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POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE, INC. (PAL) The Police Athletic League, INC. (PAL) Meeting was held on August 11, 2021 at 12:04 p.m. at the Dover Police Department in the upstairs training room with Chief Thomas A. Johnson, Jr. presiding. Members of the PAL Board in attendance were Kevin Baird, Esq, and Dr. Wilma Mishoe. Dr. Chandra Jackson was absent. PAL PROGRAM UPDATES / NEW BUSINESS Patrolman First Class (PFC) Anthony Smith, PAL Coordinator passed out copies of the Police Athletic League Updates (Attachment #1). PFC Smith stated that the Inaugural “Outrunning Childhood Cancer” 5K run and 1 mile walk was a success and will continue annually. PFC Smith further mentioned he would report at the next meeting the proceeds from the event that will be split between the PAL program and the Ronald McDonald House. PFC Smith reported that the two, one week youth academies were a success with the only extra expense being snacks for the children. The Capital School District food truck provided meals for the children that was a huge help, but with the activities did not sustain them throughout the day, so extra snacks were purchased. Responding to Mr. Kevin Baird, PFC Smith stated that the costs were approximately $2,000.00 for the program. PFC Smith stated that the Dover Air Force Base would like to discuss a partnership with the PAL Youth Academy in the future. In response to Chief Johnson, PFC Smith stated that the future of PAL events throughout the year would depend on COVID and might need to be outside events only. PFC Smith reported that on August 28, 2021, from 0800 to noon, a kick ball event will be held at Schutte Park that will combine the two youth academies and will need volunteers. Responding to the conversation regarding food for the event, Dr. Mishoe stated that Sherwanda Speaks with the City of Dover is also a caterer and should be contacted for pricing. OLD BUSINESS Nothing to Report STRATEGIC PLANNING Nothing to Report ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Johnson announced that the next PAL meeting will be on October 27, 2021 at Noon in the upstairs training room of the Dover Police Department. Meeting adjourned at 12:23 p.m.

PAL Meeting August 11, 2021 Attachment #1 Police Athletic League  This summer the Dover Police Athletic League (PAL) continued to provide educational and recreational activities for the youth of our city. PAL has successfully graduated two separate classes for the Dover Youth Police Academy, completed successful programs at three schools throughout the summer and completed its first ever childhood cancer 5k.  The Dover Police Youth Academy consisted of two separate classes that were one week each. During the week long academy, all youth recruits completed assignments and ventured on several educational field trips. On the last day of each youth academy, parents were invited to attend their child’s graduation which was held here at the Dover Police Department.  The Dover PAL successfully completed 3 separate summer programs at 3 different schools. The schools were East Dover Elementary, William Henry Middle School and Central Middle School. Each school consisted of approximately 10 to 30 students each day with an average program week running from Monday to Thursday. The Dover PAL ensured that all students were actively engaged during educational and recreational activities.  After announcing that The Dover PAL would conduct a 5k walk and run in 2019, that mission was completed this past weekend on August 7, 2021. The Inaugural “Outrunning Childhood Cancer” 5k run and 1-mile walk took place and had approximately 150 participants, with well over 100 additional supporters. We established the partnership with the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware and decided that any proceeds earned from the event would be split between The Dover PAL and the Ronald McDonald House. All fees and earning are still being calculated by the race company and the overall earning sheet will be provided in approximately one week.  Upcoming PAL event will be a reunion fun day with both of the Dover Police Youth Academy classes that graduated earlier this summer. The location will be at Schutte park and will include a kickball game and lunch.