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Vote on TBFAA ElectionAnd Bylaw Changes

Other Columns* Responsible Action Can be Profitable- Page 14* TX Legislation Gets National Attention- Page 18

.* PSB Amnesty Program- Page 19

.* STAA- Update- New President? Page 20

.* NFPA 731 gets Final Approval- Page 23

TBFAA members will have a chance to vote on twoproposed bylaws changes and to select among a vari-ety of candidates at the annual membership meetingon Saturday October 29.Continued Pages 5, 6, 7, 9 & 10

Plan now to enjoy the comfort of the historic Tremont House, visit with your fel-low members, check out the latest at the trade show, vote on officers andbylaw changes and attend a variety of training classes. Continued Pages 12 & 13

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Galveston - October 2005

In This IssuePresidents Message .................... 3

Training Schedule ........................ 4

Member Meeting.........................5

Convention Details ...............12 &13

Nominees ............................6, 7 & 9

Proposed Bylaws .........................10

STAA, HGCAA & NTAA Contribute.4

TX Landmark Law Adopted .18

Above & Beyond ..........................8

PSB Amnesty..............................19

NFPA Approves 731 ............. 23

State Government Contacts ........23

Associate News ...........................15

Exhibitors Support TBFAA............19

Member Lists......................16 & 17

Calendar of Events..................... 23

TBFAA Board List ..........................4

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President’s Message"A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks thatothers throw at him." -David Brinkley

Some may view the new state law with as much welcome as a brick, but Ibelieve we need to use it as an opportunity to enhance our ties with our cus-tomers and grow. I hope that you have had a chance to see our presentation onthe new state law at your local association meeting, but if you missed it youhave another chance at our annual meeting (see page 13 for details).

As an industry we have a responsibility to make the implementation of these newrequirements as smooth as possible. By reducing the burden on public safety wecan make it less likely that unreasonable changes to police response are proposedor enacted.

As we approach the annual convention I would be remiss if I did not thank everyone on the board andour committees for all their help in making the TBFAA the success that it is. J D Benfer, Nathan Bryant,Rex E. Adams, Mark Matlock, Brian McKinney, JP Shull, Ruben Fechner, Walter Tutor, Debi Ulmer, ChrisRussell, Malcolm Reed, Gary Dawkins, Kathleen Schraufnagel, Rodney Hooker, Dennis Bryant and DaveSimon have all served us well as board or committee members. I would like to welcome Roy Soto asour new Region I Director and thank Pam Elliott for her past service in that capacity

A few leaders are taking well deserved breaks and deserve special acknowledgment. When JanWisdom moved out of the industry and out of her role as Secretary, Roger Byrd stepped up to fill thevacancy and has done an exceptional job. Those of you who have been around a while know Rogerhas already paid his dues with service as TBFAA President and a longtime leader in the STAA. BillParsley has served as STAA president for 5 years and is turning over the reigns this year because inhis words “its time to give someone else a chance”. Bill not only has one of the best attendancerecords on the board but he also has been consistent with support and constructive ideas. Last andcertainly not least is Henry Homrighaus who has served as associate director for several years and hasconsistently helped our legislative effort, helped to organize our conventions and always been readywith a great idea. Knowing each of these leaders as I do, I not only hope, but expect, that we will seethem all again in some capacity

I also need to make sure that I acknowledge the effort of our instructors who keep our valuable training pro-gram going strong. Brian McKinney, Whitney Crahen, Gary Dawkins, Joe Francis, Malcolm Reed, Roy Hornand Brant Pierce consistently giveus extra effort to make sure ourstudents get maximum value.

I have witnessed all of these lead-ers grow and learn and get a lotdone. They are all great examplesof what Mahatma Gandhi said“The best way to find yourself is tolose yourself in the service of oth-ers.”

You could be our next example-Please join us.

See you in Galveston!

Chip BirdTBFAA President

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The Texas Burglar and Fire AlarmAssociation, Inc. (TBFAA) is a

nonprofit organization of securityprofessionals who have joined

together to enrich the industry byproviding membership training

and representing the membershipas a whole in the TexasLegislature, the Texas

Commission on Private Security,and the Commission on Fire

Protection, among many otherprograms.

The TRANSMITTER is publishedbi-monthly by The Texas Burglar

and Fire Alarm Association, aTexas not for profit association.

For Advertising Information:TEL: 877-908-2322FAX: 877-908-2522

Brad Shipp, Editor

Submitted articles contained in thisnewsletter are the expressed opinions of

the authors and do not necessarilyreflect the opinions of the Officers,

Directors, and Members of the TBFAA.The publisher of this magazine is not

responsible for any errors or omissionsin advertising or other advertising mat-

ters.

Editorial: Copy is due the 15th of eachodd numbered month.

Advertising: Space reservations due the5th and artwork due the 20th of each odd

numbered month.

President Chip BirdSouthwest Dispatch Centerpresident@tbfaa.org

Vice PresidentJ D BenferResponse Center USAvicepresident@tbfaa.org

SecretaryRoger ByrdSecurity One Inc.secretary@tbfaa.org

TreasurerNathan A. BryantSentinel The Alarm Companytreasurer@tbfaa.org

Immediate Past PresidentRex E. AdamsAmerican Security Devicespastpresident@tbfaa.org

Associate DirectorHenry HomrighausCeus Online, LLCassociatedirector@tbfaa.org

Membership DirectorMark MatlockUnited Central Control, Inc..membership@tbfaa.org

Training DirectorBrian McKinneyInfinity Security Group, Inc.training@tbfaa.org

Region I DirectorRoy SotoSecurity Specialistsregion1@tbfaa.org

Region II DirectorJP ShullCustomer First Alarmregion2@tbfaa.org

Region III DirectorRuben FechnerSecurity One, Inc.region3@tbfaa.org

Region IV DirectorWalter TutorTutor Securityregion4@tbfaa.org

Local AssociationsHGCAA Board MemberDebi UlmerDispatch Center, Ltd

NTAA Board MemberChris RussellAmazon Alarm Systems, Inc

STAA Board MemberBill ParsleyDispatch Center, Ltd.

Directors Emeritus Malcolm ReedKnight Security Systems, Inc.

Gary DawkinsResponse Center USA

Ex OfficioTBFAA Executive DirectorBrad Shippexdirector@tbfaa.org

Legal CounselRon KesslerRon Kessler Group, LLClegal@tbfaa.org

Committee ChairsAlarm ManagementKathleen SchraufnagelBrink’s Home Security, Inc.

BylawsRoger ByrdSecurity One, Inc.

ConventionDebi UlmerDispatch Center, Ltd

Fire PrepWhitney CrahenCity of San Antonio

GrievanceJ D BenferResponse Center USA

LegislativeMalcolm ReedKnight Security Systems, Inc.

Member ServicesMark MatlockUnited Central Control, Inc.

Texas Burglar and Fire Alarm AssociationP.O. Box 59982, Dallas, TX 75229-1982

VOICE: 877/908-2322 FAX: 877/908-2522

TBFAA Board of Directors

Schedule & Registration Forms Available 'On Line'

Visit http://www.tbfaa.org for course descriptions,registration forms and class schedules.

Jan 27-28 HoustonFeb 24-25 DallasMar 16-17 San AntonioApr 28-29 El PasoMay 26-27 Corpus ChristiJun 23-24 Dallas

Jul 28-29 HoustonAug 25-26 AustinSep 29-30 DallasOct 6-7 HoustonNov 10-11 El PasoDec 08-09 San Antonio

Jan 14 DallasFeb 28 San AntonioMar 18 HoustonApr 22 DallasMay 09 San AntonioJun 17 Houston

Jul 18 San AntonioAug 19 DallasSep 12 San AntonioOct 25 HoustonNov 18 DallasDec 16 Houston

2005 Training Schedule

Level 1 Class Schedule

Fire Prep Class Schedule

STAA, HGCAA &NTAA Contribute

In July the South Texas Alarm Association(STAA) made a donation of $2500 to the

Legislative Support Fund. In May theHouston Gulf Coast Alarm Assn, (HGCAA)donated $5,000 to the TBFAA legislativefund. At the North Texas Alarm Assn.

(NTAA) May Board meeting, a motion todonate $5,000 to the TBFAA general fund

was passed unanimously.

“These are extremely generous donationsand I am very grateful and appreciative to

STAA, HGCAA and NTAA for this.” ChipBird, TBFAA President.

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TBFAA Annual Membership Meeting

Plan now to attend the TBFAA annual membership meeting and lunch on Saturday October 29 fromNoon-2pm in Galveston (see Page 12 for a full schedule).

The meeting is your chance to vote on important bylaw changes and on officers who will serve you forthe coming year. The candidates listed in this newsletter have submitted themselves to you for election.Additional qualified members can be nominated from the floor at the annual meeting. Visitwww.tbfaa.org or contact TBFAA for a copy of the bylaws to see the qualifications and responsibilities foreach office.

At each regular or annual general membership meeting, each Regular and Associate Member in goodstanding will be allowed to carry a maximum of one (1) vote by proxy of another Regular or AssociateMember in good standing. Each proxy must be declared to the Secretary at the beginning of the meet-ing in which the proxy is intended to be used. The Secretary of the Corporation must on the prescribedform and style maintain each proxy. Each proxy shall be dated and shall apply only to the specific regu-lar, special, or annual general membership meeting.

Visit www.tbfaa.org or contact TBFAA for a copy of the proxy form

TBFAA Board Seeks Membership InputAt the first meeting of the newly elected board, immediately following the membership meeting onSaturday October 29th, the Board will begin its plans for the 2006 membership year.

In 2004 the TBFAA Board made the decision to help form and join a new national alliance- the NationalElectronic Security Alliance (NESA). NESA has multiple benefits to TBFAA and its members including;

* Networking and information sharing. Each state association has to face and tackle the same chal-lenges that TBFAA faces. No one is a better source of help than our peers in other state associations. *Leadership training will be provided at NESA meet-ings to help your state leaders run the associationbetter.* The ability to monitor and influence federal legis-lation and regulation. We need collaboration andcoordinated efforts with other state associations torepresent our industry at a national level.* NESA will help TBFAA keep you updated with thelatest codes and standards and will allow industryleaders to mobilize to influence the codes and stan-dards process.* Individual state members can gain credibility andexposure as a member of a National Association.

TBFAA’s participation in NESA costs $50 per regularand associate member per year. The TBFAA boarddecided that the association could absorb the costfor the first year without increasing dues to coverthe increased cost. We will face that decision againat the October meeting.

Please contact the TBFAA office at 877-908-2322 orexdirector@tbfaa.org if you have any questions orsuggestions for the coming year.

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PresidentChip Bird Southwest Dispatch CenterDallas

Qualifications: Served last fiveyears on the TBFAA Board; the lasttwo years as President. Servedseven years and currently on theNTAA Board. 26 years alarm industryexperience.

Goals: Continue to increase membership and speaktogether as one voice. Take the TBFAA to areas not rep-resented by a local association and to improve communi-cations with our members. Continue to better our relation-ships with Legislators and continue to have a strong pres-ence in Austin during legislative sessions and impact billsthat affect our industry. Continue to enhance the relation-ships with the local associations as well as with other stateassociations. Continue to enhance and offer better train-ing. Continue to improve relationships with police and firedepartments and to reduce falsealarms.

TreasurerNathan BryantSentinel The Alarm CompanyDallas

Qualifications: VP-Finance andAdministration-Sentinel the alarmcompany Treasurer, Vice President, President, Director-North Texas Alarm Association Membership Director,Director, Treasurer-Texas Burglar and Fire AlarmAssociation

Goals: I intend as Treasurer to exercise fiscal responsibil-ity and pursue further revenue growth through increasedtraining opportunities and membership based revenuesources. I also expect to show an increase in total rev-enue that is sustainable for the future.

SecretaryDebi UlmerDispatch CenterHouston

Qualifications: Treasurer of theHouston Gulf Coast Alarm Assoc. for7 years 1997 to current, Secretary ofthe Houston Gulf Coast AlarmAssoc. for 2 years - 1997 to 1998,Region 3 Director of the Texas Burglar and Fire AlarmAssoc. - 2004, Convention Director of the Texas Burglarand Fire Alarm Assoc. - 2005

Membership DirectorMark MatlockUnited Central Control, Inc..San Antonio

Qualifications: I’ve been in the alarm business for over20 years and I have been very successful at growing com-panies through aggressive salesand marketing campaigns. I haveexperience at almost all levels ofthe industry including installation,management, funding, acquisitions,marketing, and instruction. In fact, Iwas one of the first to teach LevelOne and CEU classes in Texas (mylicense is M102). I have instructedover 3,000 students in the states ofTexas and Louisiana. I have alsobeen published several times in industry trade magazines,and I have served on several state and local AssociationBoards including serving as President of the HoustonBurglar and Fire Alarm Association where I was instrumen-tal in merging with the Gulf Coast Burglar and Fire AlarmAssociation to form the Houston Gulf Coast AlarmAssociation.

Goals: It is my goal to build on the momentum started in2005 and continue to raise awareness of the TBFAAthrough the post card campaign and through the existingmarketing campaign. I want to see membership exceed200 members for the first time in the Association’s history.I also want to work more closely with the new AssociateDirector to boost associate membership as well as regularmembership. It is my goal for every burglar and fire alarmdealer in Texas to know who we are and what we do. Iwant to utilize every available resource to increase mem-bership in the next term. It’s also my goal for all currentmembers to realize the value of their membership and towork toward retaining existing members as well as recruit-ing new ones.

TBFAA Nominees

DOUG BENNETT

SALES / MARKETING

706-718-09921-800-554-1101 • FAX 706-596-8552

2033 HAMILTON ROADCOLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31904

dwbennett@censignal.com

UUFX S2629EF0000005

CenSignal

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TBFAA Candidates For ElectionVice PresidentJD BenferResponse Center USASan Antonio

Qualifications: Currently V.P. ofTBFAA (active for last 8 - 10years). Held all offices of the STAA.Helped form WTAA & twice resur-rected the Capitol Area BFAA.Navigated through the red tape to obtain approval for ourown Level 1 course, helping preserve the solvency of theTBFAA. Represented TBFAA at NBFAA meetings and asan alternate for NESA. Taught hundreds of Ethics CEUs(since day one) and the only ‘non TPSB employee’ author-ized to teach CEUs on agency compliance. Helped hun-dreds of dealers with licensing issues. Active in last 4 leg-islative sessions on many, many bills.

Goals: I believe that long term goals are best built on sin-cere relationships rather than mud slinging and bully tac-tics. If you agree, I need your vote. PLEASE VOTE!

Vice PresidentRodney HookerDispatch CenterSan Antonio

Qualifications: Co-founder of GulfCoast Alarm Assn -GCAA (nowHGCAA), Greater San AntonioAlarm Assn –GSAA (Now STAA)Board Member 1988-89, President of Dallas CountyBurglar & Fire Alarm Assn- DCBFAA (Now NTAA) 2 terms1991-93, NTAA Director Emeritus 1994-98, TBFAARegional Director 1996-98, TBFAA President 1998-99,Registered Lobbyist w/Texas Ethics Commission 1998-99.

Goals: To support the President with the operations ofthe Association, and develop additional relationships withkey legislators in the State. To build a stronger associa-tion by working with the local associations and represent-ing the needs and concerns of the independent alarmdealers across Texas

Vice PresidentBrian McKinneyInfinity Security Group, IncHouston

Qualifications: As the current TBFAATraining Director, current President ofthe HGCAA, and the past Presidentof the HGCAA for 3 years I havemade many beneficial advancementsfor our industry. I started and finished the new customercontracts you are receiving as a member of the TBFAAand all other local associations. In the Houston Gulf Coastarea we have had and maintain the highest membershipamong all associations in Texas and we grow monthly. Ihave made our meetings open to law and fire enforcementand routinely see local Sheriff, Police, and Fire Marshalsattend our meeting and provide input. We have and main-tain a good relationship with all local agencies and plan tohave the Houston Police Chief and possibly the HoustonMayor speak at our meetings.

Goals: My goal as the TBFAA Vice President will be tobring my local new ideas into the State association. I alsosee a need to keep an alarm company in the Board in ashigh a position as possible. The current Board and nomi-nees are primarily Central Station companies that may nothave the same goals and views as a Burglary/Fire compa-ny will bring to the table. I would appreciate your vote.

Texas Trivia

The nickname, Lone Star State, comes fromthe single star that appeared on the flag of

the Republic of Texas. The vertical blue bar isfor loyalty. The white bar represents strength,and the red bar is for bravery. The State Flag

is the same.

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Above and Beyond

Legislative Support GoldContributors

Dispatch Center, Ltd.Intruder Alert Systems, Inc.

Security General International (SGI)Security One, Inc

Sentinel, the Alarm CompanySouthwest Dispatch Center, IncW.B.E. of Texas, Ltd. - Dallas

W.B.E. of Texas, Ltd. - San Antonio

TBFAA Political ActionCommittee

The TBFAA PAC supports the mission ofTBFAA by making contributions to elect candidates for public office.

Contributions or gifts to the TBFAA PAC are not tax deductible.

Help us promote public safety and security in Texas by contributingtoday.

Contributions to the PAC must be made by personal check to:TBFAA PAC

PO Box 59982 Dallas, TX 75229

TBFAA PAC Contributors

Bryan AbshireBob Cianciola

Darlene DeBoerTom GleitzSheri Hall

Bobby J. HensleyPeggy Keck

Randy KeyesEarl Lanier

Lynn I. NewmanKenneth S. Phillips

Julio RamirezMalcolm R. ReedSusie Robinson

Chuck SchumacherJ.P. Shull

Randy StowersRichard K. Vick

Jeff Willis

Legislative Support BronzeContributors

Commercial & Industrial ElectronicsGuardian Security Systems, Inc.

Knight Security Systems, Inc.Law SecurityCorporation

Ray Cannedy Security & InvestigationsUnited Central Control, Inc.

Legislative Support PlatinumContributor

Brink's Home Security, Inc.Quantum Alarm, Inc.

Legislative Support

The primary objective of the Texas Burglar and Fire Alarm Associationis to represent the alarm industry before the Texas Legislature andother governmental agencies. The objectives of the association canonly be accomplished by the combined efforts of the Board ofDirectors and our lobbyist Ron Kessler of the law firm of Ron KesslerGroup, LLC. The Board of Directors, headed up by President Chip Bird,coordinates the activities of the association. Ron Kessler heads up ourlobbying effort. It would be fair to say “he opens a lot of doors”.

The Texas Burglar and Fire Alarm Association incurs a cost of morethan $90,000 per Biannual Legislative Session for our legislativeeffort. The membership dues are not enough to cover this expense.Special help is needed.

We, the Board of Directors, are asking the professional alarm dealersof the state of Texas to participate either monthly or yearly in thisongoing legislative effort. With the team concept we can get the jobdone.

Please visit our website http://www.tbfaa.org or call us at877-908-2322 to sign up to become a Team Member.

"Boyd, when the owner gets here, let's ask him whythe entry delay is programmed so long."

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Training DirectorGary Dawkins Response Center USASan Antonio

Qualifications: Currently TBFAADirector Emeritus, Past TBFAATraining Director for several years,TBFAA and former NBFAA instruc-tor, Instructor of the Year NBFAA2001, Training Director of the Year NBFAA 2002, formerInstructor Pilot United States Air Force in the T-38 super-sonic jet, former high school math teacher, Texas StateTeaching Certificate to teach high school math andphysics and science, Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematicswith a minor in Physics, Master’s Degree in ComputerScience.

Goals: In my new position at Response Center USA, Ishould again have time to devote to the position ofTraining Director. The TBFAA now has its own Level 1course, which is a good income producer for TBFAA.However, this course needs updating and changing tomake it more effective. I would like to get this done. Ihave learned from the many students whom I have taughtover the years that there is a great deal of misunder-standing about how fire alarms are to be installed, andwhat licenses are required to do so. I would like to see aone or two day fire alarm course developed by theTBFAA, or perhaps contracted out with income coming tothe TBFAA, to better prepare those who are installing firedevices. This would also be of great help to those whoare studying for the fire license exam.

Training DirectorBrian McKinney Infinity Security Group, IncHouston

Qualifications: Current TBFAATraining Director, current President ofthe HGCAA, and the past President ofthe HGCAA for 3 years. See state-ment for Vice President for more information.

Goals: While I enjoy my current position as the TBFAATraining Director I am running primarily for Vice President.If I do not succeed in my effort for Vice President of theTBFAA I will once again be willing to be the TrainingDirector.

Associate DirectorKen Cabler Tri-Ed Distribution, Inc.

Dallas, TX

Qualifications: Currently RegionalManager for Tri-Ed Distribution, Inc. 25 years inthe security industry. Ten years as adealer and 15 in distribution and man-ufacturing. Two previous terms as Associate Director forNorth Texas Alarm Association. One previous term asAssociate Director for the Texas Burglar and Fire AlarmAssociation.

Goals: Increase associate member membership in theTBFAA. Actively participate with the Board to furtherstrengthen our industry.

Associate DirectorKelly Ryan ADIHouston

Qualifications: 15 years in the Texassecurity and fire alarm industry consist-ing of sales, installation, service, andmanagement from the dealer side todistribution. I am currently serving thesecurity industry in Texas as the secre-tary of the Houston Gulf Coast Alarm Association.

Goals: Increase awareness and membership of theTBFAA through direct security dealer contact. Uphold theintegrity of the Security Industry in Texas as well as theprofessional image of the TBFAA by providing positiveleadership and effective feedback.

TBFAA Candidates For Election

ROBERT PITTS

SALES / MARKETING

706-718-16631-800-554-1101 • FAX 706-596-8552

2033 HAMILTON ROADCOLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31904

repitts@censignal.com

UUFX S2629EF0000005

CenSignal

The TBFAA Election will be held at theAnnual Meeting in Galveston at Noon on

Saturday October 29

The following two bylaw changes have been sub-mitted to the membership for consideration fromRoger Byrd, Chairman of the bylaws committee.

Note: Items in Red are additions. Items inred with strikethrough are deletions

Change Number 1:

Impact - Clarifies what happens when elect-ed officers change companies.

Sec. 3:5. Removal from Office.Board of Directors may be removed for cause as follows:

A At any special or annual meeting of Regular andAssociate Members by the affirmative vote of seventy-five percent (75% of the members present in person, orby proxy at such meeting, and entitled to vote for theelection of such Board of Director, provided, however,that notice of intention to act upon such matter has beengiven in the notice calling such meeting; orB Automatically when any Director or Officer isabsent or misses three (3) consecutive Board ofDirectors meetings, then that position shall be considered

a vacancy, and may be filled in accordance with theseBylaws.

C Automatically when any Director or Officerchanges the company of his employment. Thatboard position shall be considered a vacancy, andmay be filled in accordance with these Bylaws.

Sec. 3.10. Vacancies.Except for the Immediate Past President, vacancies ofOfficers and Directors during any term shall be filled by asimple majority vote of the remaining Board of Directors.

Change Number 2:

Impact - Changes the election process torequire voting by mail to be completedbefore the annual meeting.

Sec. 3:3 Board Member Qualification, Election; Term.B. ELECTIONThe four (4) most immediate past Presidents of theCorporation, and any Member appointed by the currentPresident shall constitute a nominating committee for thepurpose of nominating officers of the Association. Such

committee shall meet during the first week in July ofeach year, and shall announce their nominations in theannual conference meeting notice to all Members.

1. Officers shall be elected by a simple majority or byproxy vote of the Regular and Associate Members,present and in good standing at the annual meeting.2. Regional Directors shall be elected by a simplemajority or by proxy vote of the Regular Members,present and in good standing from within that Region,at the annual meeting.3. The Associate Director shall be elected by a simplemajority or by proxy vote of the Associate Members,present and in good standing at the annual meeting.4. The Membership Director and Training Director shallbe elected by a simple majority or by proxy vote of theRegular and Associate Members, present and in goodstanding at the annual meeting.5. The associations referenced in Sec. 3:1.B5 shallappoint the Local Association Directors.

Each member shall be entitled to nominate a candi-date by mail and vote by mail (or other meansacceptable to the board that verifies the identity ofthe voter) for any person that is qualified to hold aposition on the board of directors. The proceduresfor the election will be developed by the board ofdirectors. The election of officers and directorsmust be completed prior to the 20th day before the

general membership meeting

Proposed TBFAA Bylaw Changes

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TBFAA Convention - Galveston October 2005

What: TBFAA Annual Convention and Trade Show

When: Thursday October 27Friday, October 28Saturday October 29

Where: The Tremont House - A Wyndham Historic Hotel2300 Ship's Mechanic RowGalveston, Texas 77550

Phone: 409-763-0300

Reserve your room before September 27th to get the

Special TBFAA rate of $119 per night

Tentative Schedule

Thursday October 27

6:30-8:30 pm Presidents Reception

Friday October 28

9 -Noon Sales & Marketing Class By Henry Homrighaus

9 -Noon New Markets with Video Surveillance and Monitoring By Jim Burkey, UCC

Noon – 1pm Lunch for Class & Exhibitors1-2 pm TBFAA Update2-3 pm Fire License Update3-4 pm TBPS Update4 -8pm Exhibits Open8- 11pm Casino Night

Saturday October 29

9:30-10:30am Ethics ClassBy Bill Parsley, Dispatch Center

10:45-11:45am State Law Update ClassBy Rodney Hooker, Dispatch Center

9am to Noon- Central Station CommunicationsBy Jim Burkey, UCC

11:45am-Noon Board MeetingNoon-2pm Annual Meeting & Lunch2-4pm Understanding the CP-01 Standard

By Stan Martin- SIAC2:15-5:15pm Board Meeting

Visit www.tbfaa.org TO REGISTER

or for more information

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Friday October 28- 9am to 10amNew Markets with Video Surveillance andMonitoringBy Jim Burkey, UCC- Topics covered include: History of video sur-veillance, Applications for video, Local recording technology, Video trans-mission technology, Internet connectivity and Central Station video moni-toring

Friday October 28- 9am to 10amWhat is my market? By Henry Homrighaus, CEUS Online- Why is my market spe-cial? Owning my Marketplace. What is my specialization withinmy marketplace? What are my marketplace demographics?Population, number of corporate entities, manufacturing, serviceindustries, waste water treatment, petro-chemical processing, portauthority, colleges, school districts, etc. What advertising opportu-nities are available to me and what is the best way to utilize them? Friday October 28-10am to 11amHow to get free publicity and recognition.By Henry Homrighaus, CEUS Online- Communicating withthe news media in my marketplace. Vendor relationships and howto use and control them. Purchasing departments and communi-cating with them effectively. Proof of concept and sole source justi-fication marketing.Friday October 28-11am to NoonSales training is it worth the investment?By Henry Homrighaus, CEUS Online- What is sales and howis it different than marketing? How to effectively select and train asales department. How to run your sales and marketing opera-tions. The hardest part of your operation is your sales departmentso how do I control training, turnover, volume, margin, and cus-tomer relationships. Just whose customers are they anyway?Saturday October 29- 9am to NoonCentral Station CommunicationsBy Jim Burkey, UCC- Will cover; History of Alarm Monitoring,Pertinent Definitions, Receivers and telecommunications Formats,Modern technology and Cellular Back UpSaturday October 29- 9:30-10:30amEthics ClassBill Parsley, Dispatch Center, Ltd- Get your requirement forthe ethics class completed.Saturday October 29- 10:45-11:45amState Law Update ClassRodney Hooker, Dispatch Center, Ltd.- Learn the most com-mon mistakes made and about the new requirements for 2006 &2007Saturday October 29- 2-4pmUnderstanding the CP-01 StandardBy Stan Martin- SIAC- Learn about the standard for con-trol panels that will apply to all installed and replacedalarm systems in 2007.

Note: New Markets with Video Surveillance and Monitoring, Central StationCommunications, Ethics, State Law Update and Understanding the CP-01Standard are approved for continuing education by the the Texas PrivateSecurity Bureau

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By Chris Russell, NTAA President

The recent changes in our state law will have a noticeable impact on our industry and many of our busi-ness practices. There is a challenge, duty, and opportunity before us all to review our current businessmodel and implement changes that are responsible, effective, and beneficial. These changes shouldcause us all to closely examine how we do business.

Texas law allows city ordinance adoption of escalating fines to alarm users after 3 dispatched alarms ina 12 month period. It may be of worthy consideration for your alarm company to provide a third-partyprivate response service option. Using private response for those customers could result be fewer policedispatches and could save your customer money. Careful thought and planning may give you the oppor-tunity to develop another service solution for your business.

Effective in 2007, all installed and replaced alarm systems must comply with the CP-01 standard. As analarm installing company you may consider early implementation and boast of the advantages. It wasintroduced into law because it will reduce alarms and false dispatches. Non-compliant CP-01 panelsrequire customer acclimation and higher replacement cost if the alarm control is replaced after 2006.

Enhanced Call Verification is the law and no longer a choice or preferred method. If you are an alarmmonitoring company this should be an integral part of your monitoring procedures, legal instruments,sales process, and new customer orientation. Presented correctly, your customer should feel apprecia-tion for your company’s dedication to reducing unnecessary dispatches for safety reasons, prevention ofunnecessary expenses, and efficient utilization of resources.

Expect and plan that your new customer will know very little about false alarms or your procedures.Educate and prepare them with the facts of how your business addresses them and their role.Demonstrate that you have an effective plan. The new or potential customer should easily recognizeyour higher degree of professionalism and knowledge. In the coming months and years to come, yourcustomers should have the confidence in your business and will be better prepared for your solution.

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NAPCO Security Systems, Inc., is proud to introduce two new products to our new NAPCO InternetVideo product line! NAPCO VCAM-I Network/IP Video Camera & ViP-GATEWAY Universal 4-Camera IPModule are great products that allow for a new source of recurring revenue from new & existingaccounts! VCAM-I is a video service that puts your residential and commercial accounts online with fastbroadband internet video. You can watch your premises on any PC or video cellphone. The ViP-GATE-WAY is a module that enables the connection of up to four analog video cameras of any brand to bemonitored over the internet. For more information or availability details on the new VCAM-i, ViP GATE-WAY or any of the NAPCO family of products, contact your NAPCO Customer Service at 1-800-645-9445or email salesinfo@napcosecurity.com. Please visit us on the web at www.napcosecurity.com

ADI has announced the re-launch of its customer web experience with their corporate website,adilink.com and the 24/7 customer website/account management tool, ‘myADI.’ In response to cus-tomer feedback and business needs, the completely overhauled site offers a user-friendly interface,with easy navigation, as well as diversified products spanning across all categories.

DSC introduced a number of new products at this year’s ASE show in Miami, USA. The GSM universalwireless alarm communicator (model GS3050-A) is an effective backup or alternative to traditional tele-phone lines. A new T LinkInternet alarm communicator is able to communicate with any control panelthat employs the Contact ID format. The wireless tri-zone door/window contact (model WS4965) pro-vides installers with three zones and reliable 433 MHz technology. The ConcoursePRO premium struc-tured cabling solution is based on components proven in high-end commercial buildings. New DSCshock sensors (models SS-101 and SS-102) have the ability to detect and analyze seismic vibrationscaused through attempted break-ins before the criminal is able to enter the premises. Dual technologydetectors (models F-301, F-302 and F-303) are able to detect attempted break-ins before entry to thepremises. Visit www.dsc.com for more information.

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TBFAA Regular Members

Regular Members

Members Paid for 2005A.H.S. Security, Inc.Absolute Technologies, Inc.Acadian On WatchADT Security Services, Inc.Advantage Security AccessAegis Systems, Inc.Alacrity Alarm Service, LLC.Alamo Integrated Systems, Inc.Alarm AutomationAlarm Security & ProtectionAlert Alarms Burglar & Fire ProtectionAll Pro Access Fire & SecurityAll Pro Security ServicesAll Safe & SoundAllsafe Security, Inc.Allstate Security Industries, Inc.Alpha Burglar & Fire Alarm SystemsAlt Lock & Security, Inc.Amazon Alarm Systems, Inc.American Security DevicesAprotex CorporationArgus Security Systems, Inc.Armor Security, Inc.ASG SecurityAtlas AlarmsAudio-Video CorporationB'Alert Security SystemsBeckwith Electronic EngineeringBrink's Home Security, Inc.C & L SecurityCen-SignalCentral Alarm Systems, Inc.Central On-Line SecurityCentral Security Services, Inc.Central Texas Security & Fire Equipment,Centurytel Security Systems of Texas L.P.Certicom SecurityCharles Cammack Investigations, Inc.Clark Security SystemsClean Video SolutionsCollins Fire & Safety, Inc.Commercial & Industrial Electronics, Inc.Condurre Security SystemsCounterForce USA, L.P.Custom Integrated SystemsD & N Services, Inc.Dallas Security Systems, Inc.Defense Security SystemsDFW AlarmDHS Security, LLCDiamond Security SystemsDispatch Center, Ltd.DSS Fire, Inc.Ener-Tel Services, Inc.Entech Sales & Service, Inc.En-Touch Alarm Systems, Inc.Entrust Connections, LLC

EV Electric & Security SystemsFirehawk Safety Systems, Inc.Flores Technical Services, Inc.Gleitz Alarms, Inc.Grayson Pro-Tech, Inc.Great White Solutions, Inc.Green Security & Sound SystemsGriffin Communications & Security, Inc.Guadalupe Valley Communications SystemsGuardian Security Systems, Inc.Halco Life Safety Systems, Inc.Home Protection Centre, Inc.Horizon Fire and Security Alarm ServicesHSP Commercial SystemsInfiniti Communications Technologies, IncInfinity Security Group, Inc.Interface Security Systems, LLCIntrepid Security & ProtectionIntruder Alert Systems of San Antonio, InJackson EnterprisesJM Electronic Engineering, Inc.Key ExpressKnight Security Systems, Inc.Lake Communications CompanyLaMarCo Alarm CompanyLone Wolf Security, Inc.M.A.C. AlarmsMcCullough Security SystemsMedina Valley SecurityMetro Communication Systems, Inc.Monitronics InternationalNational Alarm Computer Center, Inc.National Security Alliance, LLCNetwork Multi-Family SecurityNorth Texas Security, Inc.Notification Systems of America, Inc.Omni Fire and Security Systems, LPPatriot Security SystemsPaul Labute, Inc.Peoples Communication, Inc.Powell Protection Systems, Inc.Premier Home TechnologiesPrewire of El Paso, Inc.Progressive Concepts, Inc.Protection NetworksProtection One Alarm Monitoring, Inc.Protection One, Inc.Ranger American - HoustonRapid Response MonitoringRapid Response SystemsRay Cannedy Security & InvestigationsResponse Center USARiptide Security CompanyRowell Security Systems, Inc.Royal Protection Group, Inc.Rustic Creek L.L.C.San Antonio SecuritySAS Security Alarm Service Company, Inc.Secure Options, Inc.SecurePro Alarm Systems

Security Associates International, Inc.Security One, Inc.Security Specialists, Inc.Sembera Security Systems, Inc.Sentinel The Alarm CompanySentryNetSFS Sec Fire Systems, Inc.Sharp Security Systems, Inc.Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.Smith Legacy, L.L.C.Sonitrol Management Corp.Sonitrol of Houston, Inc.Southcross Security, Inc.Southwest Dispatch Center, Inc.Sprowl's Security ServiceSteelcrest SecurityStowers Security SystemsStroud Security Systems, LPSuburban SecuritySweetwater Security CapitalTel-GuardTemsco, Inc.Texas Alarm Monitoring ServicesThe Security CompanyThe Security ConnectionTime Warner Home SecurityToday's IntegrationTodd Alarm & Wiring ServiceTop Communication ServicesTotalcom Management, Inc.Tutor Security, Inc.Universal ElectronicsUnited Central Control, Inc.Vanco Protection Services, Inc.VCS Security Systems, Inc.Vidcorp Security SystemsVIP SecurityVitel Communications CorporationW.B.E. of Texas, Ltd.- Ranger AmericanWeidman, Inc.Western Systems, Inc.

TBFAA Associate MembersADIADT Security Services, Inc.Alarm Express, Inc.Alarm.comDigital Security Controls Ltd.El Dorado Insurance AgencyFinancial Security Services, Inc.HyperGraphic Impressions, Inc.Napco Security Systems, Inc.Nova Internet Services, Inc.Optex, Inc.Richardson ElectronicsSecurity General International, Ltd.Smith Southern Equipment, Inc.Tri-Ed Distribution, Inc.

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Houston Gulf CoastAlarm Assn.

A.M. Emery & Assoc.Ademco GroupADIADT - TYCOAdvance Security & CommunicationAlarm DiscountAlarm ResponseAlarmtechsA-link SecurityA-link USAAll-Safe & SoundAlt Lock & SecurityAM Emery, L.P.Ascot, Inc.ASG Alarm Security GroupAtlas AlarmsBest LockBrinks Home SecurityBurt, Barr, & O'Dea, LLPChubb Security Systems, Inc.Condumex WireCounterforce USAD&H DistributingD&N ServicesD/A Mid-SouthDanna AlarmsData & Cable HQDetection SystemsDigital WitnessDispatch Center, Inc.DSC Security ProductsEaglebroad Band - DSS Security,Inc.El Dorado Insurance AgencyElectronic Custom DistributorsEn-touch Systems, Inc.Haws Burglar Alarm CompanyHi-Tek Sound & SignalsHome Automation of TexasHSE Alarm ServiceInfinity Security Group, Inc.Inter Star Systems, Inc.Intercontineltal SecurityKey Electrical SupplyKMS Consulting, Inc.Life Styles Integration, Inc.Mach 7 SecurityMajestic Security SystemsNAPCO SecuritySecurity Newstream Building TechnologiesNorth American Security AlarmOn Duty Systems, Inc.Orman & Assoc.Par ProductsParadoxPremier Home Technologies, l.P.Progressive ElectronicsProtection One, Inc.

Ranger AmericanReliant Security, LLC.Richardson ElectronicsRoyal Protection GroupScott Alarm ServiceSecuritas Systems, Inc.Security General InternationalSecurity SpecialistSecurity Sure AlarmSettle SecuritySonitrol - HoustonSouthwest Dispatch CenterTele SourceTexas Home ElectronicsTime Warner SecurityTriangle Electronics, Inc.Turbo Communications, Inc.Tutor SecurityUnited Central ControlsVCS Security Systems, Inc.Western Systems, Inc.

North Texas AlarmAssn.

ACT Security, LLPAction Fire Alarm LLCAdemco Security GroupADIADT Dealer ServicesADT Security ServicesAdvanced Technology SystemsAEGIS Systems, Inc.AHS Security, Inc.Alarm Debt Liquidation GroupAlarm ExpressAll Safe & SoundAll Tech Security ServicesAmazon Alarm Systems, Inc.American Security DevicesBest Wire & Cable, LLCBMA Systems, Inc.Brighton SecurityBrink's Home SecurityBryant Security SystemsBWS Fire Systems, Inc.Central Alarm Systems, Inc.Co Serv Security, L.L.C.CSL Technologies, Inc.Custom Integrated Systems, Inc.Customer First AlarmDallas Security Systems, Inc.Datatech Electronics. Inc.Diamond S ServicesDigital Security Controls, Inc.Dispatch Center, Ltd.Donham Centralized Systems, Inc.Eagle Security ServiceEntrust Connections, L.L.C.EV Electric & Security SystemsFire Alarm Services Technology, Inc.First Alert Professional

Greater Dallas Enterprises, Inc.Guardian Alarms, Inc.Gurkin Security Systems, Inc.Hawk Security ServicesHome Protection Centre, Inc.HomeTeam SecurityHypergraphic ImpressionsIntruder Detection SystemsKey Security SystemsKnight Security Systems, Inc.Las Colinas AssociationLRG, Inc.M.A.C. AlarmsMarshal Security SystemsMonitronics InternationalNACCNetwork MultifamilyNova Internet Services, Inc.Omni InstallationsParamount Alarm SystemsPowell Protection Systems, Inc.Protection NetworksRanger American of TexasRapid Response SystemsReagan & McLainRowell Security SystemsSAS Alarm Service, Inc.Secure Options, Inc.Security Fire Systems IncSecurity General International, Ltddba Texas Systems SupplySecurity SurveillanceSentinel The Alarm CompanySIACSICC, Inc.Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.Smith Thompson Security SystemsSouthwest AlarmsSouthwest Dispatch Center, L.P.Spectrum Alarm Systems, Inc.Stratagem Advanced ProductsSystems, On-Guard, Inc.Talon Security, Inc.TanSeco Systems, Inc.TCT Insurance Services, Inc.The Richeson AgencyTop Communication Services Inc.

Tri-Ed Distribution, Inc.United Central Control, Inc.Universal ElectronicsUniversal Power GroupVanco Protection Services

South Texas AlarmAssn.

ADI (Associate Member)AlarmTex Security Systems, Inc.ASG SecurityDiamond SecurityDispatch Center, Ltd. (non Installing)Federal Security SystemsGleitz AlarmsGuardian SecurityInter Alarm, Inc.Intruder Alert Security, Inc.Kerrville Telephone CommunicationsMedina Valley Security, Inc.Response Center USASandollar Security Security Controls (DBA ConstructionSecurity, Inc.)Security General International(Associate Member)Security One, Inc.Southwest Dispatch Stowers Security SystemsTotalCom Management, Inc.Tri-Ed DistributionUnited Central ControlVallance Security

Regional - Regular & Associate Members

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Texas Puts Landmark Alarm Legislation into LawGov. Perry signs SB 568, managing how municipalities will manage alarm ordinances

Austin, Texas – Texas Governor Rick Perry recently signed landmark legislation that establishes a frame-work for managing security alarms within the state, the Texas Burglar and Fire Alarm Association(TBFAA) announced. The bill, SB 568, outlines provisions for municipalities to follow when they developalarm ordinances or policies.

The bill contains significant provisions designed to drive down the number of calls to police to dispatch avehicle when an alarm proves to be inadvertent. Cutting down the number of these calls saves policeresources.

Three key features are included in the bill to help reduce the number of these calls to dispatch police:An industry equipment standard, called CP-01; an escalating fine structure when an alarm proves to beinadvertent; and Enhanced Call Verification (ECV), where the monitoring center places two calls to acustomer to determine whether an alarm is valid before contacting law enforcement to dispatch an offi-cer.

"We worked cooperatively with law enforcement and legislators to ensure these standards were put inplace to reduce unnecessary dispatches. This a landmark piece of legislation for the industry because itcreates statewide standards in Texas," said Malcolm Reed, Chairman of TBFAA's Legislative Committee.

"We appreciate the hard work and involvement of the law enforcement community, and the efforts ofseveral key legislators who believe in the benefits the legislation provides Texans. Everyone committedto the common goal of improving alarm management," said Rodney Hooker, former President of TBFAAand a member of the Legislative Committee.

The CP-01 equipment standard gives alarm users additional time to set the alarm and leave their homeor business, and additional time to enter the residence when entering. ECV -- placing two calls to cus-tomer to confirm a break-in -- has been demonstrated in several communities across the United Statesto reduce false dispatches.

Combined with an alarm permit system, which is also included in the legislation, escalating fines alsohelp serve to reduce false dispatches by creating a monetary incentive for the alarm owner to detectand fix errors. "We're pleased to see all these components included in the legislation. They are part of acoordinated, successful plan to address the core problems associated with false dispatches," said StanMartin, Executive Director or the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC), an industry group focusingon alarm management issues.

A statement clarifying legislative intent was also included in the conference committee report dealingwith a requirement mandating public input. It stated that the intent of the language in SB 568 is "toprohibit cities and municipal police departments from eliminating first response to consumer alarm sys-tems without first holding public hearings where citizen alarm users will have the opportunity to voiceconcerns or support with such a municipal ordinance or policy."

"We feel it is imperative as part of our country's dem-ocratic principles to include this public comment provi-sion, and are grateful to Senator Bob Deuell forinserting the statement of legislative intent," Reedsaid.

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2004 Exhibitors Support TBFAAADIPhillip Wood- 713.861.9418Alarm Monitoring ServicesCindy Smith- 504.456.8701Bosch SecurityDiane McFarlin- 800.757.8877Cen-SignalBob Pitts- 800.554.1104Central OneMike McGrath- 561.998.1830Counterfource USALarry Lobue- 713.652.8894Dice CorpJim Burkey- 989.891.2800Digital Security ControlsTim Jarzombek-214.632.7499Dispatch Center, Ltd.Rodney Hooker- 210.491.3400

Dynacolor USABill Hamilton- 281.353.6691El DoradoJennifer Riachac- 713.521.9251Financial Security ServicesJason Grille- 972.386.3991First National Merchant SolutionsDavid Verucchi- 402.636.6413GE SecurityAmy Potter- 512.422.5952GVI SecurityThomas Wade - 888) 595-2288Honeywell - Ademco GroupKen Cabler- 800.467.5875IDN AcmeDanny Hoffman- 866.788.2263JC GuryRich Kinda- 800.903.3385

KMS ConsultingKen Salinas- 866.758.0500Rapid Response MonitoringGlen Chatfleld- 800.558.7767Remote Video SolutionsCharlie Neuenshwancer- 512.658.9285Richardson ElectronicsKen Jones- 713.868.3773SGI- Texas Systems Supply, Inc.Lannie Green- 210.247.0033SentryNetDavid Avrit- 850.434.0087Timarron PartnersJoe Francis- 817.329.4777United Central ControlMark Matlock- 210.477.1400

Note - Exhibitors in bold returned fromlast year

“Amnesty” for Late Individual RegistrationsNow is the time to ensure that all of your employees performing private security duties are properly reg-istered! Effective August 1, 2005 through October 31, 2005, late individual registration and commissionapplications received by the Private Security Bureau will not result in an administrative fine. You will stillbe required to pay the normal application and fingerprint fee on originals and the normal application feeplus the late fee on renewals.

You must submit the late original or renewal individual registration or commission application, includingthe Request for Amnesty form, by October 31, 2005 in order to avoid the administrative fine. AfterOctober 31, 2005, any late individual registration or commission registration received by the PrivateSecurity Bureau will result in an administrative fine.

You must use the most current version of the application forms. These forms are available on our web-page at www.txdps.state.tx.us. (Forms PSB-3a or PSB-38a or PSB-17) If you have any questions con-cerning forms or fees, please contact the Private Security Bureau License Section at 512-424-7710.

Please be advised that this does not affect late company license applications; nor does it affect criminalviolations committed by companies or individual employees. When calculating fees, please rememberthat effective September 1, 2005, registration fees will increase as set out in House Bill 2303 and sub-scription fees will be required on original applicationsas well as renewals.

More Texas Trivia

Texas has more counties (254) than any otherstate.

Forty-one counties in Texas are each larger than thestate of Rhode Island.

Rockwall County (147 square miles) is the smallest,and Brewster County (6,204 square miles) is the

largest. Only one, Angelina County, is named for a woman.

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How do you say you have had lots of fun, a few heart tremors, aclose call or two, but still enjoyed the ride? This will be the lastSouth Texas Alarm Association update from yours truly. At ourmeeting in September, we the STAA will elect a new set of officersto replace the current crew. I, as President, have enjoyed theexperience and wish the new set of STAA officers our best and willdo all I can to work with them to take the STAA to new heights inall areas. I’m sure I speak for all our officers.

The August 9 meeting found Rodney Hooker doing a power pointpresentation about the various changes in the our state law thatthe covers the security industry. As usual, Rodney did a great job.There are several very important changes that everyone needs tobe aware of starting on Sept. 1, 2005. Thanks Rodney. We alsohad as a presenter at the August 9 meeting, Mr. Stan Martin,Executive Director of SIAC, who gave an excellent presentation ofthe upcoming CP-01 control panel standards that go into effect Jan1, 2007 here in Texas. If you are an installing dealer, you need to make yourself aware of this changein the law. We thank Stan for his unbeatable stamina in working for the alarm industry and helping thevarious alarm associations deal with some very hard problems. Thanks Stan.

I wish to take a moment and thank Sandra Barton, our Secretary / Treasure for the past several years.She has done an outstanding job at a very thankless task of keeping the minutes, bank account, andmembership role up to date, and straight. When you see her, give her a big “Thank You”. She hasearned it and more. Thanks Sandra.

I want to thank Danny Little for being Vice President for us this year. Even through Danny was notasked to conduct a meeting, he was ready and willing to help in any way he was asked. I really appre-ciate his willingness to serve the STAA. Thanks Danny.

And last but not least, I want to thank you the security dealers of South Texas. I don’t think we willever find a better group of people to work with. These past few years as your President have been aneye-opener as to how well people can work and get along when they may hold different views on a sub-ject. I encourage you to continue to support the STAA, and take an active role in what is happening tothe alarm industry in South Texas. I thank you for the opportunity to serve as your President, and wishyou all the best in the months and years to come.

Bill ParsleyPresidentSouth Texas Alarm Assoc.

South Texas Alarm Association Update

TBFAA President Chip Bird Acknowledges Bill Parsley's Service at 2004

Convention

Several false alarm reduction brochures are availablefree fromthe False Alarm Reduction Association foryour use in educating users to comply with the newTexas law including:

* Residential False Alarm Prevention * False Alarm Prevention for Banks * False Alarm Prevention for Businesses * False Alarm Prevention for Schools * False Alarm Prevention for Churches and

Other Worship Facilities To download a copy visithttp://www.faraonline.org/html/consumer_tips.asp

FARA Publications Help You Comply

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The NTAA holds CEU trainingclasses on the third

Wednesday of the month,every other month, at ADI in

Dallas. When you register forthese courses, you can

receive the required 8-hoursof CEU's in one day! For fur-

ther information, please contact Eva Cruz at

214-277-7000

President

Chris RussellAmazon Alarm Systems, Inc.

Vice President

Rex AdamsAmerican Security Devices

Secretary

Penny HayterLas Collinas Association

Treasurer

Ty DavisSouthwest Dispatch Center\

Assistant Secretary

Eva CruzNetwork Multifamily

Associate Director

Dennis Dolinar

ADI

Directors

Richard GartenIntruder Detection Systems

Christopher GeymullerProtection Networks

Mark MatlockUnited Central Control, Inc

Past President

Nathan BryantSentinel The Alarm Company

Directors Emeritus

Chip BirdSouthwest Dispatch Center, LP

Tommy HensonSouthwest Alarm Systems

Malcolm ReedKnight Security Systems, Inc.

North Texas Alarm AssociationP.O. Box 836635, Richardson, TX 75083-6635TEL: 214/352-9352 FAX: 972/871-3338

Web Site: http://www.ntaa.org

The NTAA meets on the third Thursday of each month at Old San Francisco Steakhouse located at 10965Composite in Dallas 75220 at 11:30am.

Lunch is $15 per person.

13302 Canaan Bridge Dr. Houston, TX 77041281-859-4569 FAX 281-859-2869

www.HGCAA.org

The Houston Gulf Coast Alarm Associationholds membership meetings at Luisioto's

Cocina & Cantina 2510 N. Loop West (nearthe alarm hotel 610 & 290 area) Houston, TX

77092 713-683-8880 on the 2nd Friday ofeach month from 11:30 am to 1pm. Pleaseuse this schedule to make plans and attend

as many as you can. Meetings are $17.00 perperson. We welcome any new attendee

with a free lunch.

HGCAA Board

President

Brian McKinneyInfinity Security

Vice President

Rick StricklandAlarm Response

Secretary

Kelly Ryan ADI

Treasurer

Debi UlmerDispatchCenter, Ltd

Director

Walter TutorTutor Security

Associate Director

Phillip WoodADI

Director

Jeff O'DeaHavins & O’Dea

Houston Gulf Coast Alarm Association

South Texas Alarm AssociationSouth Texas Alarm Association

P.O. Box 23280San Antonio, Texas 78223

210-402-6262

STAA Board

President

Bill Parsley

Dispatch Center, Ltd.

Vice President

Randy Stowers

Stowers Security Systems

Secretary/Treasurer

Sandra Barton

Security One, Inc.

Past President

J.D. Benfer

Dispatch Center Ltd.

Rep from Distributors

Henry Homrighaus

CEUsonline Inc.

Rep from Dealers

Roger Byrd

Security One, Inc.General membership meetings are held on thesecond Tuesday of each month from 11:30

a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Bambino HueysRestaurant, 606 Embassy Oaks Ste 500,

San Antonio, TX 78216(just off West Ave and Bitters Rd); (210) 404-0505

Support your Local AlarmAssociations

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TBFAA CalendarSeptember07-11 CEDIA Conference Indianapolis09 HGCAA Membership Meeting, Crappitos Restaurant, Houston10-12 CEDIA Expo, Indianapolis12-15 ASIS Exhibits, Orlando13 STAA Membership Mtg., Martha's Mexican Rest. San Antonio21 NTAA Membership Mtg, Old San Francisco Steak & Seafood22 NTAA CEU Training, ADI- Farmers Branch12 Fire Prep Class, San Antonio 29 -30 Level 1, ADI- Farmers Branch - DallasOctober6-7 Level 1, Houston11 STAA Membership Mtg., Martha's Mexican Rest. San Antonio14 HGCAA Membership Meeting, Crappitos Restaurant, Houston19 NTAA Membership Mtg, Old San Francisco Steak & Seafood20 NTAA CEU Training, ADI- Farmers Branch21 -26 CSAA Annual Meeting, Oahu, HI25 Fire Prep Class, ADI- Houston27-29 TX Annual Conference, Galveston29 TXBFAA Board Meeting, GalvestonNovember10 -11 Level 1, SGI- El Paso11 STAA Membership Mtg, Martha's Mexican Rest. San Antonio12 HGCAA Membership Meeting, Crappitos Restaurant, Houston16 NTAA Membership Mtg, Old San Francisco Steak & Seafood17 NTAA CEU Training, ADI- Farmers Branch18 Fire Prep Class, ADI- Farmers Branch - DallasDecember? TXBFAA Board Meeting, Austin w TCPS Meeting08 -09 Level 1, San Antonio09 HGCAA Membership Meeting, Crappitos Restaurant, Houston13 STAA Membership Mtg, Martha's Mexican Rest., San Antonio16 Fire Prep Class ADI- Houston21 NTAA Membership Mtg, Old San Francisco Steak & Seafood22 NTAA CEU Training, ADI- Farmers Branch

Main Number: 512-424-7710Email: privatesecurityboard@txdps.state.tx.us

http://www.tcps.state.tx.us

Correspondence containing checks or money orders should be sent to:P.O. Box 15999 Austin, TX 78761-5999

General correspondence NOT containing checks or money ordersshould be sent to: P.O. Box 4087 Austin, TX 78773-0001

Physical address: 5805 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 78752-4422

TPSB InformationTexas Private Security Board

State Fire Marshal

Who to ContactFire Alarm -- Claudia Hernandez, Licensing Technician

512-305-7935, claudia.hernandez@tdi.state.tx.us.Manager -- Susan Light, Manager of Licensing Administration

512-305-7932, susan.light@tdi.state.tx.us.Technical -- Mark Redlitz, P.E., Director of Licensing

512-305-7927, mark.redlitz@tdi.state.tx.us.

Agency Telephone Number (512) 463-6169 or 1-800-578-4677

http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/fire/index.html

Mailing Address P. O. Box 149104Austin, TX 78714-9104

Delivery Address333 GuadalupeAustin, TX 78701

NFPA Gives Final Approval to 731, RejectsNBFAA Appeal

Aug 12, 2005, QUINCY, Mass. -- The NFPAStandards Committee has given its final approvalto NFPA 731 — Standard for Electronic PremisesSecurity Systems — and rejected an appeal bythe NBFAA to return the standard to committee.The ruling clears the issuing of NFPA 731 butalso opens up the process for last revisions tothe standard that will roll back standby powerstandards and remove entirely a requirement forshort-to-ground supervision.

NFPA 731 sets standards for the application,location, installation and performance of non-residential electronic security systems. Amongother items, 731 contains cabling specifications,mandates training and urges verification ofalarms.

In its Aug. 11 statement containing the ruling,the Standards Council was critical of NBFAA,saying it raised grievances late in the process.

Also in its ruling, the Standards Committee putthe revision cycle for 731 on a fast track.Instead of the usual five-year cycle before arevision, a new edition of NFPA 731 will beissued in early 2008.

Story compiled with information from the e-Control Panel-Security Sales & Integration Magazine. To subscribe: E-mail<mailto:subscribe- controlpanel@list.securitysales.com> usingthe E-mail address from which you wish to receive e-ControlPanel.

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