PRP testing programs. We review the exams to be sure we have questions that meet the needs of AIL members. Our board members use vacation time from our full-time jobs for AIL board activities to minimize the financial im- pact to the division. During “normal” times, this is a great situation, but this past year has been any- thing but normal — and the upcoming year isn’t going to be much better. How- ever, AIL membership will remain steady because, in most situations, our members are “essential workers,” and the division’s income is relatively stable as a result. Nonetheless, strict money management will be both ALOA’s and AIL’s highest priority for the foreseeable future. We need to make every member dollar count. Analyzing profit and loss statements became a “thing” I really needed to understand for the first time, but I was way out of my comfort zone. I needed the advice of someone in business with vast financial experience: I called Noel, and did he ever come through! His analysis of AIL finances was profoundly astute, and his council is much appreciated. Noel continues to serve ALOA and AIL with his tremendous insights into intricate money management matters. Godfather Tom got ALOA Institution- al Locksmiths started, Foxwell helped the division grow immensely, and Noel stepped in to dispense sound financial wisdom in desperate financial times. (See me in Orlando, and I’ll tell you about the antics of the “brothers’’ Jim and John!) AIL is doing remarkably well, and thanks to some non-institutionals, the division can look forward to a sound financial future. John Truempy, ICML, CRL, CMIL, IFDI, is em- ployed at the University of Pennsylvania, where he’s been a locksmi th for more than 28 years. Prior to that, he spent a few years as a commercial locksmith and worked for the State of New Jersey at Trenton State Psychiatric Hospital. As the first presi- dent of ALOA Institutional Locksmiths (AIL), the ALOA SPAI division, he has over 15 years of association management experience. He has written many books focusing on both practical and esoteric applications for master key systems, in- cluding Advanced Master Keying Skills and Master Key System Specification, Ap- plication & Management. He also teaches both fundamental and advanced lock- smith subjects. SAFE & SECURE HYDRAULIC GATE CLOSERS The Mammoth and Tiger work perfectly. No readjusting when the weather turns cold, and no ugly piston on the outside of the gate that customers complain about. It’s a win-win. Looks good, works good! WARRANTY YEAR 3 CYCLES 500 K ADA -22° +158° MECHANICAL 100 % CHAIN LINK ADA compliant Thermal control system for weather resistance Bolt-on installation (No welding required!) Dust and waterproof Precise adjustment of speed & final snap Double stainless steel bearing 180° closing angle Powder coated exterior Rust-resistant Silent opening and closing QUICK-FIX MAMMOTH DID YOU KNOW our patented Quick-Fix bolts have 2,000 lbs of holding force? With the Quick-Fix, you’re guaranteed a safe, durable, and secure installation! Specs, drawings, references, videos and more available at locinoxusa.com WWW.ALOA.ORG MARCH 2021 KEYNOTES 15
