The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) is happy to announce that the 2004 North American Monitoring Technologies Symposium & Exhibition (NAMTSE) will be held in Memphis, Tenn. on April 14-22, 2004.

“Memphis is an ideal location for NAMTSE 2004 because it combines a near Mid-west location, with an ease of  access from most parts of the country. Additionally, Memphis will be a draw from a number of surrounding states and will be an easy drive for many of the alarm companies located in the contiguous states," said Steve Doyle, CSAA's Executive Vice President.

"Also, we have been most fortunate to be able to obtain exceptional rates for lodging in preferred hotels raging from $109.00 to $159.00 for the more upscale options.  These properties are within walking distance to the heart of Memphis' music and night life areas, and only a few blocks walk to the “Mighty Mississippi” with its riverboats and other entertainment.  For those with gambling fever, the incredible new resort/gambling and entertainment city of Tunica, Miscopy, is only about 30 minutes away.  All this adds up to an affordable, action-packed venue for the NAMTSE 2004 meeting,” added Doyle.

The CSAA Education Committee is putting together another terrific program--don't miss this meeting! Topics to be covered and requests for presentations will be sent out as soon as they are available.

CSAA On-Line Operator Training Takes Off!

The CSAA Central Station Operator Level One on-line training is truly becoming popular. Since its introduction to the general public in May 2003, 241 operators have signed up to take the course, 113 in August alone.

If you would like more information on this training, please visit http://www.csaaul.org/CSAAOLTraining.htm. 

Annual Meeting Heads Up!

With slightly more than a month left for our 2003 Annual Meeting in Lana'i, almost 75% of our room block in the Manele Bay Hotel  is already booked! If you have not made your hotel reservations and/or faxed your registration form, please do so soon. Hotel reservation deadline is September 25, 2004; meeting registration deadline is September 26, 2003.

As you make your travel plans, be aware that Aloha Island Air has a 44 lb. weight restriction and that additional fees may apply for excess baggage. In addition, excess baggage may follow on later flights. Overhead compartments are small--even normal size carry-on baggage may be taken from you and placed in the hold of the plane. Please pack accordingly. Be certain to pack necessities in a small portable bag – e.g. - prescriptions, toiletries, a change of clothes.

Also, since dining is almost exclusively restricted to facilities at the Manele Bay Hotel or the Lodge at Koele, it is advised that dinner reservations be made in advance with the hotel concierge (phone: 808-565-2387). This is particularly advisable on open dining nights: Saturday, October 18–after the Opening Reception; Sunday, October 19–Open Night; and Tuesday, October 21–Open Night.