CSAA Signals Banner

Vol. 16, No. 5 - February 17, 2010
8150 Leesburg Pike, Suite 700, Vienna, VA 22182
703-242-4670; Fax 703-242-4675
www.csaaintl.org

This issue of the CSAA Signals is brought to you by our sponsor:

AES-Intellinet
AES IntelliNet - Long-range Wireless Mesh Alarm Communications

Please visit www.aes-intellinet.com/demo5.swf to learn about its products or click on the banner above.

Table of Contents

2010 CSAA Annual Meeting Returns to U. S.

The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) is delighted to announce that the location of the 2010 CSAA Annual Meeting will be the Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain Resort in Marana, Arizona. The meeting will take place Oct. 1-6, 2010.

The Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain Resort is a brand new resort located Northwest of Tucson. CSAA has been able to secure the amazing rate of $239.00 per night for a deluxe mountain room (other room types and suites will be available at higher rates). This is truly a magnificent resort and our dates avoid conflicts with other known industry meetings during October

You will receive additional information soon so that you may plan your time and travel. We believe that you will thoroughly enjoy this new Ritz Carlton and the many opportunities for separate tours and excursions that will be offered.

Please contact John McDonald, CSAA Vice President of Meetings and Conventions at 703-242-4670, Ext. 17 or meetings@csaaintl.org if you have any questions.

Last Chance to Sign Up for TODAY's CSAA Webinar
Social Media Networking: Help or Hype Webinar
Four Ways to Boost your Company's Image and Performance

CSAA Members and Non-Members alike are invited to participate free of charge in the first Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) webinar of 2010 on February 17, 2010 - 2:00pm-3:00pm EST.

Find out how Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Wikis are being successfully used by businesses, both inside and outside of the alarm industry.

Learn how you and your company can utilize these network sites as strategic marketing tools to increase your company’s visibility in the marketplace, while improving communication and performance overall!

The Panelists are:

  • Moderator: Wanda Valenteen, Central Station Manager of The Protection Bureau
  • Webinar Coordinator: Caryn Morgan, Product Specialist of Bold Technologies
  • Presenters:
    • Cheryl Perez, Director of Marketing of Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. (LinkedIn)
    • Melissa M. Courville, Client Services & Head of Marketing of DICE Corporation (Facebook)
    • Jennifer Bruce, Account Executive of Bold Technologies (Twitter)
    • Celia Besore, Vice President of Marketing & Programs at CSAA (Wikis)

Space is limited, so please reserve your webinar seat here now or at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/290008851.

Pittsburgh – an exciting venue for ESX 2010!
By Melissa M. Courville, Client Services & Head of Marketing, DICE Corporation

Finding out that Pittsburgh is the next stop for the industry-changing ESX conference was a thrill! Having lived in Pittsburgh for a few years, with family ties to the area, it’s easy to fall in love with the city that mixes both history and the NOW harmoniously. From the architecture of the widely-renowned PPG building, Heinz Ketchup factory and Andy Warhol museum, to the bustling shops at Station Square and beauty of Point Park; Pittsburgh was recently voted one of the safest and cleanest cities in the United States, and has been for years!

ESX has already become a highlight in my plans, where security life meets industry-specific networking. The ESX event continues to be a focal point for security integration & monitoring companies with showcases for the CSAA anniversary and the SDM Gala, as well as the niche-focused tradeshow, seminars and conferences. As the Head of Marketing for DICE Corporation and as a CSAA Committee Member, I’m very glad that we’ve continued to invest in and make it our commitment to attend each event, the rewards are priceless.

Remember To ...

  • Download the forms for the 2010 CSAA Central Station Excellence Awards at http://www.csaaul.org/CSAACSAwards.htm. All 2010 applications must be received by March 29, 2010.
  • Take advantage of the ESX Early Bird rates and register now for the 2010 Electronic Security Expo (ESX), June 14-18, 2010 in Pittsburgh, PA. ESX is co-sponsored and co-owned by CSAA and ESA. Click here to register online today.
  • If you are attending the ISC West in Las Vegas, reserve your room at the beautiful Venetian Resort Hotel Casino to interact with your CSAA friends who are attending the ISC West. The room rate is $209 Please contact Reginald England, Sales Manager at 702.414.2477 or reginald.england@venetianpalazzo.com and ask to be included in the CSAA room block. See you there!
  • Register to attend the Seventh Annual Alarm Research and Educational Foundation (AIREF) golf tournament will be held March 23, 2010 at the Revere Golf Club in Las Vegas, one day prior to ISC West. To register for the tournament, visit www.airef.org. For more information about the tournament and sponsorship opportunities, call (203) 762-2444 or email Pat Remes at premes@airef.org. To learn more about AIREF’s initiatives and studies, visit www.airef.org.
Intertek-ETL