Make a decision today to join us at this year’s ESA Day on Capitol Hill, April 27 – 28 in Washington, D.C.

This is an extremely important event and we need your help to represent ESA on Capitol Hill. Registration ends April 9 so make sure you register early to ensure a place at this year’s event.

Face-to-face meetings with elected officials are a major part of our government relations efforts to garner support from our legislative representatives on issues that are critical to our industry and public safety. Issues such as ESA’s federal background check legislation, legislative approaches to the Department of Energy’s and the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent regulatory changes, opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act and support for ESA’s balanced approach for life safety.

All appointments with elected representatives will be made in advance by our Director of Government Relations, John Chwat and his staff. Before the appointments, attendees will be given specific instructions and briefed on what to address with their legislators and how to make their presentation effective. John will also obtain security clearances for all attendees and will put together a packet of information on the issues.

Congressional speakers, networking and social events will round out the two-day visit to Congress. Plan to attend this important event and support our 2010 legislative agenda.

Our host hotel will again be the lovely St. Gregory Hotel & Suites located in the heart of Washington, D.C. We have contracted a discounted room rate of $240, plus taxes per night.

To make your hotel reservation, call (202) 530-3600 or toll free (800) 829-5034. You must mention that you are with the Electronic Security Association to get the discounted rate. Only a limited number of rooms are available so reservations are on a first come, first served basis until March 28.

Additionally, those flying to DC (airports BWI/DCA/IAD) between April 24 and May 1 can receive a 5 percent discount on airfare from American Airlines when flights are booked on-line at www.AA.com. The promotion code you will need to give is 8940AY.

More information about the Day on Capitol Hill can be found online at www.ESAweb.org

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Thank you to our Day on Capitol Hill Sponsors!

Capitol Hill Social, Hospitality – Debriefing, and Congressional Directory Sponsor

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Mark your calendar and start making plans to attend these exciting ESA events in 2010.

AIREF Golf Classic

March 23

Las Vegas, NV

You know you love it – the annual AIREF Golf Classic in Las Vegas. Make sure you’re there to take part in a day of world-class golfing with your industry colleagues and golf without guilt because you’ll be supporting a great cause! Register Now!

ESA Day on Capitol Hill

April 27 – 28

Washington, D.C.

The premiere lobbying event of the industry, Day on Capitol Hill offers ESA members an opportunity to sit down with their elected officials and lobby for programs and initiatives to benefit the electronic security industry and their businesses.

ESA has once again received a negotiated rate from St. Gregory Hotel & Suites. Attendees can receive accommodations at $240 per night. Registration information is available at www.ESAweb.org.

Participants attend this event at no charge thanks to support from our sponsors which this year include GE Security, Honeywell, Altronix, Diebold, and Security America RRG.

Looking forward: 2010 ESA Summer Conference

June 14 – 18

Pittsburgh, PA

The ESA Summer Conference is where association leaders help shape the future of ESA and work to improve the business environment for the security industry. You can make a difference – join us for the 2010 ESA Summer Conference. Learn more about Pittsburgh, click here.

View the exciting Welcome to Pittsburgh 2010 video

Electronic Security Expo (ESX) – Where Leaders are Made

June 14 – 18

The Electronic Security Expo experienced its second year of success in 2009 and the excitement continues to build. Be sure to register early for 2010 ESX – Where Leaders are Made. Register Now!

Book your hotel rooms in advance to ensure discounted, convenient accommodations. Arrangements have been made with the following hotels:

• Renaissance – $129 per night
• Westin – $179 per night
• Omni – $179 per night

Mark your calendar and start making plans to attend these exciting ESA events in 2010.

AIREF Golf Classic

March 23

Las Vegas, NV

You know you love it – the annual AIREF Golf Classic in Las Vegas. Make sure you’re there to take part in a day of world-class golfing with your industry colleagues and golf without guilt because you’ll be supporting a great cause! Register Now!

ESA Day on Capitol Hill

April 27 – 28

Washington, D.C.

The premiere lobbying event of the industry, Day on Capitol Hill offers ESA members an opportunity to sit down with their elected officials and lobby for programs and initiatives to benefit the electronic security industry and their businesses.

ESA has once again received a negotiated rate from St. Gregory Hotel & Suites. Attendees can receive accommodations at $240 per night. Registration information will be available soon.

Participants attend this event at no charge thanks to support from our sponsors which this year include GE Security, Honeywell, Altronix, Diebold, and Security America RRG.

Looking forward: 2010 ESA Summer Conference

June 14 – 18

Pittsburgh, PA

The ESA Summer Conference is where association leaders help shape the future of ESA and work to improve the business environment for the security industry. You can make a difference – join us for the 2010 ESA Summer Conference. Learn more about Pittsburgh, click here.

Electronic Security Expo (ESX) – Where Leaders are Made

June 14 – 18

The Electronic Security Expo experienced its second year of success and the excitement continues to build. Be sure to register early for 2010 ESX – Where Leaders are Made. Book your hotel rooms in advance to ensure discounted, convenient accommodations. Arrangements have been made with the following hotels:

• Renaissance – $129 per night
• Westin – $179 per night
• Omni – $179 per night

Mark your calendar and start making plans to attend these exciting ESA events in 2010.

AIREF Golf Classic

March 23

Las Vegas, NV

You know you love it – the annual AIREF Golf Classic in Las Vegas. Make sure you’re there to take part in a day of world-class golfing with your industry colleagues and golf without guilt because you’ll be supporting a great cause! Register Now!

ESA Day on Capitol Hill

April 27 – 28

Washington, D.C.

The premiere lobbying event of the industry, Day on Capitol Hill offers ESA members an opportunity to sit down with their elected officials and lobby for programs and initiatives to benefit the electronic security industry and their businesses.

ESA has once again received a negotiated rate from St. Gregory Hotel & Suites. Attendees can receive accommodations at $240 per night. Registration information will be available soon.

Participants attend this event at no charge thanks to support from our sponsors which this year include GE Security, Honeywell, Altronix, Diebold, and Security America RRG.

Looking forward: 2010 ESA Summer Conference

June 14 – 18

Pittsburgh, PA

The ESA Summer Conference is where association leaders help shape the future of ESA and work to improve the business environment for the security industry. You can make a difference – join us for the 2010 ESA Summer Conference. Learn more about Pittsburgh, click here.

Electronic Security Expo (ESX) – Where Leaders are Made

June 14 – 18

The Electronic Security Expo experienced its second year of success and the excitement continues to build. Be sure to register early for 2010 ESX – Where Leaders are Made. Book your hotel rooms in advance to ensure discounted, convenient accommodations. Arrangements have been made with the following hotels:

• Renaissance – $129 per night
• Westin – $179 per night
• Omni – $179 per night

Mark your calendar and start making plans to attend these exciting ESA events in 2010.

AIREF Golf Classic

March 23

Las Vegas, NV

You know you love it – the annual AIREF Golf Classic in Las Vegas. Make sure you’re there to take part in a day of world-class golfing with your industry colleagues and golf without guilt because you’ll be supporting a great cause! Register Now!

ESA Day on Capitol Hill

April 27 – 28

Washington, D.C.

The premiere lobbying event of the industry, Day on Capitol Hill offers ESA members an opportunity to sit down with their elected officials and lobby for programs and initiatives to benefit the electronic security industry and their businesses.

ESA has once again received a negotiated rate from St. Gregory Hotel & Suites. Attendees can receive accommodations at $240 per night. Registration information will be available soon.

Participants attend this event at no charge thanks to support from our sponsors which this year include GE Security, Honeywell, Altronix, Diebold, and Security America RRG.

Looking forward:  2010 ESA Summer Conference

June 14 – 18

Pittsburgh, PA

The ESA Summer Conference is where association leaders help shape the future of ESA and work to improve the business environment for the security industry.  You can make a difference – join us for the 2010 ESA Summer Conference.  Learn more about Pittsburgh, click here.

Electronic Security Expo (ESX) – Where Leaders are Made

June 14 – 18

The Electronic Security Expo experienced its second year of success and the excitement continues to build. Be sure to register early for 2010 ESX – Where Leaders are Made.  Book your hotel rooms in advance to ensure discounted, convenient accommodations. Arrangements have been made with the following hotels:

• Renaissance – $129 per night
• Westin – $179 per night
• Omni – $179 per night

Mark your calendar and start making plans to attend these exciting ESA events in 2010.

ESA Leadership Summit: Embracing the Future

Jan 12 – 14, 2010
Fort Worth, TX

This year, the annual Leadership Summit will be held in historic downtown Fort Worth. Featuring three full days of important meetings and networking, the summit will also include valuable seminars addressing industry trends and how chapters can generate non-dues revenue.

ESA has contracted a negotiated rate at the Fort Worth Renaissance hotel for $179 per night.

Registration for the summit will be accepted through January 5 at a cost of $125. On-site registration will be available for $150. A cancellation fee of $125 will apply for cancellations after December 15.

AIREF Golf Classic

March 23
Las Vegas, NV

You know you love it – the annual AIREF Golf Classic in Las Vegas. Make sure you’re there to take part in a day of world class golfing with your industry colleagues and golf without guilt – because you’ll be supporting a great cause!

ESA Day on Capitol Hill

April 27 – 28
Washington, D.C.

The premiere lobbying event of the industry, Day on Capitol Hill offers ESA members an opportunity to sit down with their elected officials and lobby for programs and initiatives to benefit the electronic security industry and your business.

ESA has once again received a negotiated rate from St. Gregory Hotel & Suites. Attendees can receive accommodations at $240 per night. You may register at www.alarm.org beginning February 1, 2010.

Looking forward: 2010 ESA Summer Conference

June 14 – 18
Pittsburgh, PA

The ESA Summer Conference is where association leaders help shape the future of ESA and work to improve the business environment for the security industry. You can make a difference – join us for the 2010 ESA Summer Conference. To view the exciting Welcome to Pittsburgh 2010 video, click here.

Electronic Security Expo (ESX) – Where Leaders are Made
June 14 – 18
Electronic Security Expo experienced its second year of success and the excitement continues to build. Be sure to register early for 2010 ESX – Where Leaders are Made. Book your hotel rooms in advance to ensure discounted, convenient accommodations. Arrangements have been made with the following hotels:

• Renaissance – $129 per night
• Westin – $179 per night
• Omni – $179 per night

Mark your calendar and start making plans to attend these exciting NBFAA events in 2010.

NBFAA Leadership Summit
Jan 12 – 15, 2010
Fort Worth, TX
The annual Leadership Summit will once again be held in Texas. This year, the venue will move to historic downtown Fort Worth. A cultural town that is proud of its cowboy heritage, Fort Worth has something to offer everyone looking for a real taste of Texas lifestyle.

AIREF Golf Classic
March 23
Las Vegas, NV
You know you love it – the annual AIREF Golf Classic in Las Vegas. Make sure you’re there to take part in a day of world class golfing with your industry colleagues.

NBFAA Day on Capitol Hill
April 27 – 28
Washington, D.C.
The premiere lobbying event of the industry, Day on Capitol Hill offers NBFAA members an opportunity to sit down with their elected officials and lobby for programs and initiatives to benefit the electronic security industry.

Looking forward: 2010 NBFAA Summer Conference and Electronic Security Expo
June 14 – 18
Pittsburgh, PA

The NBFAA Summer Conference is where association leaders help shape the future of NBFAA and work to improve the business environment for the security industry. You can make a difference – join us for the 2010 NBFAA Summer Conference.

Electronic Security Expo experienced its second year of success and the excitement continues to build. Be sure to register early for 2010 ESX – Where Leaders are Made. Book your hotel rooms in advance to ensure discounted, convenient accommodations.

More than 65 NBFAA members, including association board members and state leaders from across the United States, joined the government relations team during the two-day event. Along with a full day of congressional visits, participants enjoyed a dinner cruise sponsored by GE Security, a breakfast briefing sponsored by Altronix, lunch sponsored by Security America Risk Retention Group, and a reception sponsored by Honeywell. GE Security also provided a hospitality and de-briefing room where participants could gather at the end of the day to talk about their experiences.

One of the highlights of the two-day event was the presentation of the NBFAA 2009 Legislator of the Year award to Rep. Michael Arcuri, (D-NY). Rep. Arcuri is the sponsor of H.R. 1680, the Long-Term Care Life Safety Act of 2009, which authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to promote professional retrofit installation of fire alarm detection systems and other fire detection and prevention technologies in nursing homes, assisted-living residences and other appropriate facilities. This presentation took place at the NBFAA luncheon on April 29.
Participants asked congressional leaders to support the Long-Term Care Life Safety Act of 2009. Other important issues discussed with legislators during the two-day event were:

• Support of H.R. 1939, the Electronic Life Safety and Security Systems Federal Background Check Act co-sponsored by Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) which directs the Attorney General to permit the electronic life safety, security and systems profession to access the FBI database and to provide employers with relevant criminal history record information; and

• Opposition to H.R. 1409, the Employee Free Choice Act of 2009, sponsored by Rep. George Miller (D-CA) which would remove American workers’ right to a private election and replace it with the “card check” process making workers’ votes public to the employer, union organizers and co-workers. The passage of this bill would give organized labor an unfair advantage in union organizing at the expense of both employees and employers. Under this “card check” process, workers’ votes are made public to the employer, union organizers and co-workers.

As a result of these efforts, NBFAA’s government relations priorities are now beginning to move through the legislative process as bills. Some of the immediate positive outcomes resulting from Day on Capitol Hill are:

• NBFAA is working closely with Chairman Bobby Scott (D-VA) of the House Crime Subcommittee to accumulate information needed by the chairman and staff to hold a hearing and to move H.R. 1939 through the committee. The sponsor of the bill, Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), has begun to work closely with the NBFAA lobbyist on securing co-sponsors and interacting with the ranking Republican member, Rep. Louie Goehmert (R-TX).

• NBFAA is working closely with ranking member, Nathan Deal (R-GA), and members of the House Health Subcommittee to accumulate information needed by their staffs to hold a hearing and to move H.R. 1680 through the committee. The sponsor of the bill, Rep. Michael Arcuri (D-NY), has begun to work closely with the NBFAA lobbyist on securing cosponsors and interacting with committee staff.

• Co-sponsors, which are necessary for bill support, have already begun to be added as a result of these meetings. Within the last week, Reps. Erik Paulson (R-MN), Brian Bilbray (R-CA), Heath Schuler (D-NC), Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO), Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), and Roy Blunt (R-MO) have been added as cosponsors to NBFAA- supported bills.

• There are more than 10 Senate offices actively considering House bills H.R. 1939 and H.R. 1680. State chapters are following up with the Senate offices through letters and meetings.

• Based on feedback received during Day on Capitol Hill, Jade West, coordinator for the Coalition for the Democratic Workplace, is revising the Employee Free Choice Act position paper.

• Because of suppliers who attended Day on Capitol Hill, we are broadening our network to include GE, Honeywell and Tyco/ADT lobbying contacts and government relations professionals in Washington, D.C.

• NBFAA has developed a priority list to make the 2010 Day on Capitol Hill even more widely attended and effective.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2009 Day on Capitol Hill event and represented NBFAA to our congressional leaders. You are the industry leaders who truly make a difference.

Click here to download photos of the event.

The end is near…the deadline to register for NBFAA’s 2009 Day on Capitol Hill is Today, April 17. Register Today!

We need your help to oppose bills and initiatives in Congress such as:

• The “Employee Free Choice Act,” which would allow employees to unionize a business through public ‘card checks’ as opposed to secret-ballot elections.
• Expansion of the unreasonable and crippling paperwork requirement in federal prevailing wage construction contracts on installation and service work.
• Prevailing wage for unions that is now impacting, on state or municipal levels, commercial contracts over $100,000 – the president recently signed an executive order requiring federal officials to use union labor and wage scales for construction projects.
• Expansion of the Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA).
• Increases on taxes for small businesses.

You can also make an impact on these industry initiatives while you’re there:

• Congressional legislation for affordable small business health plans.
• The introduction of a federal criminal background check bill for the industry.
• A federal grant program for the installation of life safety alarms in thousands of assisted living and long-term care facilities not regulated by the federal government.
• Federal grants for small counties, with a population less than 250,000, to contract with installation and monitoring companies for electronic surveillance equipment.

Every day, unions are in Washington D.C. urging more and more restrictions on non-union business operations and passage of legislation and regulations to help unions directly. Are you going to let them run your business?

Once you register, John Chwat and his team will make appointments for you with your elected officials and their key staff. During these meetings, you’ll be able to tell the politicians and their staffs how these actions might impact your business, customers, family and community.

Register Now

PLEASE NOTE: Registering for the event online with NBFAA does not constitute a hotel room reservation. To make your hotel reservation at the St. Gregory Luxury Hotel & Suites, 2033 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, call (202) 530-3600 or (800) 829-5034 and tell the reservationist you are attending an NBFAA event.

A special discount is offered by American Airlines to NBFAA members flying to Washington D.C. airports between April 26 – May 1. The discount code (A9749AP) can be used online or by calling (800) 433-1790 for a five percent discount on roundtrip tickets.

For further inquiries, please contact Michelle H. Whitaker at 888.447.1689 or at MichelleW@alarm.org.

Registration for Day on Capitol Hill ends Friday, April 17. Register today!

Plan to join your fellow NBFAA officers, members and industry leaders in Washington D.C. and tell your congressmen and senators how you really feel about key issues that are hurting your business and jeopardizing your future. Every day, the unions are in Washington D.C. urging more and more restrictions on non-union business operations and passage of legislation and regulations to help the unions directly. Are you going to let them ruin your business?

We need your help to oppose bills and initiatives in Congress such as:

• The “Employee Free Choice Act,” which would allow employees to unionize a business through public ‘card checks’ as opposed to secret-ballot elections.
• Expansion of the unreasonable and crippling paperwork requirement in federal prevailing wage construction contracts on installation and service work.
• Prevailing wage for unions that is now impacting, on state or municipal levels, commercial contracts over $100,000 – the president recently signed an executive order requiring federal officials to use union labor and wage scales for construction projects.
• Expansion of the Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA).
• Increases on taxes for small businesses.

There are also industry issues that you can influence:

• Congressional legislation for affordable small business health plans.
• The introduction of a federal criminal background check bill for the industry.
• A federal grant program for the installation of life safety alarms in thousands of assisted living and long-term care facilities not regulated by the federal government.
• Federal grants for small counties, with a population less than 250,000, to contract with installation and monitoring companies for electronic surveillance equipment.

Once you register, John Chwat and his team will make appointments for you with your elected officials and their key staff. During these meetings, you’ll be able to tell the politicians and their staffs how these actions might impact your business, customers, family and community.

We need more attendees for our Day on Capitol Hill. Make sure you’re one of them!

Register Now

PLEASE NOTE: Registering for the event online with NBFAA does not constitute a hotel room reservation. To make your hotel reservation at the St. Gregory Luxury Hotel & Suites, 2033 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, call (202) 530-3600 or (800) 829-5034 and tell the reservationist you are attending an NBFAA event.

A special discount is offered by American Airlines to NBFAA members flying to Washington D.C. airports between April 26 – May 1. The discount code (A9749AP) can be used online or by calling (800) 433-1790 for a five percent discount on roundtrip tickets.

For further inquiries, please contact Michelle H. Whitaker at 888.447.1689 or at MichelleW@alarm.org.

By John Chwat

On the morning of April 29, we will all assemble for breakfast and a briefing. My staff and I will give you specific instructions on what to address with your legislators and how to make your presentation effective. While there may be legislation added to this list between now and then, below are the three major issues that we will address during our meetings:

• Federal Background Check Legislation: This bill directs the attorney general to establish a system of background checks for employers and employees of the electronic life safety, security and systems industry. We will ask representatives and senators to co-sponsor our bill once it is introduced, and we will also ask for a hearing.

• Local Government Video Surveillance Protection Act: If a bill has not already been introduced by the time you’re in Washington, D.C. for Day on Capitol Hill, we will ask members of Congress to introduce federal legislation for funding from the U.S. Department of Justice, State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Grant Program to fund the purchase, by local governments, of video surveillance equipment and to contract professional installation at prescribed locations. The funds would be allocated on a priority basis to the following sites within each county and city receiving the funds, final allocation to be determined by the recipients: schools, courts, city-owned property relating to water, utilities and other infrastructure, business districts and garages and parking facilities.

• Long-Term Care Life Safety Act: We will ask members to co-sponsor and pass Rep. Michael Arcuri’s bill establishing a grant program within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to promote the professional retrofit installation of fire alarm detection systems and other fire detection and prevention technologies in nursing homes, hospice facilities and other appropriate facilities such as assisted living and residential care. The bill would authorize $40 million a year for each of the fiscal years 2009-2013.

The 2009 Day on Capitol Hill, April 28-29, is your best opportunity to reach out to your elected officials and discuss these and other issues with them. Space is limited and registration is based on a first come, first served basis. Visit www.alarm.org today to reserve your place at this event.

In the event you need another reason to attend the 2009 Day on Capitol Hill, NBFAA, through the generosity of event sponsor GE Security, has planned an evening dinner cruise aboard the good ship Celebration.

Attendees will join Captain Eric on the stunning 100-foot long yacht, Celebrity, for the GE Diamond Dinner Cruise on Tuesday evening from 6 – 9 p.m. For more than a decade, Captain Eric has provided the most unique setting for great events in the Capitol. A full dinner menu will be offered including selections of roast beef, rosemary chicken, tilapia and an open bar.

The Main Deck of the Celebrity includes:
• Two large furnished salons with large windows, rich wood paneling
• A bar saloon with a beautiful classic wooden bar.
• Two walk-around side decks, and a bow deck

The Upper Deck includes:
• A captain’s bridge that is open to passengers
• A covered and heated sundeck with panoramic views
• A ship-wide sound system
• A large commercial-quality catering galley.

Complimentary round trip ground transportation will be provided from the St. Gregory Hotel to the GE Diamond Dinner Cruise. Boarding of the Celebrity will be at the Washington Marina, 1300 Maine Avenue SW, near the foot of 15th Street in Southwest Washington, DC.

To obtain a boarding pass, you may register for this event at www.alarm.org. For any questions, please contact Michelle H. Whitaker at 888-447-1689 or at MichelleW@alarm.org.

Hotel Information
We have contracted a discounted room rate of $262 per night with St. Gregory Luxury Hotel & Suites. Located in the heart of D.C., the hotel is ideal for business or leisurely pursuits. The hotel’s convenient and central location provides quick access to historic Georgetown with all the world class shopping and the famed mansions on Embassy Row.

Airline Information
American Airlines is offering a discount to NBFAA members flying to Washington D.C. airports between April 26 – May 1. The discount code (A9749AP) can be used online or by calling (800) 433-1790 for a five percent discount on roundtrip tickets.

Register Today!

This is an important event – it’s fun, but it’s also a face-to-face way to impact what happens in Washington. Use this opportunity to meet your legislators, tell them about the security industry and let them hear about the constituents they represent. By learning about the security industry, your legislators can positively support you and your business. You have influence with your elected officials, and now is the time to use it.

We have contracted a discounted room rate of $262 per night with St. Gregory Luxury Hotel & Suites. Located in the heart of D.C., the hotel is ideal for business or leisurely pursuits. The hotel’s convenient and central location provides quick access to historic Georgetown with all the world class shopping and the famed mansions on Embassy Row.

American Airlines is offering a discount to NBFAA members flying to Washington D.C. airports between April 26 – May 1. The discount code (A9749AP) can be used online or by calling (800) 433-1790 for a five percent discount on roundtrip tickets.

Register Today!

Don’t forget to sign-up for the GE Diamond Evening Event when registering.

The NBFAA provides for its members a high profile, pro-active government relations program that monitors, reports and represents the interests of the membership before the U.S Congress, national coalitions, U.S. government agencies, the electronic security and life-safety industry and in all 50 state legislatures around the country. The Director of Government Relations reaches out to state chapters on legislation and regulations and there is an active Government Relations Committee working on behalf of the membership.

To develop priorities in the Government Relations area for 2009 and 2010, the membership is urged to respond to the survey below which will assist NBFAA in meeting the needs of its members.

Each year we spend a Day on Capitol Hill visiting with our legislators and you are invited to join us! This year, space is limited for the hotel group rate so it’s first come, first served!

Take the Survey

NBFAA’s 3rd annual Day on Capitol Hill will take place April 28-29, 2009 in Washington D.C. Attendees can expect two days of meetings on the hill with their elected officials discussing pending legislation and issues important to the alarm industry. In addition to the legislative sit downs, attendees will be treated to special lunches, an evening dinner and a tour.

Our sponsors – GE Security, Honeywell, Altronix and Security America – have made sure that your time spent in Washington D.C. is not only productive, but fun as well. Through their thoughtful support, we are able to provide each and every attendee with two full and impactful days.

Register for the event today!

PLEASE NOTE: Registering for the event online with NBFAA does not constitute a hotel room reservation. To make your hotel reservation at the St. Gregory Luxury Hotel & Suites, 2033 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, call (202) 530-3600 or (800) 829-5034 and tell the reservationist you are attending an NBFAA event.

NBFAA is holding a limited number of rooms on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS until March 28, 2009. The group rate is $262.00 per night plus applicable taxes. There is a 72-hour cancellation policy on all reservations. “No Shows” will be charged one night’s room and tax. All reservations must be guaranteed by either valid credit card or one night’s deposit. The hotel cannot accept “6PM hold” reservations for group blocks.

Getting there couldn’t be easier with a special discount offered by American Airlines to NBFAA members flying to Washington D.C. airports between April 26 – May 1. The discount code (A9749AP) can be used online or by calling (800) 433-1790 for a five percent discount on roundtrip tickets.

For further inquiries, please contact Michelle H. Whitaker at 888.447.1689 or at MichelleW@alarm.org.