Message from the Executive Director The Future Is You Send us your feedback on ALOA 2016 to ensure ALOA conventions keep improving. the association we are today. Our convention packages allow attendees to take as many classes as possible at a W “This year, all of our events are in one convenient location at the Hilton Orlando, providing ease of attending and allowing you to maximize your time.” superb value, allowing you to advance in your careers while making new connections. This year, all of our events are in one convenient location at the Hilton Orlando, pro- viding ease of attending and allowing you to maximize your time. Our world-class instructors provide a fun and valuable learning environment in our wide array of full- and half-day ACE classes. From the fundamentals to advanced- level courses, these classes provide something for everyone. New for this year is “In- troducing the Everest SL Cylinder,” which will expand on the article in this month’s issue where this new product is debuted. Outside of classes, the education continues in the ALOA SPAI Membership Meeting with guest speaker Tom Kaika, president and High Security & Aſtermarket Group of Medeco Security Locks. Come join us as we listen to him speak about the future of the security industry. If new product knowledge is what you want, the future of security technology can be seen at the two-day Security Expo, featuring the industry’s top exhibitors. While you’re there, stop by the ALOA booth to meet representatives from all of our divisions, including the International Association of Investigative Locksmiths (IAIL), Safe & Vault Technicians Association (SAVTA), ALOA Institutional Locksmiths (AIL) and ALOA Latino. At the ALOA Store in our booth, purchase the latest technical books, CDs and DVDs and membership insignia items. Included in this issue are photos of ALOA’s staff members. When you see one of us at the convention, say hello and give us your feedback. We rely on you to give us your thoughts so we can continuously improve not only the convention, but the as- sociation overall. Essentially, you provide the future of ALOA. A week of learning and networking await you at ALOA 2016. There’s still time to register — visit www.aloa.org, mail in the registration form or fax it to the listed number. If you’d like to check the status of a class (as they sometimes fill as we near the convention dates), call ALOA headquarters at (800) 532-2562. Don’t miss ALOA 2016. See you in Orlando! Mary A. May Executive Director [email protected] 32 KEYNOTES JULY / AUGUST 2016 WWW.ALOA.ORG e are so excited to bring you this year’s ALOA Convention and Security Expo in Orlando. While our theme is looking to the future of security technology, we’re also in the spirit of celebrat- ing our past. Join us as we celebrate ALOA’s 60th anniversary at the Kick-Off Party and appreciate all who’ve helped us become
