Meeting

Forty-six Retired Police Officers Association members attended their monthly meeting in the Police Club dining room in early April. President Les Morris apologized for any inconvenience the switch from the usual venue (Fenwick Hall) might have caused. The club’s new caterers, Heather and Greg, offered their willing and cheerful co-operation for the meeting.

Guest speaker Kevin Fielke addressed the gathering about his role as an active member of the Victim Support Service.

Trips

Vice-president Lex Teague was pleased with the response from RPOA members who enjoyed a recent day trip to Strathalbyn, Goolwa and Hindmarsh Island. Members revelled in a tour of the newly constructed marina and, later, enjoyed lunch in Victor Harbor. Lex plans more such trips for the future.

Help

Lorretto College has made a request of the retired police community through President Les Morris. It seeks a retired police officer to act as a traffic monitor on the Portrush Road school crossing. Any retired officer prepared to take this on should contact Ms Anna Fitzpatrick on 8334 4200.

New members

The RPOA welcomes Peter Cooling and Margaret Cornish.

Vale

The RPOA extends its deepest sympathy to the families of Ethel Gill and Gary Cornish.

Graduation

President Morris presented Probationary Constable Jeffrey Gibson with the RPOA trophy at the graduation of Course 48 at Fort Largs on April 2.

Regional news

RPOA representative and co-ordinator for the Kadina region, Dennis Ireland, has, owing to ill health, relinquished his position for that area. But fellow RPOA member, Kym Boxall, has volunteered to take over the reins. The organization is grateful to Kym for taking over and knows his efforts will greatly benefit those in his area.