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Thank you Coronavirus Heroes I believe by now we all understand what the Coronavirus is but who are the heroes and heroines As it turns out many of the heroes and heroines of this pandemic include people we truly never saw or appreciated before They don t work in hospitals or the healthcare field they don t drive around in police cars fire trucks or ambulances and they don t nec people we truly never saw or essarily wear a distinguishable uniform they exappreciated before ist in the background These new heroes and heroines that I am referring to are the essential workers the people who work day and night at gas stations convenience stores driving trucks making deliveries working at food banks cashiers people helping the elderly and vulnerable and the list goes on Everyday people doing everyday jobs risking their own health and safety for you and me So here s a big THANK YOU to all the essential workers who do not have the option to shelter at home and complain about the inconveniences associated with isolation REGION 6 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Len MacPherson Teresa Holmes Steeve Zamor Leslie Goode Lech Reliszko Bill Murrell Bill Reggler President Membership Regional Secretary Treasurer on deployment Interim Treasurer VP Social Media Facebook Regional Travel Coordinator Regional Supply Officer Regional Padre CONTACT US ipaottawa rogers com
PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Region 6 Padre I sincerely hope that everyone is in good health and following the protocols put in place to protect you and others I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Deacon William Bill Reggler to our Region 6 family Bill is a Region 6 member and he has agreed and has also been officially appointed to act in the capacity of Padre for our region If the Coronavirus did not already cause enough emotional upheaval in our lives the senseless killings in Nova Scotia coupled with the loss of three members of law enforcement and the wounding of another sure made things seem worse My prayers go out to all the families friends and co workers of the victims I would also like to commend the RCMP for their handling of this case Growing up in rural Nova Scotia I can empathize with the RCMP officers responding to multiple crime scenes while at the same time trying to track the suspect through the beauty and wilderness that is Nova Scotia Job Well Done On a personal note it was only after the death of Constable Heidi Stevenson that I learned the Heidi and I were raised 12 km apart in the same rural area of Antigonish County Nova Scotia and that we attended the same schools albeit a quarter century apart It is so sad to have to get to know of Heidi in this manner I have known Bill for a few years now having first met him at the Orleans Legion where we are both members and Bill is the Padre If you ever attended the Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Orleans Legion Bill was most probably one of the celebrants Bill is very approachable easy to talk to and has a great sense of humour We can look forward to Bill and June his wife of 49 years joining us on occasion at Region 6 events A Sympathetic Welcome Back is extended to our members who had their winter get away plans disrupted by the pandemic I know one of more of you had to return to Canada perhaps grudgingly at the last minute only to have to self quarantine once you arrived home My sympathies also go out to those members who had to cancel planned trips vacations until well who knows Bill has been a Deacon for the past 17 years and prior to that he was a member of the RCMP for 23 years retiring in 1996 as a Sergeant If you wish to send Bill a welcome message or have any questions for him he may be reached at lakefieldqu gmail com For both categories of members I wish you well negotiating with your travel agencies airlines and getting your deposits payments back INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION CANADA 4 REGION 6 OTTAWA WWW IPAOTTAWA COM 1
Membership In 2019 Region 6 saw an increase of 32 new members which was up one from 2018 So far this year eight of those members did not renew for 2020 or transferred to another region Age demographics remained basically the same despite the rest of you getting older 2020 saw a 31 decrease in the number of female members when 6 members decided not to renew for 2020 The number of members still serving also dropped 1 to 39 of all members are still serving Currently IPA Canada has approximately 2 600 members across Canada IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE IPA PLEASE DIRECT THEM TO OUR WEBSITE OR PERHAPS BETTER STILL SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER WITH THEM INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION CANADA 5 REGION 6 OTTAWA WWW IPAOTTAWA COM
Tale of an Amazing Interaction Between a Policeman and a Special Needs Person For her amazing 40th birthday we rented a stretch limousine and after collecting the senior neighbours went to the Halifax Regional Department in Burnside NS where it was pre arranged to have a young constable come out and present her with roses Shoanna was beyond ecstatic and could not believe she met Clifford on her special day This is a story about a special needs down Syndrome lady named Shoanna Holmes who at the age of 13 years old developed an imaginary boyfriend named Clifford who was a policeman Shoanna was born in the 70s with down syndrome and a bad heart which the doctors would not operate on They told us she would have a life expectancy of five years Through love of family and community Shoanna thrived until 44 years of age when her heart just could not keep up Shoanna passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her beloved sister this past January 2020 This is her story and tribute to a policeman and Halifax Regional Police Department Where Shoanna got the name and character we never knew but she never wavered in her love and devotion to Clifford Every time she saw a police car drive past our home she would jump up and get excited waving frantically On the occasions when a policeman would have to direct traffic due to a vehicle accident at the intersection by our house Shoanna would literally swoon and watch with adoring eyes Fast forward to her 44th year when we were advised her internal organs were shitting down I took her to the Burnside Police Dept for a tour where all went out of their way to welcome Shoanna and get their picture taken with her She also received a Halifax Police Dept swag bag which never left her sight for the remaining months of her life Shoanna was very thrilled to meet her Clifford again Everyone that came to visit us from the milkman water delivery man and neighbours received a handmade wedding invitation even those that were canvassing Over the years thousands of people received a wedding invitation as she was always getting married Next Week My family bought her wedding dresses which she constantly wore and we would even rent convertibles to drive her around in INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION CANADA On 07 Sep 2019 Shoanna turned 44 Clifford aka Jim came for a quick birthday visit with balloons and flowers The visit only lasted ten minutes as Shoanna exhausted quickly and her heart could not handle excitement Still Jim and Joanne Community Relations Sgt who arranged everything took the time to come and visit Shoanna 6 REGION 6 OTTAWA WWW IPAOTTAWA COM
Halifax Shoanna s health quickly deteriorated after her birthday seemingly as she accomplished her one main most important facet in her life She spoke dearly of Clifford and we had the pictures enlarged and plastered around the home Shoanna s life was complete and she passed away a very happy woman who met and married her one true love Her happiness to receive gifts from Clifford was poignant and memorable Jim also requested Shoanna to put on her wedding dress for him Well Jim most certainly did not have to do this but I explained the circumstances and he never hesitated Calling her Babycakes Clifford s name for her he made a formal request and Shoanna excitingly went to change She came out of her bedroom glowing like an angel and happily stood beside her Clifford while the cameras were flashing Numerous poses captured her adoration for Clifford and in her mind she was finally and truly getting married Jim was so patient and loving towards Shoanna and she just basked and melted in his hands The pictures needless to say were jaw dropping amazing and beautiful Shoanna never hesitated to take pictures but with Jim in her wedding pictures her face was so angelic A true bride For another person s compassion to reach out to a special needs like this amazing experience is what life and duty is truly all about A policeman went above and beyond to spend some time and love of his job to bring sunshine and happiness to a special lady The Holmes family will forever be in the debt of the Halifax Regional Police Dept for helping Shoanna in her declining health to make her life that much more special Jim and Joanne certainly personate the basic values of a policeman Dedicated to excellence in service through the commitment of our people to teamwork integrity and our core values The story you just read was written by Teresa Holmes our Regional Secretary and Shoanna was her sister Thank you Teresa for sharing Shoanna s story and perhaps teaching us all to Never Stop Believing INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION CANADA 7 REGION 6 OTTAWA WWW IPAOTTAWA COM
Our Visit to Cuba guide provides you with a brief history of the island on the way Once there we made a few stopes at different historical landmarks and to a Cigar and Rum factory which you could buy a bottle for as cheep as 5 00CDN Have I sold you yet From there we were given a bit of free time to walk around the city on our own and check out the numerous gift shops Then we all met for a nice lunch at a local restaurant which was also included in the price of our tour If you ever decide to go to Cuba I highly recommend taking the day trip to Havana if you can Hope everyone finds themselves well in these crazy times Laura my stepson Milton and I were fortunate enough this year to get away to Cuba just before the travel restrictions went into place We decided on Varadero Cuba because of its proximity friendly people reasonable prices and beautiful beaches While there we stayed at the beautiful Sol Palmeras all inclusive 4 Star resort which had amazing service excellent entertainment and clean rooms Our third excursion was a visit to the Bellamar Caves in the city of Matanzas near Varadero Matanzas which was founded in 1693 is the capital of the Cuban province of Matanzas and it is known for its poets culture and Afro Cuban folk We did 3 excursions in the week we were there the first being Scuba Diving We went out just off the coast of Varadero and did two 25 minute dives with Barracuda Diving Centre Their brochures promised lots of sea life and ship wrecks which unfortunately we did not see much of We have dived in different parts of the world and as far as Diving Outfitters go they were not the most organized the boat was overcrowded and the equipment left a little to be desired so probably would not dive with them again but did have a good time lore After our spelunking we went on a walking tour of the city itself where we stopped at a nice coffee shop and listened to live Cuban music Well worth the visit as well For those who have never been to Cuba this is a great vacation spot having been there 3 times now It s very inexpensive the beaches are beautiful and the people are very friendly Some say that the food is not the best All I will say is that when in Cuba expect Cuban food Personally I ve never had any issues with the food and have never been sick It s also very safe to walk around town without fear of being mugged Our second excursion consisted of an organized bus tour to the Capital of Havana We left early morning on our 2 1 2 hour bus ride into the city The ride itself was pretty scenic and the tour INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION CANADA 8 REGION 6 OTTAWA WWW IPAOTTAWA COM
However expect that some may try to take advantage of your wealth You may be quoted 10 for a Horse Carriage ride for example only to find out it was actually 10 a person They may also offer or more insist that they will wait for you while you eat at a restaurant or shop the local market not knowing that their meter keeps on ticking So what you thought was going to be a 10 Carriage ride may end up being 60 Cuba s history and why thing are they way they are today Well worth the watch before you go Wishing everyone a short quarantine and good health Richard St Onge Servo per Amikeco About the Author Richard St Onge was a member of the Canadian Forces Military Police for 20 years retiring in 2008 He was posted from Goose Bay Labrador to Victoria BC and everywhere in between and also served overseas in different capacities in Ha ti Honduras Barbados United Arab of Emirate Turkey Ireland He is now a Kayak Guide for 1000 Island Kayaking in Gananoque and Outward Bound Canada on the Veterans Sea Kayaking Expedition in the Bay of Fundy Right now he is working for his partner Laura doing renovations to their home in the Kingston area When Phil first wrote and said they were planning to come to Ottawa in January my first thoughts were someone didn t do their research As it turned out Heidi had to attend a 3 day conference in Ottawa so they decided to take a mini vacation and also visit relatives in Southern Ontario after Ottawa First Visitors of 2020 Our first visitors of 2020 were Phil and Heidi from Poole in the UK Phil is a member of the Dorset Police Service and Heidi is a Specialist Midwife Dorset Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing the county of Dorset in the south west of England which includes the largely rural area covered by Dorset Council and the urban conurbation of Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Dorset Police is made up of 2 600 police and civilian staff INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION CANADA With the assistance of Region 6 members Phil and Heidi were shown some of the sites around Ottawa and Phil attended our January Brunch Below Lech Reliszko presented Phil with a Region 6 coin and IPA Shoulder flash 9 REGION 6 OTTAWA WWW IPAOTTAWA COM
REGION 6 5TH ANNIVERSARY On September 15 2015 Region 6 was granted Regional Status after being inactive for thirty four 34 years The former Region 6 Ottawa Carleton became a region in 1972 and due to a number of factors ceased to be a region in 1981 While we were fortunate enough to receive the coins just days before the Province closed businesses we were not as fortunate with the coin boxes that were ordered as they were inferior to what we required and they had to be sent back to the manufacturer As the local manufacturer is still closed we must wait for them to reopen before we can receive the new coin boxes Another unfortunate delay is happening with the delivery of coins to members By now everyone should have received notification about how they can pickup their coins however if you feel more comfortable waiting until the virus threat is decreased no problem as we will still be here after the virus is gone Anniversary coins and other items are still available from our online store whenever you are ready Visit https www ipaottawa com store First meeting for the new Region 6 Ottawa Eastern Ontario held at the Ottawa Police Service Station on Greenbank Road In addition to some of the new Region 6 members were IPA National President Denis Nadeau Secretary General Larry Sheppard Vice President Central Region Al Welke National Treasurer Stuart Rinaldo and Region 2 President Chris Barratt To mark this auspicious occasion the Regional Executive Committee were hoping to plan a special event however like many other plans that were started before the pandemic these plans too have been put on hold until holding an event is completely safe for members Region 6 Anniversary Coin As part of our 5th year anniversary orders were taken for a special 5th Anniversary Coin Leslie Goode our Treasurer designed the reverse side of the coin unfortunately my picture taking abilities do not do it justice INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION CANADA WARNING THE INTERNET CONTAINS MANY FALSE CURES FOR THE CORONAVIRUS DON T BE MISLED THANKFULLY WE KNOW THERE IS ONLY ONE SURE SUPPLEMENT THAT WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE 10 REGION 6 OTTAWA WWW IPAOTTAWA COM
Post Covid Post Covid Travel Section Feature IPA Property Spain IPA Apartment M laga Sor Teresa Prat Avenue 59 3 stairs 3 K 29002 M laga Francisco Ruiz IPAHOUSE MANAGER Check in After 15 00 hours Departure Before 11 00 hours ipaservomalaga hotmail com The cost varies per season Buenos dias from the IPA House of M laga which is located in a modern apartment building with an elevator located within a 5 minute walk to the Paseo Mar timo and the Misericordia beaches The apt also boasts a swimming pool in the summer season a from October to May except Easter week 37 euros a night for two people increases to 10 euros per night per additional person Easter week 52 euros night for two people increases to 10 euros per night per additional person The apt has three bedrooms two with a double bed and the other with two single beds and a baby crib The maximum occupancy is six people and also a baby It has two bathrooms fully equipped kitchen laundry room living room and terrace It has TV with satellite dish for international channels heating devices for the winter and ceiling fans and tower fans for the summer and all necessary appliances including a hair dryer and sound system The apt also has a garage The maximum occupancy are six people Three bedrooms two with a double bed and one with twin beds and a crib for baby Pets are not permitted INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION CANADA b month of June 42 euros a night for two people increases to 10 euros per night per additional person c month of July 47 euros a night fortwo people increases to 10 euros per night per additional person d month of August 52 euros a night for two people increase to 10 euros per night per additional person e 01 15 September 47 euros a night for wo people increase to 10 euros per night per additional person and f 16 30 September 42 euros night two people increase to 10 euros per night per additional person 11 REGION 6 OTTAWA WWW IPAOTTAWA COM
The climate is subtropical Mediterranean with very mild winters and hot summers M laga enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year with an average of about 300 days of sunshine and only about 4045 with precipitation annually Its coastal location with winds blowing from the Mediterranean Sea make the heat manageable during the summer Notes 1 Infant to 2 years old are free Children between 3 13 years old pay 7 euros per night 2 Stays of one or two nights must pay as per month of August fees 3 Reservations made 3 months in advance receive a discount of 3 on the total price 4 Retired IPA members receive a discount of 10 of the total price If you book more than 5 nights If you come back you will have a free night It is necessary to reserve five nights It does not include the months of July and August and Easter Local Description On the beach you can enjoy the restaurants and eat the typical M laga cuisine whose main base are the fried fish and skewers Next to the house has everything necessary supermarket shops pharmacy and ten minutes walk to the Municipal Market of Huelin By the seafront the center is located about 30 40 minutes walk And just ten meters from the door of the house is the bus stop n 16 which leads to the same center M laga capital is the fifth largest city of Spain located in the south of the Iberian peninsula in a privileged natural enclave The Mediterranean Sea bathes its coasts and the mounts of Malaga surrounds it forming a mountainous barrier that defends it of the cold Malaga is located in southern Spain on the Costa del Sol Coast of the Sun on the northern side of the Mediterranean Sea It lies at the feet of the Montes de M laga about 100 kilometres 62 miles east of the Strait of Gibraltar and about 130 kilometres 81 miles east of Tarifa the southernmost point of continental Europe and about 130 km 81 miles to the north of Africa INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION CANADA M laga experiences the warmest winters of any European city The average temperature during the day in the period from December to February is 17 18 C 63 64 F Generally the summer season lasts about eight months from April to November although in the remaining four months temperatures sometimes surpass 24 C 75 F Its average annual temperature is 23 3 C 73 9 F during the day The historical monuments to visit are the Alcazaba the Gibralfaro Castle the Cathedral the Roman Theater the Customs Palace the Episcopal Palace etc M laga has become an authentic city of Museums with a total of 36 most of which are located in its historical center From Malaga you can take excursions and visit the same day Granada Cordoba Seville Gibraltar Ronda Marbella etc M laga s history spans about 2 800 years making it one of the oldest cities in Europe According to most scholars it was founded about 770 BC M laga is home to many famous people The painter and sculptor Pablo Picasso Hebrew poet and Jewish philosopher Solomon Ibn Gabirol and the actor Antonio Banderas were born here The oldest architectural remains in the city are the walls of the Phoenician city which are visible in the cellar of the Picasso M laga Museum or Museo Picasso M laga 12 REGION 6 OTTAWA WWW IPAOTTAWA COM
Some sights to see in M laga are The Roman theatre of M laga which dates from the 1st century BC was rediscovered in 1951 The Moors built the Castle of Gibralfaro which is connected to the Alcazaba the lower fortress and royal residence Both were built during the 11th century The Alcazaba stands on a hill within the city Originally it defended the city from the incursions of pirates The Church of Santiago St James is an example of Gothic vernacular incorporating elements from both Christian and Islamic tradition Also from the period is the Iglesia del Sagrario which was built on the site of the old mosque immediately after the city fell to Christian troops It boasts a richly ornamented portal in the IsabelineGothic style unique in the city Three major events held in the city are the Holy Week celebration Processions start on Palm Sunday and continue until Easter Sunday the August M laga Fair Feria de M laga in August the streets are transformed into traditional symbols of Spanish culture and history with sweet wine tapas and live flamenco shows The day events consist of dancing live music like flamenco or Verdiales traditional music from M laga and bullfights at La Malagueta while the night fair is moved to the Recinto Ferial consisting of restaurants clubs and an entire fair ground with rides and games the M laga Film Festival are the Festival de M laga Cine Espa ol FMCE dedicated exclusively to films produced in Spain is one of the most important festivals in the country It is held annually during a week in March or April INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION CANADA The Cathedral of the Incarnation The Cathedral and the Episcopal Palace were planned with Renaissance architectural ideals but there was a shortfall of building funds and they were finished in Baroque style Another old catholic building is the Basilica Real Santuario de Santa Maria de la Victoria built in the late 17th century It has a chapel in which the vertical volume is filled with elaborate Baroque plasterwork Hello everyone and welcome to the Region 6 Control Centre This is where we normally track our members travelling around the world Unfortunately due to a software glitch in Dec 2019 the main map screen is still showing the possible flight paths for Santa Claus We should have the travel software functioning by the time members start to travel again and Covid 19 has been annihilated 13 REGION 6 OTTAWA WWW IPAOTTAWA COM
Teresa Holmes Regional Secretary How am I spending my time in self isolation since 13 March 2020 At the beginning I relished all the free cultural streaming watching three hour Metropolitan Opera Bolshoi ballet and various symphonies into the wee hours of the morning sleeping in and waking up slowly practicing yoga with my favorite YouTube instructor Sean Vigue I am considered an Essential employee for my section so I do have a work laptop but work during the evenings Figuring this would last a couple of weeks I was immensely enjoying myself I also got outside when the weather cooperated to walk 12 000 steps each day Needless to say when we learned we would remain in selfisolation for another month maybe plus I put my cultural bliss aside to focus on studying preparing for my next French profile testing and have signed up for the ASIS International Physical Security Professional course I am grateful for my health and have yet to experience the coronavirus My son is military so he is on standby and my future daughter in law is a nurse as well as my niece To these front line workers and so many more first responders hospital cleaners residential home staff grocery store managers my nephew and their staff there are not enough words of appreciation and thank you for your dedication and strength Appreciate what we have most of us are safe within a home and are fortunate we live in Canada My days are now consumed with exercise study work study and naturally sleeping in Plus this time at home has greatly assisted in my bonding with my three new cats I adopted late last year The two sibling kittens permit me to pet and cuddle them finally while the adult cat maintains his distance All in good time We invite you to submit a picture and small article of how you are spending your time in SelfIsolation We will submit in our next newsletter INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION CANADA 14 REGION 6 OTTAWA WWW IPAOTTAWA COM
Len MacPherson President Admittedly I do not think I am doing this self isolation right Regardless of how hard I try my wife Pat keeps finding me To be fair to me she does use our Doberman Belle to help track me down It s sort of like a weird game of where s Waldo and I m Waldo If you have the opportunity to come to my residence please do not mention anything about the hockey season being cancelled Belle was not happy Self isolation is not easy it s like every day is a Sunday and you are looking forward to Monday unless you ve been retired for a while and the days don t seem to matter anymore One thing that we have noticed is the number of people out walking their dogs past our house Being dog owners we know most of the people who walk their dogs in the neighbourhood and seventyfive percent of these people we ve never seen before Where were they before the pandemic Another observation is that many more young people are walking the dogs coincidentally one boy and one girl and two dogs What are the chances they were not allowed out of the house unless they were walking the dog and by complete chance they just happened to run into their boy girlfriend along the way Cute The latest LTTC course was to run from January to May however halfway through the course all the students except for one were sent home The one remaining student Batbold was told that he could not go home as Mongolia s borders were closed so now Batbold shares in our misery of captivity We feel sorry for him as he is a young man with a young family back home and no way to get there Here s our student dressed in traditional costume He brought his ceremonial dress over to show the other students how Mongolian s typically dress for special occasions At the rate things are going I didn t have the heart to tell him he can wear it again this Christmas I Canada Overall I believe we are coping well My wish is that they get rid of this wear a mask requirement and soon As for the adage misery loves company this is particularly true in our case My wife and I are homestay hosts for foreign military officers and NCOs who take a 17 week Language Teacher Training Course in Ottawa We normally take two students at a time and they become members of the family or in some cases like an adult child who moved back home INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION CANADA 15 REGION 6 OTTAWA WWW IPAOTTAWA COM
IPA International Events Cancelled International Youth Gathering The IPA International Youth Gathering IYG scheduled for Aug 8th to the 22nd 2020 has officially been cancelled because of the Coronavirus pandemic The event was to be hosted by the IPA Czech Republic and IPA Slovakia What makes this such a big disappointment is that for the first time the daughter of one on our members was selected to participate Daniela whose mother Nancy is a serving RCMP member was one of three candidates selected by IPA Canada When Nancy initially discussed the event with her daughter Daniela was very excited to apply That same evening she went to work writing up her essay When Daniela found out she was selected she yelled Really This isn t a joke right She called her grandma grandpa aunts uncles and cousins to share the news Her school had even run a short announcement in the school s newsletter congratulating her Now like many other IPA members and their families her trip was suddenly cancelled While we fell bad for all our members whose trips had to be cancelled we feel particularly bad for Daniela who missed an opportunity to see other parts of the world and to make new friends On the left is a photo of Daniela her Mom Nancy and her Dad Yovany taken at our January 2020 Brunch IPA Games Another casualty of the Coronavirus was the IPA Games Two Region 6 members were prepared to attend the games and represent Canada Inaugurated in 2018 the first IPA Games were held in Lisbon Portugal with more than 350 IPA members from 23 sections taking part in futsal shooting volleyball and running competitions IPA Games do not only focus on sports but also on providing the opportunity for meetings with friends and joint recreation a large social event filled with fun and entertainment The IPA Games 2020 which were set to be held in May have unfortunately been cancelled due to the pandemic INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION CANADA 16 REGION 6 OTTAWA WWW IPAOTTAWA COM
Member Benefits Program What is Perkopolis Technical Difficulties Perkopolis is an on line discount program that provides companies and associations across Canada with access to exclusive discounts on various products and services Our Region qualifies to offer our members access to these discounts If you encounter any difficulties registering please contact Perkopolis s bilingual helpline below Perkopolis is 100 Canadian owned and operated and was originally founded under the name Concierge Connection Initially Concierge Connection provided on site concierge services to organizations in the greater Toronto area only In 2009 Concierge Connection was rebranded as Perkopolis and has since grown to be the largest provider of discount programs in Canada Today over 2000 organizations place their trust in Perkopolis to deliver unique programs found nowhere else Eligibility All Region 6 members are eligible to register Your spouse and children can also benefit from the Perkopolis program as well There is no cost to join This program is included as part of your membership As this plan is administered by the Region if you leave the IPA you will no longer be eligible for Perkopolis benefits Please be advised that no personal information was shared with Perkopolis How do I register To register visit https www perkopolis com member registration and enter your email address Soon after submitting your email address you will receive an email requesting you to confirm your email address and to enter your profile information including member identification number If you don t remember your member identification number please contact ipaottawa rogers com INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION CANADA 17 REGION 6 OTTAWA WWW IPAOTTAWA COM
SINCE YOU CAN T GO TO THE BAR WE BROUGHT BAR TRIVIA TO YOU 1 In 1960 which country became the first in the world to have a female Prime Minister 2 Princess Alice of Battenberg was the mother of which member of the British royal family 3 Which African country was formerly known as Abyssinia 4 What word can go before decision personality and second 5 According to legend what was the name of King Arthur s magician advisor 6 The average human body contains how many pints of blood 7 According to Greek mythology who was the first woman on earth 8 What names were given to the three tunnels in the movie The Great Escape 9 The 2014 movie The Theory of Everything details the life of which British scientist 10 In the sport of Judo what color belt follows an orange belt 11 Which boxer did Mike Tyson beat to win his first world title in 1986 12 Which South American country won the first ever soccer World Cup in 1930 13 The Pyrenees mountain range separates which two European countries 14 Over half of South America s western coast is occupied by which country 15 The adjective cutaneous relates to which part of the human body 16 In mathematics what term describes the bottom number in a fraction 17 What hormone allows the cells in your body to absorb sugar from your blood 18 Manfred von Richthofen is better known as which legendary wartime figure Answers near the end don t peek INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION CANADA 18 REGION 6 OTTAWA WWW IPAOTTAWA COM
The IPA Hymn was created in 1966 by IPA France members and has since remained the official anthem of the IPA The words were written in French by Pierre Marie Guillemot and the music was composed by Alfred Couat The IPA Hymn was first played at the 8th IEC held in Toronto Canada in 1966 where the orchestrations were carried out by the Band of the French National Police under its Deputy Principal Officer Pierre Bigot The title of the IPA Hymn is Servir par l Amitie which translates to the IPA s motto Service through Friendship IPA HYMNE INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION CANADA 19 REGION 6 OTTAWA WWW IPAOTTAWA COM
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Answers Bar Trivia 1 Sri Lanka 2 Prince Phillip 3 Ethiopia 4 Split 5 Merlin 6 Nine 7 Pandora 8 Tom Dick and Harry 9 Stephen Hawking 10 Green 11 Trevor Berbick 12 Uruguay 13 France and Spain 14 Chile 15 The Skin 16 Denominator 17 Insulin 18 The Red Baron INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION CANADA 21 REGION 6 OTTAWA WWW IPAOTTAWA COM
The International Police Association IPA is a friendship organization for members of law enforcement whether serving or retired founded in 1950 by police sergeant Arthur Troop As of 2020 we have close to 360 000 members in over 65 countries on 5 continents making us the largest police association in the world The purpose of our organization is strictly cultural social and recreational At no time does the Association take part in any matter of departmental policy discipline or unionism The IPA creates an opportunity for cultural exchange and contacts on a local national and international level The IPA is a tremendous organization for members and their families who wish to travel anywhere in the world Want To Become a Member Visit our webpage www ipaottawa com join And submit an application today
