Police World Edition 1 2014

IPA News

Arthur’s Centenary Arthur Troop, founder of the IPA, was born 15

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.

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

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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: www.facebook.com/ 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 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: euanipa@gmail.com In the first instance, owing to certain restrictions it is only possible to supply to United Kingdom addresses.

Invitation to Meet the President Michael Boulton from Avon and Somerset branch, and his wife, met the President of

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.

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

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. 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

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: www.ipa-uk.org/News/certificate-of-recognition-for- 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

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

Pierre-Martin Moulin, International President (left), Mark Kernohan, Vice President, Section UK receiving the Certificate, and Stephen Crockard, Assistant International Secretary General David Moore (left), from North Wales branch, received a certificate of merit for his outstanding dedication to the Association

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.

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