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Vol. 16, No. 6 - March 9, 2010
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Mark Your Calendars for the 2010 CSAA Fall Operations Management Seminar

CSAA is pleased to announce the 2010 CSAA Fall Operations Management Seminar will be held November 7th – 9th, 2010. Mace CSSS, Inc. is this year’s host company and a tour of their central station will be part of the meeting schedule. 

The meeting will take place at the Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort, located at 1855 South Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, CA  92802. This modern hotel is ideally located near Disneyland, as well as shopping, dining and entertainment all within a block of the hotel’s front door.  Hotel rooms are available at the rate of $129/night, exclusive of applicable state and local taxes. Guests can call the hotel at 714-750-1811. Be sure to ask for the CSAA room block to receive the CSAA room rate.

Details on programming and registration will be available in the coming weeks.  Mark your calendars now!

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.

Sign Up for the Upcoming CSAA Webinar on
Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) “Red Flag” Rules

The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) invites you to a free webinar on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT on the subject of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) “Red Flag” Rules. The webinar will be conducted by Mary Sisak, Partner at Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy and Prendergast. Ms. Sisak is a co-author of a manual on Red Flag compliance.

Visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/725262363to register now! This webinar will NOT be taped.

Background on the FTC’s Red Flag Rules

In Nov. 1, 2008, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) established rules requiring any entity that regularly extends, renews or continues credit, such as alarm companies, to develop and implement written identity theft prevention programs. While enforcement of the rules has been delayed several times, the new date for enforcement is June 1, 2010. The enforcement delay may not relieve a business from financial liability to a customer whose identity is stolen and the business did not have a Red Flag program in place.

These rules require companies to implement procedures to detect, prevent and mitigate identity theft with respect to new and existing “covered accounts.” A “covered account” is a continuing relationship: (a) that a creditor offers or maintains with a person to facilitate the person’s purchase of products or services primarily for personal, family or household purposes; and (b) that involves or is designed to permit multiple payments or transactions. In addition, a “covered account” also includes any other continuing relationship that a creditor offers or maintains for which there is a reasonably foreseeable risk of injury (including risk of financial, operational, compliance, reputation and/or litigation injury) from identity theft: (a) to the customer of the account; or (b) to the safety and soundness of the creditor.

The core of the program is the listing of various patterns, practices and specific activities (called “Red Flags”) which may indicate the possible theft of the identities of: (a) existing customers maintaining “covered accounts” with the Company; and (b) new or purported new customers opening “covered accounts” with the Company. The rules require companies to periodically conduct a risk assessment to determine whether it offers or maintains “covered accounts.”

Don’t miss this important webinar—you are welcome to invite others inside or outside your company.

Sign up today at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/725262363to register now! This webinar will NOT be taped.

Don’t forget to purchase your ticket for
CSAA's 60th Anniversary Celebration at ESX

CSAA will kick off the celebration of its 60th Anniversary at a joint Awards Ceremony with the Electronic Security Association (ESA) at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture on Tuesday, June 15th. The event will take place during the 2010 ESX in Pittsburgh, PA, June 14-18, 2010.

The August Wilson Center for African American Culture, a brand new contemporary center named after the Pulitzer Prize winning American playwright and Pittsburgh native, is conveniently located directly across the street from the Westin hotel, the ESX headquarters hotel.

Plan to join ESA for the presentation of their Weinstock and Jackson Awards and CSAA for their 60th Anniversary Celebration, followed by a reception.

A ticket for this function is included in the Deluxe ESX Pass, otherwise a separate ticket must be purchased for this not-to-be-missed event. Purchase your ticket by May 21st to receive the early bird discount pricing of $125. Visit www.esxweb.com to sign up!

ESX Exhibitors: Show your CSAA Spirit!

The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) is kicking off its 60th Anniversary celebration at this year’s Electronic Security Expo (ESX). You have a unique opportunity to show your support of the CSAA and also get extra exposure for your company and your ESX booth.

We would like to invite you to incorporate our special CSAA 60th anniversary logo into your giveaways this year. Whether you’re giving away pens, key chains, stress balls or other items, by using the anniversary logo you will receive extra attention from the attendees. If you are not planning on distributing give-aways, but would like to participate in this cross-promotional activity, please contact us at the e-mail addresses/phone number below.

Once we receive your commitment to incorporate our CSAA 60th Anniversary logo, your company will benefit from the following program:

  • Each attendee packet will inlcude a special “passport” flyer . The passport will include a list the participating exhibitors. Your booth will be highlighted on the passport's show floor plan. The attendees will visit each of the listed exhibitors’ booths and collect stamps/stickers supplied by CSAA. Attendees who receive stamps/stickers from every exhibitor in the passport will be eligible to participate in a drawing hosted by CSAA for an E-book (such as the Kindle or the Nook) at the conclusion of the show.
  • Special promotions through CSAA publications (CSAA web site, CSAA social media sites, CSAA e-newsletter) will promote the names of CSAA Anniversary supporters and their booth numbers.
  • Signage at the CSAA booth will list each of the participating exhibitors with the respective booth numbers. Additional passports will be available at the CSAA Booth.

This is a convenient way for your company to support the CSAA’s 60th Anniversary celebration and gain extra booth traffic.

Time is of the essence for you to sign-up and participate in this celebratory program. Please reply by Friday, March 19, 2010 with your commitment to participate in our celebration this year. We will contact and supply you with everything you need.

Please download the sign-up form at http://www.csaaul.org/2010CSAAAnniversaryExhibitorProject.html.

Should you have any questions, please contact Teresa Brewer, CSAA 60th Anniversary Chairperson at teresa.brewer@systemsensor.com or Celia Besore at communications@csaaintl.org or 703-242-4670, Ext. 16.

We look forward to hearing from you very soon. Your support is greatly appreciated.

2010 CSAA Membership Directory Update

We are currently working on the update of the 2010 CSAA Membership Directory . A representative of each member company received a CSAA Membership Directory update e-mail. All changes received up-to-date have been made in the online version of the CSAA Member Directory.

If your listing is incorrect, please contact Grace Fanzo, CSAA Administrative Assistant, at 703-242-4670, Ext. 21 or gfanzo@csaaintl.org with the correct information. All changes must be in by March 26, 2010.

Remember To ...

  • 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 $209.00 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!
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