PRESIDENT TOWNSLEY TO RUN 3 RACES IN 2 MONTHS TO BENEFIT IAWPF

IAWP President Jane Townsley has announced that she will run three different 10k races on June 8th, July 20th, and August 3rd, 2014 in order to raise funds for the IAWP Foundation.  For more information about the IAWP Foundation and to donate you can visit her event website at:  
 
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/janetownsley/hull10k

Please consider donating.  No amount is too small.  All proceeds directly benefit the IAWPF.

Marcie 

MAWP TRAINING CONFERENCE IS NEARLY HERE!

Don't forget to register for the upcoming MAWP training conference scheduled for May 7 to 9, 2014 in Duluth, MN.  Conference and registration details can be found by following the link for the Minnesota Association of Women Police on the main blog page for Region 7.

Marcie 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The City of Des Moines, Iowa is currently taking applications for the position of Police Officer.  Interested persons should contact the City of Des Moines at www.dmgov.org and choose the quick link to employment.  If interested applicants do not have access to a computer, two public computers are available at the Human Resources Office in City Hall and at all Des Moines Public Libraries. The deadline for applications is May 29, 2014

THE CITY OF DES MOINES IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. FEMALES, MINORITIES AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

CANDIDATES NEEDED FOR MAWP EXECUTIVE BOARD ELECTIONS!

All MAWP members are encouraged to consider becoming a candidate for the organizations Executive Board.  Please see the attached letter for more information.

 

NEW WAWP BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTED

The WAWP recently held elections during their training conference in Neenah, WI.  The new Board of Directors for the WAWP along with their contact information is listed below.

WAWP 2014
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President:

June Groehler, Lieutenant, Madison PD, jgroehler@cityofmadison.com, (608)266-6560

First Vice President:

Deb Marsolek, Independence PD, dmarsolek@triwest.net, (715)530-0383

Second Vice President:

Teresa Burchard, Inspector, WI State Patrol, teresa.burchard@wi.gov, (608)444-4907

Secretary:

Katie Kueler, Grand Chute PD, Katie.Keuler@grandchutepd.org, (920)832-1575

Treasurer:

Tracie Jokala, Detective, Madison PD, tjokala@cityofmadison.com, (608)347-4859

Sgt at Arms:

Gloria Reyes, Detective, Madison PD, greyes@cityofmadison.com, (608)957-4679

Immediate Past President:

Teresa Johnson, Patrol, Portage PD, teresapalmer@hotmail.com, (608)220-2928

Board Members:

Holly McManus, Patrol, St. Francis PD, hlmcmanus@wi.rr.com, (414)405-5932

Kathy Schult, Retired from Milwaukee PD, ktschult82@gmail.com, (414)412-6259

Katie Phillips, Patrol, Chippewa Falls PD, kphillips@chippewafalls-wi.gov, (920)680-0173

Vicki Strebel, Patrol, Neenah PD, vstrebel@ci.neenah.wi.us, (920)470-9054

Membership:

Pia Kinney James, Retired, togramz@aol.com, (608)332-2451

Vickie Beiersdorf, Patrol, Belleville PD, ladycop75@gmail.com, (608)547-5466

Trustees:

Marcie Repta, Retired, mjrtabasco@yahoo.com, (920)261-8970

Faye Schouten, Lieutenant, UW Whitewater, schoutef@uww.edu, (262)472-1429

Kathy Johnson, kathyjohnson@wisconsin.gov   
 

SUCCESSFUL EARLY BOARD MEETING AND REGIONS 9 AND 10 TRAINING CONFERENCE!

The IAWP Board of Directors held their Early Board Meeting in Las Vegas, NV on March 22nd and 23rd.  It was held in conjunction with the first ever Joint Regional Training Conference for IAWP Regions 9 and 10 on March 24th and 25th.  All four days were a huge success!  

The IAWP Board of Directors diligently worked their way through a long agenda that included topics ranging from standard business practices of the organization, marketing, and high profile campaigns the organizations is supporting.

 IAWP Board Members Julia Jaeger, Stephanie Harding, and Jane Townsley give a presentation on Human Trafficking during the Early Board Meeting.  The IAWP has been invited to participate in a Global Summit in London scheduled for June 2014.  Check out the IAWP Campaigns section at www.iawp.org for more information.

 IAWP Region 9 Coordinater Janet Wilson gives the opening remarks to the delegates attending the first ever IAWP Joint Regional Training Conference for Regions 9 and 10.

 IAWP President Jane Townsley welcomes the delegates to the training conference in Las Vegas, NV.

The Joint Training Conference included delegates from 44 different agencies, and 8 countries!

 IAWP Region Coordinators Julia Jaeger, Fabian Brown, and Joann Springer greeted delegates at the registration table each morning.

 IAWP Region 10 Coordinator and IAWP Sergeant at Arms Linda Cunningham worked the IAWP member table recruiting new members for the organization.

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 IAWP Region 7 Co-coordinator Marcie Wacker and Region 10 member Sita Singh sell raffle tickets in support of the IAWP International Scholarship Fund.  The fund raising goal is $10,000 to send two women to the next IAWP training conference.  So far, the IAWP has raised over $3500.  Please check out www.iawp.org to donate!

 Volunteers organize the merchandise and raffle table.

 Several vendors were present at the Joint Training Conference to keep the delegates busy during their breaks.

 

The conference wasn't all work.  Here Region 7 member Kris Olson, Region 10 member Sita Singh, and Region 14 Coordinator Dorothy McPhail enjoy incriminating one another at the Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas.

IaAWP TRAINING CONFERENCE IS NEARLY HERE!

Don't forget to register for the upcoming IaAWP training conference scheduled for March 31 to April 1, 2014 in Cedar Rapids, IA.  Conference and registration details can be found by following the link for the Iowa Association of Women Police on the main blog page for Region 7.

Marcie 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WAWP ON A SUCCESSFUL TRAINING CONFERENCE

The WAWP recently completed their annual training conference in Neenah, WI.  They had a large turn-out for the two day conference, and reported that they recruited several new members!  They also held their Board of Directors meeting and their membership held elections for the Board of Directors. 

Day one of the conference focused upon training from Blue Courage.  More information can be obtained at:  www.bluecourage.com

In addition to the great training, the conference offered several vendors to keep the attendees busy.

Thank you to the WAWP Board and all of the volunteers that made this a successful training conference!

 

WAWP TRAINING CONFERENCE IS NEARLY HERE!

Don't forget to register for the upcoming WAWP training conference scheduled for March 10 to 11, 2014 in Neenah, WI.  Conference and registration details can be found by following the link for the Wisconsin Association of Women Police on the main blog page for Region 7.

Marcie 

EARLY MARCH TRAINING IN MINNESOTA

"DEVELOPING SMARTER - SAFER - MORE SUCCESSFUL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS!" SEMINAR CALENDAR CUSTOM TRAINING INSTRUCTORS COURSES ARTICLES LIFELINE TRAINING All New Street Survival Seminar Hosted by  The Hermantown Police Department & The St. Paul Police Department March 10 - 11, 2014   8am - 5pm NEW OWNERS, NEW INSTRUCTORS  & ALL NEW SEMINAR! The goal and purpose of the Calibre Press Street Survival Seminar is twofold: Keep officers alive and give them the tools to enjoy a successful career in law enforcement.  In order to accomplish this mission we need to tackle the realities and complexities of policing today for officers on  the street.  We are committed to presenting up-to-date information, issues and videos while placing the  responsibility for winning right where it belongs - with  the individual officer.  Calibre Press, for the first time in its 30 year history, is owned by a law enforcement officer.  Lt. Jim Glennon leads a cadre of Instructors who are some of the most experienced, dynamic and respected in our profession. The Street Survival Seminar continues to present classic training points such as the 5%er Mindset and When/Then Thinking while addressing aspects of the profession that are often overlooked.  Topics include: * The Fatal Four - The most common ways officers lose their lives    Ø Felonious assaults    Ø Deaths in and around vehicles    Ø Physical Conditioning (heart attacks)    Ø Emotional Health (Suicides) * Understanding Stress and the Survival Instincts    Ø Evaluation/Processing Stage    Ø Fight & Flight    Ø Maladaptive behaviors: Hyper-fight / Freezing * Roadway Risks and Responsibilities * Advanced Criminal Patrol Tactics * Pre-Attack Indicators * Street Interviews and Reading Deception * The Proverbial Box: expecting the unexpected * The 24/7 reality of living life as a police officer LOCATION: Holiday Inn Downtown Duluth 200 West 1st Street Duluth, MN 55802  REGISTRATION ONLINE @ www.calibrepress.com COURSE FEE:     $199 PER PERSON Group of 3+  $179 PER PERSON (use discount code AAA20)   Group of 6+  $150 PER PERSON (use discount code AAA40)   **Please let us know if you need us to hold spots or delay billing**    For More Information or to Register a Group Contact:  Linda Arnold at 630-460-3247 or email larnold@lifelinetraining.com

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!

FEBRUARY Early Registration and Hotel Booking DEADLINE Extended
The February reduced fee deadline and the hotel booking deadline has just been extended to FEBRUARY 25, 2014!  But don't delay; register for the training and book your room for the IAWP Joint Regional Training Conference in Las Vegas, NV on
March 24-25, 2014. The website for details is www.iawp.us. Take advantage of the early savings by registering today.
Spread the word to your friends and colleagues that the two-day training is on Surviving and Thriving in Law Enforcement. We have topics right on target for today's policing; IAWP looks forward to hosting you. There is a large fee discount for IAWP members. Advise your friends and colleagues that to take advantage of the member discount, they can join IAWP online at only $25 for developing country residents, or $40 for all other countries. Membership benefits include a members-only website; WomenPolice Magazine issued quarterly; all-member notices on topics of interest; copies of career openings; and much more.

• Visit www.iawp.us today for training details.
• Visit www.iawp.org today to join IAWP.
• Visit http://www.iawp.org/training/march2014/SpeakersAgendaSchedule.pdf to download a copy of the training agenda and speakers.

Please feel free to widely share this notice.

DEADLINE APPROACHING!

Reduced fee registration for IAWP Region 9 and 10 Training Conference in Las Vegas ends Wednesday, February 19, 2014.  Register now at:  www.iawp.us if you want to take advantage of the reduced fee.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AROUND THE REGION AND THE US

Wisconsin Association of Women Police - Annual Training Conference
March 10 - 11, 2014
Holiday Inn Neenah Riverwalk in Neenah, WI
Please see link at right to register and for more information.

IAWP Regions 9 and 10 Training Conference
March 24 - 25, 2014
Gold Coast Casino in Las Vegas, NV
This training is being held in conjunction with the IAWP Early Board Meeting which will be held at the same venue March 22 - 23, 2014.  Come early and attend the Board Meeting!
Visit www.iawp.us to register.
Reduced fee if you register before February 19, 2014!

Iowa Association of Women Police - Annual Training Conference
March 31 - April 1, 2014
The Hotel Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids, IA
Please see link at right to register and for more information.
Great conference rate that includes a one year membership to the IaAWP!

Minnesota Association of Women Police - Annual Training Conference
May 7 - 9, 2014
Holiday Inn in Duluth, MN
Please see link at right to register and for more information. 

These organizations have scheduled some great training!  Check out their websites now, and sign-up.

Marcie
 

 

NEW REGION 7 CO-COORDINATOR

IAWP Region 7 Coordinator Joann Springer recently had a family member diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.  With Joann's consent IAWP President Jane Townsley appointed Marcie Wacker as IAWP Region 7 Co-Coordinator after receiving approval from the IAWP Board of Directors.

Marcie will assist Joann with Region 7 Coordinator duties in order to allow Joann more time to assist her family.

Please check the IAWP main page for contact information for both Coordinators and please feel free to contact either one with concerns, issues, questions, or requests for assistance.

August 28, 2011
I am just back from Lexington Kentucky and another great conference. I met members of both the Wisconsin Association of Women Police and Iowa Association of Women Police boards. It was great to see them all.
Again ladies I urge you to attend future conferences.
2012 St John's New Foundland
2013 Durban South Africa
2014 Winnipeg, Manitoba
Next year in St Johns will be our 50th annual training conference.

I challenge all region 7 members to bring a into the organization. While the other parts of the world are bringing in new members the number of members in North America is shrinking. The application is on our web page www.iawp.org
Joann

Congratulations

August 28,2011


Greetings


Congratulations to Jill Mcrae St Paul Police who will be promoted to commander this coming Tuesday. Jill is a great person and the promotion is well earned.





Also congratulations to St Paul Officer Kyrstel Karels who received SPPD's life saving award on August 18,2011. Kyyatel found a man in full arrest from an apparent overdose and gave the man chest compressions. Again a very deserving person.

update

Greetings to all Region 7 members.
It is just a few short days until the conference in Lexington begins. I will be travelling there on Thursday to attend 2 days of board meetings and confeence.
I know the conference committee has put alot of work in the make the conference successful as we did it last year.
If you are not attending this year I strongly incourage you all to consider either attending St John's in 2012 or South Africa in 2013.
I attended my first conference in 1985 in Anchorage Alaska,as a young deputy and was hooked. I have maintained many friendships since. In fact this years heritage award winner Phyllis Nolan from Ireland and I attend that conference in 1985 as first time attendees.
Stay safe
Joann

Greetings Region 7 members. Thanks to help from Deputy Eastham from my department, my blog is up and running.
I wish all a safe and relaxing 4th of July.
More to come when I am back from vacation in 2 weeks

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