EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE Enhance Your ALOA Connections A s a member-driven organiza- tion, growing our membership is always a focus. With every added new member, it doesn’t just increase our numbers but it also increases our over- all strength. With greater representa- tion, ALOA has a stronger voice in the industry and within our national and lo- cal governments, and we gain traction with consumer name recognition as well. Strong membership has a great impact on us as an association and as individual professionals. But increasing membership isn’t just for the association leadership; it’s a job for us all. So oſten, successfully onboard- ing new members is the direct result of strong relationships: relationships among fellow professionals locally, among co- workers and among friends. Having per- sonal connections with potential new members helps the process so much, as they can see the benefits of ALOA from a personal point of view. At your next local association, social or work meeting, take the time to talk to your colleagues about ALOA and its activities and benefits. Explain how ALOA has impacted your career, provid- ing you with industry-leading education and networking opportunities. Especially seek out those new to the security in- dustry whose horizons may be especially broadened and knowledge strengthened through ties to ALOA. The following are just a few of the ALOA benefits you can share with new recruits: Professional Development Year-round classes offered at the ALOA Training Center and online education 6 KEYNOTES FEBRUARY 2017 Industry certification: The Proficien Registration Program (PRP) now ava able at testing centers nationwide ALOA SPAI Convention and Secur Expo, Security Leaders Business Co ference and SAFETECH Business Management & Marketing - $15,000 free industry bond Listing in FindALocksmith.com Locksmith search and referral Job Center Keynotes magazine and Electronic Weekly Update Federal Government Advocacy & Public Relations Legislative representation, benefiting you and the entire industry Participation in state and federal li- censing issues Legal guidance and advice regarding locksmith scammer practices Industry Partners & Affinity Programs WorldWide Insurance Services Inc. Available health benefits program that provides medical, dental, pharmacy, vi- sion, life and accident benefits ClearStar Security Network Sale Items (Member Discounts Apply) Textbooks, manuals and CDs on lock- smithing, safes and vaults, business and more ALOA logo pins, patches and decals to promote your membership status e f We also have membership brochures and fly- ers that you can distribute; please contact [email protected] to request copies or a PDF to print. While you’re thinking about relation- ships, perhaps consider if you can forge a stronger connection with ALOA your- self. Think about volunteering for spe- cific committees or tasks, or perhaps even run for a board position. Nomina- tions for the board of directors are open through March 31, so you still have time to get your materials in. A copy of the nomination petition was published in the December 2016 issue of Keynotes, and it can also be downloaded from the Mem- bers Only section on ALOA.org. Open regional director positions for this year include Southeast, North Central, South- west and Associate. If you have any ques- tions about what being a board member entails, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. Mary A. May Executive Director [email protected] WWW.ALOA.ORG
