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Arthur’s Centenary
Arthur Troop,
founder of the
IPA, was born 15
December 1914. 2014 will mark
the centenary of his birth.
His legacy continues today
and the organisation that he founded, in 1950, has
members in 64 countries and is still evolving. It is
something to celebrate and members throughout the
United Kingdom are busy making arrangements to
mark the occasion.
Whilst there is no worldwide consensus on what day
of the year the IPA should commemorate or celebrate
the existence of the Association, Section UK decided
that the Saturday nearest to his birth date would
be the day to do so. Branches and Regions have
considered a variety of ways to mark IPA Day.
In addition, this year, the National Executive
Committee is looking at a few special ways to mark
Arthur Troop’s birth centenary to coincide with
celebrations of an IPA Day in December 2014.
Lincolnshire County Council is being approached
to see if they will give a special recognition to their
‘son’ who was born in Lincoln. We will have to wait
and see how that develops and updates will be given
on our website. The Permanent Executive Bureau
of the IPA have also been briefed as to Section UK’s
intention to mark the occasion and it is hoped that
they will support this initiative. Enquiries are also
being made to have a celebratory event, probably
in Lincolnshire, however Nottingham is also a
consideration. A limited edition commemorative pin
badge will also be available from our website shop.
1 Region have decided to mark this special occasion
by investigating the production of a commemorative
whisky ( see right for more details). This was one of
the ideas on our Facebook Page: IPA Section UK
100 years, 100 ideas. There is still time to
contribute your ideas:
/
IPASectionUK100Years100Ideas
There is also plenty of time to organise something
near you to commemorate this special year. If you
decide to do so, please let everyone else know
through all the channels that are now available.
Ronnie Dukes
, Vice President
The
Whisky
1 Region Scotland intend to
produce a commemorative
whisky to mark Arthur Troop’s
centenary year.
The intention is
to produce 2 different Speyside
single malts: a 10 year old
and a 25 year old limited
edition individually numbered
intended as a collectors item.
The whiskies will come
in specially designed
commemorative boxes
incorporating the IPA tartan.
These unique products will be
priced approximately £30 and
£80 respectively.
In the first instance, to ascertain
what the likely demand would be for the
2 whiskies. If you think that you would
purchase either one or both of these
commemorative whiskies please email
Region 1 Supplies Officer, Euan Forbes at:
In the first instance, owing to certain
restrictions it is only possible to supply to
United Kingdom addresses.
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POLICE WORLD
Vol 59 No. 1, 2014
IPA News
Certificate
of
Recognition
for
Section UK
2 Region (Northern Ireland) has completed its duty
as custodian of the World Police & Fire Games
bronze sponsorship package.
Mark Kernohan, Vice President of Section UK and
Chair of the IPA-WPFG Bronze Partner Organising
Committee made a presentation to the International
Executive Committee meeting in Denmark in
September. At the presentation, he confirmed the
success of the event and IPA’s sponsorship of it.
His presentation included a video produced by Brian
Kennedy, 2 Region Publicity Officer. To view visit:
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section-uk/60631
The video features photos of key moments
throughout the Games - the IPA stand at the
opening; the hospitality evening hosted by Section
Ireland and Northern Ireland Region; medal
ceremonies performed by IPA members; and of
course the athletes themselves - many of them
IPA members. The video demonstrates the true
friendship of the Games, not least the working
relationship between Section UK and Section
Ireland, whose members worked together to
ensure the IPA made its mark at the event.
In recognition of Section UK’s outstanding
organisation and execution of the sponsorship
package, the Permanent International Bureau
(PEB) awarded the Section with a Certificate of
Recognition.
Section UK performed its final duty in
connection to the Games when
members who competed in
the Games were rewarded for
entreing the IPA’s Outstanding
Results competition - the results
of this can be seen on page 20.
Pierre-Martin Moulin, International President
(left), Mark Kernohan, Vice President, Section UK
receiving the Certificate, and Stephen Crockard,
Assistant International Secretary General
Historic Stamford - why not pay a visit?
Invitation to Meet the President
Michael Boulton from Avon and Somerset
branch, and his wife, met the President of
Section Hong Kong, Francis Ho, and Eddie Wu,
Travel Secretary, whilst on holiday.
Michael was
invited, along with an Italian police officer and
Simon Payne and his wife from Sussex police, to
lunch at the Hong Kong Officers club.
Mr and Mrs Payne are on the left. Michael is
pictured at the back with his wife next to Eddie
Wu in the centre. Francis Ho is on the right next
to the Italian officer.
David Moore (left), from North Wales branch,
received a certificate of merit for his outstanding
dedication to the Association
