EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE ALOA: Benefitting You in 2017 M any of us have just spent the holiday season being thankful for what we have as well as for our family and friends. But maybe there were a few things you didn’t know that you should be grateful for: your assortment of ALOA benefits. Now’s a great time for a refresher on benefits you can take advantage of in the new year. Professional Development Education is the cornerstone of ALOA. From offering classes at the ALOA Con- vention, regional events, web-based train- ing and year-round education at the Aar- on M. Fish Security Training Center in Dallas, we have you covered. Our world- class Proficiency Registration Program (PRP) gives you a chance to earn cre- dentials at nationwide testing centers to showcase your expertise to prospective clients in a variety of areas. ALOA SPAI also offers add-on mem- bership in specialized groups such as IAIL, AIL, SAVTA and ALOA Latino, serving Mexico and beyond. Through these groups you can enhance your pro- fessional development and make benefi- cial contacts in your areas of expertise. Business Management & Marketing ALOA provides you with a wide variety of benefits that help you run your busi- ness smoothly and progress you career. With your membership, you receive a $15,000 free industry bond, verified listing in FindALocksmith.com and you get to be a part of our online mem- bership directory. You also can access the ALOA Job Center to find your next 6 KEYNOTES JANUARY 2017 position or your next new employee A continued supply of industry i formation is vital to anyone’s career. A a member, you receive our electron Weekly Update as well as our month Keynotes magazine, where you can lea the latest industry news and about hel ful new products. And, of course, you have access to o annual Security Leaders Business Confer ence, where you can take classes on bu ness management, marketing and a ho of other topics that will help you advan in your career or move your business for- ward. Consider attending SAFETECH this year in Albuquerque and then stay- ing on for this conference immediately following at the same venue. Industry Partners and Affinity Programs We have a variety of benefit programs through WorldWide Insurance Services Inc. that are useful to our members. Avail- able plans include medical, dental, phar- macy, vision, life and accident benefits. Federal Government Advocacy & Public Relations We know that issues such as licensing and scammers are on the forefront of everyone’s minds, so our legislative team works hard to get our industry’s voices heard at the state and federal level. We can also provide some legal advice to our members on issues such as scammer- fighting tactics. In addition to our legislative efforts, we also work to help educate consumers via public service announcements and your membership, you have access to dis- counts in the ALOA Apparel and Secu- rity Store on professional apparel, pins, patches and decals to promote your as- sociation with ALOA. You can also pur- chase educational materials at a discount, such as safety manuals, textbooks, CDs and more. While all of these benefits are impor- tant to our members — and we strive to give you the best value we can — the true value of ALOA is intangible. The connec- tions you create and your part in elevat- ing the industry and moving it forward are truly priceless. Consider getting more involved in ALOA this year, and see what benefits it brings back to you. You won’t be disappointed. As always, for questions regarding member benefits and programs, please contact us at [email protected] or (800) 532-2562. Mary A. May Executive Director [email protected] WWW.ALOA.ORG
