EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE Elections Time at ALOA tions are up for election: president of the association and directors of the South- east, North Central, Southwest and As- sociate regions. While some are running unopposed this year, we do have two can- didates running for president. By voting in our board elections, you I aren’t just voting for leaders; you’re voting for the future direction of ALOA SPAI. I know many members have expressed thoughts and ideas over the years about their vision for the association. Now is the time to choose who you think will best enact that vision and take ALOA where you want it to go. On pages 14-17, we have all of the can- didate bios listed, along with a hard copy of the ballot. To learn a bit more about each presidential candidate, listen to the recent Locksmith Talk With ALOA pod- cast episode where they were interviewed. You can find it at amzn.to/32w8mWT. If you haven’t listened to the podcast yet, you really should. All of the episodes are available for free via that link. We have had 12 so far and plan to continue with production regularly. Remember: You can vote online via the members-only site at aloamembers.org. 6 KEYNOTES MAY 2021 t’s May, which means it’s that time of year again for elect- ing ALOA board members. The bylaws dictate that in odd-num- bered years, the following posi- “By voting in our board elections, you aren’t just voting for leaders — you’re voting for the future direction of ALOA SPAI.” You will need to log in with your member number to vote, and the deadline is June 2 at 11:59 p.m. If you need assistance, please contact [email protected]. ALOA Convention I hope you all had the chance to carefully read through the full ALOA Conven- tion & Security Expo registration bro- chure that we included with the April issue of Keynotes. We are so excited for the return to conventions, and we hope you join us July 25-31 in Orlando at the Caribe Royale. Online registration is now available at aloamembers.org. The early registration deadline is July 1, but many classes will fill up well before then. Register soon to get your best chance of first-pick classes. If you have any questions or need help, contact [email protected]. ALOA Relocation As noted in the last issue of Keynotes, the ALOA Headquarters building on Easy Street has sold, and we have com- pleted our move out. Our address for now is 1407 N. Riverfront Blvd. #303, Dallas, TX 75207, and our phone num- ber remains (214) 819-9733. If you need to mail anything to ALOA SPAI, please use this address. As we continue to look for a perma- nent office space, we will keep mem- bers posted on new developments. Thank you for your understanding and support during this transitional time. We are still here for members in every way we always have been, and we look forward to continuing to serve you well into the future. Mary A. May Executive Director [email protected] WWW.ALOA.ORG
