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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
It's March Madness in Las
Vegas! Hopefully it won't be too crazy for
those of you working in gaming. Several
large events this time of year are always good for
the economy.
Last month we had a nice
turn out of about 37 and two fine speakers
discussing various aspects of IT security.
Shirley Pierini, CPP, PCI, former ASIS President
and Member of the Board was in town and stopped
in. She had some favorable comments to say
about the chapter and I was glad that the board
and committee members were able to hear
that. Shirley also brought two bottles of
wine in a travel bag for an auction. Tommy
Burns won, but then gave it away to Susan
Shaffer. See the chapter report below for
further information.
There are a
variety of training events occurring in town, so
be sure to check out the listings below. I
want to thank the members who have paid the annual
chapter dues. The dues are what funds the
activities of the chapter. One of those
functions is our annual William (Bill) Cornelius
Memorial Scholarship. Applications are being
accepted through May 7. Contact Art Berry if
you have additional questions. A copy of the
requirements and application form can be found on
our website under Education.
Remember the ASIS Membership
drive "Reach Out" is on for 2010! You
recruit or refer members and you can win prizes
for yourself and the Chapter. Look at the
side bar article on the right for more
information.
Look forward to seeing
you this Thursday the 18th.
Be
Safe!
William C.
Cage
Chapter
Chairman
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Welcome, New
Members!
Steven Votaw
Crime Prevention Manager
North Las Vegas Police Department
Transfering Out of the
Chapter
John Walker
to United Kingdom
Chapter |
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ASIS Las Vegas Chapter
060 Meeting Minutes for 02/18/2010:
The monthly luncheon
meeting was held at Marilyns Cafe at the Tuscany
Hotel/Casino with Bill Cage, Chapter Chair
presiding. Meeting began at 11:50 with the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Bill started the meeting
congratulating those who have recently become
members: Todd J. Ravera, Jeffery Bowling, and
Robert Walton. Bill also discussed a position
announcement and some training opportunities in
this month's newsletter. Bill discussed the
upcoming training events and seminars. He
encouraged all to attend the 2010 ASIS Region 3
Seminar on March 9-10 in Temecula, CA. He also
discussed;
APC I: Concepts and
Methods to be held March 08-11, 2010, at the
Marriott Fisherman's Warf in San Francisco, CA.
Enhanced Violence
Assessment and Management to be held April 12-13,
2010, in New Orleans, LA
Active Shooter:
Prevention, Intervention, and Response to be held
April 14-15, 2010, in New Orleans, LA.
Bill announced that the
Chapter has started invoicing $30.00 for 2010
Chapter Dues. Each member will be receiving an
e-mail from the Chapter via a service called
Intuit Billing Manager. This is a free service
that allows the chapter to maintain a list of
Chapter members, invoice and track payments vial a
secure online service. In 2010 the members will be
able to pay the invoice with cash, check or money
order in person at the meeting. The payment may
also be remitted by mail to the Chapter
P.O. address.
Walt Quering discussed
emails, websites and the monthly newsletter. Walt
requested information for the newsletter and
website. He also asked for recommendations on
things to improve the website.
Arthur Berry, CPP
discussed the Las Vegas Chapter William (Bill)
Cornelius Memorial Scholarship Application for
2010.
Shirley Pierini, CPP,PCI spoke to
the group regarding our website and the
competition for the best website for 2010. She
also encouraged attendance to the Region 03 Seminar
in Temecula, CA.
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A Note
from the Webmaster
Our Website has expanded as of
March 3, 2010. We've added a page which will
provide a way in which the Chapter committees can
relay information to our
members.
We've recently begun using analytics on our
Web site and we've found that readership has gone
up steadily over the last few months. The
first two months of 2010 saw an increase in site
visits of 29% over the final two months of 2009.
The percentage of those visits which were new rose
from 46% to 60% during the same periods. Not only
are we attracting more visitors, but a larger
percentage of them are first time visitors.
The site is updated at least a couple of
times a month. While we add upcoming
training to this newsletter, we also add it
(usually in more detail) to the Website.
Training with shorter lead times is likely to
appear on the Website sooner than it does in the
newsletter.
We may also announce training via our Twitter, Facebook or Linked-In accounts, so it may
be of benefit to subscribe to those services
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Upcoming
Training:
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Omni Royal Orleans
Hotel
New Orleans, LA
Omni Royal Orleans
Hotel
New Orleans, LA
About
the program:
Cloud computing has taken
hold as a mainstream business option with nearly
half of companies using it, and another 40%
planning to. What is Cloud Computing and
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and how are they
relevant to physical and electronic security
services today? This webinar targets those with a
responsibility for, or interest in, physical and
electronic security solutions and introduces and
explains cloud computing and SaaS. It covers
associated terms and provides insight into the key
topics associated with SaaS that need to be
considered if you're considering it as a contender
for physical and electronic security services.
About
the program:Technology has
dramatically changed the way we compete for talent
and screen prospective employees, but nothing
approaches the impact of social networking. With
the widespread use of Facebook, LinkedIn, and
other sites comes a new wave of legal liabilities
for both recruiters and screeners. Other emerging
technology threats include online diploma fraud,
employment mills that manufacture work experience,
screen scraping, and more. Employers need to
develop best practices and policies in order to
successfully manage Web 2.0 technologies.
Learn how to
protect your company in the age of Facebook.
Review the social networking sites that are the
most popular with recruiters and applicants, and
see how they impact employment screening and the
hiring process. Learn how to develop a social
media policy and spot the warning signs of diploma
and employment mills. Finally, you'll examine
other Web 2.0 trends such as screen scraping and
instant screening.
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IGI Gaming
Security Courses
April 20 - 8:00AM - Noon
April 20 - 1:00PM - 5:00PM
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| Online Certificate in Security
Management:
Cal State
Fullerton Certificate in Corporate Security
Management
This program consists of six
required courses totaling 70 hours of lecture and
discussion. 7.0 Continuing Education Units will be
awarded to the certificate graduate. Most,
if not all, of the classes can be taken
online.
Find more information
at:
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Chapter
Dues
As you know, the Las Vegas Chapter is
solely funded by member dues. Member dues
for 2010 remain at previous years' amount of
$30.00. Each member will be receiving an
e-mail from the Chapter Chairman via a service
called Intuit Billing Manager. This free
service allows the chapter to maintain a list of
members, invoice and track payments via a secure
online service. We elected not to go with
the additional cost required to process credit
card payments. You will be able to pay the
invoice with cash, check or money order in person
at any meeting. You may also remit payment
by check or money order to our mailing
address. In either case, the invoice will
contain a second remittance page that contains
your invoice number. Please bring that with
you or include it with your payment so we can
insure proper credit. In the past we have
had companies pay for the member dues and have had
difficulty determining which member that payment
was for. We will not be billing the two ASIS
Life Members or three student members. We
thank you for your continued support of the Las
Vegas Chapter!
Dues paid by members
are not deductible as charitable contributions for
federal income tax purposes. However,
membership dues are deductible for members under
Section 162 of the Internal Revenue Code as an
ordinary and necessary business
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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. Contact
Glenda (702-302-4406 ext: 503)
for additional
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Chapter
Telephone Number
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
(TBD)
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
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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 500 security industry
professionals each month, to include the
approximately 250 Las Vegas Chapter
members.
For further information,
contact Walt Quering, Newsletter editor at
webchair@asis-lasvegas.org . | |
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 February 18,
2010
TIME:
11:30 AM
Networking
COST:
$15.00
Includes
lunch |
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Recruit your colleagues
to join ASIS!
Every time you recruit a new member, you
strengthen ASIS. A vital and growing membership means
greater recognition of the security profession, improved
educational and networking opportunities for members,
and the advancement of security worldwide. And,
referring members has added benefits for you and your
chapter!
If they join and put your name and
employer (company) or phone number on the membership
application line: Person who introduced you to
ASIS, 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 the contact
information for an prospective member, and we take the
next step. Complete the online Referral Form and 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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Las Vegas
Chapter
702-302-4406
Chapter
Officers
Chapter
Chairman
William C. Cage
Cage &
Associates,Ltd
(702) 302-4406 Ext.501
chairman@asis-lasvegas.org
Vice Chairman
(TBD)
Secretary
Carri
Holmes
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies
(702)
302-4406 Ext. 504
carri_holmes@asis-lasvegas.org
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