Did you make a New Year's Resolution?

We are already into the second week of 2011. Wow, how time flies by...

I have been a bit remiss in updating my blog but not to worry. That is one of my New Year's Resolutions for 2011. If you happen to cross paths with IAWP First President Margaret Shorter after you read this posting, please tell her that I have made SMART goals (not resolutions). That is more in keeping with the IAWP Strategic Planning lingo, which Margaret oversees.

So what do I resolve to do in 2011?

1. I am going to try very hard to update this blog on a regular basis. Please look for a new post every two weeks. I am going to go back to basics with a past feature of the Women Police Magazine by featuring one Region 12 member every month this year. So if I come asking for your bio please help me out with photos and tidbits about your work/life to include on the Region 12 Member Profile.

Please also continue to send me updates on awards, promotions and other news from your area of the region.

2. I am going to celebrate the achievements of women in law enforcement by encouraging everyone in Region 12 to nominate a friend or colleague for an award.

Please note that the IAWP now has an online award form which you can download at http://www.iawp.org/awards/annualawards.htm. I know we have some outstanding women in this region so please consider a nomination. I am willing to assist with researching and writing nominations if you require assistance.

In addition to the IAWP Awards, there are some awards to consider. The YWCA has opened its call for nomination in most Canadian cities for their annual Women of Distinction Awards.

And, in early February, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police will make the call for nominations to the Order of Merit of Police Officers. This is a very prestigious award handed out once a year at Government House in Ottawa.

Please check back here, or email me with suggestions, on other awards programs that are fitting for women in law enforcement.

3. I am going to begin sending out information packages to various law enforcement agencies in Region 12 in an effort to increase our IAWP membership. If you have a contact name that you think will benefit from IAWP please pass it along to me.


4. I am going to keep closer tabs on my fellow IAWP Bloggers. I recently visited the IAWP Blogs and saw that Region 11 Coordinator, Deputy Chief Leanne Fitch has now posted her second blog. Please take a look at http://www.iawp.org/regions/region11.htm. It looks fantastic!

5. I am going to register early for the 49th Annual IAWP Training Conference, Lexington, Kentucky, August 21-25, 2011. Information can be viewed at http://www.iawp2011.org/.

I am sure it will be another wonderful IAWP event!

It sure is shaping up to be a busy year. I look forward to our continued work in highlighting the work of all women in law enforcement.

Happy New Year All!