EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE 6 Keynotes December 2025 aloa.org you as members continue adapting to changing conditions in the profession? We asked people across the industry for their views on the state and future of the industry, and we received some interesting perspectives. Be sure to read the State of the Indus- try article on page 48. Membership Renewals As the end of the year approaches, remember to renew your membership! Renewals are due by December 31 and can be done online at www.aloam- embers.org. Log in to see and pay your invoice. If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or (214) 819- 9733. We are always happy to help. Don’t forget that you get 20% off your dues for each new member you sponsor through December 31. There’s still time to get those in before the end of the year. It’s also time to start thinking about ALOA Board elections nominations! See pages 11 and 12 for the forms and information you will need. In 2026, we will be electing a Secretary plus the Northeast, Northwest and two International directors. These forms are due at the end of March. Enjoy the rest of your holiday season, and hope you get to spend time with loved ones. Thank you so much for your support, and we look forward to seeing you all in 2026. H ERE WE ARE AT THE END OF THE YEAR — and it’s been a good one for ALOA SPAI. We had two great conven- tions this year, and we’ve had many improvements for the association. One of the fore- most changes was the relaunch of ALOA.org. This is a project we have long wanted to undertake, and we were finally able to make it a reality. The website has all-new content, a fresh design and better navigation to help make the browsing experience better for members and prospective members. You should be able to find information you need quicker, and the new convention pages allow you to see what you need at a glance. If you have any comments or suggestions about the site, please contact us at [email protected]. We hope to continue making this the best resource possible for our members. Education Improvements ALOA Education has been busy this year as well improving our educational programs. They con- tinue to update the ALOA Fundamentals of Lock- smithing class to better prepare beginner students, and they’ve introduced a one-hour ethics class to help those who need that class for licensing. A new Automotive Fundamentals class is also in the works. An emphasis has also been placed on recruiting new instructors and updating the PRP. At conven- tions, we continue to offer new classes, and this year we had such success with our free evening seminars. Read more about all of these efforts in the Education column in this issue of the magazine. State of the Industry And as we continue improving ALOA, how should Mary A. May Executive Director [email protected] Thank You for a Great 2025 Don’t forget that you get 20% off your dues for each new member you sponsor through December 31.
