Happy New Year - 2016 is Here!

Hello everyone - I'd like to introduce myself, I'm Sgt Lisa Mandziak and I am your Region 12 Coordinator.   I have been active with IAWP for many years and  I look forward to representing Region 12 along with sharing the stories of our Region.

As we are closing the 100th year of IAWP, I would like to reflect on the many accomplishments of everyone with the. IAWP family.  Congratulations to all who achieved personal and professional milestones in 2015.

Presentation of Letter from Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper recognizing 100th Anniversary of IAWP in Cardiff 2015

I would like to encourage our members to send me information about the many activities going on in our Region and a reminder that IAWP's quarterly magazine- WomenPolice is also was looking for articles and ideas to share with our colleagues from around the world.  

As well, starting January1st, 2016 - nominations open for the IAWP Awards. Please have a look at the IAWP website  to review the many categories and please do not hesitate to contact me to assist you in preparing your nomination. 

I look forward to working with all of you in the future. All the best in 2016! 

Final message from Sandra

Hi Region 12.  This will be my final message as your Regional Coordinator.  As of the end of the IAWP 2015 Conference, Sergeant Lisa Mandziak was acclaimed as the new Region 12 Coordinator.  Lisa has been travelling to conferences and board meetings for the past several years and will be a great representative for us.

I am honoured to take on a new role with the board as Third Vice President. 

Congratulations to past Region 12 Coordinator...and past First Vice President...Margaret Shorter who is our new President for IAWP.  Margaret

Also ....huge congratulations to Calgary Police who will be IAWP 2018.  Go Region 12!  I think this will make us the Region to have hosted the most conferences.

Check back soon for the updates from Lisa!

Happy February!

 

Beautiful downtown Vancouver on a serene Sunday evening over Christmas break.

 

 

February is upon us and it is only a few weeks until IAWP launches another ground breaking event.  To celebrate 100 years, the IAWP board will come together for four (4) days of meetings instead of our usual two (2).  Two full days will be devoted to strategic planning ...setting the course for the organization and another 100 years!  The two days of strategic planning will be followed by the usual two meeting for the Board of Directors and Board of Trustees.  It will be a fun but very busy week. 

 

Be sure to check back on the website for further updates.

 

Until next time....

 

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.  Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."

Helen Keller

Congratulations IAWP! 100 years young!

 

In 2015 let's resolve to do much together!