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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
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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.
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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