EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE Bring New Members to ALOA 2019 our members can come together to learn, network and enjoy each other’s company. We hear from people every year that, al- though the education is what most at- tend for, the camaraderie they find dur- ing the week is what really makes the event special. If you’ve been wanting to introduce T your employees or colleagues to the ben- efits of ALOA membership, what better way than to invite them to join you at the convention in Las Vegas August 11- 17? Introduce them to not only ALOA’s world-class education, but let them see for themselves how special it is to be- long to this wonderful organization. If they apply before July 19, we’ll waive the application fee — that’s $70 or more in savings. Once final membership is ap- proved, your colleagues can start tak- ing advantage of the multitude of ben- efits and services available to ALOA members, including free professional bonding, listing in the newly redesigned FindALocksmith.com and receiving Keynotes magazine each month. And, what’s more, they can attend ALOA 2019 knowing that they’re fully a part of the association. If you haven’t decided if you’re attend- ing the convention this year, take a look 6 KEYNOTES JUNE 2019 he 2019 ALOA Conven- tion & Security Expo is coming up in just a few short months. This is the event every year where at the Main Event column in this issue and the pages that follow so you can see what you’ll be getting by attending: a full week of industry-leading education, eve- ning seminars and the chance to network and talk shop with your peers. At the Security Expo, you’ll get to see the latest products, forge better relationships with manufacturers and suppliers and get free education sessions on the show floor at the Tech Pavilion. You’ll get all of this in one convenient and walkable location at the South Point Hotel and Casino, and there is so much to do there on site. We’ve also secured a great rate for attendees that is nearly unbeatable — we try to give you as much value as we can! ALOA 2019 is truly where the entire industry can come together, and I hope to see a lot of new faces there this year. Las Vegas has historically been one of our most popular cities in which to host an ALOA Convention, as travel to there is so easy and affordable. Be sure to reg- ister as soon as you can so you can get your first pick of classes. Go to ALOA. org and click on the Conventions tab to see the full brochure and to register (you can download a paper form to register by mail as well). Business Education If you can’t attend ALOA 2019, or even if you can, we are beginning a new series of business articles right here in Keynotes. We’ve heard from members that they want and need more business education that’s relevant to their lives. They might have all of the right technical knowledge, but when it comes to running the busi- ness side, sometimes it gets overwhelm- ing. ALOA Board member Noel Flynn has a vast amount of business knowl- edge that he’s eager to share with you to help you have healthy balance sheets and reach more customers. This month we’re running his first article, which fo- cuses on conducting a SWOT analysis for your business to help you determine your goals. Look for more articles in fu- ture issues. If you have more ideas on how we can help members with the numbers and administrative side of their businesses, please do let us know. Are there business classes you’d like to see us offer? Tell us. Contact us at [email protected], or give us a call. Our ears and doors are al- ways open. Mary A. May Executive Director [email protected] WWW.ALOA.ORG
