Updated 04/10/01

Table of Contents:

About NAMTSE

NEW: Information for Attendees

• NEW: Preliminary Program

• Friday, April 27, 2001

• Saturday, April 28, 2001

• Sunday, April 29, 2001

• Monday, April 30, 2001

• Tuesday, May 1, 2001

• NEW: Meeting Registration form

• Download a Meeting Registration form in html

• Download a Meeting Registration form as a .pdf file (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader-download here)

Information for Potential Speakers

• Click here to fill out speaker form

Information to potential exhibitors

• Why should you exhibit?

• Exhibition Rules & Regulations

• Exhibit/Symposia Schedule

• Floor Plan

• Download an Exhibitor Signup Form

• Download an Exhibitor Registration Form

Virtual Trade Show Information

• Download product information form to participate in Virtual NAMTSE. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader-download here)

Hotel Information

• Download a Hotel reservation form in html

• Download a Hotel Registration form as a .pdf file (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader-download here)

Learn more about Savannah, GA here

About NAMTSE

Over the years, the Central Station industry has evolved into an entity which may become far different than the central station of just a few years ago. Those who do not understand the past and are not prepared for the next trends will be so disadvantaged as to render their operations obsolete in a very short period of time.

To respond to this demand for information, the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) has determined that its Mid-Year Meeting will undergo a transformation. 

The substance of this transformation is embodied in the new name of the CSAA Mid-Year Meeting which has now been rechristened The 2001 North American Monitoring Technology Symposium and Exhibition (NAMTSE). 

At the heart of transformation are two basic principles:

1. The need for a four-track program and symposia dedicated to the technological, legal, operational and managerial issues of tomorrow’s central stations by expanding the courses offered to appeal to the company CEOs, senior management, Third-Party Central Stations, Proprietary Central Stations, UL-Listed and/or FMRC-Approved Dealers and others related to the Central Station industry.

2. To present a forum for companies who supply products, technologies or services to present concepts and ideas unique to the Central Station monitoring industry in the format of an exhibition, limited to "Table Top" displays.

Information for Potential Speakers

If you have an interest in being a presenter, moderator, or facilitator for any of these courses, click here to fill out the form on-line.  Presentation proposals must include the following to be considered:

1. Presentation proposal (actual presentation should be no longer than 30 minutes in length, unless part of a panel or otherwise approved).

2. A brief description of the presentation in 50-100 words or less that will be used in the official NAMTSE Program and the CSAA Dispatch newsletter.

3. A biography and photo of the presenter. Photo will be required by February 1, 2001.

4. Date and place where the program was last presented (if applicable).

5. Any date and place where you intend to present program prior to the 2001 NAMTSE.

Presentations must be submitted to Suzanne Gerhart, CSAA’s Director of Meetings and Conventions, using the presentation proposal form/format either by email (meetings@csaaul.org) or fax (703-242-4675)

NOTE: Presenters will be responsible for their own expenses and must be registered for the meeting.

The following standard audiovisual equipment will be provided for all presenters in the meeting room: overhead projector, LCD projector, laptop, podium microphone, Lavaliere microphone, and screen. Any additional audiovisual equipment will be the responsibility of the presenter.

The deadline date for submission is JANUARY 30, 2000. The CSAA Education Committee will evaluate all submissions and confirm all presentations.

Exhibitor Information

This year’s NAMTSE will feature an exhibit showcasing the finest products and equipment in the monitoring industry. This very targeted exhibit is limited to central station monitoring equipment and services. 

The tabletop display will feature pertinent equipment, materials and literature for the central station monitoring industry. Ample time will be allowed for all attendees to visit the exhibits and speak with company representatives one-on-one.

Why Should You Exhibit?

Those who choose to be part of the NAMTSE program and/or exhibition will find that there are many opportunities to share their products, concepts and services with this vital audience.

1. Those opportunities include personal interaction with potential and existing customers,

2. Being automatically placed on the CSAA "Virtual NAMTSE Expo," which will be in effect after the meeting for the rest of the year—a $295.00 value.

3. The first eighteen exhibitors to sign up and pay will get their choice of booth space and the opportunity to sponsor one of the 18 golf holes during the Friday CSAA Golf Tournament at no charge to the exhibitor.

4. Space allocation will be on a "first-come/first-served" basis this year only. Those who sign up now will be on the "Preferred List" for future years and get first pick of the premium spaces and other opportunities.

Exhibition Rules

Click here to download a Adobe Acrobat version of the Rules & Regulations and the Floor Plan. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader-download here)

Exhibit/Symposia Schedule

Click here to download a Adobe Acrobat version of the Rules & Regulations and the Floor Plan. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader-download here)

Floor Plan

Click here to see the floor plan.

Click here to download an Acrobat .pdf  Meeting Registration form for exhibitors. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader-download here).

Click here to download a MS Word Meeting Registration form for exhibitors.

For more information on becoming an exhibitor, please contact Suzanne Gerhart, CSAA’s Director of Meetings and Conventions at (703) 242-4670, Ext. 15 or at meetings@csaaul.org to receive an exhibitor prospectus. More information will be available on-line soon.

CSAA is pleased to offer to its Associate Members and NAMTSE Exhibitors FREE participation in CSAA's Virtual NAMTSE Web section, extending their selling presence beyond NAMTSE. 

Visitors will be able to find a company by selecting a product type, company name, or company classification. 

Click here to print a form where you will be able to specify contact information, product type categories and company classification under which your company will be listed. 

The company page will include the name of the company, address and phone information (including Web site address linked to the company's Web site), contact persons information (including e-mail), and a short description of the company and its products.

Non-members not exhibiting at NAMTSE will be able to be included at a cost of $295.

The 403-room Westin Savannah Harbor Resort is located on exclusive Hutchinson Island, fronting Savannah’s Historic District and waterfront. 

Guestrooms feature:

• two direct-dial telephones with fax and data ports

• in-room safes

• coffee makers with Starbucks® coffee

• refreshment centers

• thick terry robes and hair dryers. 

Club level rooms offer additional touches, including:

• a separate check-in and checkout, 

• a dedicated concierge and complimentary breakfast, with snacks and beverages in the Club Lounge. 

The Westin Savannah Harbor Resort has two restaurants, two lounges, two heated outdoor swimming pools, a health club and specialized spa treatments in the Greenbriar Spa. 

The Club at Savannah Harbor offers an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Cupp and golf legend Sam Snead just steps from the hotel. 

Water taxis pick guests up at the hotel’s private dock for a short two-minute water taxi ride across the Savannah River to the Historic downtown and the riverfront shops and restaurants. 

The resort is strategically located to offer guest exclusivity and privacy, yet convenient to the magic and charm of Savannah’s traditional sights.

GROUP RATES: The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) has obtained a special group rate of $199.00 per night for single or double occupancy. Rates are exclusive of the additional state and local sales tax. 

Group rates will be in effect for the dates of April 24 - May 5, 2001. All reservations must be received by the hotel no later than April 6, 2001. 

Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly (912) 201-2000 or by calling Westin reservations (800) WESTIN1 (937-8461). Please indicate you are with the Central Station Alarm Association Meeting in order to receive the special rates. 

A deposit equal to one night’s room rate is required to confirm you reservation. The deposit is refundable if the hotel is notified of the cancellation up to 72 hours prior to arrival.

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