I hope those who celebrate the Christmas and Hanukah Holidays had a wonderful experience. Those who celebrate Kwanza, I send many blessings to you.
I am happy to report that BOD has approved the Gold Coast Hotel Conference Contract. Registration will begin on Tuesday, December 31. To pay by mail go to www.iawp.org/training/march2014/refistration.htm. To register and pay online go to www.iawp.us and click on the registration link. We are still getting final confirmation on speakers. The theme is "Striving and Thriving in Law Enforcement". If you or someone you know would like to be a presenter, we have put out a Call For Speakers, check the IAWP website or check with Tamia Dow. Unfortunately,new cannot offer to pay for anypeakers so please that in mind.
I have been in touch with John Reid and Assoc., they are a training company for law enforcement officers. I have secured a discount for our Region members! I will post their info in a separate Blog right after this one.
2014 will be a busy year - the Regional Conference, and the 2014 Training Conference in Winnepeg Canada. If you haven't registered yet check their website for deadlines and costs.
If any of you have contacts in Hawaii please let me know. I will be sending an invite regarding the training to the Chief of Police in Honolulu. Also, we are looking for Sponsors for the training conference and donations for a fundraising raffle to benefit the IAWP Foundation.
Please stay safe out there and have a wonderful and profitable New Year.
Fabian Brown
