In This Issue

• Association News
  Executive Director Perspective: Seasonal Tips for Responsible Alarm Management
  Mission Possible: Accept the Challenge and Attend the Spring Conference
  Check out the Web for the Latest on the 2006 Youth Scholarship Program
  NTS: At the Touch of a Mouse

• Chapter News
  Alarm Association of Puerto Rico Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
  Iowa Alarm Association Announces Election Results

• Member News
  Honeywell Security Launches New Web Site for Vertical Markets
  Brink’s Opens New Office in Rhode Island
  Member Benefit Spotlight: MBNA

• Industry News
  Deadline Extended for Police Dispatch Quality Awards
  SSI’s 11th Annual Sammy Awards Deadline Quickly Approaching

• In The News
  NBFAA Headlines the News

Summary

Association News

Executive Director Perspective: Seasonal Tips for Responsible Alarm Management
This is the time of the year that businesses are filled to capacity with holiday shoppers and seasonal workers. Homes are occupied with extended families and guests. As a result, the potential for false alarms increases. Help reduce false alarms by reminding your customers to practice responsible alarm management.

Mission Possible: Accept the Challenge and Attend the Spring Conference
The 2006 NBFAA Spring Conference & Chartered State Association (CSA) Symposium is just around the corner.

Your mission: To join fellow life safety and electronic security systems professionals from around the country for industry-related training, seminars, discussions and networking at the 2006 NBFAA Spring Conference and CSA Symposium April 2 – 6, 2006 in Las Vegas. Your participation is vital to mission success.

Check out the Web for the Latest on the 2006 Youth Scholarship Program
Spread the word to your local community’s fire and police departments about the 2006 NBFAA Youth Scholarship Program and help us encourage their children’s participation! The application, guidelines and more information are at www.alarm.org.

NTS: At the Touch of a Mouse
Splurge a little on yourself this holiday season and take a look at the Web Based Training (WBT) courses on the latest security technology offered by NTS. WBT allows you to learn at your own pace, place and time.

Chapter News

Alarm Association of Puerto Rico Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
The Alarm Association of Puerto Rico (AAPR) celebrated its 10 year anniversary as an association at a mini convention held Nov. 17 in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico.

Iowa Alarm Association Announces Election Results
The Iowa Alarm Association (IAA) announced their 2006 officer election results. All voting members unanimously decided to keep all existing officers from 2005 in their same respective positions for the 2006 period.

Member News

Honeywell Security Launches New Web Site for Vertical Markets
Honeywell recently introduced a new Web site featuring information about integrated security solutions for eleven vertical markets: airports, gaming, biopharma, government, financial, retail, education, transportation, corrections, industrial and utilities.

Brink’s Opens New Office in Rhode Island
Brink’s Home Security recently opened its fourth new branch office of the year. The new branch is located in Lincoln, R.I., and will serve the Providence metro area and surrounding community.

Member Benefit Spotlight: MBNA
Replace one of your high-interest credit cards, lower your payments, and show your support for our association by applying for an NBFAA logo credit card.

Industry News

Deadline Extended for Police Dispatch Quality Awards
The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) and the False Alarm Reduction Association (FARA) have extended the deadline for the Police Dispatch Quality (PDQ) 2006 Award program until Dec. 30.

SSI’s 11th Annual Sammy Awards Deadline Quickly Approaching
The final deadline for the Security Sales & Integration’s (SSI) 11th Annual Sales and Marketing (SAMMY) Awards as well as the SSI Installations of the Year awards is quickly approaching.

In The News

NBFAA in the News

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Association News

Executive Director Perspective: Seasonal Tips for Responsible Alarm Management

Merlin Guilbeau Executive Director

This is the time of the year that businesses are filled to capacity with holiday shoppers and seasonal workers. Homes are occupied with extended families and guests. As a result, the potential for false alarms increases. Help reduce false alarms by reminding your customers to practice responsible alarm management.

Remind your customers of the following holiday tips:

• Ensure that everyone with a key to your home or business knows how to
  properly operate your alarm system.
• Instruct everyone with access to your home or business on the appropriate procedures for canceling law enforcement response should a false alarm occur.
• Make sure that (your alarm company) knows if you will be out of town and provide contact information so we can reach you in the event of an alarm activation.

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Mission Possible: Accept the Challenge and Attend the Spring Conference

The 2006 NBFAA Spring Conference & Chartered State Association (CSA) Symposium is just around the corner. The theme of the 2006 Spring Conference, Mission Possible, highlights the importance of the association’s overall mission and the belief that we can achieve it every day. Throughout the conference, and next year, we will expand on this theme, bringing people and ideas together to benefit members, CSA chapters and the industry.

Your mission: To join fellow life safety and electronic security systems professionals from around the country for industry-related training, seminars, discussions and networking at the 2006 NBFAA Spring Conference and CSA Symposium April 2 – 6, 2006 in Las Vegas. Your participation is vital to mission success.

Highlights of the conference will include:

NBFAA welcomes back the NBFAA/CSA Symposium that begins Sunday, April 2 at 2 p.m. This year Dan Cain, founder and president of Cain Consulting Group, Inc, a nationally recognized authority in management and governance, will present a workshop for attendees.

Giving honor where honor is due. Join us Monday at the Awards Luncheon as we award outgoing NBFAA leaders for their guidance, dedication, and service to the industry. Special awards to be presented by NBFAA President, Scot Colby.

On Tuesday, April 4, the day before ISC West opens, NBFAA and the Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation (AIREF) will host the third annual AIREF/NBFAA Golf Tournament. With proceeds from the event going to support AIREF’s industry research and outreach, this is truly a day of Golf Without Guilt for participants at the Revere Golf Club, one of Las Vegas’ premier golf courses.

After the golf tournament, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. NBFAA will host an evening event where the prestigious Morris F. Weinstock and Sara E. Jackson Awards will be presented at the Tangerine Lounge & Nightclub at Treasure Island. Attendees will have "front row seats" to the Sirens of TI pirate show in front of the hotel.

For more information about the conference, go to www.alarm.org.

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Check out the Web for the Latest on the 2006 Youth Scholarship Program

Spread the word to your local community’s fire and police departments about the 2006 NBFAA Youth Scholarship Program and help us encourage their children’s participation! The application, guidelines and more information are at www.alarm.org.

Launched in 1996, today NBFAA and participating Chartered State Associations take part in the program. The first place winner of each state’s own scholarship program is automatically considered for the national NBFAA Youth Scholarship Program awards.

The first place winner of the national NBFAA Youth Scholarship Program receives $6,500 to put toward their college education and the second place award winner receives $3,500. Students may apply directly for consideration in the national program if they reside in a state that does not participate.

So don’t forget to spread the word and together we can ensure a bright future for the children of our police and fire departments.

The application, guidelines and more information are located at www.alarm.org. The deadline for applicants in non-participating states is May 5, 2006. State leaders can access additional information about the program in the State Leaders section on the NBFAA Web site.

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At the Touch of a Mouse

Splurge a little on yourself this holiday season and take a look at the Web Based Training (WBT) courses on the latest security technology offered by NTS. WBT allows you to learn at your own pace, place and time. NTS now has more than 2,500 MindLeaders skills courses in addition to the online availability of the Alarm Technician (Level I) course and Fire Alarm Installation Methods.

For more information on a course, contact NTS at (866) 636-1687. Complete course schedules for 2005 are also available at www.alarm.org/nts/. These schedules are updated regularly, so be sure to check back often.

Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician
Dec. 03-04-Lafayette, La.
Dec. 08-09-Philadelphia, Penn.
Dec. 09-11-Montevallo, Ala.
Jan. 11-13-Long Island, N.Y.

Certified Alarm Tech
Dec. 03-04-Montevallo, Ala.
Dec. 08-10-Greenville, S.C.

Fire Alarm Installation Methods
Dec. 06-07-Philadelphia, Penn.

Security Networking Institute
December 2005-Arizona

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Chapter News

Alarm Association of Puerto Rico Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

The Alarm Association of Puerto Rico (AAPR) celebrated its 10 year anniversary as an association at a mini convention held Nov. 17 in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico.

“We want the people and the government of Puerto Rico to know more about our association,” said Annie Santiago (Security Group Corporation), president of AAPR. “I’m excited about the convention and I hope to increase our membership along with member benefits.”

Jorge Rivas, director of Chapter Relations, Membership and Events for the NBFAA, made a presentation to the AAPR on the benefits of joining the national association. Additionally, Rivas introduced two new member benefits programs designed specifically for the San Juan area.

A press conference was also held to announce the participation of the AAPR in the Youth Scholarship Program for the children of police and firemen.

The convention concluded with a cocktail hour where Santiago recognized the ex-presidents of the AAPR, professionals who helped in the foundation of the association in 1995, and the companies who have maintained membership in AAPR throughout the 10 years.

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Iowa Alarm Association Announces Election Results

The Iowa Alarm Association (IAA) announced their 2006 officer election results. All voting members unanimously decided to keep all existing officers from 2005 in their same respective positions for the 2006 period.

The IAA officers are as follows: Jeff Altmayer (Security Equipment Company), president/chartered state association director; Richard Jeager (RJS Electric Inc.), vice president; Harold Freeman (Freeman Electric Security Systems), secretary; and Ken Samek (Hawkeye Alarm & Signal Co.), treasurer.

The following were elected as chairs of the IAA committees: Bill Howard (Howard and Sons Fire Alarm Sales and Service LLC), legislative and training; Harold Freeman (Freeman Electric Security Systems), annual product show and state expo; and Don Brown (PerMar Security Services), as the membership chair.

Currently, the IAA is working on a state fire alarm licensing bill in conjunction with the state fire marshal.

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Member News

Industry News

Deadline Extended for the Police Dispatch Quality Awards

The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) and the False Alarm Reduction Association (FARA) are seeking final entries for the Police Dispatch Quality (PDQ) 2006 Award program.

The award is designed to recognize alarm installing and monitoring companies following established industry practices in order to reduce the number of unnecessary police dispatch requests.

The deadline for PDQ Award submissions has been extended until Dec. 30. Applications and other information can be found at www.alarm.org/awardflyer.htm

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SSI 11th Annual Sammy Awards Deadline Extended, Quickly Approaching

The final deadline for the Security Sales & Integration’s (SSI) 11th Annual Sales and Marketing (SAMMY) Awards as well as the SSI Installations of the Year awards is quickly approaching.

Make your case why your installation, marketing initiative or sales piece is heads and shoulders above your competitors. Entering any of the 12 SAMMYs categories is FREE, but hurry, as the deadline for entries is Dec. 31st. Winners will be named in a gala awards ceremony in Las Vegas on Tuesday, April 4 - the eve of ISC West Las Vegas.

For additional information, please visit www.thesammyawards.com or e-mail secsales@bobit.com.

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