In this issue
We would like to welcome the following new members who have joined the North Texas Chapter in 2018 (April-May):
April:
- Michael J. Brown, Hikvision USA (REJOIN)
- Charles Craver, Critical Analysis Group
- Terry France
- Leslie McClain, U.S. Postal Inspection Service
- Steve Smith, Greenhill School
May:
- Christopher Birdsong, Guidepost Solutions
- Joshua Dacus, Lockheed Martin
- Casey Dooling, GM Financial
- Tiffany Fluker, Convergint
- Jeffrey Kennard (REJOIN)
- Edward Parker, Dallas PD
- Robert Sartin, Palette Investment Company
- Christopher Sims, GM Financial
- Michael Stegman, Pioneer Natural Resources
- Barry Stevens, FBI
- William Wilson, Half Price Books
Here are some of the upcoming events you may want to take or attend. Some events are hosted by other organziations and may have additional costs:
- 07/11: ASIS Webinar: Critical Systems Protection: Lessons Learned from Cyber-Physical Security Assessments
- 07/19: July Luncheon
- 07/26: After Hours Event at Legacy Food Hall in Plano
- 09/23-27: GSX18 in Las Vegas, NV
ASIS North Texas Chapter Leadership
- Executive Board -
Chair: Yolanda Scott
Vice Chair: Alex Smith
Secretary: Connie Brandon
Treasurer:
- Officers & Committees -
ASIS Foundation Liaison:
Grace Sanders
Certification Committee:
Tony Migliaccio, CPP
Council Liaison:
OPEN
Law Enforcement Liaison:
Martin Cramer, CPP
Legislative Committee:
OPEN
Membership Committee:
Philip Jones
Mentorship Program:
Max Kidd &
J.D. Mauricio, PSP
Military Liaison:
Richard Raschke
Nominating Committee:
OPEN
Placement Committee:
OPEN
Women In Security Liaison:
Yolanda Scott &
Grace Sanders
Young Professionals Liaison:
Max Kidd
Newsletter Editor:
J.D. Mauricio, PSP
Program Coordinator:
Dovile Soblinskas
Social Media Manager:
J.D. Mauricio, PSP
Webmaster:
J.D. Mauricio, PSP
LEAN Event:
Martin Cramer, CPP &
Steve Castor, CPP
After Hours Events:
Max Kidd
Golf Tournament:
Alex Smith
Women In Security Gala:
Grace Sanders
Governor Abbott has laid out a proposal for tackling school safety in light of the recent school shootings. This may impact the security industry by encouragement of bringing on “retired peace officers” to secure public schools instead of hiring a third party security contractor. The up side may be that this could mean more funding for school security, which, by implication, may lead to expansion of services.
At this point, third party security contractors in schools augment the school district police by providing the asset protection while the police provide the people protection. Going forward with the Abbott Plan, the increased funding will have to come from the state to support additional resource officers, etc. It should be an interesting legislative session next year with the forming of legislative committee to focus on these issues.
For our members who have a presence in the city of Austin, the local City Council enacted a paid sick and leave ordinance which will take effect on October 1, 2018. You can read more about it here.
Alex Smith
Chapter Vice Chair
Looking for new oportunities? Check out our latest job postings on our web site HERE.
- Corporate Security Specialist, Copart - Dallas, TX
- Sales Support Specialist, Pinkerton - Dallas, TX
Quick Links
June News & Events 
Message From The Chair
Message from NTX-ASIS Chapter Chair:
It is midyear and it has been an honor to see the engagement of all the NTX Chapter volunteers.
If you have not taken the time to renew your membership, please do so as soon as possible 2018 Membership registration. In order to continue receive information from the NTX chapter, you must be up to date in the corporate portal.
As always, LEAN was a huge success! We had over 700 people show up to support local area law enforcement.
Our monthly meetings have been great with some excellent speakers. The July meeting is quickly approaching, so register today! We continue to find opportunities to connect with our peers in Ft. Worth, so the July Luncheon will be at the DFW Airport. Also, our next After Hours Event will be on Thursday, July 26th from 6-8pm at the Legacy Food Hall in Plano! This will be a great opportunity to network. For this event we will have subject matter experts in the CCTV and Access Control fields available for attendees to learn from and ask questions. Stay tuned for future communications regarding this event!
Our website remains the focal point for the chapter communications. The NTX website is a hub of information and will point you to upcoming events that include our monthly luncheons, training opportunities, and outstanding networking events. It is important for members to register early for all events. We need to ensure we have adequate space and food for all attendees. If you would like to sponsor an event, please let us know!
I look forward to continuing to serve as the 2018 Chapter Chair.
Yolanda R. Scott
2018 Chapter Chair
ASIS North Texas Chapter
Member-Get-A-Member
We're down to the final hours! You have until June 30th to recruit new ASIS members and be rewarded with chances to win a wide range of great prizes.
As a member of ASIS, you know first-hand the value that membership brings to you and security professionals around the globe.
By recruiting new members, not only will you help bring your colleagues the same access to valuable resources and savings, you'll compete to win the grand prize, a Global Security Exchange (GSX) event package, including a full-access registration, three nights hotel accommodations, and $500 travel stipend.
Create your own friendly competition with ASIS members who are coworkers, friends, or share a volunteer role! Visit HERE to see the current leaderboard!
Next Meeting
Alan Black will be our guest speaker for the July Luncheon. He is the Director of Public Safety at the DFW International Airport and will provide insight into what it takes to secure one of the world's largest airports.
The meeting will be held at the DFW Airport Fire Training Research Center from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Registration for the meeting is open on our website HERE. The cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members, and includes free parking and a catered lunch. Register before July 17th and save $5! Don't miss out on networking with fellow security professionals in the North Texas area!
DFW Airport Fire Training Research Center
1530 W 27th Street
DFW Airport, TX 75261
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ASIS Foundation Scholarships
The ASIS Foundation has announced a new program, called the CPP Accelerator, which will allow one individual from each chapter to receive a free voucher for a complimentary CPP exam.
Individuals who receive the voucher will need to go online and apply for the CPP exam. Recipients will still need to meet certification guidelines in order to take the test and achieve the certification.
Application submission for the ASIS North Texas Chapter will begin between October and December of 2018 - with selection being made in January 2019 and recipients being notified between February and April of 2019.
Stay tuned for more information as your North Texas Chapter works with the ASIS Foundation to formalize the application and selection process!
Announcements
As a member of ASIS International, you have access to a plethora of resources to stay up-to-date on the latest technologies, research, and news. If you haven't already, ensure you check out the newly re-designed ASIS International website at www.asisonline.org.
One of the most useful resources is access to council newsletters and white papers. Some of the latest newsletters and paper come from the Young Professionals Council, the Commercial Real Estate Council, and a paper published by the IT Security Council titled, "Security on the Internet of Things: An ESRM Perspective."
Member Spotlight
During the North Texas Chapter's CPP Boot Camp, Steve Darragh, CPP, PSP spoke at one of our sessions. Steve shared tips and tricks on how to take the CPP Exam and on what areas to focus. We had a chance to interview Steve and let him share his path to CPP certification, how he's navigated his successful security career, and how he ensures his knowledge and skills stay relevant and up-to-date. Click HERE or the picture below to watch his interview. Additionally, feel free to Like the video and Subscribe to our channel as the North Texas Chapter continues to grow our social media presence and provide content for security professionals.
Global Security Exchange - GSX18
Have you regsitered for the best security event of 2018? ASIS International's Global Security Exchange 2018 is happening in Las Vegas from September 23rd to 27th. Early-bird rates end June 29th.
