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National Council
Meeting
2015
On Saturday 6 June 2015 Section UK held its National Council Meeting (NCM) at Theobald’s Park Hotel,
Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. This was preceded on Friday 5 June when separate meetings for Regional Chairs,
Secretaries and Treasurers took place at the same venue. It was a productive weekend, hosted by members
of Region 9, giving everyone a chance to contribute to the future wellbeing of our Section.
O
n Friday afternoon, three separate
meetings were convened. President
Mick Luke attended the Chairs’ meeting,
Treasurer Fred Boyd with Michele Rai, Business
Operations Manager, and I attended the Finance
Sub Committee meeting and Vice Presidents
Mark Kernohan and Sean Hannigan attended
the Administration Sub Committee meeting.
Secretary General Dave Taylor had tendered his
apologies for the weekend. These meetings are
an important part of the process of advancing
the business of the Association and allow debate
and discussion preceding the main annual NCM
Council Meeting.
On Saturday, the NCM was well attended with
all Regions fully represented. In the absence
of the Secretary General, Council agreed to
allow Stephen Crockard, Assistant International
Secretary General to hold a vote. However it
was agreed that he would not be allowed to vote
at the elections that were due to take place.
Stephen sat alongside our International Guest
Willie Maye from Section Ireland.
President Mick Luke opened the NCM. A minute’s
silence was observed to reflect on those members
who are no longer with us. After this it was down
to business and debate and to discuss the items
on the agenda.
Each member of the NEC took to the floor and
addressed the Council with their annual reports.
They reflected on the past year, gave some
updates and put forward their views for the
future. President Mick Luke gave an inspirational
presentation.
While the NCM was underway on Saturday, non-
delegates and guests had the opportunity to visit
the nearby countryside.
President’s Address
Mick Luke’s address, using film titles as a theme,
highlighted his observations on the status of IPA
here in the United Kingdom and his vision for
the future. Titles included The ‘Good’ ‘Bad’ and
‘Ugly’, The Three Amigos, National Treasure(r),
The Lone Ranger, The Firm, Back to the Future,
II and III, & Remember the Titans. He shared
his concerns that it was good to recruit new
members but it was important to retain members
too. He concluded by reminding everyone about A
VIBRANT IPA.
Report of Treasurer Fred Boyd
Various points were highlighted from his report.
•
although there was a slight deficit on the
accounts, there was confidence about the
future;
•
interest rates are not as good, but investment
opportunities are still being sought;
•
encouragement for everyone to take part in
the National Lottery, so far £1,600 had been
given out as prizes;
•
there was necessary but unexpected repairs
required at IPA HQ.
Report of VP Mark Kernohan
In addition to the report given, Mark also
encouraged members to submit their applications
to be involved in International Commissions;
reported that as of 1.6.15, 7,533 members were
now on email; recommended that we stay with
the current website provider and gave an update
on the Housing Strategy.
Report of VP Ronnie Dukes
In addition to my report, I announced details of
the national photographic competition with the
theme of ‘Iconic United Kingdom; and sought
the support of an ‘IPA’s Got Talent’ style event
that could be launched. I later mentioned that
I was looking at ways to record memories from
members that could be recorded for posterity.
Report of VP Sean Hannigan
In addition to his report, Sean provided additional
information about Gimborn, highlighting his
concerns regarding the number of participants,
despite the generous subsidy that was on offer;
talked about budget; made a special thanks to
Iain Sirrell ILDEP organiser; and threw down the
Stephen Crockard, Assistant International
Secretary General (left) and Willie Maye,
Section Ireland
Mick Luke, National President
Fred Boyd, National Treasurer
Mark Kernohan, Vice President
Sean Hannigan, Vice President
NCM 2015
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POLICE WORLD
Vol 60 No. 3, 2015