Connie Vaughn

View from the Chair

It's been a Fabulous Year!

This year has just flown by. What an honor it has been to be the Chair for such a fabulous ASIS International Chapter. Thank yourselves for making this year such a banner year for our Chapter!

Next Thursday, November 21, 2002, at 9:30 AM, at Hitachi, Brisbane, is our monthly meeting and the topic is going to shake everyone up. Dr. Jeanne Perkins, Earthquake Program Director, Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), will provide an overview for “Doing Business with Roads Closed After a Major Bay Area Earthquake.” She will discuss magnitude vs. intensity, direct and indirect causes for road closures, and ABAG’s projection for road and airport closures. This is practical, scientific information you need to consider when writing disaster, emergency preparedness, and business continuity plans.

Road and airport closures caused by the next big earthquake are gong to affect everyone. This information is very timely and Dr. Perkins is the one to ask should you have any questions about Earthquake Preparedness. I think Earthquake Preparedness may be an oxymoron. However, prepare we must and there is no better way to prepare than to be informed.

Hitachi America Ltd, located at 2000 Sierra Point Pkwy in Brisbane, has graciously agreed to host this month’s meeting. Thank you Fred Smith!

Don’t forget, November’s meeting is also when we hold elections for next year’s Executive Council. 2003’s slate of officers includes Brad Minnis, CPP, for Chapter Chairman, this year’s Vice Chair, and Patrick Sharkey, CPP, for Chapter Vice Chair, this year’s Treasurer. For Chapter Secretary, Larry Reid has accepted the nomination. Larry has earned his nomination through hard work for the past two years on the Golf Tournament and through significant participation in the May Exhibits and Seminars. Curtis Given, CPP, is nominated for the position of Treasurer. Curtis also contributed significantly to the May show, has participated regularly in monthly meetings, and exhibits strong volunteer leadership skills.

It is with great pride that I see so many CPPs participating at the Executive level of our Chapter. (I know, I know—where’s my CPP?!) 2003 looks very promising and under Brad’s steady hand is already taking shape. Brad gives 110%, so watch for some exciting programs coming up.

We are having quite the gathering for our December luncheon. In the past, traditionally we have held a low-key event. Since we were able to get such a prominent speaker, we went with it. Ed Gomez, TSA Director of Security for SFO, is our guest speaker. He will be sharing his vision of transportation security. Because of the speaker, we took advantage of a unique venue.

December’s meeting is being held at the Aviation Museum at SFO. It is a social and business luncheon. In addition to Ed Gomez, the chapter will be swearing in the Executive Council for 2003. It appears we may be honoring a local member who has received the lifetime CPP designation (pending his availability). We will also make financial donations on behalf of the Chapter to local food banks and last, but certainly not least, we will accept donations for Toys for Tots. We hope to have an U.S. Marine available to take the donations to the local distribution center. Please bring an unwrapped toy for donation. I can’t think of anything sadder than a toyless child for Christmas.

The holidays are always a time when we ask so much of corporate America and Americans. We ask that you support the San Francisco Chapter’s community service by attending the December meeting and bringing a toy for donation.

Thank you all for your continued support and participation,
Connie Vaughn
chair@sfasis.org
SFBAC ASIS Chapter Chair