10 Keynotes March 2025 aloa.org WHAT’S NEW INDUSTRY NEWS, ALOA NEWS, NEW PRODUCTS AND MORE Congratulations to the Wisconsin Chapter on 30 Years O N JANUARY 25, THE WISCONSIN CHAPTER OF ALOA celebrated its 30th anniversary in Eau Claire, WI. It was a well-attended luncheon, and the chapter held a silent auction to raise money for the association. ALOA President Bill Mandlebaum attended and pre- sented the chapter with a certificate in recognition of the anniversary. The chapter also had a drawing for a full education pack- age for ALOA 2025 in Orlando, FL, donated by ALOA. Congratulations to Alan Morgan, the winner! GPLA Installs New Officers and Directors S N OW - C OV E R E D R OA D S A N D 12 - D E G R E E temperatures could not put a chill on the dinner meet- ing and officer installation ceremony of The Greater Philadelphia Locksmiths Association (GPLA) on Monday, January 20, in Pennsauken, NJ. After dinner, ALOA SPAI chairman of the board and recent Philadelphia Award recip- ient, John Truempy, CFL, CRL, CMIL, ICML, IFDI, LSFDI, administered the oath of office to the incoming officers and directors in front of approximately 60 members and guests. New president, Paul Kline, RL, accepted the gavel from outgoing president, Ed Fitzgerald, CML, after Ed delivered a thoughtful speech about the future of GPLA and the industry to the attendees. Established in 1949 — and instrumental in the formation of ALOA Security Professionals Association — The Greater Philadelphia Locksmiths Association is one of the oldest contin- uously operating associations in the country. More information about GPLA can be found at gpla.org. Congratulations and good luck to all the new GPLA officers and directors: President - Paul Kline, RL Vice President - Mike Nimmo Secretary - Kevin Donaghy, AHC, CRL Corresponding Secretary - Jim Handschuh Sr., CIL Sargent at Arms - Jim Handschuh Jr., AFDI Treasurer - Martin Arnold, CRL Board members Chairman of the Board - Sven Hellwig Sr., CRL Anthony Buenaflor Randolff Carpenter, CFPS Steven Kaufman Ken Kramer Maurice Onraet Barry Wilenski, CRL John Williams, CRL Register for SAFETECH! S AFETECH IS FAST approaching, but there’s still time to register! The early registration deadline is March 14, but you can keep registering after that date at the non-discounted rate. For more information on classes and events plus the link to register, visit www.aloa.org. NEWS BRIEFS Locinox has released its new catalog, which is now available digitally at www.locinoxusa.com/Catalogues/usa. ALOA recognized the Wisconsin Chapter’s 30th anniversary with a commemorative certificate and by donating an ALOA 2025 education package for a drawing. Congratula- tions to the winner, Alan Morgan!
