ALOA Security Professionals Association, Inc. ALOA Membership Application CANDIDATE PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT Name: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First_________________________ Last_______________________________ MI_____ Designation _________ Business Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City_______________________________________ State_________ Zip Code_________________ Country _________________________________ Work Phone_______________________________ Home Phone______________________________ Fax ____________________________________ Email Address_________________________________________________ Website __________________________________________________ Date of Birth (required)__________________ Place of Birth__________________ Social Security # (required) __________________________ US Citizen? Yes No If No, citizen of what country? ___________________________________________________________________ ALOA occasionally makes its members’ addresses (excluding phone numbers and email addresses) available to vendors who provide products and services to the industry. If you prefer not to be included in these lists, please check here: o PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION Please check the description that best describes you (check all that apply) Locksmith Owner Electronic Security Institutional Automotive Security Professional Safes Employee Technician Mechanical Door Locks & Hardware Investigative Other ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you licensed to perform Locksmith/Access Control work in your state? o Yes o No If Yes, License # ______________________ Business License #________________________________________________ EIN # _________________________________________________ Any other license held by applicant (Contractors Lic., Low Voltage) _________________________________________________________ Any other states you do business in and licenses held in those states _______________________________________________________ List all phone numbers used by your company/companies: _________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Number of Employees_____________ Store Front Business Mobile Only How did you learn locksmithing/access control? __________________________________________________________________________ How long have you worked in the locksmithing/security industry? __________________________________________________________ ALOA member Sponsor Name/Who introduced you to ALOA? Sponsor Name (Required)___________________________________ ALOA Number_____________________ Years known _______________ Have you ever been a member of ALOA before? Yes No If Yes, when?_____________________ ID #, if known _________________ Are you a member of any local locksmith association? Yes No If Yes, name of association: _____________________________ Give the names and phone numbers of two industry-related references: Name______________________________ Company__________________________________ Phone Number ___________________________ Name______________________________ Company__________________________________ Phone Number ___________________________ IMPORTANT: Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No If yes, please give details on a separate sheet. All convictions are reported to the Advisory Committee for review. A routine background check is performed on all new applicants, unless you live in a State in which passing a background check is a part of the licensing requirements. Non-US citizen background checks are required. If you live in a country that does not allow third party background checks, you will be required to submit an authentic report upon request (no copies/duplicates allowed) before final membership approval can be granted. A copy of your business permit/license, license number, business card, company letterhead or suitable proof of employment in the locksmith/access control business must accompany application. In 2020, ALOA began hosting a podcast. There have been 12 episodes so far, and new episodes will resume later in the summer. End 2: Membership The ALOA Board has specified in the governance policy that we have sustained membership retention and growth as the recognized industry leader in providing education, training and a voice for locksmith security professionals. In keeping with our governance, high ethical standards and the best interests of our membership at large, we take the fol- lowing actions in support of our goal: Efforts are taken to identify why potential members do not join ALOA and what is required for them to join. This process transpires year round by surveying convention and training center students, non-student convention attendees and pros- pects from purchased mailing lists and license boards. This past year made these efforts less likely, as there were no conventions or in-person training sessions. However, we receive communications from those inquiring about potential mem- bership. The overall response was that individuals were inter- ested in becoming a locksmith due to being laid off or retiring from a first or second career, rather than becoming a member. Membership drives, campaigns or other targeted initiatives aimed at acquisition and/or retention of members are carefully craſted and implemented. In 2020, we had the ability to reach out to past members, offering them discount on the following year’s membership renewal if they reinstated, without any penalty. This offer also included the waiving of administrative fees and maintaining WWW.ALOA.ORG Despite challenging circumstances in many areas, including staffing, ALOA continued its rigorous application process for new members, upholding high standards. their original member number and join date. Between 50 and 100 members came back. This was an initiative that could be offered without much expense, yet resulted in a substantial savings to the individual. In 2020, a total of 170 applicants were approved for ALOA, AIL, IAIL; and 41 were approved for SAVTA. Compare April 2020 member counts to April 2021: ALOA 2020 ALOA 4,537 SAVTA 1,472 398 AIL IAIL Total: (273) 6,407 ALOA 2021 ALOA 4,179 SAVTA 1,335 AIL 350 IAIL Total (209) 5,864 Although the pandemic of the century was in the midst, prop- er screening and other activities (such as background checks) and steps were never omitted. This is done to prevent illegiti- mate and/or unqualified applicants from becoming members of the organization and violating our code of conduct/ethics. A total of 18 applicants have been rejected so far this year for various reasons: some for not having a locksmith license in a state that requires it, and some due to information received as a result of background check. JULY/AUGUST 2021 KEYNOTES 37
