General Membership Meeting Minutes
San Francisco ASIS ChapterApril 17, 2003 Chapter Chairman Brad Minnis CPP called the General Meeting of the San Francisco Bay Chapter of ASIS International to order at 9:30 am. Chair Minnis greeted the members and guests and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Dennis Woodsmall, chaplain with the Santa Clara Police Department and Senior Pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Clara gave the Invocation. Our hosts Denise Heinrich and Joe Chairmonte with the Sun Microsystems Security Department were thanked for use of the historic facilities. Chair Minnis introduced the Executive Council members, Patrick Sharkey CPP, Vice Chairman; Lawrence Reid, Secretary and Curtis Given CPP, Treasurer. Special Guests – Theo Manolelis, Vice President of Business Development with Allied Security and Matt Nichols with Smart Module were identified. New Members – John Guinasso, with Data Systems Security and Steve Hipson, Security Director with Verisign in Mt. View were welcomed as new members. The March, 2003 meeting minutes posted on the Chapter’s website was approved and accepted. The Treasurer’s report was provided by Curtis Given CPP. As of March 31, 2003, the chapter’s financial balance was $30,022.61 ($16,543.30 in Checking and $13,479.31 in Savings). During the month of March the chapter had income of $5,466.80 and disbursements of $5,997.28). The treasurer’s report was accepted and approved by the chapter. Treasurer Givens asked for payment from attendees at the St. Patrick’s Day event that have forgotten to pay. Also, the notice for Chapter membership dues was in the mail. Prompt payment was requested. Chapter Updates: The St. Patrick’s Day Law Enforcement Appreciation event was reviewed. The chapter received a notable Thank You letter from Craig Floyd with the Law Enforcement Memorial/Museum. Kathy Goelkel, IB Hale Committee Chairmen was presented with an Honorable Mention plaque received from ASIS International for the great work relating to last year’s IB Hale submission. Chairman Minnis reported the Chapter’s Newsletter has been modified and now is in a printable format. Also, space has been allotted for advertisement. Steve Duell and Ramon Silano were noted to be instrumental in revamping the newsletter. It was announced that PPM 2000 is funding the Allan J. Cross, CPP scholarships. Single awards will be given to twenty-five (25) different members, with one member per chapter being eligible to participant in the selection process. Applications were made available at the meeting. The executive committee will review the applications prior to the June 2nd deadline. Also announced was the ASIS Seminar on Business Continuity/Crisis Management is being held on April 28 – 29 on Coronado Island, San Diego. Chairman Minnis sadly announced the death of Pittsburgh Police Officer Roy Giacamini who was killed in the line of duty. Vice-Chairman, Patrick Sharkey CPP announced that June’s monthly chapter meeting is scheduled to be held at Wells Fargo Bank located at 450 Montgomery, San Francisco. At 0830 a full breakfast will be available to all attendees. Committee Updates: May Seminar and Events – Committee Chairman Doug Nunes reported a second flyer mailing was underway due to the inaccurate mailing labels supplied by ASIS International. Mr. Nunes also asked for volunteers to provide introductions for the Seminar speakers. Golf Tournament – Kris Rennett reported the tournament continues to progress. Tournament sponsors are needed to assist in making the event successful. Security Officer Appreciation - Matt Pope will be the committee chairman. Featured Speaker – Naomi R. Fine, Esq. Ms. Fine briefed the chapter on the need for and developing an Intellectual asset management process. The main idea is to decrease asset loses and increase value revenue. A direct line relationship exists from intellectual asset security and increase in revenue. Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) is a systematic approach for turning information in intellectual property to profits. A business that manages its intellectual assets throughout the whole enterprise will increase revenue. To make this program successful, the security department must be involved throughout implementation. In today’s world of out-sourcing work through dedicated and non-dedicated contractors, it’s vitally important to maintain control of the company confidential and proprietary information. Ms. Fine reported that the IAM process is divided into the following four
sections. Protect: Determine what material is to be shared versus protected. . Conflict of interest may be present with certain contractors. A new protection module includes a new breed of employee, contractor, vendor and/or temporary employee. Protect all forms of competitive information which can be hard copy, verbal, electronic and access to information. Also, there may be times when Co-competition exists, which makes protection of intellectual information a must. Create: Consider all sources, analyze commercial potential. Determine revenue generating information to provide basis for application. Strategy Protection: Ingrain, Integrate, Facilitate and Apply. Once the above is completed, determine IAM status, rate the company appetite, convene allies and experts to develop and implement IAM strategy. IAM allies can be Research and Development, Finance, Marketing, General Counsel, Corporate Communication, Human Resource, Training and IT Security. The IAM program is a value added by saving dollars and allowing companies to increase revenue capability in making dollars. Ms. Fine was presented with an ASIS Certificate of Appreciation. Next Chapter meeting will be held with the Annual Seminar and Exhibits on May 29, 2003 at the San Jose Convention Center/Parkside Hall. Chair Minnis closed the meeting at 11:00 am. A total of 47 members were in attendance, plus 2 guests. Respectfully Submitted, |
