Thursday, April 10, 2008
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In This Issue
NBFAA News
Top Ten Reasons to Attend ESX
The ESX conference is just around the corner, and the excitement is building as the industry leaders prepare for the event of the year. With so many events and workshops available at your fingertips, ESX literally offers something for everyone. With the mantra of David Letterman in mind, over the next few issues, we will be going through the Top Ten Reasons to Attend ESX.
10. Participate in professional development sessions that deliver value-added business management, finance, and sales and marketing knowledge and resources from a diverse group of subject matter experts including industry leaders and consultants for you and your staff.
9. Provide extensive training for your installation and service staff by treating them to technical seminars on the latest technologies, labor saving techniques and field applications.
And for those inquiring minds, you can take a look at the complete list now by clicking here.
Still Time to Join the Premier Event of the Spring
The NBFAA Day on Capitol Hill is one of the premier events of the year. It is a chance for us, as an industry, to speak as one voice. It will give us a chance to sit down and discuss where our industry is headed and what we all need to do to stay on top. It will be held April 29-30. It’s not too late to register, and a few rooms are also available at the hotel. To register go here. Hope to see you there!
Take Your Place in History and Order Your Ad Today
NBFAA’s 60th anniversary celebration is right around the corner and we are hard at work putting together our comprehensive 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.
First Line of Defense Award Registration Extended
The First Line of Defense award is given out annually to the company that best demonstrates the ability to work within the community to avert property damage and save lives.
Applications for the award can be found at www.alarm.org and the deadline has now been extended to April 18. This is your last opportunity, so don’t delay and nominate your company today.
Lights, Camera, NBFAA Leadership Awards
The leadership awards were designed to honor the individuals and chapters that have truly stood out over the last year. Who do you think is the chapter president or executive director that has made an impact that has been truly significant? Or maybe an NTS instructor you feel has gone above and beyond?
Any NBFAA member can submit a nomination in any, or all, categories. So submit your entries now, the deadline is April 18.
Download the following nomination forms:
- Chapter of the Year
- Chapter President
- Executive Director
- Chapter Newsletter
- NTS Training Coordinator
- NTS Instructor
Then plan to attend the NBFAA Summer Conference to share in the excitement with the winners…It could be you!
The winners of the 2008 awards will be recognized during the NBFAA Summer Conference in Nashville. Each recipient will be honored at a special awards breakfast on June 24.
Membership Renewals Setting Fast Pace for 08
NBFAA’s membership renewals have already reached the 2100 mark and still counting. According to Membership Manager Geoeffery Williams, the association didn’t reach this level last year until well into 2007. With a unified goal of growing the NBFAA, kudos must go out to the state chapters for their timely and effective renewal programs. Thanks to everyone!
If you haven’t yet sent in your membership renewal, don’t delay. Enclosed in your 2008 Membership Kit is the coupon booklet worth thousands in discounts and access to the member-only resources available via www.alarm.org.
If you have any questions about your renewal, or want to learn how to gain the most benefit from your NBFAA membership, contact Mike Hampton, NBFAA membership retention specialist at (888) 447-1689 or via e-mail to mikeh@alarm.org.
Check Your Mailbox: Volume 1 of Newsline on Its Way
The smell of paper and ink lingers in the air; the dust clears and the lights are on…it’s time again for Newsline. Volume 1 of Newsline is hot off the presses and waiting to be shipped. So keep your eyes open for the next edition, coming soon to an office near you.
B.E.S.T Webinar Series at Your Fingertips
Wanting to succeed and actually succeeding can be two very different things. A business with a road map, “a business plan," is more likely to survive, thrive and grow.
In this session, “Developing a Road Map for Business Success” learn what a business plan is, when do you need one, how is it put together and what resources are available to help? This workshop provides a straight-forward overview about business plans and provides guidelines to create the plan that works for your company.
Take a look at the complete list of B.E.S.T. Webinars and register today.
Got Training
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Have you been putting off those training seminars for your or your employees? Don’t have enough time for training? Well, the National Training School offers classes on dozens of topics that can be accessed in your own office or even at home. More than 2500 online courses bring topics such as Advanced Burglar Alarm Technician; Digital Video & Networking; and Home Networking for Installers to you or your employees at your convenience. If classroom is more your style, NTS offers lots of choices. Check it out, you might find exactly what you’re looking for in either a classroom or online format. |
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CERTIFIED ALARM TECHNICIAN (Level I)
- 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 15 – 16 – Detroit, Mich.
- April 16 – 18 – Rochester, N.Y.
- April 24 – 25 – Philadelphi, Pa.
ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL (EAC)
- 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 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 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.
Chapter News
The State of Louisiana Signs off on the Louisiana Fire/Life Safety Apprenticeship Program
Louisiana joined other states to bring NBFAA’s apprenticeship program to the industry in that region. Here is a letter sent from Ron Foreman to George Gunning, announcing the news:
Dear George,
We are pleased to announce today that the LLSSA’s apprenticeship program’s Standards have been approved by the Louisiana Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Division. We feel that we have now crossed a major hurdle toward a “true career path” via registered apprenticeship. As you know Louisiana is in dire need of a trained employee workforce.
I would like to thank you, personally, and the NBFAA and the original donors and contributors to this fine program. This would not have been possible without the support of the NBFAA and the work of Art Webster and Nan Snow and the courses developed by California. The contributions and efforts of our national association and our chartered chapters are clearly recognized by the Louisiana Association and the Apprenticeship Council.
Once again, the strength of a national association of chartered chapters is demonstrated.
As stated in today’s meeting, Registered Apprenticeship is now recognizing its 70th Year. It was noted that the NBFAA is celebrating its 60th Anniversary.
I believe today was a great accomplishment for all of us and a credit to NBFAA, California, and your consultants.
We look forward to this new” Workforce Initiative” for our industry in Louisiana. Also, I look forward to thanking you in person in Nashville.
Sincerely,
Ron Foreman
LLSSA, Apprenticeship Chairman
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Ron Petrarca, Apprentice Committee chairman, congratulated Art Webster, Apprenticeship Program consultant, the Louisiana association and Ron Foreman on a job well done.
NJBFAA Target Shoot
On Thursday April 24, the New Jersey Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NJBFAA) will be holding a Target Shoot to benefit the NJBFAA Scholarship Fund. The morning event will be held at the Pine Valley Gun Club. The Afternoon event will be held at the Square Circle Sportsman Association.
For more information, please contact NJBFAA at (609) 695-4444.
WBFAA All Chapter Annual Meeting
On Tuesday May 13 at 11:00 a.m. the Washington Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (WBFAA) will be holding an all chapter meeting at Maggiano’s Little Italy.
The highlight of the meeting will be a presentation by Ralph Sevinor and Charlie Darsch. They will be discussing the history of the alarm industry and presenting various antiques from the period. It will be quite a trip down memory lane. The last day to RSVP is May 7. For more information visit our event calendar.
Member Benefit Spotlight
Did you know that your NBFAA membership gives you automatic discounts to help you improve your bottom line?
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Industry News You Can Use
Electrical Contractors Exhorted to Jump into Video Surveillance
Author encourages switch in ownership of surveillance market from security dealers to electricians.
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Senators Introduce Small Business Health Care Bill
A bipartisan group of Senators introduced a bill April 2 that would allow for the creation of small business pools for health insurance, and create incentives for businesses to provide their employees with health insurance. The bill would allow small businesses to band together and spread risk over a large number of participants in order to obtain lower premiums. According to the sponsors, the bill would also encourage small businesses to provide their employees with health insurance by giving the businesses a tax credit of up to $1,000 per employee.
NBFAA is a member of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Health Plan Coalition. Consisting of over one hundred trade associations, the NFIB Coalition is supporting The Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP). The bill contains many of the principles necessary to help small businesses find and afford health care, and will be useful in continuing the dialogue about health care reform for small business.
SD&I Magazine Wants Your Story
Security Dealer & Integrator magazine is putting together their first-ever Historical Security supplement. They are currently looking for stories from people who have a long history in the alarm industry, a particular turning point you may remember or a product that had a pronounced effect on the industry at large. It can be about a person, technology, or an event. If you or someone you know has a story, they should contact Deborah O’Mara at (800) 547-7377, ext. 2730 or e-mail at domara@cygnussecurity.com
Member News
GarageDoorDeadboltStore.com Provides More than an Internet Point
A member of the International Door Association (IDA) and National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA), Gargedoordeadboltstore.com is partnering with...
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Altronix Demonstrates More Than Just Power at ISC West
Altronix, an industry leader in low voltage power solutions, displayed an expanded line of products offering new technology and design innovations at ISC West. Among several new additions on display were enhanced rack mount video power supplies, an expanded line of UTP video products, and new rack mount access power controllers. The new additions to Altronix’s comprehensive suite of products are designed to offer improved efficiency and value by delivering more than just power.
“Expanded product offerings, new designs and increased flexibility for system designers and installers underscored our ISC West exhibit this year,” said Alan Forman, president, Altronix Corporation. “We are pleased to offer such a diversified line of integrated and stand-alone power solutions and believe this sends a very clear message that Altronix powers the security industry.”
DMP Announces Staff Additions
Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has named Franco Secades to fill the position of Regional Sales Manager for Florida. Franco will be responsible for developing new sales and providing on-going service to the DMP authorized dealers throughout the state.
DMP has also hired Mark Barber as their new Great Lakes Regional Sales Manager. Barber will be responsible for developing new sales and providing on-going service to the DMP authorized dealers in his region, which includes Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.
Charles Sutton has been hired to fill the newly created position of Director of Market Development, Retail Solutions. Sutton will assist DMP authorized dealers in providing retail security solutions for national and regional chain stores in both the US and Canada.
Stanley acquires Vegas-based A-1
LAS VEGAS—Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, the business created by Stanley Works’ acquisition of HSM in early 2007, came to Vegas for ISC West with news of a Vegas-based acquisition: A-1 Security, the company formerly owned by CSAA president Bud Wulforst. The company, which does about 65 percent of its business in the commercial arena, also has an office in Reno, Nev.
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Jason Oakley Appointed CEO at North American Video
North American Video (“NAV”), a worldwide leader in the implementation of integrated video surveillance and security systems, has announced the appointment of Jason Oakley to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Oakley, an industry veteran with extensive experience in the security business, will work closely with Cynthia Freschi, president of NAV, to help further cultivate new business activities.
Member Product News
Napco’s F64 Coded: a Smart System with Traditional Installs, Traditional Codes & Unconventional Convenience
Napco Security Systems is proud to introduce alarm dealers and integrators to our new intelligent F64 Coded hybrid alarm system. Our user-friendly F64 Coded keypad features field-proven Gemini wireless technology.
System Sensor Fortifies SpectrAlert Advance Product Line with New Generation of Speakers and Speaker Strobes
System Sensor introduced its new line of SpectrAlert Advance speakers and speaker strobes at the ISC West Expo.
These new speakers feature the System Sensor plug-in design that significantly reduces ground faults during the installation process. The SP speakers offer a high fidelity signal for clear, intelligible evacuation messages and the SPV speakers offer high volume for notification in applications with high levels of ambient noise.
NBFAA and Members in the News
NBFAA in the News
CE Industry Associations Take On Local Politics
CEPro - Framingham, MA
Two industry associations representing dealers, the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) and the National Burglar and Fire Alarm ...
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One Goal, Many Facets
Centralia Chronicle - Centralia, WA
According to statistics from the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association, in 2006 American consumers spent $25.9 billion on professionally installed ...
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Alarm and security expo launched
EXPO Magazine - Overland Park, KS
The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association and the Central Station Alarm Association are launching the Electronic Security Expo (ESX), June 25-27 at the…
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