Minutes of the WA Region of the International Police Association Australian Section, held at the WAPU Premises, Murray Street, West Perth, at 7.30pm. Monday July 19th. 2010.
Chairman R. Pengilly welcomed members and friends.
The Police Ode was read by Jeff Richards
Item 1 Members present 13
Visitors 4
Item 2 Apologies
C. Chipper.L. Crew, A. Finnegan, P. O’Meagher, R. Bradley, Ray Lawless, F. Beckett, Paul La Spina, T. Kurtis
Item 3 Minutes of the previous meeting
Burton/E.Smith “That the minutes as circulated be accepted.” Carried
Item 4 Business arising from the minutes
Lanyards: The Secretary advised that Albert Finnegan had been able to obtain a good price, so we would be able to sell them around $3.00.
Unfinancial members: the Treasurer advised that reminders had been sent to the unfinancial members. There were 8 members who had not been financial since 2008 and he would move to lapse their membership.
Serving Police Officer’s Day Victoria: The Secretary advised that there had been no further applications .
Motion Doherty/V.Smith “That Jason Brewer be approved as the WA representative at the Serving Police Officer’s Day, Victoria, 2010.” Carried.
Item 5 Correspondence
Inward
International Newsletter tabled.
Email from A. Finnegan advising re negative replies received from NSW, Victoria, Sunshine Coast re Solar key rings and fridge magnets.
Design for Lanyards tabled for approval. Members present approved of the design, order to be placed as previously discussed.
Outward
Region Minutes and Financial Statement forwarded to National President.
Item 6 Business arising from the correspondence
Dealt with at the time.
Item 7 Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer presented his report and financial statement for June 2010.
Smart/D. MacDonald “That the Treasurer’s Report for June 2010 be received.” Carried.
Item 8 Business arising from the Treasurer’s Report
Nil
Item 9 Reports
Souvenirs- A. Finnegan advised that he had sold $700.00 worth of IPA Souvenirs to Mal Evans. It will be necessary to order a further supply of silver and gold handcuff pins. Al asked for advice on whether to order from the current supplier or for him to seek others. Discuss resolved to stay with current supplier. Permission to purchase approved.
Social- R. Pengilly reported that Allan Voak had advised that the planned Christmas in July had to be cancelled because of lack of support from members.
Visitors- Vic Smith advised of arrival and departure of Thomas Kinderman and family from Germany. They had purchased a vehicle and are expected back in Perth in early September. A South African couple are expected in early August.
The Secretary advised of request from Coleen Myers, Secretary General NZ who was traveling with a couple and she requested home hosting for herself and the couple. They are stopping at Adelaide, traveling by train, ETA Perth 21/09/10. Vic Smith offered to accommodate Coleen’s friends and Val will host Coleen. Vic to be sent details.
New members – Roger Smart advised of application received from Michael Sinfield serving member WAP. Doherty/MacDonald” That the application from Michael Sinfield be accepted”. Carried.
Item 10 General Business
Roger Smart read an article he had prepared regarding the visit to elderly lady and assistance provided to her in contacting her sister in the UK. He would submit to A.Voak for the PDU.
Colin Burton advised that the main reason for poor attendance at the planned Christmas in July function was the short notice.
The Chairman advised that Allan was very disappointed with the poor response to the Christmas in July Function at the Innaloo Sportsmen’s Club only 4 people had signified that they would attend.
The Chairman advised that it was not an easy task to plan and organize Social Events.
Suggestion from the floor that perhaps we could form a Social Committee as we had done in the past to assist Allan. Ross was requested to speak to Allan and see what he thought of the suggestion.
The Chairman advised that it was disappointing that the other Regions had not taken up the offer of the Key rings and Fridge Magnets. One of the possible problems could be that not all Regions hold regular meetings, the only Regions that did so were SA, Victoria and WA. NSW and Queensland only held irregular meetings and Queensland hold social functions but only Executive Committee meetings.
Members were reminded of the Annual General Meeting in September Sunday September 19, at the home of the Chairman Paul La Spina. The Meeting had been subsidized $10.00 for members and $5.00 for partners. Please advise Allan by August 16 if you will be attending.
The Chairman advised that the Member Database now has a provision for Languages spoken and a search area for members with hobbies listed and foreign languages spoken. If members have forgotten their password Roger, Ross or Val can re-send username and password details.
October Meeting, Dave MacDonald agreed to be the Guest Speaker at this meeting, he would speak on the topic of Toy Lead Soldiers. This has been a hobby of his for a considerable number of years. Dave and his son are presently making a series depicting the 11/28 Battalion and they are looking at doing a series of WA Police in uniforms.
Colin Burton tendered his apologies for August and September. Tony Moylett apologies for August meeting. John McGee visiting Ireland and would be away for 4 months.
The Chairman advised re Photographic Competition organized by the NZ Section, details were on the Web. It would be good if members could support this competition.
The Secretary advised that the President of the NZ Section Stan Keith would be attending the Australian Section National meetings in October, 2010 in Melbourne.
Curtis Cashen advised that his wife was traveling back to the States for the birth of a grandchild.
The Secretary advised that member Filson Beckett was not well members present signed a card to be sent to Filson.
Apart from Jason who will represent WA, there will also be a representative from NZ at the Serving Police Officer’s Day in Melbourne.
The Secretary advised that at the Annual General meeting all positions would be vacant and nominations forms were available either now or by contacting her by email or phone.
Item 11 Date and venue of next meeting
Monday August 16, 2010 at the WAPU at 7.30pm.
Item 12 Close of meeting: Meeting closed at 8:25pm
