy of Hope event held on July 13, 2019. At this event, PAL setup basketball courts to facilitate 3 on 3 games with the youth.  PAL’s upcoming events are as follows: Touch a Truck Youth Event at the Dover Libray on August 7, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Basketball training camp at the Pentecostals of Dover Delaware on August 10, 2019 One Day Basketball Skills Camp at the Pitts Center on August 24, 2019 time is TBA