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Help Educate the Workforce of Tomorrow While Taking Advantage of Tremendous Savings
Starting next week, members can save up to $200 on cameras and digital recorders from ADI.
Beginning July 30th and running through Aug. 24th when you buy any of our participating partner’s specially priced products from ADI, our partners will donate five percent to the NBFAA for the specific purpose of enhancing the workforce of the future. To learn more about the program visit www.alarm.org.
NBFAA’s Fall Conference is Starting to Take Shape
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If you haven’t visited NBFAA’s Web site in a while, then it might be time for a short visit. NBFAA has recently updated its Fall Conference Web site with more information on the upcoming event.
NBFAA’s 2007 Fall Conference begins on Sunday, Sept. 9 at the Sheraton Suites on the Hudson in Weehawken, N. J. The event coincides with the ISC East Expo beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 11, across the river at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.
Those interested in attending the NBFAA conference can register electronically from www.alarm.org. Hotel information can also be found with contact information for reserving a room at the Sheraton, a cheaper alternative to the pricey hotels of New York City. Water taxi service to the city can be accessed right outside the hotel. Remember, when making hotel reservations at the Sheraton, you must phone the hotel directly. Hotel reservations cannot be made online. Be sure to mention you will be attending the NBFAA Fall Conference. The contracted room rate is $245 per night plus taxes. The cutoff date for reservations is August 18.
A complete schedule of events has recently been posted on the Web site as well. Find out when meetings are scheduled and where.
NBFAA will also have a booth at the ISC East Expo. Come by booth number 1266 and pick up important information on member benefits and programs such as training and insurance.
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NBFAA Joins the Government Withholding Relief Coalition and Urges Support for the Long-Term Care Life Safety Act
The NBFAA has joined 68 other organizations to form the Government Withholding Relief Coalition to repeal Section 511 of the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005.
Section 511 mandates the sweeping new requirement that federal, state, and local governments withhold three percent of their payments for goods and services. The NBFAA and the rest of the coalition believe Section 511 will have particularly harmful consequences to many industries, if it is allowed to become effective.
The coalition supports H.R. 1023, legislation introduced by Representatives Kendrick Meek (D-FL) and Wally Herger (R-CA), which would repeal the withholding requirement. This bipartisan legislation has 179 cosponsors, many of them members of the House Committee on Ways and Means.
NBFAA also urges its membership to support the Long-Term Care Life Safety Act (H.R. 2882). NBFAA has informed the public of the importance of this legislation through the recent distribution of a press release. The Long-Term Care Life Safety Act, introduced recently at the request of the NBFAA, is designed to establish a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services to promote professional retrofit installation of fire alarm detection systems and other fire prevention technologies in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and hospice facilities.
NBFAA Fire Life Safety Committee Seeks Your Comments on NFPA 72
Fire Life Safety Committee Chairman Greg Kessinger is seeking members’ comments on changes that you would like to see made in the next version of NFPA 72. Please forward your comments to: firealarm_911@hotmail.com by August 17.
Video System Technologies Course: Coming to a City near You
NBFAA’s new Video System Technologies Course is in full swing, having already been taught in five cities around the country.
This two-day course offers students a complete overview of the components and functionalities of video surveillance systems. Students will learn how to properly install systems and avoid some of the more common mistakes made by technicians.
Upon completion of the 14-hour course and a two-hour test, students will receive 1.4 continuing education units.
For more information on the course, contact NTS by calling (866) 636-1687, or send an e-mail to nts@alarm.org. For a list of course dates and cities, visit the Education & Training section of NBFAA’s Web site at www.alarm.org.
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Upcoming courses:
Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician
Aug. 18 – 19 – Gulfport, Miss.
Aug. 21 – 22 – Beltsville, Md.
Certified Alarm Technician (Level I)
July 27 – 29 – Port Allen, La.
July 27 – 29 – Hattiesburg, Miss.
July 27 – 29 – Nashville, Tenn.
Aug. 3 – 5 – Gulfport, Miss.
Aug. 8 – 10 – Fairfax, Va.
Aug. 17 – 19 – Opelika, Ala.
Aug. 17 – 19 – Kenner, La.
Aug. 17 – 19 – Memphis, Tenn.
Aug. 21 – 23 – Tulsa, Okla.
Aug. 22 – 24 – Albany, N.Y.
Fire Alarm Installation Methods
Aug. 11 – 12 – Bossier City, La.
Aug. 23 – 24 – Beltsville, Md.
Aug. 25 – 26 – Gulfport, Miss.
Life Safety Code Course & Workshop
Aug. 11 – Knoxville, Tenn.
Aug. 20 – Beltsville, Md.
Networking 101
Aug. 7 – Denver, Colo.
Aug. 9 – New Orleans, La.
Aug. 14 – Albany, N.Y.
Aug. 16 – Baltimore, Md.
Practical Electronics
Aug. 24 – Tulsa, Okla.
Understanding Alarm Systems
Aug. 8 – Montgomery, Ala.
NBFAA & Chapter Calendar Highlights
Fall Conference Hotel Reservation Deadline Less Than a Month Away
NBFAA will kick off the Fall Conference Sunday, Sept. 9. The four-day conference will include two days in New Jersey where the Leadership Symposium will be held and two days at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. The conference will be held at the Sheraton Suites on the Hudson in Weehawken, N.J. When making hotel reservations, phone the hotel directly - reservations cannot be made online. Please mention that you will be attending the NBFAA Conference. The contracted room rate is $245.00 per night plus taxes. The cut-off date for reservations is August 18, 2007.
For more information on this and other events, visit NBFAA’s Event Calendar online.
Chapter News
Chapter President Spotlight: Mike Weiland, Iowa
Iowa president, Mike Weiland, general manager for Per mar Security, believes membership involvement is the key to any association’s success.
“Involvement by all members makes our association stronger,” Weiland said. “The association doesn’t simply represent one company, or one individual, it represents us all and we must all take part equally.”
Weiland began his career in 1989 working on bank ATMs and security systems at Lefebure which was later purchased by Diebold. He began working for Per Mar Security three years ago and joined the Iowa Alarm Association.
As president, Weiland wants to see more standardized training in Iowa such as the Level I and Level II certifications offered through NBFAA’s National Training School.
News from Iowa: Chapter Scores Legislative Victory
Iowa was recently able to defeat licensing legislation that would have placed the industry under the control of the electrical contractors. Instead, the association managed to have the bill changed to place them under the Iowa Department of Public Safety’s code 100C. In addition, the association has been asked to offer names of individuals involved in security, intrusion and fire alarm industries for placement on the board.
Member Benefit Spotlight
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NBFAA Members Can Save on Car Rentals from Hertz Discount codes are needed to receive membership discount. To make a reservation, call (800) 654-2210, or visit www.hertz.com. Be sure to include the discount code when making your reservation. Members must also present their NBFAA Membership identification card or their Hertz discount card at the time of rental. Offers expire Dec. 31, 2007. |
Industry News You Can Use
Martin and Fletcher to be Honored at Tri-Association Awards Dinner
Stan Martin, executive director of the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) and George Fletcher, president of DMF Consulting, will be honored at the Festival of Lanterns, the 2007 Tri-Association Awards Dinner in New York City on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at The Lighthouse on Chelsea Pier 61.
Hosted jointly by the NBFAA, the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA), this year’s event will bring the delights and wonders of the eastern world to the banks of the Hudson River.
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Martin will be honored with the Triton Award, which was established in 2004 to recognize an individual who has contributed significantly to the advancement of the industry though the initiatives of NBFAA, SIA and CSAA.
“I was shocked. There are just so many deserving people to choose, it caught me completely off guard,” Martin said. “What I do is supported by a lot of people. This award is more a reflection on their hard work and dedication.”
Martin has worked in the alarm industry for 31 years and has been involved in the alarm dispatch reduction effort for more than 20 years. He is the chairman of the False Alarm Reduction Committee for the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He is also the recipient of the NBFAA’s two highest individual awards: the Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year Award and the Sara E. Jackson Memorial Award.
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Fletcher, a past SIA treasurer and industry group chair will be presented SIA’s highest honor — the George R. Lippert Memorial Award.
“When I was first told I had won the award I was surprised, humbled and honored. It’s very special to be recognized by the peers you admire,” Fletcher said. “I’ve been very blessed with many opportunities in the industry. My involvement in SIA has given me two or three times more than what I’ve invested in it.”
Fletcher has been in the security industry for more than 20 years and has been involved in four industry start-ups, playing an important role in establishing sales and positioning strategies. His career in the security industry includes experience in South Africa, Canada and more than 30 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. He is also a former treasurer and vice-president of SIA, and co-founder and a director of Asociación Latinoamericana de Seguridad (a Latin American security association).
A portion of each ticket sale will be donated to Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE), a national, non-profit organization, created by students for students, that promotes the virtues of civility and respect by helping students of all ages learn how to care for other people.
Join industry peers in recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of this year’s awards recipients. Make your reservations today at www.siaonline.org.
Member News
Two New Offices to Serve Seattle for Brink’s Home Security
Booming sales growth for Brink’s Home Security has led the company to expand its reach in the Seattle-Tacoma, Wash. area. Brink’s Home Security added a local office and relocated another to provide better coverage for customers.
With the two new offices, Brink’s says they will be able to cover additional zip codes both north and south of the city.
DMP Receives ISO Certification
Digital Monitoring Products has earned a 9001:2000 certification from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for the design and manufacture of components for central station monitoring systems.
ISO 9000 is a family of standards. ISO 9001 is the Quality Management System Standard maintained by the ISO. To earn the designation as an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer, DMP had to develop quality procedures covering all key business processes and demonstrate that all manufacturing processes are monitored to ensure quality product. In addition, DMP demonstrated that it checks outgoing products for defects, regularly reviews processes and its quality system for effectiveness, and makes ongoing changes to ensure continual improvement.
North American Video Awarded Los Angeles County Video Surveillance Contract
North American Video (NAV) announced that it has been awarded the video surveillance systems contracr to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of Los Angeles County.
NAV will provide a networked video surveillance system that includes over 140 dome cameras. Also included in the awarded contract are mounting accessories as well as coaxial cable converters.
The Los Angeles County MTA operates the third largest public transportation system in the United States based on ridership and area covered. With a 1,433-square mile operating areas and 2,000 buses on the street any given business day, the Los Angeles MTA also designed, built and now operates 73.1 miles of urban rail service. The authority also employes over 9,200 workers, making it one of the region’s largest employers.
Member Product News
ADI Offers SunWize Solar Power Solutions
ADI announced on Tuesday it will carry solar power solutions from SunWize Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of solar energy systems and products, to help dealers provide power solutions for security applications.
The preassembled integrated systems are weather resistant and easy to install and maintain, and may be used in homes, parking lots, deserts, jails and other remote locations where wires can’t be trenched. Designed to maximize efficiency, SunWize Power Systems don’t require the expense of installing utility power and will reduce the amount of electricity consumers need to purchase from local utilities.
The system uses photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert light from the sun into electricity, supplying power where and when it is needed. Producing reliable, clean power reduces the burning of fossil fuels and is an important consideration in protecting the environment.
NBFAA and Members in the News
NBFAA in the News
Court Now Sides with ADT in Synnex Case
Security Systems News
In a decision being hailed as a major victory for the alarm industry, the Superior Court of New Jersey, appellate division, on July 13 reversed a lower court decision in the ADT v. Synnex case.
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Recent Press Releases
NBFAA Urges Support for the Long-Term Care Life Safety Act
The NBFAA is urging its members, the industry and other individuals and organizations throughout the country to support a new bill, H.R. 2882, the Long-Term Care Life Safety Act, introduced by Rep. Michael Arcuri, D-NY.
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Consumers Urged to Contact Their Alarm Company Provider
More than one million consumers in the United States may be impacted when cellular carriers are no longer required to provide Advanced Mobile Phone System (AMPS) service to more than 26 million alarm systems. Because of the potential impact to security systems that rely on AMPS technology, the NBFAA is urging consumers to contact their alarm company to ensure continued response to intrusion, fire and/or medical alert alarms.
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