We are calling on all of our members and other security professionals to contact their U.S. House representatives and urge him or her to support H.R. 5141, the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act.

The bill would repeal Section 9006 of the health care bill which requires data collection and information filing on virtually all business-to-business transactions of $600 or more.

This onerous requirement will add mountains of paperwork for small businesses and start ups, and may make it harder for them to conduct vital day-to-day business functions. In a time of great economic turmoil, small businesses do not need any additional hardship placed on them by the federal government.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE.

We have provided a letter and you can find contact information for your representative by visiting http://www.house.gov/ and entering your residence zip code in the space provided.

Please fill out this letter and either fax or email it to John Chwat so that he can hand-deliver it. John’s fax number is (703) 684-7594 and his email address is gov.info@alarm.org.

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US Chamber of Commerce Sends Letter to Hill

ESA has been working closing with the US Chamber of Commerce in its effort to repeal Section 9006. This week a letter, in which ESA was listed as a supporting member, was sent by the US Chamber to Congressional members urging their support in repealing the section.  Read the Letter.

We need the voice of every small and large electronic security dealer, manufacturer, central station owner and their vendors to support ESA’s effort in repealing this mandate.

Register now for the ESA Young Security Professionals (YSP) Fall Forum, October 25 – 26 in Philadelphia, PA.

Designed for electronic security professionals between the ages of 25 and 45, this forum will teach best practices, how to stay ahead of industry trends and focus on other hot button topics such as wireless technology and increasing RMR. Additionally, those working in family-owned businesses can choose to attend the second day track created specifically for them.

Attendees will participate in these topic-rich seminars:

October 25/Day One

• How to Raise Money – Debt and Equity
• Maximize RMR through your current customer base
• Sales and Marketing in Hostile Emerging Markets

October 26/Day Two (choice of two different tracks)

1. YSP Family Business Seminar – designed for those working in family-owned businesses

• Leverage the strengths of family business management
• Implement practices that drive high performance, shareholder loyalty, and promote healthy family relationships

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2. Non-family-owned business seminar

• Increasing RMR- recurring models for video surveillance
• How to hire IT technicians
• Has the conventional “hard wired system” been replaced by the “wireless system”?

For more information contact, Jaclyn Sion, ESA Business Development Specialist, at (888) 447-1689 Ext. 213, or by email at JaclynS@alarm.org.

This event is open to ESA Regular Members only. To become a member, please contact Patricia Allen. ESA Associate Members interested in sponsorship, please contact Jaclyn Sion.

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H.R. 1796 provides new regulation for CO detectors

On Wednesday, July 28, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1796, the Residential Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act, a measure supported by the Electronic Security Association (ESA).  Working in coordination with other groups in the industry such as the Security Industry Association (SIA), the National Electronic Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the National Association of State Fire Marshals (NASFM), we were successful in shepherding the bill through every major hurdle in the House.

The bill directs the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission to publish a regulation “safety standard” (ANSI/UL 2034-2005) that not only takes effect within 180 days after it is published, but makes it “unlawful for any manufacturer or distributor to import into or distribute” any carbon monoxide detector unless it complies with the standard including a labeling requirement.

Section 5 of the bill authorizes state grants by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Eligibility for the grants requires a state regulation or law requiring installation in accordance with NFPA 720 of approved carbon monoxide alarms in all commercial-residential dwelling units and all new dwelling unit construction. The grant funds may be used to train fire code enforcement officials on the installation of approved devices, training materials, instructors and educating the public.

The bill is now in the Senate where the Senate Commerce Committee is holding hearings on S. 1216, the Senate counterpart to H.R. 1796. ESA will continue to network with other organizations in the security industry to seek passage of this bill and get it signed into law.

The 2011 ESA Leadership Summit, to be held Jan. 10 – 13, 2011, is an exclusive opportunity for security integration and monitoring company executives and association leaders to connect with each other, absorb compelling information and meet with top manufacturers, distributors and services providers.

The Summit kicks-off with a Hosted Guest Segment for more than 120 VIP’s from ESA leadership and qualified ESA member companies. The Hosted Guest Segment features:

• business-oriented general sessions
• peer networking events
• boardroom and one-on-one meetings with vendor sponsors

The second half of the Summit, the Conference and Meetings Segment, offers hosted guests, association leaders, volunteers and other members the following activities:

• seminars and presentations on business, industry and association leadership topics
• social and networking events
• association meetings
• meetings with vendor sponsors

Register now to attend the 2011 Leadership Summit in Irving, TX.

Check out the schedule of planned events. There’s certainly something for everyone.

Interested in sponsoring the 2011 Leadership Summit? Find out more.

Hotel and Travel

The 2011 ESA Leadership Summit will be held at the Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas in Irving, Texas.

Conference and Meeting attendees, please be sure to mention that you are with the ESA Leadership Summit to receive a discounted rate at our headquarter hotel:

Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas
$179 single/double
221 East Las Colinas Boulevard
Irving, Texas 75039
Phone: (972) 556-0800, Fax: (972) 556-0729

Closest airport: Dallas/Ft Worth International Airport (DFW)

Summit staff will coordinate and book all travel arrangements (including hotel stay, airfare and/or local ground transportation) for all hosted guests.

Experience Beautiful Las Colinas in Irving, Texas

Las Colinas is a 12,000-acre master-planned community within the city of Irving, Texas. This area is home to over 2,000 corporations, and is the global headquarters of 5 Fortune 500 companies.

Las Colinas is currently experiencing more than $2 billion in hotel, retail, entertainment, office, residential and meeting facility development, including the addition of a 280,000 sq ft Irving, Texas convention center that will be completed November 2010.

For a detailed look at the area, visit http://www.irvingtexas.com.

Event to Take Place in Charlotte During the First Week of June

In an effort to best serve its attendees and exhibitors, the Electronic Security Expo (ESX), owned and sponsored by ESA and the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA), has announced a date change for its 2011 event.

The premier event for security monitoring and integration companies will now take place June 6-10, 2011, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. The event will feature almost 60 seminars and exclusive networking opportunities. Registration for the event will open in December. To find out more about ESX, visit www.ESXweb.com or call 877.628.9558.

For exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, contact Shannon Murphy at smurphy@ae-ventures.com or 508-618-4224.

Coming October 25-26, 2010,this YSP-exclusive, two-day executive forum will be an invaluable networking and educational event for professionals between 25 and 45 who are managers or above in a company that provides installation, repair and/or monitoring of intrusion alarms, fire alarms, or other electronic security systems.

Interactive sessions will be led by subject matter experts to discuss relevant topics such as:

Day One

• How to Raise $$ – Debt and Equity
• Maximize RMR through your current customer base
• Sales & Marketing in Hostile Emerging Markets

Day Two (Choice of two different tracks available)

1. YSP Family Business Seminar – designed for family-owned businesses specifically in the electronic life safety and security industry.

• Leverage the strengths of family business management.
• Implement practices that drive high performance, shareholder loyalty, and promote healthy family relationships.

OR

2. Non-family Owned Business Seminar

• Increasing RMR- Recurring models for video surveillance
• How to Hire IT Technicians
• Has the conventional “hard wired system” been replaced by the “wireless system”?

Venue: The Pyramid Club
(1735 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-7596)
Registration Cost: $199 (all meals/breaks included)

Accommodations: The Sofitel
(120 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103)
Special group rate $169/night.

For more information contact, Jaclyn Sion, ESA Business Development Specialist, at (888) 447-1689 Ext. 213, email JaclynS@alarm.org

This event is open to ESA Regular Members only.  To become a member, please contact Patricia Allen. ESA Associate Members interested in sponsorship, please contact Jaclyn Sion.

Mark your calendar and start making plans to attend these exciting ESA events in 2011.

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2011 ESA Leadership Summit

January 10 – 13, 2011

Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas

Las Colinas, TX

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AIREF Golf Classic

April 5, 2011

Revere Country Club

Las Vegas, NV

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Day on Capitol Hill

April 26 – 27, 2011

St. Gregory’s Hotel & Suites

Washington, D.C.

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ESA Summer Conference

June 6 – 10, 2011

Charlotte Convention Center

Charlotte, NC

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Electronic Security Expo

June 7 – 9, 2011

Charlotte Convention Center

Charlotte, NC

Campaign to help increase public awareness of missing children

Vector Security announced that it has made a corporate pledge to support Project Home Again. Project Home is a national effort undertaken jointly by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and the Mechanical Service Contractors of America (MSCA).

The program seeks to return missing and kidnapped children to their parents through the use of a public awareness campaign. The campaign involves the displaying of posters, depicting the likeness and personal information of missing and kidnapped children, on service vehicles used by participating companies.

Vector Security’s involvement will include a fleet of nearly 200 service vans and uniformed guard and patrol vehicles, which travel through the Mid Atlantic states, Florida and California. According to Ms. Sally Cox, Vector Security’s Director of Purchasing and Fleet Manager, the idea came about after hearing about the program from television coverage in the Philadelphia, PA market. “Vector Security has supported the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children through several programs connected with our National Accounts Division. Our new participation in Project Home Again will help drive our commitment to the NCMEC throughout our branch office service network.”

John A. Murphy, Vector Security’s President and CEO, stresses that his company’s support of Project Home again ties directly into Vector’s core corporate values. “We’re in the business of protecting the things our customers cherish the most and that certainly begins with children. Given our continuing dedication to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, this opportunity allows us to root this valuable organization further within our large and expanding branch office network. If we can help only one child make it back home, or bring his or her plight directly to the attention of the general public, it will all be worth it.”