CSAA Signals
Vol. 10, No. 3 —February 9, 2004
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Input on Withdrawal of Qwest Dataphone Select-a-Station Service Needed

Vienna, Va., February 9, 2004--The Alarm Industry Communications Committee (AICC) counsel, Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, is looking for input from the central station alarm industry on the usage of Qwest's Dataphone Select-a-Station Service.

Qwest Corporation has filed, on behalf of its wireline telephone company affiliates, a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Petition seeking approval to withdraw Dataphone  Select-a-Station Service offerings in the fourteen-state region served by Qwest's telephone company affiliates. These companies were formerly known as US West. Qwest states that there is no longer any demand for these services. Comments to the FCC on the Qwest petition are due by February 17, 2004.

Blooston believes that these services may have been utilized by certain central station operators in the past. Blooston needs to know as soon as possible if the withdrawal of these services would adversely affect the alarm industry in the Qwest region. They also need to know the circumstances of the adverse effects.

Please fax the form enclosed below BY THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 to Ben Dickens at 202-828-5568 or call Mary Sisak at 202-828-5554.

NAME__________________________________________________________

COMPANY ______________________________________________________

PHONE _____________________ E-MAIL _____________________________

  • No, I will not be adversely affected ________________________
  • Yes, I will be adversely affected. 
    Explain     ___________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________
    ___________________________________________________________

PLEASE FAX BY THIS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 TO BEN DICKENS AT 202-828-5568

AIREF, NBFAA Hit the Links to Raise Funds for Industry Research

The Alarm Industry Research & Educational Foundation (AIREF) and National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) have announced an inaugural fund-raising event to be held in conjunction with the 2004 NBFAA Spring Conference in Las Vegas.

The AIREF/NBFAA Golf Tournament and Evening Event will combine two fun-filled activities into one day of entertainment in support of the electronic life safety, security, and systems industry. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 30, the day before the start of the ISC West Expo. The golf tournament will be held at one of Las Vegas' premier country clubs, Troons' — Revere Golf Club, on the Lexington Course. Following the golf tournament will be the evening event, which will take place at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino's Kahunaville. The evening event will feature the presentation of the prestigious Morris F. Weinstock Award and the Sara Jackson Award.

The individual participant cost of $250 includes greens fees, cart, lunch, transportation to and from the golf course, and the evening event. Non-golfers may purchase tickets separately for just the evening event at a cost of $100.

Limited sponsorship opportunities are available for the event. Sponsors and participants are needed to ensure the success of this initiative.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, or to reserve your spot in the tournament, visit http://www.alarm.org/ISCWest_2004/index.html or call NBFAA at (301) 585-1855.