EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE Looking Forward to the Next Conventions some things are improving on the pan- demic front, we are all, sadly, still being affected. Budgets remain tight, gathering restrictions remain in many locations and many continue to contract the virus. Unfortunately, SAFETECH 2021 in Reno, NV, is another victim. Due to local restrictions, we will not W 6 be able to move forward in holding this year’s SAFETECH Convention. While it’s devastating to not be able to hold this event two years in a row, we are looking forward to next year with increased en- thusiasm. We hope to make SAFETECH 2022 the best yet. To all potential attendees, instructors, volunteers and vendors, please save the dates of April 4-9, 2022, and plan to be with us in Lexington. This convention is an industry favorite, and we can’t wait for its return! I know a lot of you feel the same. ALOA 2021 While this year’s SAFETECH Con- vention cannot take place, we are still KEYNOTES MARCH 2021 e all had high hopes that this year would be infinitely better than 2020. While “Your support means so much to the association, and it’s allowed us to adapt our education offerings during the pandemic to continue to serve you.” moving forward with ALOA 2021 in Orlando. We are hopeful that by July, restrictions will be lifted and the pan- demic will be in a better place. Please continue to hold the dates of July 25-31, 2021, and keep your eye out for regis- tration information in the next issue of Keynotes. Not being able to hold ALOA 2020 was a great disappointment to all who attend and plan this incredible event, and we will do everything in our power to hold the 2021 ALOA Convention & Security Expo. We will also do every- thing we can to keep you safe while you attend. We plan to have social distanc- ing in classrooms, maintain sanitizing stations throughout and encourage mask wearing. Thank You, Members I wanted to take a minute to once again thank all of you who renewed your memberships in 2020 and 2021. We absolutely know how difficult the last year has been, and we know that funds are tight for many of you, just as they have been for us. Your support means so much to the association, and it’s al- lowed us to adapt our education offer- ings during the pandemic to continue to serve you. Thank you for your continued involve- ment in ALOA, and we look forward to a brighter future for all. Mary A. May Executive Director [email protected] WWW.ALOA.ORG
