2018 HGCAA February Newsletter
HOST of the FEBRUARY 2018 HGCAA Monthly Meeting at their North location!
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President
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Vice
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John C Helweg |
Van Mayorga| |
Secretary
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Treasurer
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Mary Edmonson |
Penny Mayorga |
Sergant-at-Arms
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Parliamentarian
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Amanda Jackson |
Calvin Stewart |
Editor
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Membership
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Steven Carr |
Dennis White |
Education
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Van Mayorga| |
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Past
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Brian McKinney
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February 2018 Message from the HGCAA President – John Helweg
We had another good meeting in January. While the attendance was embarrassingly low, the information we distributed was top notch. I had several people comment what a great meeting it was. I’d like to thank Electronic Custom Distributors for hosting us and providing great food. Please remember, our associate members support us, so please support them. ECD has a lot to offer in ways of expanding your customer’s services footprint.
2018-01-25_PSBoard meeting agenda
Private Security Activity Report CY2017, October- December 2017 Sanitized
TBFAA REPORT February 2018 – Kelly Ryan, President
As professionals in the security and fire alarm industries, we should all be active in our state and local alarm associations – even when it appears there are no immediate issues affecting our business. It’s easy to be consumed in our day-to- day tasks and pay less attention to industry and legislative news.
Although many Houston area companies may not install, monitor, or service alarm systems in Oklahoma, there are two bills being pushed in Oklahoma that could impact all of us. Oklahoma Senate Bill 01061 proposes the elimination of contract renewals, and Senate Bill 01525 proposes the elimination of alarm, locksmith, and fire sprinkler licensing. Why do we care about Oklahoma? It’s simple – the momentum of the two bills being proposed has the ability to influence lawmakers in Texas.
We’ve already been up against similar bills in Texas in the past, but that is no guarantee we wouldn’t face similar bills again. So do we really need a state license? There are plenty of people against the idea of having a state alarm license in Texas. It’s costly and time-consuming. There is a perception that the DPS is unable to enforce unlicensed activity, and the companies being enforced are the ones that are trying to follow the rules, so why have it?
Without a state license, we would lose our state model ordinance for false alarms. We might also be subject to new license requirements from every municipality and county in the state. While Occupation Code 1702 and the PSB Administrative Rules may not be perfect, they are in place to protect the consumer as well as licensed companies, and the DPS does respond to complaints.
I urge everyone to keep an eye on activities that can affect our industries. How do we do that? Attend and participate in your local alarm association! In addition, stay informed by following TBFAA on social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) and sign-up for the email newsletter on the tbfaa.org website.
When you see news that concerns you, bring it up for discussion at your local alarm association. TBFAA members also have the ability to post topics on the TBFAA website user forum. It takes everyone’s involvement to keep our industries moving!
As always, please feel free to contact me via president@tbfaa.org. The TBFAA values your input and we
want to hear from you. Stay involved! Join and participate in your local and state alarm associations!
Kelly Ryan
president@tbfaa.org
Alarm Industry News
Excellent Article on Church Security needs in today’s society. Share with your sales department!
All Churches and Places of Worship need Security
Calendar Of Events for 2018
HGCAA meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 11:30-1pm.
See below for the locations. Dates and locations may change as needed.
February 2018
2/8 – HGCAA meeting @ Tri-Ed North
March 2018
3/8 – HGCAA meeting @ ADI – Pinemont
April 2018
4/12 – HGCAA meeting @ Bass Computers
May 2018
5/4 – Bass Computers – Expo & Crawfish boil
5/10 – HGCAA meeting @ Tri-Ed North
June 2018
6/14 – HGCAA meeting @ ADI Pinemont
July 2018
7/12 – HGCAA meeting @ Electronic Custom Distributors
August 2018
8/9 – HGCAA meeting @ Automated Outlet
September 2018
9/13 – HGCAA meeting & elections @ Tri-Ed North
PLEASE THANK OUR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
FOR PROVIDING FOOD AND HOSTING OUR MEETINGS
BY PURCHASING THEIR PRODUCTS
Automated Outlet Houston has moved to:
6300 Westpark Dr., Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77057
Thank you for being a loyal Customer!
Houston Alarm Detail
Check with the City of Houston to make sure your company is listed on their alarm permit web site.
They have a specific form you need to fill out and submit to them for inclusion.
You also need to be sending municipalities notice of alarm system activation.
Please make sure your customers are using the most current alarm permit form.
Harris County Alarm Detail
Please make sure your customers are using the most current alarm permit form.
Ft Bend County Alarm Detail
Be sure your customers are securing an alarm permit from Fort Bend County upon activation. Their alarm permit can be found here.
Montgomery County Alarm Detail
Check with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to make sure your company is listed on their alarm permit web site.
Please make sure your customers are using the most current alarm permit form.
Alarm ordinance – Montgomery County are actively ticketing homeowners that don’t have alarm permits.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
HOUSTON GULF COAST ALARM ASSOCIATION
PO Box 19484
Houston, TX 77224-9484
Comments, questions, change of address or material for inclusion in this publication should be directed to the Editor. Other associations wishing to use material from the “Communicator” are welcome to do so as long as proper credit is given to the author and publication.
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The ad spots are $300/yr. The ads will move around as content dictates.
Ads are 5” wide x 7” tall and may be updated monthly.
The revenue generated by our Newsletter helps support our Association, Scholarships and our Industry.
Contact us for additional information – John C. Helweg 713-467-6666