Vice Views

Mid-Year Analysis

I know the article is late this month and I apologize. I actually struggled with the topic for this month, but as the days went past, it became clear that I should spend some time to summarize our Chapter activities for 2002, and provide some thoughts.

The Executive council receives numerous emails on certain issues and topics throughout the year, many which contain questions, and comments and other things. One of the things I have been noticing more recently though, is the feedback has been getting more positive as the months have gone by.

One of the reasons for this improvement is the change in formats for the monthly meetings. The response since conducting the meetings at host companies, instead of a hotel luncheon has been a major success. Plus, the quality of speakers, topics presented, and other extra-curricular activities have been a real value-add for our membership.

Here is an excerpt from an emails that was forwarded to me recently, that I really wanted to share:

“ASIS.... I see a big improvement in the benefits derived by attending our meetings once again. For me, time is an issue, with travel, meetings, etc., and setting aside a few hours to go off-site means it must have a value. Again, thanks...”

Beginning with the January meeting, we have seen a remarkable increase in the attendance at the monthly meetings. The July meeting was extremely impressive, with a total of 68 registered guests in attendance to hear the presentation on Identity Theft.

Our special events this year have been very well presented, AND very well attended, starting with the Law Enforcement Appreciation Event. Then, as usual, the Annual Seminar was a huge success, netting the Chapter over $30,000 in revenue.

Our Website is highly acclaimed, and our Webmaster has been invited to lead a group within ASIS National on Website planning and execution, and has been invited by National to the Annual Seminar to expand on this important Chapter service. This is a testament to the leadership in the high technology field that we enjoy here in the San Francisco Bay Area.

And, the year is only half over. We have a fabulous golf tournament planned, the Security Officer Appreciation Luncheon is just around the corner, and before we know it, 2002 will be just a memory.

The success can really be attributed to the many professionals from our Chapter who have stepped in to put these events, luncheons, and other activities together. From the Blue Ribbon Task Force presentation to the Website activities, to the high quality speakers at our meetings, the SFBA Chapter really is one of the premier Chapters within ASIS. These professionals, which include the Executive Council, Committee Chairpersons, Volunteers and others who have worked so hard to make our organization a success, should be recognized, thanked and congratulated.

I look forward to an even better second half, and look forward to seeing you all at the next meeting.

Best Wishes:
Brad Minnis CPP
Vice Chair SFBA Chapter
vicechair@sfasis.org