6 KEYNOTES MAY 2023 WWW.ALOA.ORG EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE I t’s elections time at ALOA SPAI! Per the bylaws, the fol- lowing positions are up for elec- tion this year: President and Di- rectors of the North Central, Southwest, Southeast and Associate re- gions. By voting in our board elections, you are essentially deciding the future of ALOA SPAI. These individuals will be responsible for helping to shape pro- grams, policies and benefits for the next two years. If you’ve had opinions on the direction of the association, election time is the time to act. Just as important, there are several By- laws changes for you to decide and vote on as well. It’s important for you to weigh in on these changes, some of which affect the structure of the board. On pages 30-37, we have all the candi- date bios along with a hard copy of the ballot. Voting online is the easiest and fastest way to vote, though. Go to the members-only site at aloamembers.org. You will need to log in with your member number to vote, and the deadline is May 31 at 11:59 p.m. If you need assistance, please contact [email protected]. Note that we do not have any candi- dates for the Southeast Region Direc- tor position. It’s important to have an active board, and we need your partici- pation to have the best association pos- sible. If you want to help shape ALOA’s future, it’s not too early to start think- ing about running for the board next year! Contact us and we can get you the forms you need so you can start collect- ing signatures. ALOA Convention We just held a very successful SAFETECH Convention in Reno, NV. Thank you to those who attended, and if you didn’t, you missed a great time! This convention always has such a welcoming feel, and it’s a fun one to attend. Consider joining us next year at SAFETECH 2024 in Tulsa, OK. It’s a great opportunity to learn a new part of the industry and make some new friends. Now we are focusing on the 2023 ALOA Convention & Security Expo in Orlando. The registration brochure is in- cluded with this of Keynotes, and it’s also posted online on the Convention tab of ALOA.org. In the brochure, you can see all the classes and events we have avail- able this year. We will be back at Hilton Orlando August 6-12. We were there a few years back, and it was a great venue for us. After you register, be sure to book your hotel room by July 14, as the room block always sells out. Online registration is open on the con- vention tab on ALOA.org. The early regis- tration deadline is July 1, but many class- es will fill up well before then. Register soon to have a better chance of getting into your preferred classes. If you have any questions or need help, contact con- [email protected]. See you there! Mary A. May Executive Director [email protected] Vote in ALOA’S Elections “You are essentially deciding the future of ALOA SPAI. If you’ve had opinions on the direction of the association, election time is the time to act.”
