OPPA Branch 4 Vice-President Dan Pyrah was on hand this week with Mississauga OPP Staff/Sgt Reggie Dava and Sgt Kerry Schmidt to present a cheque to Eden Food For Change food bank. The OPPA helped in raising over $91 000! Thanks to all involved ❤️
OPP Association 4 Branch celebrated the service of a number of their members with the presentation of Service Pins at their annual Formal Spouse Branch 4 Christmas Party this weekend in Burlington.
VP David Sabatini and Director Mike Adair were present to assist 4 Branch VP Dan Pyrah with the presentations.
Congratulations and thanks for your service to the OPPA:
Retired Civilian Director Ingrid Eakins 20 year pin
Financial Director Bob Wiens
15 year pin
Br4 VP Dan Pyrah
15 year pin
Donna Mason Burlington OTU Rep
10 year pin
On behalf of Br4 President Darren Barbas, thank you to all of the members, staff and spouses who attended and supported the dinner this year.
In group pic:
Milton OTU rep Jeff Sewell, OPPA V-P Dave Sabatini, Mississauga rep Noel Bowes, Financial Director Bob Wiens, retired Civilian Director Ingrid Eakins, V-P Dan Pyrah, Burlington OTU rep Donna Mason, Wayne White, Director Mike Adair, Burlington rep Paul Basilio, Scott Mills
On November 7th, 2024 Branch 10N held their meeting in Pembroke. This was the last official meeting for 10N Vice President Mark “Yarmy” YARMEL who will be retiring at the end of the year.
Mark has demonstrated over the course of his career as a police officer (30 years plus) and as a representative and spokesman for our members with the OPPA his commitment to our members, his dedication to doing what is best for our members, the ability to engage and support our members in times when they needed to hear it’s going to be ok. The best interest of our members was always his top priority. Mark is a true example of how we should be engaging with our membership.
On behalf of our 10N Executive, Representatives and all members within 10N Branch.. Thank you Mark for the years of service you have dedicated and to the overall good you have done for our members in the OPPA.
In the photo: President Jamie Trader, Financial Director Amanda Carruthers, Director Elizabeth Dodge and Director Terri Hubbert
A great time was had by all at the Branch 12 South Annual Memorial Golf Tournament, September 16th, at Osprey Links Golf Course in Callander, ON.
The tournament raised approximately $2800 for Wounded Warriors.
The following is a note from Staff Sergeant Reggie Dava, Detachment Manager | Ontario Provincial Police Mississauga / Cambridge Detachment | Highway Safety Division complementing our OPPA 4 Branch Members for a job well done on the August 25th, 2024 Open House. Thank you to all of our Members!
Good morning Team,
I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped coordinate our recent Open House event. This includes our dedicated admin staff, Cadets from Mississauga and Toronto, Auxiliaries from Mississauga, Toronto, Niagara, Milton OTU, and the YIPI students. Your commitment and hard work played a crucial role in making the day a tremendous success.
Thanks to your efforts, we not only engaged with the public but also seized the opportunity to collect back-to-school supplies for children in need. Our partnership with the Peel Family Shelter was vital in turning this into a meaningful initiative.
We were thrilled with the great turnout and the enthusiastic support from Mississauga Fire, Peel Regional Police Service, MTO, Peel Crime Stoppers, UCRT, OTU, and OPPA Branch 4, all of which greatly contributed to the event’s success.
Your contributions have made a significant impact, and I am deeply grateful for your dedication and collaboration. A special and heartfelt thanks to our Cadet, Nimra, whose passion and initiative were instrumental in bringing this event to fruition. This achievement would not have been possible without her.
Inspector Randall – Thank you for taking time out of your annual leave to support your team. Your dedication is truly appreciated.
Thank you all once again for your outstanding support.
Photo Credit: Ryan Lynfatt – First Responder Supporter (thank you, awesome shots)
We even made it to the Global News at 6 that evening 😊
On June 21st, 2024 the 2nd Annual 911 Swing for the Cause Charity Golf tournament took place at the Renfrew Golf Club. An amazing turnout took place for this event with a full roster teeing off. A number of incredible sponsors once again came forward from the community to support this fundraiser. This year $4210.83 was raised with all the proceeds being donated towards the Arnprior and District Foodbank.
Congratulations to the event organizers and also to all participants in this years event. Special note to the winning team from the UOV Detachment Mike Howat, Andy Howat, Brad Zandstra and Dave Beauchemin.
Branch 10S – Special Olympics Curling – February 25, 2024