Sunshine Coast Newsletter

Sunshine Coast — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:07:11 +0000

INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

SUNSHINE COAST SUB REGION

www.ipa-australiapolice.com.au

Email pdcwhiteley@bigpond.com

Five minute silence

February 2012

VALE

Bardyn Charles Halliday 8^th March 1934 – 11^th January 2012.

Bardyn joined the IPA on the 11^th September 1979. Membership number 4118. He attended nearly all of the meetings and functions on the Sunshine Coast with Qona.

Bardyn was a high ranking member in the Free Masons: Holding Grand Office in the Grand Lodge of Queensland.

He passed away after suffering a long illness over the past 2 to 3 years

Our condolences to Qona and all her family.

So mote it be

Chairman’s message

Already the first month of 2012 has gone it is amazing how quickly the time passes. As my mother used to say “Procrastination is the thief of time.” So those who have been procrastinating about attending one of our functions February is the chance to take action. The next social evening is to be held at Red Bridge Motel restaurant, Woombye on Monday the 27^th February. I hope to see some new faces at this event.

January was also a very wet month and I wish to remind members that we are here to help should you experience damage or loss as a result of bad weather (or any other cause). Should you find yourself in need please contact Paul or one of the other members of the committee.

Sorry to hear that our Secretary, Paul, is suffering with pneumonia. He has continued to monitor messages and distribute them during his illness. We wish you a speedy recovery Paul.

In March we shall have a visitor from England on the coast and I am pleased that one of our members was able to offer him accommodation. I have hosted several visitors in the past and I am still in contact with most of them. It is a good way to make new friends.

Take care out there,

Mike Needham

Next Function,

On Monday the 27^th February 2012 we will gather at the Red Bridge Motor Inn restaurant, 380 Nambour Connection Road, Woombye, for a meal. A Recently Retired Commissioner a friend of the proprietor of the Motel, Alan Honor, has been invited to attend. We will gather, as usual, at 6.30 pm and order meals from the menu once every one has arrived.

We would dearly like to see some of our newer members attend, as well as the long time members.

For catering purposes, please advise me if you are attending by Friday the 24^th February.

Visitor to Sunshine Coast:

Between the 12^th and 16^th March, a Retired British Police Officer, Nick Lipscomb and wife will be visiting the area: He is being hosted by Steve Maney during his visit. Bruce has arranged with the Water Police to take Nick on a tour of the area. At this stage we have not planned anything else, but will advise if something is organized.

February Birthdays

We wish the following members of the Sub Region a happy birthday on their special Day

Klaus Hempfing on the 10^th, Warren Dougherty on the 18^th, Murray Lyons on the 24^th, Jock Alcock on the 27^th and Sue Ede on the 28^th.

Maybe if Jock turns up at the Red Bridge we can help him celebrate ?

Queensland Region – Christmas Message

admin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:48:26 +0000

Dear IPAers,

The Christmas party has been and was a great success with sixty five (65) attendees! The story is told in the photos available on the Website (left hand side of page under Social Photos) . Thank you to all for making the event such a great night!

Sharing life stories and experiences, and spending some quality time with fellows who understand the life of a police officer is the aim of our IPA events!

Thank you to all members who have supported our events throughout the year and I look forward to meeting all again next year.

We also acknowledge all the members from near and far who would have liked to attend our functions, but due to work commitments could not attend. We hope to meet as many of you as possible at next year’s events. Our first 2012 IPA function will be in early February, exact date and venue to be advised soon.

As you probably know by now, Queensland IPA is to host next year’s IPA National AGM between 19 and 21 October, so our our committee is hard at work as we speak to organise a successful event.

The AGM will follow immediately after the International Friendship Week organised by the NSW IPA in Sydney so we are hoping to have some international IPAers attending our AGM function. Great fun to look forward to!

On behalf of the IPA Qld Region committee we wish all IPA members and their families a Merry Christmas and a 2012 with sound health and good fortune!

Best Regards,