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•Anexpandedhealth/exercisefacilitywillbecompleted in time for our meeting, with more equipment offerings and increased natural light.

•Somenewbanquetspaces,includingTheCellar, with 2,600 square feet of space, stone floors and walls of wine racks, are already complete and available for our use.

ThE csaa annual mEETing

CSAA’s Annual Meeting is well known for its outstanding educational offerings, designed to guide security industry professionals into the next generation of central station monitoring. It’s also known for its expansive networking opportunities and beautiful, unique destinations.

At this premier CSAA industry event, learn about the concerns of the top AHJs as the presidents of IACP, IAFC, NSA and APCO International discuss their views on the future of their relationship with monitoring companies. Interact, one-on-one, with the leaders of the some of the top security industry manufacturers, and with representatives from the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories.

The CSAA Annual Meeting is your chance to take a break from the pressures of day-to-day business. Learn, network and enjoy some leisure time in one of the most beautiful and charming cities in the world—Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.

room rEsErvaTions

The 2013 CSAA Annual Meeting reservations link is now available for early bookings. Visit: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/centralstationalarm for room descriptions and rates. Various room types are available beginningat$249/night.Quantitiesarelimitedin each category, and rooms are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. To book a suite or to speak directly with someone in Fairmont reservations, call (800) 441-1414.

Quebec City, from page 16

abouT ThE hoTEl

In the late 19th century, William Van Horner, general manager of the Canadian Pacific Railway, began building the hotel as the ideal stopover for Canadian pacific travelers. The years leading up to 1993 saw many expansion projects that fashioned the luxury hotel into what it is today.

Le Chateau Frontenac owes its name to a flamboyant French governor, Louis de Buade, count of Frontenac, who guided the destiny of New France from 1672 to 1698. Based upon the architectural styles of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the original portion of the hotel was designed by Bruce Price (father of etiquette maven Emily Post), who also designed Montreal’s Windsor Station.

Over the years, countless personalities have visited the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. Among its guest have been: King George VI, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Grace of Monaco, Chiang-Kai-Shek, Charles de

Gaulle, Ronald Reagan, Francois Mitterrand, Prince Andrew and Lady Sarah Ferguson, Charles Lindberg, Alfred Hitchcock and Montgomery Clift. President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill met at the hotel during World War II to discuss the fate of post-war Europe.

Nighttime view of Quebec City’s beautiful Fountain de Tourny.

Experience the charm of Quebec City’s busy streets and sidewalk cafes.

(See Quebec City, page 37)

Csaa to Hold inaugural international Forum in QueBeC CityOn Oct. 12, 2013, in conjunction with

the CSAA Annual Meeting in Quebec

City, Quebec, Canada, CSAA International

will hold its first-ever International

Forum. Designed to bring together the

leaders of international security industry

organizations, the forum will be held at the

beautiful Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac

in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.

“This is an exciting opportunity for the

leaders of our allied international security

organizations to meet and discuss issues

of common interest and concern,” says

CSAA International President Bob Bean.

According to CSAA International

Committee Co-Chairs Albert Janjigian

and Jack O’Brien, leaders of international

electronic security associations such as

ALAS, CANASA, CEMARA and others are

invited to attend.

For more information about the Forum,

contact Becky Lane, CSAA vice

president of membership and programs,

at: membership@csaaintl.org or at

703-242-4670, ext. 18.

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Barbosa Barbara ASG Security 1/10/2013Bashline Clifford Vector EAST 1/29/2013Bly Samantha COPS Monitoring TENNESSEE 1/9/2013Bost Rick RFI 1/19/2013Brown Carlee Time Warner Security 1/27/2013Bublitz Amanda Security Partners, LLC 1/24/2013Caesar Kathleen Centerpoint Technologies 12/28/2012Cohill Deborah Dynamark Monitoring 12/27/2012Cote Jessica Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation 12/10/2012Dennis Brandon Sentry Watch 1/7/2013Depardo Daniel Per Mar Security Services 12/14/2012Dom Brian Security Partners, LLC 1/2/2013Green Keith COPS Monitoring TENNESSEE 1/9/2013Hamilton Tabitha Diebold 1/18/2013Hohler Mike G4S Monitoring & Data Services, Inc. 1/9/2013Johnson Leslie CenturyLink Security Systems 1/24/2013Jones Christine Ackerman Security Systems 1/8/2013Kumar Amit SecurTek 1/4/2013Lapiana Daniel Guardian Protection Services 1/15/2013Lee Natoya Spence Security and Investigation Services 12/5/2012McDowell Wesley Wal-Mart Alarm Central 12/16/2012Mellor Jared Pinnacle Security 1/23/2013

Central Station Operator Level 2 Training Graduates (December 2012 – January 2013)

The Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) is pleased to present its list of graduates from the Central Station Operator Level 2 Online Training. These operators have fulfilled all of the requirements to pass Level 2.

LASt NAME FIrSt NAME COMpANy GrAduAtION LASt NAME FIrSt NAME COMpANy GrAduAtION

Mills James Dynamark Monitoring 12/23/2012Milstead Kristi CenturyLink Security Systems 12/3/2012Monroe Shyranda Gillmore Security 12/6/2012Moravetz Cynthia CenturyTel Security Systems 12/12/2012Moreno Sintia Wal-Mart Alarm Central 1/17/2013Nuckoles Amanda COPS Monitoring TENNESSEE 1/9/2013Ortega Jose COPS Monitoring SCOTTSDALE 1/2/2013Reece Jason Wal-Mart Alarm Central 12/15/2012Rivera Teresa Genesis Security Services, Inc. 12/31/2012Rodriguez Linda CMS 1/22/2013Rogers Zac Security Partners, LLC 1/11/2013Rutledge Waymon Centerpoint Technologies 1/21/2013Saysourivong Ahsan G4S Monitoring & Data Services, Inc. 1/4/2013Shehan Pat Wal-Mart Alarm Central 1/7/2013Shoemaker Sara COPS Monitoring TENNESSEE 1/9/2013Tochor-Molnar Cindy SecurTek - A SaskTel Company 1/22/2013Umsted Scott Custom Communications Inc 12/8/2012Walker Mason SecurTek 1/18/2013Ward Josh Wegmans Asset Protection 12/7/2012Yeinsip Omar Genesis Security Services, Inc. 12/28/2012Young Marshall Dynamark Monitoring 12/26/2012

Now, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has jumped into the ring, requiring “emergency standby” generators (those not requiring an EPA permit) to comply with EPA emissions rules. This new requirement applies regardless of whether your state or local air pollution or environmental agency has exempted your equipment (or your entire facility) from state or local emissions requirements. The new rules went into effect on April 1, 2013.

A preliminary review suggests that “emergency standby” generators are exempt from much of the tougher new regulations, but are limited in the amount of time that they can operate each year. They also must still comply with additional maintenance and record-keeping requirements.

The EPA’s reduced regulatory scheme may cover many central station backup generators, but it will be important to identify which generators qualify as “emergency standby,” how long they can operate before they trigger

the new emission restrictions, and what maintenance and record-keeping requirements will now apply. CSAA will keep you updated as news develops.

For more information, be sure to see http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-01-30/pdf/2013-01288.pdf.

CSAA INTErNATIONAl STAFF wElCOMES MONIQUE brENT!

Monique Brent, former teacher and office administrator specializing in organizational management, behavior

intervention and communication, has joined CSAA International as the executive office assistant administrator. In this position, she will provide a wide variety of administrative support to staff. Brent has a B.A. in sociology from The College of William and Mary, and a certificate in non-profit management. Please join us in welcoming her to CSAA!

CSAA News, from page 8 wHAT My MEMbErSHIP IN CSAA MEANS TO MEBy Ivan SpectorMy company has been a member of CSAA since 1993.

Not only are the education programs of the highest caliber, but of even greater importance is what I have learned by listening and talking with the best and most knowledgeable people in the security industry. Often, the networking is done in a casual environment. I can recall discussing issues we were having with a manufacturer that was taken care of in two weeks, when it was virtually impossible to get anywhere the previous six months. Opportunities exist in CSAA for all levels of management. CSAA offers a wide range of education across the whole range of employees in your company, from its acclaimed online training programs to installation management and station management. There is simply nothing that can compare to being a member of CSAA!

CSAA Treasurer Ivan Spector is president of Alarme Sentinelle/Sentinel Alarm in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.