8 KEYNOTES MAY 2023 WWW.ALOA.ORG What’s New Industry News, ALOA News, New Products and More Register for ALOA 2023 in Orlando Decide on ALOA Bylaws Changes ALOA member Karl James Talsky, 60, of Ocala, passed away December 12, 2022. He worked as a locksmith for Ray the Locksmith for many years. ALOA/SAVTA member Curtis Ladwig, CML, CPS, passed away April 5. He operated Curt’s Lock & Key Service until his retirement in 2002. He was a charter member of the Northern Prairie Locksmith Association serving as president, and won first place in the Lockmasters International Safe Manipulation contest. Katy A. Lawson, RL, has passed. She was the owner of ABC Locksmith and Key Kraft in San Francisco for over 35 years. IN MEMORIAM I t’s ALOA elections time. This year, not only are there seats up for elec- tion, but there are several bylaw changes to weigh in on, including some that affect the size of the board. See page 30 in this magazine for the full information. You can vote online at the members’ site, ALOAmembers.org. For assistance, con- tact [email protected]. I t’s going to be a hot one in Or- lando in August! Join us for the hot times and cool vibes at the 2023 ALOA Convention & Security Expo. Registration is now open online, and full information is available in the brochure included in this issue and on the Conven- tion tab on ALOA.org. See the Main Event column on page 16 as well! See you August 6-12 at the Hilton Or- lando! Contact [email protected] for more information or to secure booth space at the Security Expo. Sponsorships are still available! Hot Times, Cool Vibes Hot Times, Cool Vibes