The Inaugural Meeting Of The Police Association Of Ontario Pensioners Association

Tuesday July 15, 1997, at 10:00 a.m.  

The founding meeting of the Police Association Of Ontario Pensioners Association was held at the Metro Toronto Police Association building, salon “c”.

The following is a summary of events of the inaugural meeting:

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Bruce Priestman, president of the Metro Toronto Police Pensioners Association.  He then welcomed the members and introduced Mr. Dale Allan of The Durham Regional Police Pensioners Association.  Mr. Allen chaired the meeting and gave a short overview of the reason for the meeting and the general purpose for the formation of this association.

After the break Chuck Code of the London Police Pensioners Association was appointed as acting secretary.  It was moved and seconded by Peter Ruch, Niagara and Jim Honan, London that the Police Association Of Ontario Pensioners Association be formed, – motion carried by a vote of   23 to 8.

It was duly moved and seconded by Ted Johnson, Niagara And Larry Langois, Windsor that the proposed constitution and by-laws be accepted, subject to review by the board of directors, – motion carried.

Elections for officers of the association

President: Dale Allan, Durham – nominated by Don Ross, Sarnia – acclaimed.

Vice president: Chuck Code, London – nominated By Jim Honan, London – acclaimed.

secretary: Harry Dejong, Windsor – nominated by chuck code, London – acclaimed.

treasurer: Peter Ruch, Niagara – nominated by Larry Langois, Windsor – acclaimed.

directors: Bruce Priestman, Metro, Fred Johns, Durham, Don Ross, Sarnia

It was suggested by Ted Johnson that all members in attendance give $3.00 each to the new association. -$97.00 was raised.

It was further suggested that the board of directors consider another name for the association.

Now named the Police Pensioners Association Of Ontario