EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE Take Advantage of Your Member Benefits notices in October: first in your email in- box and then in your postal mailbox in hard copy. Please renew early so you can ensure your membership isn’t interrupted and you receive continuous benefits. This is a great time for a reminder I about the numerous benefits you re- ceive by being an ALOA SPAI member. Foremost is access to the education that ALOA is known for worldwide. Provid- ing education is one of ALOA’s critical roles, and your membership dollars help support this and make our programs a reality. We strive to provide members with continuously updated and relevant classes taught by the most knowledgeable experts in the industry. I hope you took advantage of classes at the recent ALOA Convention & Security Expo in Las Vegas. We had several new classes this year and great attendance. Whether you attended or not, please take a moment to let us know what you’d like to see in future classes at the conven- tion and beyond. If you don’t let us know your wishes regarding education, we can’t meet your needs! Speaking of classes, just a reminder that we’ve added more web-based testing for some PRP tests. From the convenience 6 KEYNOTES SEPTEMBER 2019 t’s September, which means we are about a month away from ALOA membership re- newal time. Please be on the lookout for your dues renewal of your home, you can take the next step in getting a new credential. Contact [email protected] to learn more. More Benefits Of course, education is not all you get with your ALOA membership; there’s so much more! You also receive the very magazine you’re reading right now, email newsletters and updates on legislative issues affecting our industry. With our legislative efforts, you get a voice in pro- posed laws and government regulations relevant to you and your business. Discounts on various items and servic- es are also up for grabs with your mem- bership. You can get reduced rates on everything from insurance and ALOA logo items to textbooks, manuals and more. Your membership can essentially pay for itself! And don’t forget one of the best parts of ALOA membership: the networking opportunities. By being a part of this vast network of security professionals, you have the chance to meet people who can help advance your career. But, more than that, you get irreplaceable camaraderie and the sense of being a part of some- thing bigger. Many members tell us that getting to swap knowledge and stories at conventions and local ALOA meetings is one of the best parts of membership. You’re not just gaining knowledge; you’re gaining lifelong friends. Rewards Program Now is also a great time to remind you about the ALOA Rewards Loyalty Program that we’ve rolled out over the past year. This program allows members to earn points based on dollars spent on items such as con- vention classes, staying at the convention host hotel, ALOA membership, PRP test- ing and more. You can then redeem these points at specific levels to receive discounts on your dues, free testing, ALOA Bookstore credits and more. You can even receive free convention registration! If you’re not familiar with this pro- gram or want a refresher on the specif- ics, please contact the ALOA Education Department at [email protected] or (214) 819-9733, ext. 101. As always, thank you for being mem- bers and for all the ways you give back to the association. ALOA wouldn’t be what it is without your involvement. Mary A. May Executive Director [email protected] WWW.ALOA.ORG
