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NBFAA News
NBFAA Heads to the Garden State, Big Apple
Beginning this Sunday NBFAA will be in Weehawken, N.J. for the 2006 Fall Conference and Chartered State Association (CSA) Symposium.
The conference begins on Sunday, Oct. 22 at the Sheraton Suites in Weehawken, N.J. and ends on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, N.Y.
Conference highlights include the semi-annual CSA Symposium followed by a member reception on Sunday. On Monday members will be able to Breakfast With Congressman Vito Fossella (R-NY) and attend the annual Leadership Awards Luncheon at Ruth’s Chris. Of course, there will be committee meetings and a Board of Directors meeting as well. NBFAA and New York Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NYBFAA) will both have booths at ISC East so be sure to stop by Booths 2379 and 2380. And don’t forget to check out the Tri-Association Awards Dinner where NBFAA will help honor Charles Darsch of System Sensor as the 2006 Triton Award Recipient.
If you haven’t registered yet it’s not too late. For a complete schedule, discount codes and to register online visit NBFAA’s Web site at www.alarm.org.
Deadline Approaching to Apply for First Line of Defense Award
As security professionals, your job is to secure the homes and businesses of America. This puts you on the First Line of Defense in our nation’s safety and security. We want to honor you for your efforts. Each year NBFAA honors one company with the First Line of Defense Award and sends them to Las Vegas for free to be honored during an official ceremony. Is your company worthy of this honor? Send in your story by Nov. 10 and find out. (See Recent Press Releases for more information.)
Alarm History 101: The First NBFAA Chapters
Editor’s Note: The Alarm Industry has an illustrious and interesting history going back more than 100 years. Many do not know the history of the industry that they have chosen as a profession. Because of this we have decided to include a brief look in Member Update at some of the events that have shaped the alarm industry into what it has become today. Alarm History 101 provides information on the path the industry has taken and of the ideas that have impacted it. If you have questions about our industry’s history you would like answered send an e-mail to communications@alarm.org.
The first comprehensive plan to become a chapter based association was developed by a relative newcomer to the association, Allen Reynolds of 3M alarm Services. Early in 1978 with the approval of the Executive Committee, NBFAA President Joe Duncan appointed Reynolds to lead a committee to examine the idea of forming state and local chapters.
 A Catalyst for Change In the late 1970s, Alan E. Reynolds of 3M Alarm Services helped lay the foundation for turning NBFAA into a chapter-based association |
Reynolds was later elected NBFAA president in 1979, strengthening his advocacy for the chapter plan. That September he circulated a draft plan that envisioned a three-tier organization. Each chapter, representing a city or state, would elect a representative to a regional council, which in turn would elect one or more people to sit on the NBFAA Executive Committee, the governing body of the association since there was no board. This would democratize the ruling body of NBFAA, making it truly representative of the dealers in each region. The Executive Committee would also include a representative from the NBFAA Suppliers Council, for the first time giving manufacturers a voice in association policy making.
The plan stimulated considerable discussion, but ultimately it was deemed too ambitious at the time. In September 1979, the Executive Committee approved a simplified version with no regional tier. Instead, the president of each chapter would sit on a national Council of Chapter Presidents. The plan stopped short of making NBFAA a chapter-based association and was presented as a draft. The Executive committee approved it and opted to test it by having several associations become chapters on a trial basis.
As soon as the draft plan was approved, the Cincinnati association volunteered to be the first chapter. To make sure that everyone knew, the association changed its name to the Greater Cincinnati Regional Chapter No. 1 of the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association. Mike Rolf became a missionary for the chapter plan, giving it credibility at the local level.
After only 16 months of being approved as a trial program, NBFAA had a total of 15 chapters. When it launched the trial program the Executive Committee intended to limit the number to five. The interest was so strong, however, that the ceiling was quickly abandoned.
By mid-1982, the number was up to 21 chapters, representing more than 800 alarm companies, which pushed NBFAA’s total membership, regular and chapter, over the 1,000 mark. In April the membership made the chapter program official with a bylaws change.
Source: A History of Alarm Security Copyrighted by NBFAA 1979, 1980, and 1991.
How Advanced Burglar Alarm Technicians Can Improve Your Business
NTS offers many opportunities for technicians to broaden their knowledge in the industry. One such course paves the way to becoming an advanced burglar alarm technician and providing your company with the most highly trained staff in the market.
The Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician course offers participants the opportunity to learn how to properly wire and troubleshoot speakers and siren drivers, determine the minimum size power supply needed for a system to operate for a specified number hours without primary power, choose the number, location and type of detection devices to meet customer’s needs, list the completion tests that must be performed to ensure proper system operation, identify the factors that must be considered before selecting a panel, troubleshoot a system that has failed to communicate and describe the purpose and operation of each programmable option in the Security Industry Association Control Panel Standard.
So Many Training Opportunities…
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Halloween is approaching and it’s a scary time at NTS with so many training opportunities available to you and your technicians. Sign up for a class near you today. Complete course descriptions and schedules for 2006 are available at www.alarm.org in the Professional Development section. Interested individuals in states where NTS is not currently offered should contact NTS. |
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Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician
Oct. 21 – 22 – Greenville, Miss.
Central Station Training
Nov. 4 – Memphis, Tenn.
Nov. 29 – Montgomery, Ala.
Certified Alarm Technician (Level 1)
Oct. 20 – 22 – LaPlace, La.
Oct. 26 – 28 – Greensboro, N.C.
Oct. 27 – 29 – Montevallo, Ala.
Oct. 27 – 29 – Memphis, Tenn.
Nov. 2 – 4 – Kansas
Nov. 2 – 4 – Walterboro, S.C.
Nov. 3 – 5 – Lafayette, La.
Nov. 10 – 12 – Nashville, Tenn.
Nov. 13 – 15 – Owings Mill, Md.
Nov. 13 – 15 – New Jersey (North)
Nov. 28 – 30 – Little Rock, Ark.
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 – Long Island, N.Y.
Continuing Education
Oct. 20 – 24 – Central Station Operator – Toronto, Ontario
Fire Alarm Installation Methods
Nov. 1 – 3 – Elmsford, N.Y.
Nov. 8 – 9 – Doraville, Ga.
Nov. 11 – 12 – LaPlace, La.
Nov. 15 – 17 – Buffalo, N.Y.
Nov. 16 – 17 – Owings Mill, Md.
Practical Electronics
Nov. 29 – Dec. 3 – Fort Smith, Ark.
Understanding Alarm Systems
Nov. 15 – Montgomery, Ala.
NBFAA & Chapter Calendar Highlights
Three Days Until NBFAA Kicks off its 2006 Fall Conference and CSA Symposium
NBFAA’s Fall Conference and Chartered State Association (CSA) Symposium is nearly here. If you haven't registered for the NBFAA Fall Conference yet - please go to www.alarm.org and do so right away!
The conference will be held Oct. 22 through Oct. 25 at the Sheraton Suites on the Hudson in Weehawken, N.J. and will include the CSA Symposium, breakfast with Congressman Vito Fossella (R-NY), the annual chapter awards luncheon at Ruth's Chris, a board of directors meeting, committee meetings and a member reception.
The conference will be followed by the 2006 ISC East Expo at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. NBFAA will host a booth and additional meetings during this event.
To reserve a room at the Sheraton, contact the hotel directly. Please note that the deadline for the NBFAA special rate was Oct. 1 so we cannot guarantee lower rates or availability.
Sheraton Suites
on the Hudson
500 Harbor Boulevard
Weehawken, NJ 07086
Phone: (201) 617-5600
The Sheraton in Weehawken is a convenient, seven minute ferry ride across the river to the Jacob Javits Convention Center and is a less expensive alternative to hotels in Manhattan.
American Airlines is pleased to handle NBFAA members' air transportation needs. To take advantage of a member discount from American Airlines for travel to Newark, N.J. or New York City, contact American Airlines at . Give American Airlines this code: A51H6AQ to get the NBFAA discount.
2006 NBFAA Fall Conference and CSA Symposium
2006 Fall Conference and Chartered State Association Symposium
Sheraton Suites on the Hudson
Oct. 22 – 23, 2006
Weehawken, N.J.
NBFAA’s Fall Conference, which will be held Oct. 22 and 23 at the Sheraton Suites on the Hudson in Weehawken, N.J., will include the Chartered State Association Symposium, Breakfast with Congressman Vito Fossella (R-NY), annual Leadership Awards Luncheon, Board of Directors meeting, committee meetings and a member reception. Make plans now to attend this annual event. Conference updates and registration information are available at www.alarm.org.
2006 Tri-Association Awards Dinner
Razamataz and All That Jazz:
The 2006 Tri-Association Awards Dinner
Cipriani’s 23rd Street, New York City
Oct. 24, 2006
7:00 – 10:00 p.m. EST
The joint will be jumping as NBFAA, the Security Industry Association and the Central Station Alarm Association get together to honor Charles Darsch, the 2006 Triton Award Recipient.
International Association of Security and Investigative Regulators (IASIR)
IASIR 2006 Conference
Nov. 7 – 9, 2006
Halifax, Nova Scotia
This conference will provide a significant opportunity to discuss security issues with regulators from all across Canada and the U.S., as well as with other industry experts. IASIR plans to identify and explore new opportunities for developing relationships, programs and services that will help in the regulation of the security industry.
The conference rate is $195 per night for single or double occupancy. This rate will be extended to IASIR Conference attendees three days prior to the conference dates as well as three days after (based on room availability). Call Central Reservations at (800) 943-6760 or make reservations online from the link on IASIR’s Web site at www.iasir.org/calendar.htm. Be sure to mention the room block reserved for IASIR when making your reservations. The price is $245.
Louisiana Life Safety & Security Association
10th Annual Convention & Trade Show
Nov. 14-16, 2006
The Pontchartrain Center
Kenner, La.
The 10th Annual Convention and Trade Show will include training opportunities for members to earn continuing education units, as well as networking during the trade show. The chapter will also host a golf tournament to benefit the state’s Youth Scholarship Program. What better way to meet various industry peers and gain global knowledge?
CAA Winter Conference
2006 CAA Winter Convention & Western States Security Conference
Dec. 7 – 9, 2006
Crowne Plaza, San Francisco
Chapter News
Chapters to Present Best Practices at NBFAA Fall Conference
Attendees at this fall’s NBFAA Chartered State Association (CSA) Symposium will have an opportunity on Oct. 22 to participate in a best practices discussion with their colleagues from across the association and the nation.
Representatives from Washington, California, Pennsylvania and Connecticut have agreed to share their best practices in four areas of interest. From war stories to pragmatic advice, NBFAA members will hear how four states manage member retention initiatives, an apprenticeship program, the Youth Scholarship Program and meetings and events.
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From Washington state, Margaret Spitznas, general manager for Mountain Alarm, will tell members how the chapter managed to secure a 100 percent retention rate. She will give attendees the scoop on what other chapters can do to follow suite. |
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Southern Vice President of the California Alarm Association George DeMarco and consultant Art Webster from California will present information about the Western Burglar and Fire Alarm Association Apprenticeship Program for Fire/Life Safety Technicians and give other chapters pointers on how to successfully start and manage a program. This is especially meaningful since NBFAA has plans to offer a federally recognized apprenticeship program to all of its chapters this year. |
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Ralph Manento, president of Royal Security Services, Inc, from Pennsylvania will explain how they have leveraged the Youth Scholarship Program to create and maintain relationships with police and fire departments across the state – while advancing esprit de corp among members and raising money through fun events. |
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And speaking of events, Harvey Clark, United Alarm Services, Inc., and Pat Remes, Executive Director, of Connecticut will be on hand to describe how they plan and run meetings that are fun, informative and well attended. |
To register to attend, visit www.alarm.org today.
Member News
SAI Realigns Roles of Key Executives
Security Associates International, Inc. (SAI) announced it has restructured top-management in its sales, sales support and dealer training functions for both the authorized dealer and wholesale business units.
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The re-organization was necessary for SAI to meet the needs of the rapidly increasing authorized-dealer base while at the same time continuing to serve the needs of its wholesale dealers.
“Our Authorized Dealer Program has grown significantly since its inception two years ago” said Ray Gross, SAI’s President and CEO. “We offer dealers more than just multiples; we encourage our dealers to tap our executive team’s expertise and resources to grow their business. Our dealers just aren’t a sales channel to SAI, they’re true business partners.”
Steve Rubin, senior vice-president of dealer development, will be responsible for dealer orientation, training, dealer relations and support, along with the development of sales and marketing programs to assist dealers in growing their businesses.
Lou Sepulveda, senior vice-president of business development, will be responsible for dealer recruitment into the company’s authorized dealer and wholesale channels.
For additional information about SAI’s Authorized and Wholesale Dealer Programs, please visit www.SAI-Inc.com or contact a Business Development Representative by calling (800) 478-9596, or via e-mail at Info@SAI-Inc.com.
Member Benefit Spotlight
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Member Product News
Altronix Offers Tempo2 Universal Two Stage Digital Timer
Altronix continues to enhance its line of branded products with the introduction of the new Tempo2™ Universal Two Stage Digital Timers.
Designed for a wide range of applications including timed delayed egress, door prop alarm, door annunciator and alarm swinger eliminator applications, Tempo2™ provides system installers with a fast and efficient means to implement programmable timed door control operations.
For more information on Altronix’s line of products, call toll free 1-888-258-7669, e-mail info@altronix.com or visit www.altronix.com.
Tempo2™ timers are suitable for applications requiring a timed operation such as delayed egress with a programmable 1 to 60 second door release after the delay expires. A digital display facilitates ease of programming as well as indicating functional information including the time remaining before relay activation. The daily/weekly test mode can be used to trigger digital communicators or radio transmitters and provide Central Stations with an alarm test signal.
DMP Releases XR100 Series Control Panels
Digital Monitoring Products announced the release of the XR100 Series integrated intrusion, fire, and access control panels for all retail and residential applications.
XR100 Series panels are designed for ease of programming. No programming device is required, enabling installers and service technicians to fully program the system and run diagnostics from any DMP keypad. The XR100 accepts software updates from a remote location using Remote Link software. When new XR100 feature updates release, technicians can perform the flash update remotely, so there is no need to make a trip to the site to update the panel with the latest software version.
The XR100 features 142 zones (up to 100 wireless), eight individual reporting areas (with common areas), and up to eight supervised door access points and/or keypads.
Honeywell Phasing Out ALARMNET-C Radios
Security Sales & Integration
Honeywell Security & Custom Electronics recently disclosed its intent to phase out the current family of ALARMNET-C radios by the Feb. 18, 2008 deadline, as set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Also called the “Sunset Clause,” the FCC ruling requires that cellular companies continue to offer Advanced Mobile Phone Services (AMPS) at least until that date, after which they are free to cease support.
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Industry News You Can Use
Verified response raises hackles of many
Burleson-Crowley Connection
When the Burleson Police Department sent letters to businesses letting them know the city was considering an ordinance that would require criminal activity be verified when a burglar alarm goes off, it set off several business owners and residents.
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Police to Stop Monitoring Alarms in Bow, N.H.
Concord Monitor
Residents and businesses whose alarm systems are monitored by the Bow Police Department will need to switch over to commercial providers by Dec. 1, when the police plan to permanently shut down their alarm panel, Town Manager Jim Pitts announced this week.
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NBFAA and Members in the News
Rep. Fossella to Speak at NBFAA Breakfast
Security Products
Congressman Vito Fossella (R-NY), author of the College Life Safety and Fire Protection Act, will be the special guest speaker at the NBFAA breakfast on Monday, Oct. 23 at the Sheraton Suites on the Hudson in Weehawken, N.J.
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Recent Press Releases
NBFAA to Award Scholarships to Children of Police, Firefighters
NBFAA has begun accepting applications for the 2007 Youth Scholarship Program which will award $10,000 in scholarships to two children of active duty police officers and firefighters. The first place winner will receive $6,500 to put towards their college education and the second place winner will receive $3,500.
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Deadline Approaching to Apply for First Line of Defense Award
Every day security companies across the country work with central stations and public safety agencies to save lives, to avert property damage and to prevent crimes. Even though these success stories may seem like everyday occurrences, they represent the positive contribution that the industry makes every day in the lives of ordinary citizens and the communities where they live.
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