Monday, December 9, 2013

Pioneers!

As my career moves along I reflect more and more on the women who came before me.  The women who first dared to challenge stereotypes ...women can't be cops!  The women who challenged the status quo....women can't work the streets!  The women who just wanted to contribute to the welfare of our city and did so without many accolades.   These are the women I admire. 

One of those women was Helen Woollard, who was Winnipeg's first women to graduate recruit class and work a full 30 year career as a police officer.  Sadly she passed away on November 29, 2013. 

She was a true pioneer...making in roads for women like me long before I even thought about a career in policing.   Helen Woollard was a true pioneer in this city.  Rest in peace, Helen.


http://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-208489/name-Helen_Woollard/date-range-all/last-name-woollard/order-publish_date%7CDESC,last_name%7CASC,first_name%7CASC/

Sunday, December 1, 2013

43 Weeks to Go!

Today marks exactly 43 weeks to the Parade of Nations and Opening Ceremonies for the 52nd Annual IAWP Training Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Our Executive Planning Committee  is working hard to ensure a full agenda for you.  First, and most importantly, our Program Committee has put together an amazing training program.  There are a few bios listed on the website but be sure to check back in early 2014 for the full agenda. 

Second, the Post Conference and Companion Tours Committee has secured tours that will take you around Manitoba and up to our beautiful north to visit the City of Churchill.  For those of you who can make the trek north, this committee has secured the new "Journey to Churchill" display at the Assiniboine Park Zoo for a evening hospitality event.  You will be able to meet Winnipeg's newest citizens, Hudson and Aurora the polar bears!

The Special Events Committee is in full gear to plan the Awards Luncheon, Parade and Opening Ceremonies.  We are thrilled to announce that the training portion of the week kicks off on Monday of the conference with a breakfast celebration to honour the 2014 International Scholarship recipient  The Keynote Address will immediately follow.    And, if you were in Durban for IAWP 2013 you know how much fun we had at Hockey Night in Canada so watch for repeat here in Winnipeg!

The Logistics Committee has kicked into high gear to work out the details for transportation and security.    And finally, the Marketing Committee (which has worked very hard on our website and registration process) is currently researching promotional items.

IAWP 2014 would like to thank the Emirates Police Women Association for the opportunity to promote Winnipeg at their conference in Abu Dhabi.  Sergeant Lisa Mandziak and Sergeant Cheryl Larson attended on behalf of the committee.



Be sure to continue checking for updates at www.iawp2014.org  If you have suggestions or require assistance in planning your conference trip, please email us at iawp2014@winnipeg.ca 

See you in 43 weeks!