EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE Looking Forward to 2022 Conventions have been no exception. In 2020, we could hold neither SAFETECH nor the ALOA convention. In 2021, we sadly couldn’t hold SAFETECH, but ALOA 2021 in Orlando was a great success. Despite the challenges, we found ways to bring education to you in your homes and offices through webinars, and they have been a great success. We look forward to continuing those. And now, two years into the pandemic, T we are having our much-anticipated re- turn to SAFETECH April 4-9 in Lexing- ton. We have planned a wonderful event for attendees, and we hope this will be the best SAFETECH yet. We are back at the Griffin Gate Marriott, which is newly ren- ovated. It looks fantastic, and I am sure you all will enjoy the new atmosphere and the convenience of the property. If you haven’t registered, it’s not too late! Go to SAVTA.org to register online, and you can contact conventions@aloa. org for any required assistance. Don’t for- get to book your hotel room too, as the room block oſten sells out. You can find more information on the convention tab on SAVTA.org. ALOA 2022 Last year’s ALOA Convention & Security Expo was a great success, and we’re looking 6 KEYNOTES MARCH 2022 he past two years have been difficult for any- one holding events, and ALOA and SAVTA con- ventions and other classes “We know it’s been difficult these past two years, and your support means so much to the association and the industry. ” forward to another wonderful convention in Last Vegas this year. Make plans now to attend July 24-30 at the South Point Hotel & Casino. This is the fantastic venue we had last time, and we are excited to go back. We were able to once again secure a contract that keeps costs low for attendees, and the setup allows for everything to be in a fairly condensed area, unlike some of the other Las Vegas properties. We will have registration information available in April. Be sure to keep an eye out for the April issue of Keynotes for the brochure, and you’ll soon be able to find out more online at ALOA.org as well. Thank You for Renewing Thanks to all of you who have renewed your memberships since 2020. We know it’s been difficult these past two years, and your support means so much to the association and the industry. While budgets have been tight, we have continued to provide your member benefits — and even created some new ones. One such benefit is the Locksmith Talk With ALOA podcast. Hosted by Bill Lynk and Tyler Thomas, this podcast covers all kinds of topics, from master keying and access control to legal and HR issues. We had a short hiatus, but we are now coming back with new episodes. Be sure to listen, and let education@aloa. org know if you have any suggestions for upcoming topics. Thank you for your continued support of ALOA, and we’re looking forward to all of our events and classes the rest of the year. Mary A. May Executive Director [email protected] WWW.ALOA.ORG
