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JANUARY 2015 REGION 29 BULLETIN
INTERNATIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION
United States Section
Region 29 Bulletin
January 2014
www.iparegion29.com www.ipa-iac.org
www.ipa-usa.org
Watch the IPA USA movie HERE
Bill O’Connor, President region 29
I hope the New Year has gotten off to a good start for all of you. It looks like this will be a busy
year for the IPA. To start with the IPA is extending FREE 2015 memberships to NEW
members who sign up between January 1 and September 30th. In order to take advantage of this
offer the applicant has to be new, not renewing or returning. If you know anyone who wants to
“test drive” a membership in IPA now is the time to do it. All they have to do is go to the USA
National IPA web site (http://www.ipa-usa.org/), select “JOIN” from the top menu. Select “ON
LINE APPLICATION” and follow the instructions. They MUST enter the promo code
“2015FREE” in the box provided. Entering this code will discount their dues 100%. We hope
to have at least ten new members a month in Region 29 from this offer.
New and renewing members can also take advantage of a reduced fee for life time membership.
Life memberships purchased between Jan 1 - Mar 31, are $300, a reduction of $200 from the
regular $500 fee. Applicants must join or renew online and use the PromoCode “2015Life”
when time to pay. New members should follow the above procedure to fill out the application
form. Renewing members should sign in using your existing IPA membership number (just the
number, no letters) and their password. Go to “My Profile” on the right side and select
“Membership Info”. You will then be presented with renewal information. Select “securely
renew your membership now”. Select “Life membership” and then enter the above promo code
2015life. This will deduct $200 from the usual fee. Then follow the instructions on the site.
You should note that this is the same place you go to print your membership card.
Discount memberships are not available to Associate members.
If you have any questions, or you have a new member that wants to sign-up, but needs
assistance please direct an email to [email protected]
Another change you will note this year is that IPA National will not be sending out membership
cards. In order to obtain your membership card you should log into the USA National IPA web
site go to “membership info” under “my profile” and you will see a selection on the left to
“view/print my membership card”. This will bring up an image of your card. Select “print” and
it will bring up a print dialogue box. Make sure that you are printing both text and image. Then
you can print your card, You need to use a color printer so you obtain the official card in color.
Well that is about all I want to cover this month. I hope to see you all at one of the upcoming
brunches!
Yours in friendship
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Bill
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2014 Region 29 Activity
Email your reservations to Mary Ellen Meier at
[email protected] or call 916- 961-2510
Please bring an item for the raffle.
John McGinness, formers Sacramento County Sheriff and Local radio talk
show host, will be the guest speaker for the February brunch.
February 15th 10 a.m. 7700 W Stockton Blvd
The February Sweetheart Brunch this year will be on February 15. It
will be at the Golden Corral, located at 7700 West Stockton Blvd. in
south Sacramento (off Hwy 99 and Cosumnes Blvd). It will start
at 10 a.m., which is a little earlier than normal. Price is $8.84 for
seniors; $9.84 for those younger than 60. Price does not include drink
or taxes. Food is typical buffet but they do make a GREAT omelet.
To view all the Brunch photos click
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Region 29 Officers
President, Bill O’Connor
[email protected]
1st Vice President, Glenn McKeever
916-396-7898
[email protected]
2nd Vice President, Jim Harris
[email protected]
National Newsletter’s by country
3rd Vice President, Rick Baratta
Click HERE
[email protected]
National Secretary General, R. Nevarez
[email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer Linda O’Connor
[email protected]
Region 29 Appointed
NDC Delegate, Bev Solis
[email protected]
IPA Houses
Supply Officer, Clem Meier
Search by country
[email protected]
Travel Coordinator, Gillian Nevarez
[email protected]
Board Reps:
George Alther
Tom Carroll
Jeff Siggers
Jack Campbell
Good & Welfare, Barbara Edison
[email protected]
R29 Website Coordinator/Editor
Arthur Troop Scholarship
Rick Baratta
Click HERE
[email protected]
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January Brunch
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To view all the Brunch photos click
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HERE
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IPA USA SCHOLARSHIP CLUB
Donate Online
The purpose of the Scholarship Club is to support annual scholarships that the IPA US provides.
These include the HAROLD LITWIN, GIMBORN TRAINING, and INTERNATIONAL YOUTH
GATHERING Scholarships.
Scholarship Club Membership runs the calendar year, Jan to Dec. Annual Dues are $15. Anyone
can be a member of the Scholarship Club: individual, organization, a region or a business!
As a thank you for the $15 membership dues, the IPA will hold a monthly raffle. You receive one
chance to win for every membership so if you prefer donating $30, you’ll double your chances to
win each month while supporting a great cause!
As a Scholarship Club member, your name will be in each monthly drawing. Each month will have
three winners, a $100 winner and two $50 winners. If you join prior to the calendar year, your
membership gives you 12 monthly chances to win. Yes, 12 chances to win $100 and 24 chances to
win $50, all for a $15 membership fee. If you join later in the year, your name will be in in all the
remaining monthly drawings.
The drawing will be held the first week of each month. Winners will be contacted and will be listed
on our US Web site.
DEC SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
$100
John W. Streeter Jr.
R-62
$50
Peitsa Piirinen
R-61
$50
Joseph Johnson
R-56
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International Police Association US Section
JOIN THE 2014 SCHOLARSHIP CLUB!
This is a new program for the IPA US. The purpose of the Scholarship Club is to support annual scholarships
that the IPA US provides. These include the HAROLD LITWIN, GIMBORN TRAINING, and
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING Scholarships.
Scholarship Club Membership runs the calendar year, Jan to Dec. Annual Dues are $15. Anyone can be a
member of the Scholarship Club. You do not have to be an IPA member to join. An individual can join, an
organization can join, a region can join, a business can join!
As a thank you for the $15 membership dues, the IPA will hold a monthly raffle. You receive one chance to
win for every membership so if you prefer donating $30, you’ll double your chances to win each month while
supporting a great cause!
As a Scholarship Club member, your name will be in each monthly drawing. Each month will have three
winners, a $100 winner and two $50 winners. If you join prior to the calendar year, your membership gives
you 12 monthly chances to win. Yes, 12 chances to win $100 and 24 chances to win $50, all for a $15
membership fee. If you join later in the year, your name will be in all the remaining monthly drawings.
The drawing will be held the first week of each month. Winners will be contacted and will be listed on our
US website.
Please make check payable to: IPA US SC (Scholarship Club)
Donations to our scholarship program are tax deductible
Complete form, clip and mail with a check for $15 per membership to:
IPA
PO Box 516
Yonkers, NY 10703-0516
NAME:___________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS________________________________________________________________
CITY_____________________________________________ STATE______ZIP_______
PHONE_____________________________or email_______________________________
PLEASE ENCLOSE CHECK FOR $15 DUES PER MEMBERSHIP
YOU MAY DONATE MORE IF YOU WISH. YOUR NAME IS ENTERED ONCE FOR
EVERY $15 DONATED. ATTACHED IS A CHECK FOR __________ (Enter amount)
Or provide CC #_____________________________
6 and Expiration______/_______
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Stay Connected
Retired or planning to retire
You may want to consider joining the
International Association of Retired Law
Enforcement Officers (IARLEO) representing
thousands of LEO’s throughout the world. Their
mission is to be a voice of all retired LEO’s . For
more information see their website.
www.iarleo.org
Retired CHP
Monthly Breakfast, meet the 3rd Wed. At Venita
Rae’s in Rocklin. Contact www.chp1010.com
Sacramento P.D. Veteran Officers
Association
meet 1st Mon. Of month at Elk’s Lodge on Riverside
Blvd. Sacramento for lunch at 11:00 Contact Rich
[email protected]
Change of address
When you change your email address, phone
number or home address, please notify the
Secretary/Treasurer [email protected]
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Retirees
Brunch
3 or 4 time a year at Mimi’s in Elk Grove retired
LEO & civilians from Santa Clara S.O. Contact
Howard DeSart at [email protected]
Special Events
Share your special event with region 29. A
recent trip with a few pictures, a special
anniversary. Send to [email protected]
Yolo County Retired Peace Officers
Association meets for breakfast the 2nd Sat. of odd
numbered months at the Elks Lodge, 500 Bush St.
Woodland. Contact Susan at [email protected]
IPA USA Website
If you haven’t visited the IPA website recently,
give it a try. It’s all new. Pay yearly dues online,
travel discounts IPA house rental information.
National IPA events. A one time registration is
all it takes. Try it soon www.ipa-usa.org
Sacramento Area Blue Line
Association. Retired LAPD officers lunch at 11:30,
meets 2nd Thursday of each month at Strikes
Unlimited, 5681 Lonetree Blvd. Rocklin, CA
Contact Ed at [email protected]
711 Club
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Dept. Veterans and
employees lunch the 2nd Wed. Of each month
except July and Aug. Into at
www.711club.org
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The IPA USA website http://www.ipa-usa.org now has a “special interest” feature.• On the website,
hover your cursor on Groups-Regions then move cursor down to special interest. If you have a special
interest group that you would like to have a discussion forum for, contact IPA President Kevin Gordon,
he will set it up.• If it’s of interest to you, it will probably interest other members.•• If you are interested
in serving as administrator for a group, please let Kevin know.
Kevin Gordon, US President [email protected]
USA TO HOST 2016 INTERNATIONAL YOUTH GROUP
The United States Section proposed to host the International Youth Group in 2016. This will be held
in Region 6, the LA area and is being chaired by our Youth Coordinator Barb Piirinen. It has been
20 years since an IYG was held in the US, the last being 1996 in Region 23, San Diego.
The US National Delegates voted to support the IYG at the October Sacramento national meeting.
We expect 50 teenagers from around the world to attend this event. For more information contact
Barb at [email protected]
Region 29 includes the following counties
Northern CA : Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado,
Mono, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sierra,
Stanislaus, Sutter,
Central California:Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings,
Tulare & Inyo Counties.
REQUEST FROM FRENCH MEMBER
A French IPA members has sent this. "
A french sick child collects firemen pictures from all over the world. He lives near Nantes,
France. I'm hoping some IPA members could help him sending him pictures or FD
patches for example? For more information see a national newspaper about it at :
http://www.ouest-france.fr/histoire-douest-le-petit-malade-lance-un-defi-aux-pompiers3085542
Raphael Conde Jimenez [email protected]
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Section
Date
Event
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● Ireland
12-19 April 2015
60th Anniversary Friendship Week
● Cyprus
16-19 Apr 2015
ISC Liaison Officers Seminar
● Switzerland
17-18 Apr 2015
60th Anniversary Celebrations
● Malta
23-28 April 2015
Dynamic Tri-Gun Competition
● Austria
8-10 May 2015
30th Anniversary Villach
● Germany
14-17 May 2015
60th Anniversary IPA Berlin
● Spain
28-31 May 2015
IPA Motorcycle Tour, Pyrenees
● Spain
28-31 May 2015
5-a-side International Football Tourn,. Salou
● Canada
28 May-6 Jun 2015 Friendship Week Niagara Falls
● Belgium
15-22 Jun 2015
40th Anniversary IPA Charleroi
● USA
15-25 Jul 2015
Region 57 See America Tour
● Poland
19-26 Jul 2015
Young Police Officers Seminar, Legionowo
● Spain
1-15 Aug 2015
International Youth Gathering
● UK
8-15 Aug 2015
Friendship Week – A Taste of Scotland
● Italy
17-20 Sep 2015
2nd Riviera delle Palma Trophy,
12-18 Oct 2015
XXI World Congress, Limassol
Grottammare
● Cyprus
● 18-25 Oct 2015
Friendship Week
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For more worldwide events,9 click HERE
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The Society of Pissants
by Rick Baratta
Jonathan Swift once observed that whenever a person of talent or genius arose you would know
them by the many dunces that immediately assembled to pull the person down. Whether the
person was an inventor like da Vinci or an explorer like Henry Hudson there was always a pack
of dunces at his heels, yapping and nipping and making life frustrating and downright
unpleasant. According to Swift this Confederacy of Dunces trying their best to pull down a
great man was a sure sign of that man's greatness.
Though I cannot justify this confederacy I believe it can be explained. There is plenty of jealousy
and envy in this world. There is also a great deal of perverted satisfaction to be had by
besmirching a good man's reputation or insinuating that the hero has feet of clay. If you cannot
achieve any heights yourself you can make it rather uncomfortable for anyone else to achieve
them.
Kipling certainly knew what he was speaking of when he described these people as too little
to love or to hate and then varied his theme with:
Mistletoe killing an oak,
Rats gnawing cables in two,
Moths making holes in a cloak,
How they must love what they do!
The only good point about the confederacy is that they prefer really great and talented
individuals. Although many Police Officers are not shy about pointing out their good points,
few claim that they have aspired to greatness. Consequently Police Officers and Police
Departments have never been bothered by dunces.’
But we are be-devilled by Pissants!
A Pissant is a small bug that bites your ankle just as you're about to get that blasted bolt threaded
into the engine after struggling for twenty minutes in an impossible position on your back
underneath the car.
Pissants come in many shapes and sizes. They don’t hurt you greatly but they do bother the
hell out of you. When you've put in several days developing a matching grant proposal and the
secretary complains about your grammar he’s a pissant.
Columbus nearly didn't sail because the Port Inspector objected to his having "round" departure
stamps on his pass port instead of "square" ones.
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When Christ raised the dead the local mortician reported Him to the Roman Medical Society
for practising medicine without a license. A real pure-bred pissant.
Most Pissants are also whiners and complainers, and quibblers and carpers. They are also
demoralizing in that they take joy from people who want to do more, give more, work harder,
accomplish, achieve and succeed. In any volunteer organization the Pissants do nothing but
wail whimper and whine about the job others are doing.
Police Association leaders, the working ones that is, dread the sight of Pissants at meetings.
They can be expected to start off the meeting by complaining that the meeting notice was
not posted in the right place, or it was posted too late, or it was printed too small. They then
sit back and prepare themselves with a mouthful of asinine suggestions and/or totally
destructive criticism which they are pleased to regurgitate at the slightest provocation. The
slightest provocation is usually a recommendation for something constructive or helpful or
creative from a working member. The pissant (impatient type) refuses to wait for the working
member to continue before he is jumping up and down like he has to go to the loo. He fires
off half a dozen non-sequiturs and then yields the floor to the next pissant (the delay type).
This one has spent the entire meeting mentally working out his objections so as to best
impress the audience rather than help the situation. He is followed by the third pissant (me
too type) who never has any problem with a proposal until a brother pissant shows his stuff.
Then he mournfully and regretfully, "has to agree with . . . " There are usually a lot of me too Pissants
around.
It doesn't make much difference that the experienced association leaders have tried to
anticipate all possible objections (both real and pissant type) and tries heroically to speak to
the issue and objections before hand. A pissant will always have his, "show me where its in
the by-laws" handy, or, "no one is going to shove this down my throat!" A real good show
stopper is, "What about the IRS? Have you checked that we won't have tax problems, or
jeopardize our legal status?" How about "It’s not in the budget!" or "Who gave you authority
to . . . ?"
The problem is exacerbated when the Pissants are the elected leaders. Then you can expect
to be shot down by the chair at any new suggestion or idea that breaks with the accepted and
traditional way of doing things. This pissant of a leader will always object to anything he
hasn't thought of himself, or any activity that could bring change, or the unfamiliar. His idea
of leadership will always be to maintain the status quo and to ward off any at tempts by the
membership to move out of accepted areas.
Cont.
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What do you do with Pissants? Not too much we're afraid. You fall back on the faith that
most of the people that you are working for are worth your efforts and that the Pissants are
in the minority. If you belong to the One Percent Club (that's the few workers in any
organization) you already know this. You know that constructive criticism is healthy and
necessary and you also know about Pissants and the necessity of ignoring them and forging
ahead with the job at hand.
But for those of you that are neither workers nor Pissants, I suggest that you can help a little.
The next time you are at a meeting and a pissant starts in; please tell him to shut up. Say,
"Neither you nor I are doing the work. Why don't we let this fellow get on with it?" Now
that sounds fair, doesn't it?
In closing allow me to indulge in some literary doggerel.
We are all in the same boat, but some don't know it.
and some are too busy rocking to row it
Some complain about the raising water,
and others are yelling what the other fellows oughta
do to save our collective hide;
while Pissants complain about the ride,
call for a meeting (over the side).
And a few poor unfortunates, while all this is going
on are sweating and bailing and rowing.
"Pissants of the world unite! You have nothing to lose but your ignorance."
With apologies to Jonathan Swift,
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IPA PRESIDENT’S NEWSLETTER
Dear Region President and/or Region Officer
Time for the quarterly President’s Newsletter.
Please feel free to pass this to your board and/or members.
This issue covers some “how to” on the web that seem to
cause issues for some as well as some areas of importance
including Associate members and ID Cards. Any
questions or comments are welcome.
Kevin Gordon, US President
FREE DUES FOR NEW MEMBERS 2015
As a reminder: to use the one time free membership, new members
MUST sign up on line. If this membership drive is as successful as we
expect, we can’t ask the membership secretary (who is a volunteer and
already doing double duty) to enter in page after page of data when the
member can do it. It only takes a few minutes to enter the data online in
exchange for free dues so we think that isn’t asking too much. So how
about folks who aren't computer savvy or don't have access to a
computer? If the member is not on the net or for whatever reason they
can not submit an app online, we ask that a region officer enter that
information, in other words, share the work load with national. At the
request of a region entering the new member info, I created the
included "Info needed" sheet (next page) which contains the needed
info in the order it is asked for on the web. They are having it filled out
by potential members who are not computer savvy and using it to then
sign them up online with region officers handling that.
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Info needed for IPA Membership
PERSONAL INFO
E-Mail Address______________________________________________________________________
Male or Female M F Title: (Mr./Ms/Mrs.)___________
First Name__________________________________ Last Name _____________________________
Suffix Sr, Jr, II, III Spouse First Name if applicable_________________________________
Marital Status M S D Birthday xx/xx/xxxxx__________________________________
Home Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________________________________________
State: IL _____________________
Zip:___________________________
Phone : ________________________
Mobile : _______________________
County: _______________________
AGENCY INFO
Agency : ___________________________________________________________________________
Your Title: _________________________________________________________________________
Agency Address : ____________________________________________________________________
City : ______________________________________________________________________________
State: IL _____________________
Zip:___________________________
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MEMBERSHIP ID CARDS
The only ID card this year is digital. We used only digital cards in 2014 and again
this year for the official cards. Last year we also sent out the hard plastic courtesy cards
(not official) that PLEA paid for in exchange for an ad on the back. Unfortunately the ad
brought them no business and they have decided not to continue with the program as it
was costing them thousands with no return. We only sent those out because they were
free other than the postage. The rest of the world is going digital and that is the direction
we are also headed. Many organizations membership cards are delivered that way and
those that are mailed are usually on regular paper or index card stock.
How about those without a computer? Folks without a computer are few but if
they contact us, the membership secretary can print it and mail it to them and she has
already done that. That isn’t our preferred method due to the additional workload on
her, but we do it when necessary. I can’t print it for members as I don’t have a color
printer and I have my personal card printed at Kinkos. Or, and this is more common, if
the member has a computer but can’t print the card due a printer issue, we print it as a pdf
and email it to them. We are all volunteers and all in this together. I would hope if a
region has a few members who can’t print the card, the region would step forward and
take care of their members and print the card for them. It is a simple matter of signing in
as that member and printing the card.
The majority of responses about the card we get are positive. Most members couldn’t
care less how the card is made available as long as it is available. Many prefer the
digital card because the only time they need it is for travel forms and digital format works
better for that. I think most members would agree that rarely is the card needed. I have
been a member for 26 years, and NO ONE has ever asked to see my ID card. So it is
hard to justify an expense of $10,000+ for something the majority doesn’t need and
aren’t interested in as long as they can get their ID online. The new members want
everything done online.
I have asked 1st VP Calvin Chow to look into options for IDs as well as I have
contacted the International to see what options they may have available. Our treasurer Vi
Powrie is reviewing other options including purchasing our own card-making machine
and will report back to the board about this. But such a machine means a volunteer will
have to manually produce and mail thousands of cards. A more efficient system (but
much more cost) is to find a company willing to do it. As I said, we are reviewing
options as well as reviewing our budget to see what we can afford.
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We are open to any ideas and suggestions.
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ASSOCIATES MEMBERSHIPS
As you’ll recall, last year we formed a committee to discuss the if and how of
Associate memberships. The committee decision was to try it and review it later.
Bylaws Chair Ellwood requested we have a written policy and the below was
developed, voted on and placed in the handbook. I’ve had a couple regions very vocal
about their support of the Associates and no real problems other than working out the
bugs. But some regions would prefer not to have associates. It still comes down to,
do the regions formally want this program? Should it be a bylaw? Initially we did not
want a bylaw about it as it was a work in progress and we were not sure we would
keep it. I favor a policy versus a bylaw because I think it give us more control over
the program in the event we decide it isn’t working and we want to end it. But that is
just my opinion. Ideas?
Interim Policy – Associate Members
Associate membership is available to certain individuals who are not eligible for ordinary
membership. Persons eligible for associate membership are:
• Non-sworn employees and volunteers (e.g., reserve officers, chaplains) of law
enforcement agencies. Verification of agency affiliation is required.
• Friends, relatives, and supporters of law enforcement employees. These individuals
must be referred by a current IPA ordinary (regular) or ordinary lifetime member.
Associate members are eligible to participate in IPA activities of the national IPA and the
region to which they belong that are not restricted to ordinary members. They may not
vote, hold office, or utilize travel-related IPA services and facilities, are not eligible for
scholarships, and will not be allowed access to certain portions of the IPA website that are
reserved for ordinary members.
Associate members are required to follow all provisions of the bylaws, except those which
by their nature cannot or do not apply to associate members. This interim policy is effective
immediately, and will remain in effect until rescinded.
This is what we have on the web:
Associate Membership Requirements: Membership is open for Chaplains, Support
Personnel, Auxiliary and Reserve Officers, Family, Friends and LE Supporters. Associate
Members cannot vote or hold office and are not eligible for scholarships. Some
administrative areas of the web are not open to Associate Members. If you are a Chaplain,
Support Personnel, Auxiliary or Reserve Officer or in any way connected to a LE agency,
simply join
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REGION WEBSITES (Groups) WITHIN THE NATIONAL SITE
Each region has the availability of a web site within the US web site. It allows
your members to virtually “gather”, share photos, updates, newsletters, meeting info
etc. It also provides a very easy way to send out emails to your members.
There is no charge to this and all a region needs is someone to volunteer and
serve as group administrator. No specialized web skills are needed for this position.
Some regions, such as 57, 43, & 21 use it as their region website. Others such as
R10 use it in addition to their regular web site. If your region isn’t utilizing the
system, you are missing a great opportunity to reach your members.
WHERE IS THE MEMBER INFO ONLINE?
Below are pics of what info is online in the MEMBERS area. The first shows all
the menu items below MEMBERS. The other three show a break down of what
is under TRAVEL PROCEDURES, RECRUITMENT and ADMIN ITEMS.
CONTACT INFO
Often I am contacted by region officers asking for the
membership address, emails etc. Just about everything you need
for contact info is online. Visit the menu CONTACT as depicted.
There are three general areas. First is GENERAL CONTACT
that has the below listed info, addresses, national officers (elected
and appointed) contacts etc. Next is the US REGIONS
CONTACT INFO which has just that, region emails and website info. Last is IPA
LINKS
which has the International site linked etc.
NATIONAL ELECTIONS
The recent issue of the National Reporter contains all the National Election dates
and info & I have included that info to the left here. All election forms
as well as National Job Descriptions are online under the MEMBERS - ADMIN
ITEMS - ADMIN & REGION FORMS as depicted below.
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2015 IPA NDC Agenda
November 1-6, 2015
Alamo Region #64, San Antonio, TX
“Military City USA”
Sunday, 11/1/15 * Arrival of NEC members
Monday, 11/2/15 * NEC Meeting 8 AM – 5 PM - Renaissance Room
(NEC Lunch on their own)
* Arrival of Delegates
* Registration open 2 – 5 & 6:30 – 8:30 PM Outside Ballroom ABC
* Free time for those not at NEC - Dinner on your own
* Hospitality Suite #2032 open 8 – 11 PM
Tuesday, 11/3/15 * Continental Breakfast provided 7:30 – 8:30 AM
* Opening Ceremonies 9:00 AM Ballroom ABC
(Uniform optional or Business Casual)
(Election Day - don’t * NDC Meeting 9:30 – 5 PM
forget your Absentee * Lunch provided 12:00 – 1:00 Lobby
Ballot) * Break w/refreshments & snacks 2:30 – 3:00
(There will also be a mid-morning break w/refreshments at about 10:30)
* Dinner on your own & free time
* Hospitality Suite open 8 – 11 PM
Wednesday, 11/4/15 * Day trip to Fredericksburg, TX
* Lunch & Dinner in Fredericksburg on your own
Thursday, 11/5/15 * Walk as a group to The Alamo for Memorial Service 9:00 AM
* Guided tour of The Alamo following service is available
* Free time for all
* Farewell Banquet - Ballroom ABC 6:00 – 9:00 PM
(Uniform Optional or Business Casual)
* Cash Bar 6:00 – 8:00 Dinner buffet 6:30
* Official Closing of NDC
* Hospitality Suite, final, open 9 – 11 PM
The Historic Menger Hotel is behind The Alamo at 204 Alamo Plaza and a short walk to
the world famous
Riverwalk and River Center Mall as well as numerous shops and restaurants serving a
variety of cuisines.
San Antonio was the site of the 1968 World’s Fair
Hotel Reservations must be made before
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JANUARY 2015 REGION 29 BULLETIN
2015 IPA NEC/NDC REGISTRATION
November 1-6, San Antonio, TX
Member
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Guest
Name:_________________________________________ Name:____________________________________
Address:_______________________________________ Address:__________________________________
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Telephone:_____________________________________ Telephone:________________________________
Email:_________________________________________ Email:____________________________________
Region Number: __________ IPA #_________________
Section (if not US): ______________________________
Airport Shuttle: Go to www.shuttlefare.com. Enter your arrival and departure info for
San Antonio Int’l Airport (SAT) to Menger Hotel. Use code #USNC1115 for a $5 discount.
(Reduced rate hotel valet parking available at $20/day + tx. Local lots in area $6 - $20/day)
___ Check here if you have any mobility issues. Explain
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PAYMENT METHOD: Registration is $250 per person, payable in U.S. Dollars. REGISTRATION FEE IS
NON-REFUNDABLE. Please send check or money order. Sorry, Credit Card payments not available.
**REGISTRATION cut-off date is August 1, 2015.**
Please make Check payable to IPA Alamo Region 64.
Mail check and registration form to: Alamo Region 64 P.O. Box 592347 San Antonio, TX 78259
Questions? [email protected]
HOTEL INFORMATION:
The Menger Hotel 204 Alamo Plaza San Antonio, TX 78205 Book rooms directly at:
https://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?groupID=1204649&hotelID=75799
Enter Group Code: IPA2015 or www.mengerhotel.com go to reservations enter
the Group Code and your dates. Rates are $99/night/room. Rate good 3 days
before/after. **Please be sure to make your own hotel reservations**
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