Friday, March 28, 2008
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NBFAA News
Don’t Be Left Out: Sign up Today for the NBFAA Day on Capitol Hill
April 4 is just one week away, and that is the last day to make a reservation at the St. Gregory Luxury Hotel & Suites in Washington D.C. We have arranged a block of rooms for a rate of $249.00 per night. Call reservations directly at (202) 530-3600 or (800) 829-5034 and mention you are attending an NBFAA event.
The NBFAA Day on Capitol Hill event will be a targeted, informative and worthwhile two days. In addition to the important work on the Hill, we have fun activities planned. But you need to register ahead of time to participate. Download a registration form and plan to make your voice heard in our nation’s capitol.
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Check Your Mail: Your 60th Anniversary Pin Will Arrive Soon
In honor of NBFAA’s 60th Anniversary celebration, we have ordered lapel pins for our members. One pin is being shipped to the primary contact for each member company, along with an order form for the 60th Anniversary, Tribute to a Legacy of Leadership book
We have extended the deadline for members to order ads and we have created sponsorship ad templates so that members don’t have to pay for graphics work. To view the templates, go here.
To reserve your place in history go here.
And if you have association history that you want to share, contact Jason Smith at JasonS@alarm.org. We’re nearly done with the past section of the Tribute Book – so you’ll want to act today.
Take Your Business from Good to B.E.S.T.
In a world of increasing competition and changing technologies, it is critical to stay informed on where your market is and how your company is positioned within it.
In the first Business Enhancing Skills Training (B.E.S.T.) webinar, Securing Your Piece of the Pie, session participants will work with tools to define business goals, vision and directions for success in an evolving marketplace. The first portion of the training is a webinar, followed two weeks later by a mentoring conference call to ensure real-world application. NBFAA’s National Training School (NTS), in conjunction with The Summit Group, will begin offering these unique 2-part training sessions beginning in May.
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Inaugural Electronic Security Expo Blasts Past 100 Exhibitor Mark
On its way to an estimated 150 exhibiting companies in its first year of operation, the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) accepted a contract for exhibit space from its 100th customer.
The ESX exhibitor list reads like a who’s who of the electronic security industry, with leading manufacturers, distributors and service providers such as Honeywell, GE, ADI, Bosch, HID, DSC, Bold Technologies, Rapid Response, CMS, ADT, Brinks, DMP, NAPCO, System Sensor, Tri-Ed, ScanSource, Worthington and Wynit.
“We’re excited about the market acceptance of the ESX concept and niche,” said ESX Expo Chairman, George De Marco. “Our volunteer leaders have been working hard to put together an excellent program for dealers/integrators, including a fantastic educational experience and a show floor packed with great supplier companies. We appreciate the 100 customers that have chosen to exhibit to date, showcasing their dedication to the dealer channel and the associations that help it thrive. It’s great to see these positive results.”
More information about ESX.
First Line of Defense Deadline Extended
The First Line of Defense Award is given every year to the company that best demonstrates the success of alarm systems in saving lives or averting property damage. Because we will be presenting the award at a later date this year, during the premier of the Electronic Security Expo in Nashville, Tenn. in June, we have decided to extend the deadline to April 18.
If your story is chosen as the winner, you and a guest will be flown out to Nashville, Tenn. to receive the honor in an awards ceremony. Along with the trip, your company will be given a local and national publicity campaign. This is the opportunity you have been waiting for, a chance to be recognized by your peers for your company’s success. Don’t miss your opportunity.
Congressmen Make Appeal for H.R.1409 Language in Higher Education Bill
NBFAA recently posted a letter to the Government Relations section of www.alarm.org. This letter was sent to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chairman and Ranking Member from eight House members requesting that Rep. Fossella’s H.R. 1409 language be included in the final bill. The House and Senate are in Conference Committee working on the differences between the House and Senate version of the bill. We will keep you up to date as it moves forward.
Stay tuned to the next issue of Newsline for more information on NBFAA’s Government Relations program.
Leap into Spring with NTS Training
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Spring is in the air and you know what that means! No, not allergy season….Spring Training!! This is the perfect time of year to get your employees motivated, trained and certified. Take a look at the dozens of classroom locations and the thousands of online courses available at a member discount through NBFAA’s National Training School. Move forward today with spring training |
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Understanding Alarm Systems (UAS)
- April 5 – Lafayette, La.
CERTIFIED ALARM TECHNICIAN (Level I)
- April 3 – 5 – Manchester, N.H.
- April 8 – 10 – St. Paul, Minn.
- April 10 – 12 – San Jaun, PR
- April 11 – 13 – Milford, Conn.
- April 15 – 17 – Little Rock, Ark.
- April 15 – 17 – Lenexa, Kan.
- April 16 – 18 – Elk grove Village, Ill.
- April 17 – 19 – Salt Lake City, Utah
- April 22 – 24 – Jacksonville, Fla.
- April 25 – 27 – Lafayette, La.
- April 25 – 27 – Nashville, Tenn.
- April 30 – May 2 – Elmsford, N.Y.
- April 30 – May 2 – Long Island, N.Y.
ADVANCED BURGLAR ALARM TECHNICIAN (ABAT)
- April 5 – 6 – Cullman, Ala.
- April 8 – 9 – Boston, Mass.
- April 9 – 10 – Cincinnati, Ohio
- April 9 – 10 – Seattle. Wash.
- April 9 – 10 – Brookfield, Wisc.
- April 9 – 10 – Brooklyn, N.Y.
- April 15 – 16 – Detroit, Mich.
- April 16 – 18 – Rochester, N.Y.
- April 24 – 25 – Philadelphi, Pa.
LIFE SAFETY CODE COURSE & WORKSHOP (LSC)
- March 29 – Memphis, Tenn.
ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL (EAC)
- April 3 – 4 – Cleveland, Ohio
- April 17 – 18 – Pittsburgh, Pa.
- April 18 – 19 – Memphis, Tenn.
- April 24 – 25 – Miami, Fla.
- April 24 – 25 – Albuquerque, N.M.
VIDEO SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (VST)
- April 1 – 2 – Cleveland, Ohio
- April 11 – 12 – Gulfport, Miss
- April 12 – 13 – Knoxville, Ohio
- April 15 – 16 – Pittsburgh, Pa.
- April 22 – 23 – Miami, Fla.
- April 22 – 23 – Albuquerque, N.M.
- April 25 – 26 – Milford, Conn.
- April 29 – 30 – Fort Smith, Ark.
Fire Alarm Installation Methods
- April 11 – 12 – Columbia, S.C.
- April 12 – 13 – Port Allen, La..
- April 15 – 16 – Atlanta, Ga.
- April 16 – 18 – Elmsford, N.Y.
- April 19 – 20 – Montgomery, Ala.
- April 22 – 23 – Philadelphia, Pa.
NBFAA & Chapter Calendar Highlights
AIREF Golf and Reception Spots Still Available
Tuesday April 1 Revere Golf Club Las Vegas.
There are a few player slots available. Inclusive fee of $285 includes breakfast, lunch, green fees and cart and AIREF Reception at THE ROCK HOUSE. Call AIREF Golf Classic at (310) 821-7309. Forms and schedule are available at www.airef.org.
Deadline Looms for Day on the Hill
“NBFAA members roamed the halls of Congress, rubbing elbows with the nation’s most powerful group of people, all the while advocating issues important to them, their businesses and the industry.” Those words are from coverage of the 2007 NBFAA Day on Capitol Hill.
Wouldn’t you like to be among this year’s group? Sign up, reserve your room, make your travel plans. The hotel deadline is April 4. Sign up TODAY.
IESA Hosts Alarm Science Boot Camp
Learning strategies for business productivity should be a daily goal especially during a time of economic downturn. We live in a litigious society. The Illinois Electronic Security Association (IESA) is presenting a one day conference that will help you to assess the way your company does business so that in the event a lawsuit is started you have done what it takes to prove that you are operating your business effectively and properly.
The event, called Alarm Science Boot Camp, will be held on April 17. Learn More
Join members of NBFAA at the 2008 Summer Conference June 24-27, 2008 | Nashville Convention Center
Here's why you should sign up today:
- Learn what’s going on in the association and in the industry
- Take advantage of education and training at ESX
- Network with your peers
- See the latest products and newest technologies
- Be entertained and inspired
- Celebrate NBFAA's 60th year in style
- Help honor the volunteer leaders of NBFAA at the annual awards event
NBFAA Leadership Awards
Schedule of Events
Conference Highlights
Register Now
Chapter News
Alarm Association of Greater St. Louis Hosts Golf Tournament
The Alarm Association of Greater St. Louis (AAGSL) is hosting their 4th Annual Golf Tournament and invites participation from all members. You can download information here or go to the newly launched AAGSL Web Site at www.alarmstl.org to learn more.
2008 CAA Summer Convention Plan Underway
Hotel reservations and registration forms are now available for the CAA Summer Convention May 1-3, 2008 at the Hilton Palm Springs Resort. Visit www.caaonline.org and follow links to CONVENTION. Harvey Eisenstadt will present the keynote address "Selling Is Science," along with a special technology panel on IP-based applications and new market segment revenue.
Redwood Alarm Association in California Holds First Meeting
The California alarm industry made history recently with the launch of the newly formed Redwood Alarm Association. The first general meeting was held in Windsor, Calif. on March 19.
Member Benefit Spotlight
Did you know that your NBFAA membership gives you automatic discounts that you and your company can use? This issue we are featuring Mass Marketing Insurance Consultants (MMIC).
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MMIC has Your Solution for Employee Health Insurance Benefit PackagesHealth insurance is one of the most important benefits you can offer your employees. Health insurance plans are not "one size fits all" and finding the right plan for you and your employees can be very difficult. You need to be well-informed on the options available to make sound, educated choices when designing a health insurance plan for your company. Mass Marketing Insurance Consultants (MMIC) has more than 30 years of experience in the analysis and development of successful insurance programs for individuals and employer groups. As experts in health insurance, MMIC is capable of offering the broadest range of insuring companies, policies and plans. They will analyze the health insurance needs of NBFAA members and provide impartial objective advice with a view to improving coverage and reducing costs. Group plans are available in the continental United States and Alaska. Individual plans are available in 46 states not including Mass., Hawaii, Wash., and N.Y. Call Ed Sturczek for a customized quote offered to NBFAA member companies both large and small. You can also access information via their Web site at www.mmicinsurance.com. |
Industry News You Can Use
SIAC Expands Mission To Include Fire Alarms
The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) recently announced an amendment to their mission statement which will expand the scope of their alarm ordinance support to include cities across the United States considering the creation or improvement of a fire alarm ordinance. To oversee the new endeavor, SIAC is also proud to announce the appointment of Luther Fincher as the SIAC National Fire Liaison.
“This is an exciting time for SIAC. Our board members changed our mission statement, allowing us to assist fire departments across the nation who might be looking for help with a model fire alarm ordinance,” stated Stan Martin, SIAC Executive Director. “We are fortunate and honored to have a fire professional with Luther’s qualifications and stature on our team. His knowledge, experience and network of contacts will help SIAC find cooperative solutions to local fire alarm issues.”
“As a fire professional, I understand the unique challenges that face fire departments everyday,” said Fincher. “My experience with city officials will help SIAC work effectively with local communities on their fire alarm ordinances.”
Donating Can Give Companies a Federal Income Tax Deduction
The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources (NAEIR) wants your excess, obsolete or discontinued merchandise. Why you ask? NAEIR can help your company accomplish a lot by taking it off your hands. There are many reasons to donate your excess inventory to NAEIR, so to get the process started and to receive a FREE Donation Information Kit, please contact the Corporate Relations Department at (800) 562-0955 or e-mail donor@naeir.org.
Member News
Select Security Acquires West Branch Security Systems Ltd.
Select Security has merged the assets of Williamsport-based West Branch Security Systems Ltd with Lancaster-based Select Security, allowing the company to increase their presence in the Central Pennsylvania region.
Brink’s Home Security Recognized for a Fifth Consecutive Year
Brink’s Home Security has been recognized for call center operation customer satisfaction excellence for a fifth consecutive year under the J.D. Power and Associates Certified Call Center Program.SM This distinction acknowledges a strong commitment from Brink’s Home Security call center operations to provide “An Outstanding Customer Service Experience.”
“Considering customers place a high value on their call center experience, providing them with a consistent, positive interaction year after year is very important,” said Gail Gross, senior director of certification programs at J.D. Power and Associates. “In particular, customers of the Brink’s Home Security call centers note great satisfaction with timely resolution of problems or requests.
Acadian Monitoring Services Launches New Security Division
Acadian Monitoring Services, a division of Acadian Ambulance, recently announced that a new security division will be added to its list of services.
Marketed nationwide as America OnWatch, the new division will include a Video and Access Control Monitoring Center. The addition of this division will enhance or replace traditional security guard services at businesses. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) systems and Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) are part of this new program and actually allow for a virtual security guard service.
Blane Comeaux, vice president of Monitoring Services said, “This new division enables us to offer a cost-effective solution for businesses that in the past might not have been able to afford a full compliment of security guard services.”
NBFAA and Members in the News
NBFAA in the News
Center For Campus Fire Safety Lends Support To NBFAA
The following was recently the lead story in Security Products E-News:
The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association's (NBFAA) balanced approach to fire and life safety received a boost recently with the endorsement of the Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS). "The Center for Campus Fire Safety is pleased to show our support to the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association for your efforts in pursuit of a balanced approach to fire and life safety. I look forward to working with you," said CCFS Executive Director Amy Hamel. Since 2006, NBFAA has been working to educate government officials, agencies, consumers and others that a balanced approach to fire safety is the best way to save lives. The slogan, "Fire Detection plus Fire Suppression equals Fire Safety" has been the NBFAA's motto throughout this campaign.
NBFAA Welcomes Back Virginia Chapter
The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA), Irving, Texas, board of directors unanimously welcomed the Virginia Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (VBFAA) back as a chartered chapter during NBFAA’s Leadership Summit. The VBFAA board of directors voted at the end of 2007 to rejoin the chapter alliance, and NBFAA made it official at the board meeting.
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A Diamond-Worthy Strategy
The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA), Irving, Texas, announced that Honeywell Security, Syosset, N.Y., became the first-ever Diamond-level Executive Strategic Partner with the non-profit organization.
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NBFAA and The Summit Group to Offer Business Training Webinars
The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA), Irving, Texas, and The Summit Group will offer unique security industry-specific business training through interactive webinars
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Recent Press Release
NBFAA Announces Formation of Political Action Committee
Irving, Texas, March. 17, 2008 – The National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) announced today that it has formed a political action committee (PAC) to support US Congressional candidates who are advocates of issues and legislation for the electronic life safety and security industry.
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Inaugural Electronic Security Expo Blasts Past 100 Exhibitor Mark
March 25, 2008 – On its way to an estimated 150 exhibiting companies in its first year of operation, the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) accepted a contract for exhibit space from its 100th customer today. Owned, sponsored and designed by the industry’s largest and longest established trade associations, the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association and Central Station Alarm Association, ESX is the premier training event for electronic security integration and monitoring companies and projects 3,500 total attendees. The expo will be held on June 25-27, 2008 in Nashville, Tenn.
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