Meetings

Sixty-two Retired Police Officers Association members attended their monthly meeting in Fenwick Hall last February, and 54 fronted in March. The Entertainers performed at the first meeting, and lived up to their name.

Royal Flying Doctor Service pilot and chief administrator, Peter Tippett, was guest speaker at the March meeting. He provided a great insight into the role and activities of the dedicated group of doctors, nurses and pilots associated with the service.

As a token of their deep appreciation for the service, RPOA members’ contributed to a collection.

Picnic

The annual RPOA picnic is scheduled to be held at Fort Largs on Sunday, October 24. Rae Holloway is now taking bookings. She would like to see some of the RPOA’s new members take part in this once-a-year get-together.

Dinner

The RPOA dinner is scheduled for Thursday November 25 at the Police Club restaurant. Rae Holloway is taking bookings for this event also. Only a limited number can be seated in the restaurant; and the price per person will appear in a coming issue of the journal.

Treasurer

RPOA treasurer, Doc O’Doherty, would appreciate an offer from a member to take over his role. Any member who can assist should contact the secretary on 8299 0664.

Graduation

President Les Morris presented the RPOA trophy to Probationary Constable Mark Gambles at the graduation parade of Course 52 at Fort Largs on Feb 18.

New members

The RPOA welcomes new members Ken Cocks, Joan Laslett, Hank Ramm, Richard Venning, Margaret Turner, Kyle Underdown and Frank Rillotta.

Vale

The RPOA extends its deepest sympathy to the families of Ray Maple, Norm Turner and Bob Jennings.