IAWP EARLY BOARD MEETING MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE

In late February the IAWP Board of Directors held their Early Board Meeting at the University of the Rockies in Denver, CO.  First Vice President/President Elect Margaret Shorter also led two days of Strategic Planning prior to the start of the board meeting.

 Mylan Masson, Region 7 member and Awards Committee Chair, attended both days of Strategic Planning, and reported that it was a very productive session with a large number of the Board of Directors in attendance.  She stated that much was accomplished for moving the IAWP forward in the coming years.

Margaret Shorter addressing the group during a Strategic Planning Session

(Photo courtesy of Mylan Masson) 

 University of the Rockies President, Dr Charlita Shelton and IAWP President, Jane Townsley welcomed the IAWP Board of Directors to Denver, CO for the 2015 Early Board Meeting.  Region 7 was well represented at the meeting.  Region 7 Coordinator Joann Springer, Awards Committee Chair Mylan Masson, and Board of Trustees members Juliann Brunzell, and Laura Goodman were all in attendance for the board meeting.  Joann Springer also acted as Sergeant at Arms during the proceedings due to the absence of Linda Cunningham.

 Presidents Shelton and Townsley

 Mylan Masson, Juliann Brunzell, and Joann Springer

Several new Regional Coordinators from across the globe were sworn in during the board meeting.  The new coordinators have increased the diversity of the board of directors, and will be a valuable resource for further globalization of the IAWP membership.

Region 20 Coordinator Teresah Muttayi, President Jane Townsley, and Joann

Many members of the Board of Directors enjoyed an evening of camaraderie at the Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild Hockey game.  I am pleased to report that of course the MN Wild won 3 to 1!

Joann reported that the Board of Directors had a lengthy agenda, and accomplished much during the two day meeting.  Several items that were discussed have been added to the agenda for the General Membership Meeting to be held in Cardiff, Wales during the 2015 conference.  The entirety of the minutes can be viewed in the "Members Only" section of the IAWP website.  If you have any issues logging in contact Webmaster, Carol Paterick at:  carolpaterick@gmail.com.  You can also contact Joann if you have any questions as you review the minutes. (All photos, unless otherwise labeled, courtesy of Joann Springer.)

Marcie

 

IAWP ELECTION TIME IS HERE

All IAWP members in good standing should either have received or soon be receiving a ballot and instruction letter.  The only contested position is for the IAWP Chaplain.  All ballots must be RECEIVED by the election committee no later than AUGUST 12, 2015.  THERE WILL BE NO PROVISION FOR VOTING AT THE CARDIFF CONFERENCE. 

PLEASE NOTE:  The Ballot envelope was inadvertently left out of the election packets.  Please place your completed ballot in an envelope, mark that envelope "BALLOT" and then follow the instructions on the instruction letter.

Any questions about election procedures or instructions should be directed to Election Committee Chair, Pat Correa via email at:  patc221@aol.com.

Please make your voice be heard and vote.

Marcie 

PLEASE KEEP THE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COLLEAGUES OF DETECTIVE KERRIE OROZCO OF THE OMAHA NEBRASKA POLICE DEPARTMENT IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.

End of Tour May 20, 2015

“In Valor There is Hope” (Tacitus)

The Omaha Police Foundation has established a NEST 529 College Savings account, facilitated by First National Bank of Omaha, for Olivia Ruth Orozco, daughter of Omaha Police Officer Kerrie Orozco. Contributions will be accepted at any First National Bank location or may be mailed to NEST College Savings Plan, 1620 Dodge Street, Stop 1105, Omaha, NE 68197. Checks should be made payable to “NEST College Savings Plan.”  Please note “Olivia Ruth Orozco” in the memo field.  For more information, visit www.nest529direct.com/orozco.

Thank you for supporting Officer Orozco, her family and all of the men and women of the Omaha Police Department.

OR MAIL YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO:
Omaha Police Foundation
c/o Vic Gutman & Associates
Omaha, NE 68131-0134
P.O. Box 31134

Thank you Detective Orozco for your service and sacrifice.

Marcie