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ASIS International
Las Vegas Chapter 060
ASIS is the preeminent international organization for security professionals, with more than 37,000 members worldwide. ASIS was founded in 1955 and is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interest, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security topics. ASIS also advocates the role and value of the security management professional to business, the media, government entities and the public.
The Las Vegas ASIS Chapter # 060 was chartered on August 29, 1976.
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 Chairman's Corner
The lead off of this month's newsletter involves the sad news of the loss, in the line of duty of Officer James L. Manor, P#10027 of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. As we all know by now, Officer Manor was assigned to the Enterprise Area Command and died in a auto collision when another vehicle turned in front of him while he was responding to a domestic disturbance involving a 14 year old girl who reported having been assaulted and was bleeding. Officer Manor's funeral was held on May 15, which is National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Officer Manor is survived by his 7 year old daughter, family and fellow officers of LVMPD. Nevada State Bank has established the Officer Down Account - James Manor, #602029555. Contributions can be made at any Nevada State Bank location. I never had the pleasure of meeting Officer Manor, however he sounded like a great guy, outstanding police officer and tremendous asset to the community. When tragedy befalls such a person of Officer Manors caliber, we often ask the question "why him"? I have no answers. I do think it sad that we have to wait for someone like Officer Manor to die in order to hear what a fine public servant he was. Some of us are former law enforcement, some not, but none of us has to wait for tragedy, we can all thank a law enforcement officer for their service to our community.
Last week was National Police Week, which occurs each year during the week in which May 15 falls. Police Week recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement and was established by a joint resolution of congress in 1962. National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
Please look over the item about the upcoming 3rd Annual Nevada Anti-Terrorism Conference to be held June 16-18 on the strip. You are invited to attend, however you must register. June 18 is a law enforcement day only. I will be presenting to the conference about the benefits of membership in ASIS along with the vice-chair of the Northern Nevada Chapter.
The chapter just received the updated member roster from national. A number of members have been dropped from the list as they have not renewed their membership with National. Please make sure you have renewed your membership and paid national, or you will not receive Security Management or any other benefits of ASIS. You will also be removed from the chapter member list. You can check online with ASISonline.org to check your national membership. You can check with our treasure Glenda Gray-Meyer if you're not sure if you have paid your chapter dues for 2009.
We are always looking for volunteers, so if you want to volunteer for a committee Chair (legislative or private security), help on a committee, speak at a meeting, sponsor a meeting or advertise in the newsletter, please let a board member know.
Dennis Urban, chapter member with Medco has sponsored a meeting, tour and presentation at their facility. Please look at the announcement below for details. This special meeting is in addition to the regular June meeting. For security and planning purposes, you will need to register for this meeting/tour. The special email sent out about this meeting and the notice below will take you to a page we set up with an event planning and registration company. The company charges a small percentage of any fees collected, unless the event is free, like this one, then there is no charge to us. We are in a manner testing out this service on this June meeting and plan to use it in the future for such events as our security seminar. Just another phase of the upgrade to our services and communications.
I hope to see you at our May meeting, Thursday May 21 at the Tuscany
William C. Cage
Chapter Chairman
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Welcome New/Transfered Members!
New Members:
Ronald Bowser
Anthony J. Guy
Security Supervisor, Round Mountain Gold Corp
Michael D. Schafer
Rick Umberger
Jeffrey White
Operations Manager, Norton Consulting & Investigations
Transferred Members:
John Walker
Pegasus Security Surveillance
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Special Meeting
Las Vegas Chapter to hold a special meeting at Medco
Chapter member Dennis Urban, CPP with Medco Health Solutions has offered once again a special tour of their facility. Many of you may remember a few years ago when this was done. The tour was a fascinating look inside this automated pharmacy operation. In addition to the tour and lunch there will be a presentation on Convergence by Marene Allison, Vice-President of Global Security for Medco Health and a member of the ASIS International Board of Directors. Tours of this facility are not open to the public and those that attended last time found it fascinating and informative.
This special meeting will not replace the regular June chapter meeting at the Tuscany, rather will be in addition to it.
So please complete the free, easy online registration by clicking the Register Now link below and come on down for this no cost tour, presentation, lunch and meet and greet with Marene Allison.
Event Info:
Thursday, June 04, 2009
from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (PDT)
Location:
Medco Health Solutions Las Vegas
6225 Annie Oakley Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89120
Register Now
Event Registration:
For security and planning requirments, please register for this free event by clicking the Register Now link, above.
Event Price: $0.00 |
The Chapter dues of $30 are now due. Please see Glenda at a meeting, or send payment made payable to
ASIS - Las Vegas Chapter 060
P.O. Box 20277
Las Vegas, NV 89112.
Your continued support of the Chapter is greatly appreciated!
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From: Alan Heintz, Intelligence Specialist
US Attorney's Office Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council
Las Vegas:
"The United States Attorney's Office and Las Vegas FBI are co-hosting the Nevada Anti-Terrorism Conference in June. ASIS Nevada chapter members are invited."
Third Annual Nevada Anti-Terrorism Conference
Tuesday, June 16 - Thursday, June 18, 2009
Start Time: 8:00am
At a Hotel/Casino on the Strip, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Cost: FREE
Date: June 16-18, 2009 (June 18 is Law Enforcement Only)
Location: Will be provided to confirmed attendees
Tuition: The conference is free. However, individual attendees will be responsible for costs associated with travel.
Hosted By: The United States Attorney's Office, Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council (ATAC), in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Las Vegas Field Office, and Nevada National Guard are inviting representatives from Nevada Law Enforcement, Private Sector Security, Emergency Managers and Intelligence Analysts to participate in this event.
The conference will focus on homeland security and anti-terrorism topics. Several guest speakers from local, state, federal and private sector agencies will touch on anti-terrorism subjects, including information sharing initiatives, threat management, terrorism groups, ongoing trends and agency best practices.
The conference will be held at the Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) level. Please be prepared to show government identification or credentials at the conference check in.
Seating is limited for this conference. You must register online at www.neonn.org under training events.
NO WALK IN REGISTRATIONS.
For additional questions please contact the following FBI/USAO representatives at the numbers listed below:
Alan Heintz - (702) 388-6055
Brian Cohen - (702) 584-5806
A detailed agenda will be sent to confirmed registrants once finalized.
The ASIS Las Vegas Chapter and the Northern Nevada Chapter will have a table at the event and will be talking to attendees about the benefits of membership with ASIS.
Chapter Chairman William Cage and the Vice Chairman of the Northern Nevada Chapter will present a segment about ASIS International during the conference.
You can register for the conference HERE.
FROM: Securitas Security Services USA
Workplace Violence:
MANAGING TODAY'S THREATS
06/02/2009
1st presentation
Time: 7:00 AM- 8:45 AM
2nd presentation
Time: 9:00 AM-10:45 AM
Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce
Conference room
TOWN SQUARE
6671 S. Las Vegas Blvd # 300
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Incidents of workplace violence are on the rise fueled by the difficult economic climate.
This in-depth seminar on workplace violence will address the current deadly trends emerging in today's difficult world and the methods, techniques, and technologies that can help to limit your company's exposure to the liability.
This free seminar will give you the information and tools to help protect yourself, your employees, and your company.
There will be two sessions to choose from. Both will have 15 minutes for networking & provided continental breakfast. The presentation will last approximately 90 minutes.
When you RSVP, please indicate which session you want to attend.
Robert L. Dodge CPP, VP West Region Pinkerton C&I
Mr. Dodge has been involved in security, investigations and security consulting for nearly 18 years. His experience includes stints with a large Multinational High Tech Corporation as a Corporate Investigator. He has worked for contract investigation firms providing investigation and security consulting services on a global level to corporate clientele. His security experience includes working with American Protective Service, and the Securitas Group. In his current role as VP Western States he is responsible for managing Pinkerton's operations for the Western US and client needs globally. He has conducted and managed numerous Workplace Violence investigations and security details for Workplace Violence threats. He has operated on security & investigative projects in more than 50 countries around the world. He has special expertise in corporate investigations and risk/vulnerability/threat assessments.
Please RSVP by May 26, 2009. The sessions will be limited to the first 90 people per session. Walk ins will be limited due to availability of space.
To RSVP please contact Jason Porter at: Jason.Porter@ci-pinkerton.com Jason.Porter@ci-pinkerton.com or call: 702-691-3326
Securitas is the most locally-focused security company in the United States, with over 450 local branch managers and more than 100,000 security officers who provide unmatched security solutions to meet the specific needs of thousands of businesses. Securitas USA's services include guarding services, patrols and inspections, access control, concierge and receptionist services, security console operators, alarm response, and specialized client requested services.
NV LIC 1100
www.securitasinc.com
For over 150 years, the Pinkerton name evokes memories of America's first detective agency. As the nation's oldest and largest private investigation company, Pinkerton has set the gold-standard in providing world-class consulting, employee background, hostile termination, due diligence, security assessments, security and investigation services to our clientele.
NV LIC 1029
www.ci-pinkerton.com
Safeguarding Information Assets in the Ever-changing Business Environment
June 17-18, 2009
Denver, Colorado
Intangible Assets-the cornerstone of your business' value.
To make it through these rough economic times, you've no doubt had to prioritize demands and make difficult choices. The long-term future of your company could well depend on the security of its intangible assets.
At no other time in business governance history has a larger percentage of value, sources of revenue, competitive positioning, and future earnings potential-more than 75%-been more deeply rooted in a company's intangible assets and proprietary know-how!
Build an information asset security culture that provides more timely awareness and pursuit of intangible assets violations. Security's role must be expanded and reframed to address the shift away from tangible assets.
September 21-24, 2009
Anaheim, CA
You have an important job to do, and the security of individuals, an organization, or a nation depends on how well you do it.
Once a year, ASIS gathers the critical information and resources you need-all in one place-for four days. 22,000 security leaders and providers from around the world will gather at ASIS 2009 in Anaheim, California, September 21-24. With the challenges of a lagging economy, personnel and budget cuts, and an increasing need for security, it's important that you stay ahead of the game. If you are looking for the one event that can deliver the best ROI, you'll find it at ASIS, the most respected industry-driven security event for 55 years.
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Meeting Sponsors
We are seeking sponsors for our monthly meetings. For $300 you or your company can sponsor the meeting. For your donation you will receive notice in the Chainlink, the opportunity to display your product or service at the meeting, an introduction at the meeting, a short presentation to the membership and the gratitude of the chapter treasury. See Glenda for additional information.
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Chapter Telephone Number
The Las Vegas Chapter, in it's attempt to reach out and communicate in multiple formats has activated a virtual PBX system. This system gives us a local telephone number and allows for numerous outgoing messages that can be changed depending upon our needs.
The local chapter number is 702-302-4406.
When called, callers are asked to press the following numbers for the described messages;
1. Information about our monthly meetings
2. Information about upcoming events
3. A "Dial by name" directory of the board members
4. A "Dial by position" directory of the board members
9. Information about the Las Vegas Chapter and ASIS International
The Board members extensions, so far are;
501 Chairman, William Cage
502 Vice-Chairman, Derk Boss
503 Treasurer, Glenda Gray-Meyer
504 Secretary, Carrie Holmes
505 Webmaster/Newsletter Editor, Walt Quering
More extensions will be added in the future and we will also be exploring the conference calling features which allow for up to 500 callers involved in the same conference call, at the same time. |
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The following is a paid advertisment
Newsletter advertising.
Space is available in the Chainlink Newsletter for commercial advertising from Las Vegas Chapter ASIS members/ members companies.
The Chainlink, now in it's new design, is sent to approximately 420 security industry professionals each month, to include the approximately 250 Las Vegas Chapter members.
For further information, contact Walt Quering, Newsletter editor at wquering@asis-lasvegas.org .
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Chapter Website
The Las Vegas Chapter maintains a website with the Chapter contact information, list of leadership, latest events and meetings, a link page for active Chapter members with web pages and more. We are located at asis-lasvegas.org, If you have any content for or questions about our site, contact our Webmaster, Walt Quering. | |
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Monthly Meeting
LOCATION:
Tuscany Suites and
Casino
Marilyn's Cafe
255 E. Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV
DATE:
Thursday May 21, 2009
TIME:
11:30 AM Networking
COST: $10.00
Includes lunch
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Las Vegas Chapter
702-302-4406
Chapter Officers Chapter Chairman William C. Cage Cage & Associates (702) 953-9542 chairman@asis-lasvegas.org Vice Chairman Derk Boss, CPP DJ Boss andd Associates (702) 371-6447 djboss49@gmail.com Secretary Carri Holmes Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies (702) 499-3869 carri_holmes@irco.com
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Featured Article
The 2009 Reach Out! campaign runs from January 1, 2009 through November 30, 2009. Awards will be announced in January 2010. Recruiting a member is easy when you find yourself interacting with colleagues at meetings, online, on the job, or while networking. Simply tell your colleague(s) how you have benefited from your membership in ASIS and suggest that they visit www.asisonline.org/store/membership.html to learn more about membership and to join. If they decide to apply for membership, they'll need to put your name and employer (company) or phone number on the membership application line: Person who introduced you to ASIS. If they join, you get the credit. And we keep track of your recruitment activity for you. It's that simple. Sometimes, it may be more convenient or more appropriate for you to provide us with contact information for an individual who is a candidate for membership, and we take the next step. Complete the online Referral Form and submit it to ASIS electronically. ASIS will send the individual(s) information and an application. However, you won't be considered the "recruiter" unless the new member provides your name on the application as the person who introduced him/her to ASIS
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