Meeting Minutes - Regular Meeting of July 19, 2007

Treasurer's Report: Bergau advised the club's current checking account balance is $851.00. Another $110.00 in revenue from coin sales has been received, but is not yet deposited. Bergau advised that to date he has sold approximately 40 of the new dog tags. These sales are split at ~30 PCPD tags and ~10 Blue Knights tags.

Secretary's Report: McDaniel (filling in for secretary) reminded all members to regularly check the club's blog site for updates, news, and information. Also advised that efforts are ongoing to recover the club's records from Eric Daniel. This is an important effort as Daniel is in possession of all of the club's original records.

President's Report: McDaniel reported on the club ride that was undertaken last weekend. Participants met at the depot, had breakfast at Snellgrove's, and then rode to the Sunshine Skyway. All who participated cited this as an excellent ride. The club will do this ride again in the next few weeks and will make it a picnic event with all members, family members, and guests encouraged to participate.

McDaniel reminded all assembled that the club's regularly scheduled ride for this weekend falls on Sunday. Meeting place is the depot parking lot at 8 AM.

McDaniel advised all that the Blue Knights' Southern Regional Conference meeting will be hosted by FL XVII in May 2008. The conference will be held in Plant City at the Red Rose Inn. This is an excellent opportunity for all members of FL XXVII to attend a regional conference, meet and interact with other Blue Knights, etc. The conference is scheduled for May 1 - 4, 2008, so mark your calendars and make plans to attend as much of the conference activities as you can.

McDaniel reminded and encouraged all members to continue efforts to recruit new members for the club. FL XXVII is not exclusive to PCPD and we should actively promote the club and its benefits to qualified persons who are current or retired with other law enforcement agencies.

Other Business:

Monroe - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Ride is scheduled for 11/04/2007. McDaniel advised this has been discussed with members and this should be a club event.

Monroe - Experienced Riders Course is coming to St. Petersburg on 11/17/2007. Good opportunity for members to get some advance rider traininig close to home. Monroe provided copy of flyer, which McDaniel will make available to all members.

Monroe - The 2008 GWRRA Wing Ding has been confirmed for Greenville, SC, in July 2008.

Sims - Questions concerning the upcoming Fall Leaf Ride were asked and answered.

Meeting adjourned at 1830 hrs, followed by dinner at Snellgrove's Restaurant.