• Death of Bill Kroeger

We were very sorry to hear that Bill Kroeger died at his home in San Jose, California, on the 4^th March, following a long illness.  Bill served the USA Section for many years, most recently as Secretary General from 2000 to 2006.  Bill and his wife Lilly travelled to many IPA countries and attended several annual conferences.  He will be greatly missed, by his own Section and his many IPA friends throughout the World.  Condolences have been sent to Bill’s family on your behalf.  Any messages sent to Bill’s e-mail address – billkipa@aol.com - will reach his family

• Section in Foundation status for Serbia

Congratulations are extended to IPA Section in Foundation Serbia.  Without hesitation the PEB agreed to this status as all requirements had been fulfilled, with the assistance of sponsors, Section Greece.

Details of the official address and office holders have been circulated to all National Sections. Email details available on this web site

• International Commission appointments

Nominations were asked from all National Sections prior to last years the World Congress for the five International Commissions. Over 100 names were provided for 25 positions.

In making choices, the PEB had difficult decisions to make, taking into consideration experience, capabilities, skills, language etc.    It is appreciated that many IPA members have these qualifications and we hope those not selected are not too disappointed.

The final decisions regarding members for the ICC and IPC Commissions have been made and a full list of those successful members and the tasks of the Commissions are available to view by clicking here.

• IPA World Police Prize

The PEB are ready to receive any nominations for this prize, addressed to the IAC.

The IPA World Police Prize may be awarded to any individual or organisation for exceptional services rendered to the police service or to the IPA. Prize will be 10 000 CHF (Swiss Francs).

Further details available from the IAC or your own National Section

(Trophy displayed is for illustration purposes only and is not representative of the actual trophy that will be awarded)

• Offer from British Section member

If any members are intending to visit Northern Ireland in May to attend the North West 200 Road Races, Peter McKenna, a GB member, has offered to accommodate a couple at his home for the duration of the races.  Roads are closed for this week-long event, which attracts up to 200,000 spectators.  Motorbikes reach speeds of up to 200 m.p.h. along what is widely regarded as one of the most spectacular tracks in the world, close to the Giants Causeway and Bushmills Distillery.  If there are any interested members living near to one of the Moto GP locations, Peter would love his offer to be reciprocated at some time in the future.

Contact details available from National Sections (quote ISG Newsletter 03/07)

• IPA Houses update

Section Spain has opened a new IPA House in Malaga, Andalucia. The apartment is next to the beach and has 3 bedrooms (sleeps 6). 17km to Torremolinos and Benalmadena. (house code - ESMA)

Clonard Village is the home of the new Section Ireland IPA apartment. Overlooking Wexford town, the penthouse has a view of the sea and a spacious south-facing balcony. 2 bedrooms (sleeps 5). Close to several seaside resorts and the Rosslare ferry terminus to France and Wales. (house code - to be confirmed)

IPA Thielker-Haus closed its doors to members from 1st January 2007

Details of all IPA Houses can be found on our dedicated web site at www.ipa-houses.info

• International Diary Dates

Details of all notified IPA International events can be found within this website by clicking here.

Recently notified events include;

• Karting tournament (Section GB)

• 7-a-side football tournament (Section ES)

• Fly-in (Section DK)

• Knight Riders motorcycle event (Section PL)

Further information available from the IAC or your own National Section

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