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INTEREST:
Baltimore
ASIS
reaches a
ASIS Baltimore celebrates 50 years!
milestone
The Baltimore Chapter #036
2009 review of ASIS International.
recently received outstanding
of speakers news from the ASIS President Please accept an honorary “50th
Michael R. Cummings, CPP. Anniversary Charter” to com-
Security memorate this momentous occa-
On behalf of the ASIS Interna-
and Police tional Board of Directors, the sion. In addition to the charter,
ASIS membership and headquar- please accept a “Chapter Histori-
Awards
ters staff, I would like to con- cal Information Report” contain-
Ceremony ing a breakdown of the current
gratulate the Baltimore Chapter
on its fiftieth anniversary. The Chapter membership, a list of
Scholarship original officers, a list of awards
Baltimore Chapter has joined a
Winners select group of ASIS Chapters in the Chapter received over the
existence for over fifty years. past fifty years, and additional
Golf Outing Baltimore Skyline at Night historical material regarding the
Involvement of the membership Chapter that was available to
at the Chapter level is a vital headquarters staff.
Chairman’s
factor in the success of any soci-
Corner ety. The hard work and dedica-
tion the Baltimore Chapter lead-
ership and membership has ex-
hibited over the past fifty years is
a shining example of this essential
driving force behind the success
Speakers in Review
January March
country.
John F Kennedy
truths...lightly interwoven
Golf Outing
Our 1st annual golf tournament We hope we can have a great Foursomes—$500
which will be co-sponsored with turnout as the proceeds from
Metro Crime Stoppers will be this event will be used for the
held on October 7, 2009. Scholarship Fund and Metro Individual—$125
Location: Oakmont Green, 2290 Crime Stoppers crime tips.
Golfview Lane, Hampstead,
MD 21074. http://asisbaltimore.org/golf.htm
We are seeking the next Scholarship Winners
Whether you are new to the field of Security and Law Enforce-
ment or you are a seasoned professional, there is always a need to
further develop our expertise. You may choose to embark on a
college degree or enhance your skills with an ASIS Course. Re-
gardless of what you chose, we want to give you the opportunity
to receive financial assis-
tance from the Baltimore
Chapter to collectively cele-
brate your success.
The next scholarship pro-
gram is underway and the
deadline for applications is November 15, 2009. Please fill out
the application and remit to your Education Chair immedi-
ately. The quest for knowledge is the pathway to a greater
appreciation of your career.
Chairman’s Corner
Dear Members: forces, law enforcement, public 11, 2001, and all the days since in
and private sector HEROES that an effort to protect our freedoms. I
As we approach the eighth anni- have worked and continue to hope as the eighth anniversary
versary of the September 11, work tirelessly to protect us and I approaches that each of us take
2001, attacks I reflect on the remember those that lost their the necessary time to reflect.
changes in our industry and our lives that fateful day of September Please as a sign of unity and re-
personal lives. I remember exactly membrance on September 11th
where I was when I heard the and as a way of honoring those
news of the attacks. I remember that honored us proudly display
the feeling that rushed over me your American flag at home and
and the thoughts of protecting my the office..
loved ones and our great country. I
remember thinking that my chil- As the leaders in the security in-
dren would not have the opportu- dustry it is incumbent upon us to
nity to grow up with the same feel- remember that the threat is real
ing of safety and security that I had and that we are responsible for the
known. I knew that from that day safety and security of our organi-
forward the way we looked at the zations, a responsibility that needs
world would have to change. to remain at the forefront of our
minds.
My concern as of late is that we
have become complacent and too Sincerely,
many have forgotten the supreme
sacrifice that so many have made Towers of strength ... design for Stephen P. Somers, CHS-V, CAS
for our freedoms. I think of the Ground Zero Chapter Chairman
men and women of the armed Baltimore Chapter ASIS