Friday, August 15, 2008
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NBFAA News
Get Connected. Join the New NBFAA Group on LinkedIn.
To help us keep up with each other, technology and trends, NBFAA has created a new group on LinkedIn, a social networking site for professionals.
Joining the group will allow you to connect with members and other industry professionals in cyberspace. When you join, you will also be able to display the NBFAA logo on your LinkedIn profile like a badge of honor.
This is just one of the many ways NBFAA is working to serve our members in a digital world. And, be on the lookout for future announcements in Member Update and Newsline for exciting new services to enhance your membership. It’s a great time to be a member of NBFAA!
To join the group, click on the LinkedIn icon below to submit your request. Once we receive your request to join, you'll be added to the group.
NBFAA welcomes Reach, our newest associate member. Here’s who they are, what they do and how they do it – in their own words:
The Reach Access Control System is a unique access control solution that is redefining the industry by giving integrators and central stations the ability to offer their clients more than just installing access control and walking away. Reach clients can take advantage of the software-as-a-service model to help with regular maintenance and monitoring tasks such as adding/deleting cards, reporting, tracking and notifications. Now, end-users can focus on their core business and not worry about security management.
Reach’s goal is to develop Web-based Access Control not just as a one-time sale, but as an ongoing service that integrators and central stations can provide to their customers. Reach Systems is the leading force driving the managed services model into the Integrator channel. The Reach ACS allows integrators/central stations to not only build relationships with their clients, but to also take back their rightful role as a service provider, not just a box installer.
Check out These August Training Opportunities
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August is a great month to get NTS training for your staff. But then again, any month is a great month to stay competitive by giving your staff the world’s best training.
For a complete NTS schedule visit NBFAA online. |
Please use the following to contact NTS:
Send hard copy correspondence to NTS at the following address:
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ADVANCED BURGLAR ALARM TECHNICAIN
- Aug. 20 – 22 – Syracuse, N.Y.
CERTIFIED ALARM TECHNICIAN (Level I)
- Aug. 15 – 17 – Mobile, Ala.
- Aug. 15 – 17 – Kenner, La.
- Aug. 19 – 21 – San Antonio, Texas
ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL (EAC)
- Aug. 7 – 8 – Portland, Org.
FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION METHODS
- Aug. 13 – 14 – Fort Smith, Ark.
- Aug. 16 – 17 – Montevallo, Ala.
- Aug. 23 – 24 – Memphis, Tenn.
- Aug. 29 – 30 – San Juan, Puero Rico
PRACTICAL ELECTRONICS
- Aug. 15 – Fort Smith, Ark.
VIDEO SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES
- Aug. 14 – 16 – Columbia, S.C.
- Aug. 23 – 24 – Lafayette, La.
NBFAA Calendar Highlights
Save the Date - Make Plans to Attend the 2009 Leadership Summit
NBFAA will again hold the annual Leadership Summit in Dallas starting January 13, 2009.
If you want
- new ideas for leadership
- strategies to build your business and membership and
- a practical approach to workforce development
then plan to attend the 2009 Leadership Summit.
SAVE THE DATE!
January 13 – 16, 2009
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY!
Marriott Dallas/Fort Worth Solana
5 Village Circle
Westlake, TX 76262
(817) 430-5000
Leadership Summit registration information will be posted in September at www.alarm.org.
The tentative schedule is:
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 |
Time |
Conference Registration |
9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Executive Committee Meeting |
9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Historical/Building Committee Meeting |
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Public Relation Committee Meeting |
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm |
Chapter Advisory Council Committee Meeting |
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm |
Fire/Life Safety Committee Meeting |
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm |
Bylaws Committee Meeting |
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm |
Apprenticeship Committee Meeting |
4:30 pm - 5:45 pm |
National Company Meeting |
4:30 pm - 5:45 pm |
Standards Committee Meeting |
4:30 pm - 5:45 pm |
Elections Committee Meeting |
4:30 pm - 5:45 pm |
NBFAA Welcome Reception |
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009 |
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Conference Registration |
8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Board of Directors Breakfast |
8:30 am - 9:30 am |
Young Security Professionals |
9:30 am - 11:00 am |
Chartered Chapter Meeting |
9:30 am - noon |
Lunch |
Noon - 1:00 pm |
Board of Directors Meeting |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
NBFAA Leadership Awards Dinner |
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
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Thursday, January 14, 2009 |
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State Association Leadership Breakfast |
8:30 am - 9:30 am |
Workforce and Lead Development |
9:45 am - 10:45 am |
GSA Schedule 84 Training |
11:00 am - 12:15 pm |
Lunch |
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm |
Technology Interest Groups (TIG) |
Noon - 1:30 pm |
Future Members |
1:45 pm -3:00 pm |
10 Iron Rules for Success as a Leader |
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm |
The Value Imperative |
4:45 pm - 5:45 pm |
Chapter Appreciation Reception |
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
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Friday, January 16, 2009 |
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Education Committee Meeting |
8:00 am - Noon |
Membership Committee Meeting |
8:30 am - 9:45 am |
Industry Affairs Committee Meeting |
8:30 am - 9:45 am |
Government Relations Committee Meeting |
10:00 am - 11:15 am |
Take a look at our online calendar for other industry and chapter events coming up during the remainder of 2008.
Member Benefit Spotlight
Don’t miss out on a single benefit of NBFAA membership. Go to the Web site often and check out our associate members and our member benefit partners. If you’re not using these companies, you might be leaving money on the table.
Announcing the Security Industry Marketplace
Several billion dollars are spent on alarm products and services annually, and as your industry representative, NBFAA wants to help you find the right products at the right price. Designed just for you, the Security Industry Marketplace is a new resource that links you to industry products and services from across the country on one easy-to-access webpage.
Manufacturers and distributors of electronic security, life safety, access control and video surveillance, and custom home electronics equipment are listed, as well as resources for central station monitoring and running your business.
Use the Security Industry Marketplace to help you get what you need, when you need it – it’s easy, fast and convenient. Access the Security Industry Marketplace at www.alarm.org.
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Industry News You Can Use
New Mexico Splits into Two Area Codes
To accommodate the growing need for telephone numbers in New Mexico, the state was split into two area codes on October 7, 2007. The northwest region of the state has retained the 505 area code while the rest of the state will be under the new 575 area code.
As a result of the area code split, alarm, security services and equipment programmed to dial only a seven-digit telephone number may need to be updated or reprogrammed to dial the full 10-digit number for all local calls in the 505/575 area codes. All long-distance calls will require 1+10-digit dialing.
Beginning October 5, 2008, all customers must use the new dialing procedure for all calls. After the fifth, if customers do not use the new dialing procedure, calls will not complete, and a recording will provide instructions to hang up and dial again.
Reprogramming of alarm and security equipment should take place prior to October 5. To enable verification that equipment recognizes the new 575 area code, special test numbers are available. To test your equipment, call one of these test numbers: 1-575-600-1234, 1-575-580-05785 or 1-575-295-0000.
Questions about the dialing procedure change should be directed to your customer’s local telephone service provider.
CSAA’s Alarm CS-V-01 Standard Enters Comment Phase
The Central Station Alarm Association's Alarm Verification and Notification Procedures Standard (CS-V-01) is entering an ANSI Comment period (BSR/CSAA CS-V-01-200x, Alarm Verification and Notification Procedures Update). The Comment Period will end on September 14, 2008.
The Alarm Verification and Notification Procedures Standard defines methods by which false dispatches can be greatly reduced. It is an update to the 2004 version.
It has been proven that verifying an alarm signal by a monitoring central station will drastically reduce false dispatches. This standard takes verification to its next level by defining multiple call verification, cross zoning, biometric, audio and video verification.
Methods defined herein have been tested and proven to achieve a lower level of false dispatch. Further reduction is possible to achieve using a combination of the methods defined herein.
Please use the following form to make any proposed changes: http://www.csaaul.org/Form_for_Proposals_on_CSAA_Standards_Documents.pdf
and e-mail it to Celia Besore at communications@csaaul.org.
For additional information, please contact Louis T. Fiore at ltfiore@aol.com.
Member News
DMP Hires Rob Bayless as NW Regional Sales Manager
Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) has named Rob Bayless as their new Northwest Regional Sales Manager. In this position, Rob will be responsible for developing new sales and providing on-going service to the DMP authorized dealers in his region, which includes Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming.
Prior to joining DMP, Rob was sales manager for a Las Vegas-based home and residential security systems supplier. Before that, he built a strong security background as the owner of his own home security dealership, Minuteman Lock & Security. In addition to his skills as a locksmith, Rob is experienced with commercial alarms, access control and CCTV technology.
Rob was born in Gardiner, ME. He is married with four children and lives in Meridian, Idaho.
Member Product News
DMP Cellular Communicator Earns UL Listing
Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) announces that the 463G Digital Cellular Communicator is now UL listed for Standard Line Security (ULAA) and complies with a number of ANSI/UL standards. A design change enabled DMP to reduce the price on this plug-in card for the XR500 Series, making it a more affordable method of adding cellular communications between panels and Central Stations.
The 463G is an easy-to-install expansion card that can be used as the primary communication path or as a dependable wireless backup. It provides a direct wireless communications path to any DMP central station receiver. No retransmission of alarm signals between the panel and Central Station means more reliable communications. The 463G works on digital cellular GSM/GPRS data networks over a variety of carriers in the USA and Canada.
The 463G Level “C” card can only be used with DMP XR500 panels using Version 202 software or higher. Version 202 software is now available for download from the DMP website. The UL listed 463G Level “C” Digital Cellular Communicator will begin shipping August 18.
Gemini’s New Wireless Transmitter Disappears in Slimline Window Frames
Napco is proud to announce that the new Gemini Low-Profile Transmitter has become available for purchase.
Napco’s latest field-proven Gemini crystal controlled wireless window/door transmitter appeals to home and business owners in search of a transmitter that easily goes unnoticed. Their Low-Profile Transmitter, also known as GEM-TRANSLP virtually disappears in slimline window frames. Its ultra-compact design measures 2.5” x 1” x 0.5” (H x W x D). Each GEM-TRANSLP is tamper supervised and comes with one replaceable lithium PL2032 coin cell battery (five-year battery life, typical). An internal reed switch and external lead (24” mini connector pigtail) is also included for wiring external devices (jumper-selectable).
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