International
Police
Association
INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION
PERMANENT EXECUTIVE BUREAU
NGO in Consultative (Special) Status with the Economic and Social Council of the
United Nations; in Consultative Status with the Council of Europe and the Organisation
of American States; International NGO maintaining operational relations within UNESCO
I A C
newsletter
GEORGIOS KATSAROPOULOS
International Secretary General
International Administration Centre
Arthur Troop House
1 Fox Road, West Bridgford,Distribution:
Nottingham, NG2 6AJ ENGLAND * PEB
tel: 44 115 945 5985* Secretary Generals
fax: 44 115 982 2578* National Presidents
E-mail: * Editors
and: * Commission Members
Internet: * IBZ Gimborn
Contents:
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR MESSAGE OF THE INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
37th IEC Conference – Romania – 20 September 2011
2011 International Youth Gathering – Ireland
A T Scholarship 2010 Winner Report
Information Guide 2011
Pakistan
International Diary Dates: Ireland; Luxembourg; Italy x 3; France;
Austria; San Marino; UK
IPA CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Information Guide 2010 amendments: New Zealand; Poland;
IPA HOUSES: Finland; Germany Spain ......
Other Accommodation for IPA use: Poland and Sri Lanka ...... 8
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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR MESSAGE OF THEINTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
Now that the year is drawing to its end, I feel the need to communicate with all IPA members and convey to them and their families my very best wishes and that of the other members of the Permanent Executive Bureau for the New Year 2011.
The year under review has again been characterized by violence and hardship. In many countries local wars are continuing and international terrorism is on the increase with victims among innocent people. Unfortunately a world where people can live together in peace and harmony still seems far away.
Besides the violence and international terrorism, serious calamities, earthquakes, floods and hurricanes struck different parts of the world resulting in thousands of deaths, injuries and total destruction of property. The IPA family is always on the alert to assist IPA members who suffered from these calamities.
As I write this message for happiness for the coming Christmas and New Year’s celebrations my thoughts go to all people suffering and I pray to God to give them strength to overcome the difficulties and resume normal life again.
In 2010 I noticed a continuation of the expansion of our International Police Association with the inclusion of our friends from the Republic of Moldavia. As we rejoice with those that have just joined us we must take equal care not to lose others. In some Sections IPA’s work has been impeded by internal or external circumstances or laid low through inactivity. In these cases, in addition to the work done by the PEB, the Sections should make special efforts to sustain those Sections, which they have previously proposed or supported. Surely it is easier to stand by an existing Section which is in difficulty than to create and develop a completely new one.
Besides the problems some Sections are facing, it is almost unbelievable, that in a time when other idealistic organizations struggle for their existence, the IPA has been able to reach a membership of over 380,000 in 62 Sections. In my opinion, this indicates the strength of the ideals the IPA stands for. This development should encourage us to carry on the work aiming at spreading among more colleagues in many other countries in all continents.
The Founder of our Association had a vision of worldwide friendship and solidarity among police officers and their families. In a world full of conflicts there is obviously a need for international organisations where people can meet in friendship and with mutual respect. There is definitely a need for organizations such us the IPA. I am certain our Association will continue to flourish.
The highlight of the year was the 36th IEC Conference that was successfully organized in Paris. I congratulate once more the Chairperson and the members of the Organising Committee for the excellent work they did. At the Conference, many problems were solved and decisions were taken in friendship and solidarity.
Another focal point was the celebration organized by the IPA Section of the United Kingdom, on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of IPA. The keynote feature was a service of the rededication of the IPA stained glass window at the Cathedral Church of the Holy Spirit Guildford, Surrey, which was attended by many prominent people, the members of the PEB and many IPA members from many National Sections.
Concluding, I wish the IPA members in all five continents and their families’ health, happiness, prosperity and contentment for the years to come. May the year 2011 be a year of peace, harmony and friendship for all of us. For those who celebrate Christmas, I wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas.
Servo Per Amikeco
Michael Odysseos
International President
Psaron 2A Tel. 357-25 819 598
PO Box 57383 Fax. 357-25 819 599
3060 Limassol, Cyprus E-mail
37th IEC Conference – Romania – 20/25thSeptember 2011
Please see Appendix ‘A1-4’ forthe relevant information and booking forms for both our conference in Bucharest and also the Friendship Week to be held the following week (25th September – 2nd October). Details of the Friendship Week programme, trips and hotels can be found on
2011 International Youth Gathering – Ireland
This event being held from 24th July to 7th August 2011will give the young people the opportunity to travel through the most spectacular parts of Ireland. Participants must be aged 16 or 17 and all applications must be sent via National Sections. See Programme,Application Form, Parental Consent, and the Programme Pamphlet atAppendix ‘B1-5’ (the information is also available on ).
A T Scholarship 2010 Winner Report
Jamey Morgan from IPA Region 29, USA, has sent his report and a photo. Please see Appendix ‘C’.
Information Guide 2011
In preparation for the new issue, we would like to remind Sections to check the 2010 Information Guide details for both National Sections and IPA Houses and tell us of any changes that have not already been notified. Please also check the entries under “Other Accommodation for IPA Use” in your country, to ensure the accommodation is still available and the information is up-to-date. Please inform the IAC of these amendments before 30thNovember 2010.
Pakistan
Muhammad Munir. Secretary General says:
“Due to law & order/ war against terrorism situation in Pakistan, I request that every IPA section should not accept any visit request from an IPA member of Pakistan, without the recommendation of the NEC of Pakistan Section”.
Muhammad’s email address is:
International Diary Dates
IRELANDInformation and registration forms for the Child Protection Seminar at the Garda College, Templemore, Co. Tipperary – 1/ 2 April 2011 (as advertised in the October Newsletter) is now available
on the website of Section Ireland –
LUXEMBOURGYou are invited to a 50th Anniversary Celebration being held on 19/22 May 2011. Please see the programme and booking form at Appendix ‘D1-2’.
ITALY (1)35th Anniversary Tuscany and Umbria Tour – 23/29 May 2011. Please see Appendix ‘E’.
(2)10th Trophy "Riviera del Conero” Teams are invited to this Five-a-side Football competition in Ancona, to be held 26-29 May. Please see Appendix ‘F’.
(3) 50° Anniversary Celebration of IPA Region 4 Alto Adige - Sudtirol, which will be held in Merano(Bolzano) from 16th to 19th June 2011. Please see Appendix‘G’ (English and German)
FRANCERound Trip/Rhône-Alpes Tour, organized by IPA-Branch Rhône, May 30th - June 5th 2011. Please see Appendix ‘H’.
AUSTRIA The 17th National Delegates Congress (NDC) will take place in St. Poelten / Lower Austria, from 2nd to 5th June 2011. At the same time the IPA Region Lower Austria will celebrate its 50th anniversary. You will find information and the registration form on (German & English)
SAN MARINOThe 1st Motorbiking and Freedom event will be held from 9th to 12th June 2011. A programme and registration form can be found at Appendix ‘I’ (available in English and Italian).
USATo run in conjunction with the NDC 2011, Region 25 is organising a “Western Experience”, to take place from 15th to 19th October 2011. Information can be found at Appendix ‘J’.
Sent to Sections since the last Newsletter:
UKIPA Cornwall Branch invites you to ‘Friendship on the Beach Week’, June 4th – 11th 2011. Information sent to Sections 9-11-10.
IPA CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
(as advertised previously):
2010
BELGIUM The 16th World Police Futsal Tournament will be held in Lommel, from 22/26 November 2010. This is NOT an official IPA event but Section Belgium gives its full support. (Newsletter 2010-10)
UKRAINE‘X International Competition of TV and radio programmes, films and internet projects for legal and law-enforcement subjects’. 2-4 December 2010, Kiev. For further information contact:
or (Newsletter 2010-10)
AUSTRIAYou are invited to an event to celebrate the 23rd IPA Krampus party and also the 25th anniversary of IPA Upper Carinthia from 3rd to 5th December 2010. (Newsletter 2010-07)
SPAINThe 10th International Trader Show will be held on 4th December 2010 at the Barcelona Prefecture Guardia Urbana (North Bus Station).
(Newsletter 2010-10)
MONACOA 10 km race on 10 December 2010. This is NOT an official IPA event but it has the support of Section Monaco. (Newsletter 2010-10)
2011
AUSTRIAThe IPA Ski Week 2011 will take place from 29th January to 5th February 2011. (Newsletter 2010-07)
USAThe 3rd Texas Friendship Week Cruise, planned for 27th February –
6th March 2011. (Newsletter 2009-08)
FRANCEFirst Women’s International Police Football Tournament. from 14 to 18 March 2011. (Newsletter 2010-06)
IRELANDChild Protection Seminar at the Garda College, Templemore,
Co. Tipperary - 1 and 2 April 2011. Participation cost: all inclusive, including airport transport - €250.00.
Contact Marie Daly for further information on -
(Newsletter 2010-10)
NEW ZEALANDA Friendship Week will be held from the 5th to 14th April 2011.
(Newsletter 2010-07)
SLOVENIASection Slovenia will celebrate its 20th anniversary. You are invited to join the celebrations from 21st to 24th April 2011. (Newsletter 2010-07)
CANADASection Canada will host a Friendship Week to celebrate its 50th anniversary, from 4th to 13th June 2011. (Newsletter 2010-04)
UKTo celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Ayrshire Branch (Scotland) will host a Friendship Week from 6th to 13th August 2011.
(Newsletter 2010-04)
THE NETHERLANDS
The 1st IPA World Seminar for Young Police Officers – 28 August / 3September 2011 will be held in Amsterdam. The participation fee for one police officer from each National Section to attendthis seminar will be free of charge and will be covered by the International Treasury, as agreed by the delegates in Paris. Applications via National Sections need to be sent to before 30 November 2010.
(Newsletter 2010-10)
USAUSA Region 12 will be hosting a friendship cruise from 1st to 8th October 2011, on the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas. The cruise will be sailing a round trip from Boston, Massachusetts, and will be travelling to Portland, ME, Bar Harbor, ME, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada and Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. All IPA members and friends are welcome. (Newsletter 2010-10)
2012
CANADAThe Royal Canadian Mounted Police Veterans Association is hosting an Alaskan Cruise on 27 May 2012 to coincide with its national AGM. This is not an official IPA event but IPA members are invited to join the cruise. (Newsletter 2010-08)
CANADAAdvance notice is given of the next Rocky Mountain Tour, which is being planned for June 2012. (Newsletter 2010-02)
Information Guide 2010 amendments
NEW ZEALANDPlease note the new e-mail address:
POLAND Congratulations to the new office holders as recent elections resulted in the following changes
1st Vice President:
Mrs. Elzbieta GARGULA (Mrs.)
e-mail:
2nd Vice President:
Fryderyk OREPUK
e-mail:
3rd Vice President:
Piotr BEK
e-mail:
Secretary General:
Mrs. Agnieszka HAMELUSZ
e-mail:
IPA Houses
FINLANDThere is a new House Manager for IPA House Yllas:
Mrs Berit HOTTI
e-mail:
Phone: +358 40 7631 653
If booking by phone, please confirm in writing and include the following:
Contact in your Section regarding membership
Membership card number
Home address
Telephone number
E-mail address
GERMANYThere is a new House Manager for IPA House Siegerland:
Volker Fiebig
e-mail:
SPAINWe have been informed that IPA House Rincon de la Victoria has now CLOSED.
Other Accommodation for IPA Use
POLANDSection Poland has signed an agreement with the authorities of the Ministry of Defence hotels“Wojskowa Agencja Mieszkaniowa” (Military Hotels Agency). IPA members showing their membership card will receive a 20% discount. The WAM group have 18 hotels in 17 Polish towns located mainly in the town centres. See Appendix ‘K’.
SRI LANKAThe accommodation in Kandy and the discount offered by M/S Keells Hotel Management Services Ltd shown on page 106 of the Information Guide 2010 are no longer available. However, a new accommodation has been offered in Mount Lavinia:
Mt.Lavinia, Colombo - Ivory Inn
Information and Reservations (or special group packages):
21 Barnes AvenuePhone: +94 112715006
Mount Laviniae-mail:
Sri Lankaor:
This stylishly affordable guesthouse is the first choice for budget-conscious travellers who don’t want to compromise on comfort, cleanliness and good service. The Inn is a 3 minute walk from Mount Lavinia beach and a 5 minute walk from the main five star hotels, restaurants and clubs. The island’s capital, Colombo, is just a 30 minute drive away. Apart from its central location the inn also boasts the finest rooms, complete with en suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, hot water and a private balcony which gives guests a glimpse of the breathtaking Indian ocean.
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