Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers 23 Regina Police Service The Regina PoliceAssociation (RPA) represents both police officers and civilian members of the Regina Police Service and is affiliated with the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers and the Canadian Police Association. Our vision is to enhance our members’ lives by representing them through leadership, integrity, fairness, respect and unity. Working collaboratively with our membership and the Regina Police Service, we strive towards a respectful and professional work environment, continuing to meet the needs of the community. As an active contributor this past year, the RPA was involved in numerous community and fundraising events. Supporting sports organizations like the University of Regina Cougar Hockey Alumni Dinner, the Regina Red Sox Dinner and Auction, and the Regina Police Service half-marathon, helps athletic groups continue to develop and thrive. Through donations and attending local fundraising events, the RPA is able to help raise awareness of those charities that touch many of our lives, such as the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit Dinner and Silent Auction hosted by TJ & Neysa Strueby, and the Clara Hughes Fundraiser for the Saskatchewan Schizophrenia Society. The police family extends far beyond the city borders and RPA reached out to the Calgary PoliceAssociation to help their members affected by the flooding last summer. Recognizing the importance of strong family support, the RPA organized events like the Regina Red Sox Baseball Family Day and the Children’s Christmas party; it’s our way of saying thanks to the spouses and children for supporting us! Remaining gifts were donated to families in need or local shelters. A yearly RPA Retirement Gala recognizes each retiring sworn and civilian member of the Regina Police Service. It’s our opportunity to give back to the members, thanking them for the years of dedication and service to our community and association. A dinner, photos and shared stories make it an enjoyable and elegant evening. Staff Sergeant Evan Bray has emceed this event for 13 years with grace and humour. Honouring each retiring member with a tribute to their career, Evan collects data and creates a story making each retiree feel valued and appreciated. 2014 marked Evan’s final hosting of the event and the membership wants to thank him for all his dedication, hard work and commitment not only for making it a top-notch event every year but also for his years of service to the RPA. It has been another busy year. I would like to thank the RPA membership, the Regina Police Service and our community partners for another successful year. Mark Verbeek Communications Officer Regina Police Association Evan Bray with Regina Police Service retiree Ron Roteliuk
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