GREATER ATLANTA CHAPTER
NEWSLETTER
January, 2023
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Chair's Corner
Happy New Year! We are thrilled to continue the legacy of the Greater Atlanta ASIS Chapter into this New Year and greatly appreciate our membership that continues to support the chapter.
Our 2023 Board of Directors have already jumped in and are accomplishing tasks behind the scenes that we believe will result in each of our members having a fulfilling experience as they engage the chapter.
We are looking forward to making our Chapter’s 2023 Vision to “ Promote collaboration and education within the Greater Atlanta Security Management Community and beyond” a reality. We are excited for our members to experience the benefits of networking, educational sessions, and collaboration among security professionals/law enforcement, security officers, and students.
We as a leadership team are going to frequently ask the question during our Board Meetings, “What value will the consistent involvement with the Greater Atlanta ASIS Chapter provide our members?”. We believe this will keep us focused on creating valuable experiences for our membership as we identify speakers for our monthly Lunch and Learn events; plan field trips and other events for the chapter.
We encourage you to attend one of our upcoming events and experience our energized chapter. You may even win a prize!
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Treasurer's Report
As of January 18th, 2023, the Chapter’s Wells Fargo account balance was $10,408.68, PayPal balance was $2,171.01, and the cash balance was $100.00. Total Chapter funds were $12,719.68.
The largest expenses of December and January were Mail Chimp which totaled $50, Maggiano’s at $614.65, Gift cards for our guest speakers which totaled $150, $3,000 to secure the venue for the LEAD award ceremony, and $1,000 in donations made at the Business Continuity Summit in December for the Georgia State University Foundation.
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Help us please! If you attend an ASISATL event and take pics - please share them with us!
Just email them to asis.atlanta@gmail.com
Thank you!
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Our January 2023 Lunch & Learn
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We were psyched about our Guest Speaker, and she delivered!
Ms. Mary V. Leftridge Byrd is the Regional Security Director, Surface Operations Division, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
She has responsibility for safeguarding Surface transportation security while prioritizing partnerships. Along with immediate regional staff, she is responsible for supporting field staff in 15 field offices across thirteen states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, including fifteen High Threat Urban Areas (HTUA). Her staff are responsible for ensuring collaboration to achieve and accomplish practices, processes, and policy requirements in all modes of Surface transportation including freight and passenger railways, local and regional transit systems, maritime, motor carrier, and over-the-road trucks, in addition to pipeline and cyber security.
She talked to us about ongoing challenges and resources we can use to better our security programs! WOW! Thank you!
And thank you to Maggiano's at Cumberland Mall! The food was fantastico!
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February 15th, 2023: Lunch & Learn at Maggiano’s
WIIFM (What's in it for me): Networking, networking, and networking! You will meet and get to know people in the industry all over the Atlanta area and beyond. You will also get to know the history of our chapter and the benefits and resources of ASIS International!
Speakers and Topics:
Danny Youngerman, our Chapter Historian, will provide a brief history of our great chapter.
Eddie Sorrells, ASIS International Board of Directors, will provide us with a great look at the benefits of being a member of ASIS and the resources available to you!
CPEs: 1 Hour of CPEs will be provided after meeting to members, via a Certificate of Attendance for those that require CPEs to maintain their ASIS Certifications.
Location: Maggiano’s, 1601 Cumberland Mall Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30339
Time: Networking: 11 am – 11:30 am
Chapter Announcements, Presentation, and Lunch: 11:35 am – 12:45 pm
PRIZE Giveaways ($25 gift card and more 😊): 12:50 – 1 pm
Registration Cost: $40 for Greater Atlanta ASIS Chapter Members and $50 for Non-members
Attendee Registration Limit(s): None, the more the merrier!!
Lunch: Delicious Maggiano’s
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Danny Youngerman, serves as a Director for Eyeforce Remote Guarding. Danny began his career as a Management Trainee with Barton Protective Service over 30 years ago. Since that time, he has held virtually every management position within the security services industry from site director, junior and senior operational roles, large transition team leader, general manager, and business development.
And he is our Chapter Historian!
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Eddie Sorrells, CPP, PSP, PCI, serves as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel for DSI Security Services. Eddie began his career with DSI as a security officer over 31 years ago. Since that time, he has severed in virtually every management position within the company.
Eddie has over 30 years of security experience and is a frequent speaker on topics such as workplace violence, physical security, employment law, workplace investigations, and other security and business topics. He has been a published author in Security Management Magazine and has also been featured in national publications such as the Wall Street Journal and Security Management Magazine commenting on important issues concerning the private security industry.
He serves as a board member for NASCO (National Association of Security Companies), is a Past Chair of the Security Services Council and Community Vice President (CVP) for ASIS International. He serves on the ASIS International Global Board of directors. In 2022 he was named to IFSEC's Global influencers list for Security Thought Leadership.
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March 15th, 2023: Chapter Field Trip to Atlanta FBI Office
Topic: Current Security threats and how we as private security professionals can work with the FBI to mitigate those threats.
CPEs: 1 Hour of CPEs will be provided after meeting to members, via a Certificate of Attendance for those that require CPEs to maintain their ASIS Certifications.
Speaker / Tour Guide: Charles Orgbon Jr., Special Agent - Private Sector Coordinator (DSAC)
Location: 3000 Flowers Rd S, Chamblee, GA 30341
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Registration Cost: $28 for Greater Atlanta ASIS Chapter Members, $35 for Non-members
Attendee Registration Limit(s): This event is limited to 40 members. Registration will close on March 1st.
Registration Information: Every registered attendee will have to email (ASIS.Atlanta@gmail.com ) the Greater Atlanta ASIS Chapter Board of Directors the following information for the Atlanta FBI Team to conduct a background investigation and gain access to inside the facility:
Lunch: Deli Style
April 19th, 2023: Lunch & Learn at Maggiano’s
Topic: Emergent Security Threats and How to Best Respond
- This fast-paced briefing provides up-to-the-minute information on emergent terrorism, crime and insider threats. The speaker will offer leaders, managers, operators, and analysts' tools for effectively assessing vulnerabilities and developing a targeted security plan for their facilities, organizations and event venues.
CPEs: 1 Hour of CPEs will be provided after meeting to members, via a Certificate of Attendance for those that require CPEs to maintain their ASIS Certifications.
Speaker(s): Dr. Jennifer Hesterman
Location: Maggiano’s 1601 Cumberland Mall Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30339
Time: Networking: 11 am – 11:30 am
Chapter Announcements, Presentation, and Lunch: 11:35 am – 12: 45 pm
PRIZE Giveaways ($25 gift card and more 😊): 12:50 – 1 pm
Registration Cost: $40 for Greater Atlanta ASIS Chapter Members, $50 for Non-members
Attendee Registration Limit(s): None, the more the merrier!!
Lunch: Delicious Maggiano’s
May 17th, 2023: FIELD TRIP TO OVERTIME ELITE
Topic: Tour of Overtime Elite’s Campus
Speaker / Tour Guide: Scott Ashworth, CPP, CPPS
CPEs: 1 Hour of CPEs will be provided after meeting to members, via a Certificate of Attendance for those that require CPEs to maintain their ASIS Certifications.
Location: Overtime Elite Campus, 230 17th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363
Time: 11 am – 1 pm
Registration Cost: $28 for Greater Atlanta ASIS Chapter Members, $35 for Non-members
Attendee Registration Limit(s): 75
Lunch: Stadium style
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ASIS Greater Atlanta Chapter is going SOCIAL! You can now find us on ...
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Use the links at the bottom!
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Rebecca Strobl, CPP, EMT-I
Chapter Chairperson
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J.D. Cannon, PCI, CFE, CPP
Chapter Vice-Chair
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Greg Gamble, PSP, CPP, CEM
Chapter Secretary
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Amanda Bear
Chapter Treasurer
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Happy New Year!
Wishing you and your loved ones peace, health, happiness, and prosperity in the New Year!
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