ADJOURNAMENT:  8pm

Tuesday, January  10, 2006 

Agenda 

Call To Order:                            6:02 p.m.  Greg Kalafus
Pledge of Allegiance:        6:04 p.m.  Greg Kalafus
Invocation:        6:05 p.m.          Chuck Kriewald

·        Secretary’s Report Minutes from last meeting/discussion (John Perrotta):  None given

·        Treasurer’s Report (Martin Bohdan):
Report distributed to members.  Report on website will show all activity and transactions

·        Public Relations and Membership Report (Greg Kalafus)
Geographical region is being re-arranged to divide the areas served by the southern CT and CT chapters. Letter will be forthcoming from both chapters informing their membership of the new dividing lines 

 ·        Homeland Security Report (Mike Moon/Bob Lovell):  No Report 

·     Golf Tournament (Greg Kalafus):  – June 10, 2006 – Grassy Hill C.C., Orange, CT.  Also looking at Oak Hills in Norwalk.

·        Seminar:  Will be held on April 19.  Half day, followed by lunch.  Several speakers are already lined up.

·        Legislation (Chuck Kriewald):
In October 2005, CT State Police issued a letter informing security organizations that guards cannot hold a post without physical possession of card.  There is no grace period.

·        Web Page (Rob Muessel):
Requested material from members for posting on website.

·        Placement (Joe Morales):
no report

·        CPP/Education (To be determined):
No report

·     ASIS Foundation and Development (To be determined):
N/R

 ·        Old Business: 
National has changed the requirement for the number of meetings to be held.  We’re trying to change formats of the meetings to make them more attractive to increase attendance, esp. by increasing networking opportunities.  We will have a lunch meeting in March and possibly a meeting at a Bridgeport Bluefish game.

·        New Business:

 DINNER:  6:30 p.m.

 GUEST SPEAKER:  Mike Barker, City of New Haven.  Managed Security for the Red Cross in Mississippi and Alabama in following hurricane Katrina.. 

Managing security details, Mike said, was like herding cats.  It was the most remarkable effort put forth with not enough manpower, or resources or facilities.  He also said that disaster drills like TopOff3, which he actively participated in cannot begin to compare to or ready you for an event of this proportion.  He told the chapter of difficulties in finding manpower, in lodging, communications, logistics and just about anything else.  He also cited numerous examples of how creatively problems were solved by using common sense and what was at hand. 

He showed pictures, too, of the terrible destruction the storm caused.

 ·     Raffle:  Wireless keyboard and mouse

·        Next Meeting:  Tuesday, March 7 – Sons of Italy

 ADJOURNAMENT:  8.10 p.m.

Call To Order:                            6:02 p.m.  Greg Kalafus
Pledge of Allegiance:                  6:04 p.m.  Greg Kalafus
Invocation:          6:05 p.m.          Dedicated to recently deceased ASIS member, Sam Daskam. 

·        Secretary’s Report Minutes from last meeting/discussion (John Perrotta):  Read and accepted. 

·        Treasurer’s Report (Ryan LaFleur):
Read and accepted.
Chapter assets as of 2/1/05 - $26,312.58
 

·        Public Relations and Membership Report (Greg Kalafus/Jim Lysaght)
E-mail campaign kicked off.  Working well.

 ·        Homeland Security Report (Mike Moon/Bob Lovell):
Bob Mitchell spoke on the “Top Off 3” exercise in N.J. and CT scheduled for 4/05. 

·     Golf Tournament – June 9, 2005 – Grassy Hill C.C., Orange, CT  (Greg Kalafus)
Volunteers being sought.  Contact Greg if you are interested.   

·        Scholarship Awards (TBD): 
Greg Kalafus and Mike Moon will be co-chairpersons.

·        Legislation (Chuck Kriewald):
Guard cards are starting to be issued by C.S.P. for security officers.

·        Web Page (Rob Muessel):
Looks great – working well.  We are archiving now.

·        Placement (Joe Morales):
Packets of jobs left for members.

·        CPP/Education (To be determined):
N.Y. CPP review 2/27 and 2/28.  Check our Chapter website for links for more information. 

·     ASIS Foundation and Development (To be determined):
N/R

 ·        Old Business: 
InfraGuard meeting to be held 2/2/05 in Hartford.

·        New Business:

Boston Expo – 5/4
Greg Kalafus and Mike Moon will attend leadership training in MA 2/3/05.
New York Expo – 5/24 and 5/25 

Chapter made $500 donation to help victims of tsunami through the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

 DINNER:  6:30 p.m.

 GUEST SPEAKER:  Sgt. Peter diSpagna, Stamford Police Department

                Supervisor of Crimes Against Property Unit. 

Great presentation on property crimes and how law enforcement and private security can partner to solve many business related crimes.

 ·     Raffle:  2 bottles of wine

·        Next Meeting:  Tuesday, 3/4/05 – Sons of Italy

 ADJOURNAMENT:  7:35 p.m.

Minutes of Meeting

Tuesday, January 4, 2005

Call To Order:                            6:03 p.m.  Chuck Kriewald

Pledge of Allegiance:                  6:04 p.m.          Chuck Kriweald

Invocation:                            6:05 p.m.          Chuck Kriweald

·        Secretary’s Report Minutes from last meeting/discussion (John Perrotta):  Read and accepted.

 ·        Treasurer’s Report (Ryan LaFleur):

Read and accepted.

 ·        Homeland Security Report (Mike Moon/Bob Lovell):

Mike spoke about the bioterrorism exercise to be held this spring in NJ and CT.  See Mike if you might be interested in participating.

 ·        Scholarship Awards (TBD): 

Mike Moon volunteered to be on the committee.

 ·        Legislation (Chuck Kriewald):

C.S.P. are not issuing cards to new security officers.  “Letters of intent being issued.” A lot more needs to be done on this by CSP.

 ·        Web Page (Rob Muessel):

Site up and running and it looks good.

 ·        Placement (Joe Morales):

Packets of jobs left for members.

 ·        Old Business: 

Mike Moon will remain as past chairman.

 ·        New Business:

InfraGard will hold first quarterly meeting 2/2/03 at Citigroup Education Center in Hartford.  Seminar on “Business Continuity – Preparedness and Disaster Recovery”  (Flyers passed out for those interested.)

 (DINNER):  6:20 p.m.

 (GUEST SPEAKER):  Fred Dupuis, Security Director, Connecticut State Lottery

 Excellent presentation and overview of the lottery, lottery fraud, and Amber Alert.

 ·        Next Meeting:

Tuesday, 2/1/05 – Sons of Italy

(ADJOURNAMENT):  8:10 p.m.  

Tuesday, December 7, 2004

Call To Order:          6:02 p.m. by Steve Korf
Pledge of Allegiance:  6:03 p.m. by Steve Korf
Invocation:  A moment of silence for deceased ASIS members and Pearl Harbor(Invocation by Chuck Kriewald).

·        Secretary’s Report Minutes from last meeting/discussion (John Perrotta):  Read & accepted.

·        Treasurer’s Report (Rob Muessel):  Read and accepted.  Assets - $29,824.10

·        Public Relations & Membership Report: (Greg Kalafus and Ryan LaFleur). Need to continue to reach out to get members to attend.  Greg and Ryan can use help with phone calls.

·        Homeland Security Report (Mike Moon):  No report.

·        Golf Tournament (Greg Kalafus):  Set for 6/9/05, Grassy Hill, Orange, CT  

·        Scholarship Awards (Chairman TBD):  Michael Ladd, UNH, accepted scholarship donated by the chapter.  We wish him continued success.  He is a bright young man with a great future.

·        Legislation (Chuck Kriewald):  No report.  Mike Moon and Steve Korf to meet with C.S.P. concerning guard act ASAP to try to get some very important provisions cleared up.

·        Web Page (Rob Muessel):  We will have vendor page for chapter supporters.  Chapter news page will be updated about 10 days before our monthly meetings.

·        Placement (Joe Morales):  Packets of material on available jobs left for members.

·        CPP/Education (TBD):  No report.

·        ASIS Foundation & Development (TBD):  No report.

·        Old Business:  More talk about Snowflake Dance.  Steve Korf to look into it.

·        New Business:  New slate of officers submitted and elected for 2005.

·        Dinner  6:30 p.m.

·     Guest Speaker:  Michael Ehrmanntraut, OHST for Beach Mutual Insurance Co.   Gave excellent talk and slide presentation on the fatal night club fire in Rhode Island.

·     Raffle:  50/50 raffle.

·     Adjournment:  8:15 p.m.

·     Next meeting:  Sons of Italy – 1/4/05.

Respectfully submitted:

John Perrotta
Chapter Secretary

Meeting Date:  November 9, 2004

• Secretary’s Report Minutes from last meeting/discussion (John Perrotta):

John Perrotta, Chapter Secretary

Minutes of Meeting

Date of Meeting: January 6, 2004

Call to Order: 6:05PM By: Terence McGrath

Pledge of Allegiance: Terence McGrath

Invocation: Charles Kriewald.

Chapter Business

Secretary’s Report : Read & accepted.

Treasurer’s Report : (Rob Muessel) Read & accepted.
2003 Profit & Loss.
Total income, $30,391.57.
Total expenses, $22,867.04
Net income, $7,524.53.

Committee Reports

Advertising and Newsletter: No report.

Education: No report.

Legislative: (Charles Kriewald) State of Connecticut looking to amend Connecticut General Statute 53a-167c, to make it a "C" felony to assault a security or loss prevention officer.

More to follow on this subject.

Placement: (Joe Morales) Packets with job openings left for members who wish same.

Public Relations/Membership: No report.

Golf Tournament: June 10^th at Grassy Hill, Orange, CT. Meetings to be held starting February 2004.

Program: No report.

Scholarship: (John Gillian, co-chair). Thus far no applications. Deadline extended to 1/15/04. We would like to award the scholarship(s) at our February meeting, if possible.

Harbinger: Announcement to show appreciation for members. "Attend February meeting & you will be able to attend March meeting at no cost".

Website: (Rob Muessel) Change to reflect the officers for the year 2004 to be made.

Homeland Security: Mike Moon will handle the private sector of homeland security committee. We need someone to handle the public sector & work with Mike.

Law Enforcement Liaison: (Dale Seymour) All police departments in Connecticut were asked to select one officer in their department to serve as liaison with the State of Connecticut division of Homeland Security. Many departments are doing it but others have not done so at this time.

Old Business: Terence McGrath volunteered to start membership recruiting via phone calls & is looking for assistance. Please contact him if you are interested.

Mike Moon will be recognized next month for his dedication to the chapter.

New Business: Membership appreciation night discussed.

Mike Moon elected as assistant regional V.P. He will also be our guest speaker at our February meeting.

We have speakers for February & March.

Terence McGrath announced we are looking for chairpersons for following committees:

Public relations, membership & foundation liaison.

Break for Dinner: 6:40PM.

Guest Speaker: Sean Leavy from Secure Systems, Inc. gave excellent presentation on personal alarms. Their use, monitoring, & effectiveness.

Raffle: Winners John Perrotta & Brian LeFleur. Two prizes donated by Bill Anderson.

Next Meeting: February 3, 2004. Sons of Italy, Norwalk, CT.

Meeting Adjourned: 7:45PM.

Respectfully submitted,

John F. Perrotta
Chapter Secretary

Date of Meeting: September 8, 2003

Call to Order: 6:05 PM By: Chairman Mike Moon

Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Mike Moon

Invocation: Mike Moon

Mike Moon acknowledged new members and visitors.

Chapter Business

Secretary’s Report (Steven J. Korf): No Minutes from Golf Outing.

Treasurer’s Report (Rob Muessel): Read and Accepted. Balance on hand is $31,972.92

Committee Reports

Advertising and Newsletter (Lynda Williams): No Report.

Education (Gary Pintek): No report

Legislative (Chuck Kriewald): No Report

Placement (Joe Morales): Three job openings, left at welcome desk

Public Relations/Membership: Committee has lists and will be looking to call members to encourage attending. Speakers needed.

Golf Tournament: Will be at the Grassy Hills Country Club in Orange, CT on June 10, 2004. 2003 Tournament was a success with approx. $4,000.00 raised.

Program (Mike Moon): Mike Moon reviewed old ASIS business and proceeded through the new ASIS business.

Scholarship (John Gilligan): Laying out a schedule and will be looking to award scholarship in the fall. Lynda Williams working on letter to schools, introducing the association.

October 30^th recommendations are due back.

Website (Rob Muessel): Recently updated. Lists all books chapter owns.

Homeland Security (Terence McGrath) Two items were discussed. The Homeland Security Newsletter, ANSER Institute for Homeland Security and Homeland Security Terrorist Threat Level. Leave behinds were left at the registration table.

Old Business: Mike Moon spoke about two new certifications within ASIS, PSP certification and the PCI certification.

New Business: 2004 nomination board is being gathered.

Break for Dinner: 6:05pm. Dinner was first then the meeting

Guest Speaker: Bernard A. Younghans and Sean T. LeClaire (All Star Identification Systems, Inc.) gave an excellent overview of the latest ID Badge Informational Systems.

Raffle: Terence McGrath of Securitas, USA won the 50/50 raffle.

Next Meeting: October 7, 2004 at the Son’s of Italy, in Norwalk, CT.

Meeting Adjourned: 8:05PM

Respectfully submitted,

Steven J. Korf
Chapter Secretary

Sept. 03

Date of Meeting: May 6, 2003

Call to Order: 6:05 PM By: Chairman Mike Moon

Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Mike Moon

Invocation: Chuck Kriewald

Mike Moon acknowledged new members and visitors.

Chapter Business

Secretary’s Report (Steven J. Korf): Distributed and Accepted

Treasurer’s Report (Rob Muessel): Read and Accepted. Balance on hand is $25,341.90

Committee Reports

Advertising and Newsletter (Lynda Williams): No Report.

Education (Gary Pintek): No report

Legislative (Chuck Kriewald): There is a current bill in Session for Security Licensing

Placement (Joe Morales): Three job openings, left at welcome desk

Public Relations/Membership: Committee has lists and will be looking to call members to encourage attending. Will be categorizing by professions so it will be easier to find members in the same field. 22% of members have not renewed.

Golf Tournament: Will be at the Grassy Hills Country Club in Orange, CT on June 5, 2003. Mailers being sent out in April.

Program (Mike Moon): Mike Moon reviewed old ASIS business and proceeded through the new ASIS business.

Scholarship (John Gilligan): Laying out a schedule and will be looking to award scholarship in the fall. Lynda Williams working on letter to schools, introducing the association.

Website (Rob Muessel): Recently updated.

Homeland Security (Terence McGrath) Three items were discussed. The Homeland Security Newsletter, ANSER Institute for Homeland Security and Homeland Security Terrorist Threat Level. Leave behinds were left at the registration table.

Old Business: Mike Moon spoke about two new certifications within ASIS, PSP certification and the PCI certification.

New Business: Members of the Board attended the New York Chapter Trade Show. Connecticut chapter golf outing 6-11-03, at the Tradition in Wallingford.

Break for Dinner: 6:05pm. Dinner was first then the meeting

Guest Speaker: Robert J. Crowley and Thomas J. Baehr from Radia Technologies Corporation provided the chapter with an excellent power point presentation on new electronics in the security field. Electronics that bring real time video and audio from the private sector to the public sector.

Raffle: Gary Pintek and Cynthia Blanks won tickets to the New York Yankees, donated by Terence McGrath of Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

Next Meeting: Golf Outing June 5, 2003 at Grassy Hills Country Club in Orange, CT.

Meeting Adjourned: 8:05PM

Respectfully submitted,

Steven J. Korf
Chapter Secretary

Date of Meeting: APRIL 1, 2003

Call to Order: 6:05 PM By: Chairman Mike Moon

Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Mike Moon

Invocation: Terence McGrath

Mike Moon acknowledged new members and visitors.

Chapter Business

Secretary’s Report (Steven J. Korf): Distributed and Accepted

Treasurer’s Report (Rob Muessel): Read and Accepted. Balance on hand is $25,065.15

Committee Reports

Advertising and Newsletter (Lynda Williams): Looking into color advertising for newsletter. Establishing hyperlinks in ads to company’s website.

Education (Gary Pintek): No report

Legislative (Chuck Kriewald): No Report.

Placement (Joe Morales): Twelve job openings, left at welcome desk

Public Relations/Membership: Committee has lists and will be looking to call members to encourage attending. Will be categorizing by professions so it will be easier to find members in the same field.

Golf Tournament: Will be at the Grassy Hills Country Club in Orange, CT on June 5, 2003. Mailers being sent out in April.

Program (Mike Moon): Mike Moon reviewed old ASIS business and proceeded through the new ASIS business.

Scholarship (John Gilligan): Laying out a schedule and will be looking to award scholarship in the fall. Lynda Williams working on letter to schools, introducing the association.

Website (Rob Muessel): Recently updated.

Homeland Security (Terence McGrath) Three items were discussed. The Homeland Security Newsletter, Infra-guard and NIPC watch. Leave behinds were left at the registration table.

Old Business: Mike Moon spoke about two new certifications within ASIS, PSP certification and the PCI certification.

New Business: Mike Moon informed the chapter that we are ordering new reference material for the new certifications. The Boston Chapter is having their expo on 4-10-03. The New York Chapter is having their annual show on 5-1-03.

Break for Dinner: 6:35pm.

Guest Speaker: Jim Glasser, United States Attorney was the evening’s guest speaker. Mr. Glasser provided the chapter an excellent discussion on recent Federal cases within Connecticut.

Raffle: A 50/50 raffle was conducted and Nick DiNapoli from Pinkerton Security and GE Capital was the winner

Next Meeting: TUESDAY May 6, 2003 AT 5 PM., is being sponsor by Steve Biley of GE Capital and the meeting will take place at GE Capital 1600 Summer Street, Stamford.

Meeting Adjourned: 8:15PM

Respectfully submitted,

Steven J. Korf
Chapter Secretary

Date of Meeting: MARCH 4, 2003

Call to Order: 6:05 PM By: Chairman Mike Moon

Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Gary Pintek

Invocation:

Mike Moon acknowledged new members and visitors.

Chapter Business

Secretary’s Report (Steven J. Korf): Distributed and Accepted

Treasurer’s Report (Rob Muessel): Read and Accepted. Balance on hand is $24,260.70

Committee Reports

Advertising and Newsletter (Lynda Williams): Looking into color advertising for newsletter. Establishing hyperlinks in ads to company’s website.

Education (Gary Pintek): No report

Legislative (Chuck Kriewald): No Report.

Placement (Joe Morales): Twelve job openings, left at welcome desk

Public Relations/Membership: Committee has lists and will be looking to call members to encourage attending. Will be categorizing by professions so it will be easier to find members in the same field.

Golf Tournament: Will be at the Grassy Hills Country Club in Orange, CT on June 5, 2003.

Program (Mike Moon): Mike Moon reviewed old ASIS business and proceeded through the new ASIS business.

Scholarship (John Gilligan): Laying out a schedule and will be looking to award scholarship in the fall.

Website (Rob Muessel): Recently updated.

Homeland Security (Terence McGrath) No Report

Old Business: No old Business

New Business: Leo Balzano is our newly appointed Regional Vice President

Break for Dinner: 6:25pm.

Guest Speaker: Officer Jim Petrino, of the Fairfield Police Department and Sergeant Al Wilcoxson, of the Stratford Police Department, gave an excellent presentation on the EAGLE ONE helicopter, which is utilized by their departments. The helicopter is an additional resource for both the public and private sectors.

Raffle: A $50 gift certificate for the Citrus Restaurant in Milford was the prize –winner unknown.

 Next Meeting: TUESDAY April 1, 2003 AT 5 PM., AT THE SONS OF ITALY IN NORWALK.

Meeting Adjourned: 8:15PM

Respectfully submitted,

Steven J. Korf
Chapter Secretary

Minutes of Meeting

Date of Meeting: February 4, 2003

Call to Order: 6:05 PM By: Chairman Mike Moon

Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Gary Pintek

Invocation: Mike paid tribute to the astronauts on Columbia

Mike Moon acknowledged new members and visitors.

Chapter Business

Secretary’s Report (Steven J. Korf): Distributed and Accepted

Treasurer’s Report (Rob Muessel): Read and Accepted. Balance on hand is $24,367.28

Committee Reports

Advertising and Newsletter (Lynda Williams): Looking into color advertising for newsletter. Establishing hyperlinks in ads to company’s website.

Education (Gary Pintek): No report

Legislative (Chuck Kriewald): No Report.

Placement (Joe Morales): Twelve job openings, left at welcome desk

Public Relations/Membership: Committee has lists and will be looking to call members to encourage attending. Will be categorizing by professions so it will be easier to find members in the same field.

Golf Tournament: Will be at the Grassy Hills Country Club in Orange, CT on June 5, 2003.

Program (Mike Moon): Mike Moon reviewed old ASIS business and proceeded through the new ASIS business.

Scholarship (John Gilligan): Lying out a schedule and will be looking to award scholarship in the fall.

Website (Rob Muessel): Recently updated.

Homeland Security (Terence McGrath) No Report

Old Business: No old Business

New Business: We will be looking for someone to take over the Treasury as we are reorangizing some of the committees. ASIS Regional meeting will be in Boston on 2-11-03, some board members are planning to attend. Steve Biley from GE Capital will be hosting the May meeting. The chapter has available on a monthly loan basis a new 2 volume guides on workplace violence prevention. Gary Pintek will oversee the borrowing of materials. Steve Six announced that the Hartford chapter is trying to get Sen. Joe Lieberman to speak at its dinner meeting in late March, he would keep us posted.

Break for Dinner: 6:25pm.

Guest Speaker: Peter Crosby, of Exposure Assessment Strategies spoke about chemicals and exposures on various environments and how security professionals can take steps to prevent chemical attacks.

Raffle: Peter Sprague of Allied Security won a $50 g/c for the Brewhouse in Norwalk, donated by Westec Security (Joe Morales)

Next Meeting: TUESDAY March 4, 2003 AT 5 PM., AT THE SONS OF ITALY IN NORWALK.

Meeting Adjourned: 8:15PM

Respectfully submitted,

Steven J. Korf
Chapter Secretary

Date of Meeting: January 7, 2003

Call to Order: 6:05 PM By: Chairman Mike Moon

Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Chuck Kriewald

Invocation: Lynda Williams

Mike Moon acknowledged new members and visitors.

Chapter Business

Secretary’s Report (Steven J. Korf): Distributed and Accepted

Treasurer’s Report (Rob Muessel): Read and Accepted. Balance on hand is $25,220.47

Committee Reports

Advertising and Newsletter (Lynda Williams): Looking into color advertising for newsletter. Establishing hyperlinks in ads to company’s website.

Education (Gary Pintek): Gary is working with his team to better educate the local Universities and Colleges in our chapters area on ASIS, and what it has to offer its students. CPP review in New York City 2/28/03 through 3/1/03.

Legislative (Chuck Kriewald): No Report.

Placement (Joe Morales): One new job opening. See Joe with information in job packets.

Public Relations/Membership: Gary Pintek reports calling all new members to attend first meeting for certificate. In January 2003 the board will be looking for a committee chairperson for this position. The chapter as of December 2002 has 274 members.

Golf Tournament: Will be at the Grassy Hills Country Club in Orange, CT on June 5, 2003.

Program (Mike Moon): Mike Moon reviewed old ASIS business and proceeded through the new ASIS business.

Scholarship (John Gilligan): No Report from John Gilligan. The board spoke about raising the level of professionalism in our search. We will be adding new members to the committee and we have deferred the scholarship to the spring of 2003. Lynda Williams will assist this committee for 2003. Meeting in January with new committee.

Website (Rob Muessel): Recently updated.

Homeland Security (Terence McGrath) Homeland Security Conference scheduled for March has been cancelled. The Cyber Crime Expo will be February 9-11 at Foxwoods Resort.

Old Business: No old Business

New Business: Mike Moon reviewed membership benefits with ASIS and the process of becoming a Life Member. Mike also solicited volunteers for the chapter committees.

Break for Dinner: 6:30pm.

Guest Speaker: Sergeant Gary Mecozzi, Commander of Identification Division, Norwalk Police Department. Gary presentation was on criminal investigations and how forensics assists in those investigations

Raffle: Steve Six, from Command Security Corporation donated two bottles of wine. The winners were Nancy Gell and Rob Muessel.

Next Meeting: TUESDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2003 AT 5 PM., AT THE SONS OF ITALY IN NORWALK.

Meeting Adjourned: 8:15PM

Respectfully submitted,

Steven J. Korf
Chapter Secretary

Minutes of Meeting

Date of Meeting: December 3, 2002

Call to Order: 6:10 PM By: Chairman Mike Moon

Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Terrence McGrath

Invocation: Wayne Wasilko

Mike Moon acknowledged new members and visitors.

Chapter Business

Secretary’s Report (Steven J. Korf): Distributed and Accepted

Treasurer’s Report (Rob Muessel): Read and Accepted. Balance on hand is $26,201.90

Committee Reports

Advertising and Newsletter (Lynda Williams): This month’s newsletter delayed due to the late November meeting and Board Members travelling. Format of newsletter to be discussed at future board meetings

Education (Gary Pintek): Gary is working with his team to better educate the local Universities and Colleges in our chapters area on ASIS, and what it has to offer its students. CPP review in New York City 2/28/03 through 3/1/03.

Legislative (Chuck Kriewald): No Report.

Placement (Joe Morales): No Report. Mike Moon informed chapter that there are opportunities posted on our web page.

Public Relations/Membership: Gary Pintek reports calling all new members to attend first meeting for certificate. In January 2003 the board will be looking for a committee chairperson for this position.

Golf Tournament: Will be at the Grassy Hills Country Club in Orange, CT on June 5, 2003.

Program (Mike Moon): Mike Moon reviewed old ASIS business and proceeded through the new ASIS business.

Scholarship (John Gilligan): No Report from John Gilligan. The board spoke about raising the level of professionalism in our search. We will be adding new members to the committee and we have deferred the scholarship to the spring of 2003. Lynda Williams will assist this committee for 2003.

Website (Rob Muessel): Recently updated.

Old Business: New Foundation Representative provided information from national would update chapter next month. In March 2003, Eastern Connecticut University will be sponsoring a Conference for Homeland Security. " Securing Our Homeland", will be held in March at the Mystic Marriott Hotel in Groton.

New Business: Chuck Kreiwald swore in The 2003 Executive Board.

There were no changes to the Board from 2002.

Break for Dinner: 6:30pm.

Guest Speaker: Martin J. McBride Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigations and Paul Zasada Communications Director with InfraGard. Both speakers spoke and provided the chapter a presentation on InfraGard. InfraGard is a national organization authorized under Presidential Directive 63 through NIPC (National Infrastructure Protection Center) with oversight by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The membership represents critical infrastructure providers, associated companies and government agencies; with the goal of acting as a conduit for information sharing between members and government agencies. The Connecticut chapter has over 200 members and is the 7^th largest in the country.

Raffle: Steve Six, from Command Security Corporation donated two bottles of wine. The winners were Paul Black from Stamford Health Systems and Robert Lovell from New Milford PD.

Next Meeting: TUESDAY January 7, 2003 AT 5 PM., AT THE SONS OF ITALY IN NORWALK. Gary Mecozzi from Norwalk Police Department will be January’s guest speaker. The topic will be forensics and how it relates to investigations.

Meeting Adjourned: 8:40PM

Respectfully submitted,

Steven J. Korf
Chapter Secretary

Minutes of November 2002 Meeting

Date of Meeting: November 12, 2002

Call to Order: 6:00 PM By: Chairman Mike Moon

Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Lynda Williams

Invocation: Mike Moon

Mike Moon acknowledged new members and visitors.

Chapter Business

Secretary’s Report (Steven J. Korf): Distributed and Accepted

Treasurer’s Report (Rob Muessel): Read and Accepted. Balance on hand is $25,720.95.

Committee Reports

Advertising and Newsletter (Lynda Williams): The Board spoke about newsletter in e-mail format, November start date. Lynda and Rob are working on getting e-mail addresses from members. Problems with newsletter call Rob.

Education (Gary Pintek): Gary is working with his team to better educate the local Universities and Colleges in our chapters area on ASIS, and what it has to offer its students. CPP review in New York City 2/28/03 through 3/1/03.

Legislative (Chuck Kriewald): No Report.

Placement (Joe Morales): Joe Morales left information at the registration desk, with a couple of openings in the area.

Public Relations/Membership: Gary Pintek reports calling all new members to attend first meeting for certificate.

Golf Tournament: Will be at the Grassy Hills Country Club in Orange, CT on June 5, 2003.

Program (Mike Moon): Mike Moon reviewed old ASIS business and proceeded through the new ASIS business.

Scholarship (John Gilligan): No Report from John Gilligan. The board spoke about raising the level of professionalism in our search. We will be adding new members to the committee and we have deferred the scholarship to the spring of 2003.

Website (Rob Muessel): Recently updated.

Old Business: Harbinger goes electronic.

New Business: Gary announces that he is the process of ordering a new banner for the chapter, it will have the new logo and it should be done by January 2003. Lynda Williams states anyone interested in using the chapter library for the CPP review or exams should contact her. Terence McGrath Chairman for Homeland Security stated that he has a booklet on International Traveling. Nominating Committee introduced during the November meeting; they will call for nominations

Break for Dinner: 6:30pm.

Guest Speaker: Christopher Byrne of Canine Security International, LLC. A live demonstration of explosive and narcotics detecting canines

Next Meeting: TUESDAY December 3, 2002 AT 5 PM., AT THE SONS OF ITALY IN NORWALK.

Meeting Adjourned: 8:30PM

Respectfully submitted,

Steven J. Korf
Chapter Secretary

Minutes of November 2001 Meeting

Date of Meeting: November 13, 2001

Call to Order: 6:15 PM By: Chairman Mike Burns

Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Mike Burns

Invocation: Mike Burns informed the Chapter of the death of Dick Heffernan’s son and chapter member John Heffernan on November 1^st. Chuck Kriewald read a tribute to veterans.

Mike Burns acknowledged new Chapter members and guests were introduced by the membership.

Chapter Business

Secretary’s Report (Terence McGrath): Distributed and Accepted

Treasurer’s Report (Rob Muessel): Read and Accepted. Balance on hand is $18,935.92

Committee Reports

Advertising and Newsletter (Lynda Williams): Deadline for next Harbinger in November 17, 2001. A discussion was held on advertisers being placed on the web site and the possibility of the Harbinger being placed on the web site. Further discussion was tabled for future considerations. Lynda agreed to Chair the Harbinger for the coming year.

Education (Gary Pintek): No Report

Legislative (Chuck Kriewald): No Report.

Placement (Joe Morales): Discussed the websites of the local chapter and ASIS National—both have areas for job seekers and job placers. Two new placements were available from Time Magazine and Walmart. Interested members were asked to see Joe.

Public Relations/Membership (Dennis Fitzgerald): No Report.

Golf Tournament: Terence McGrath reviewed the past Outing and discussed the planning on next year’s event.

Program (Mike Burns): Mike discussed the evenings corporate sponsor – Purdue Pharmaceuticals and the host Rick Monroe. Rick will provide insight and a tour of Purdu’s new corporate headquarters in Stamford. December’s and January’s meetings will be at the Fairway Restaurant at Sterling Farms Golf Course in Stamford.

February’s meeting will again be sponsored by a Corporation. GE Capital will sponsor the meeting. Steve Biley will be our host for the meeting.

Scholarship (John Gilligan): $3,000 has been set aside for scholarships this year. The committee in finalizing their updated requirements. Chapter members were encouraged to apply for themselves or their family members. 1 or 2 scholarships will be distributed.

Website (Rob Muessel): Website is updated frequently and includes events information, meeting minutes, as well as links to the ASIS International website and other pertinent sites. The site receives approximately 40 to 50 "hits" per month. Directions to Chapter meetings/events, as well as bad weather cancellations can be obtained from the web site.

Chapter Anniversary (Lynda Williams & Chuck Kriewald): Chuck Kriewald discussed the plans for the 40^th anniversary to be held on Saturday April 6, 2002 at the Fireside Inn in Newtown. The theme will be "Where were you in 1962".

Old Business: No old business to report.

New Business: Joe Morales, Chairman of the Nominating Committee described the Chapter positions and then presented the Committee’s nominations: Mike Moon for Chairman, Gary Pintek for 1^st Vice Chairman, Terence McGrath for 2^nd Vice Chairman, Rob Muessel for Treasurer, and Steve Korf for Secretary. There were 2 nominations from the floor—Chuck Kriewald and Lynda Williams—but both graciously declined the nomination.

A vote was placed with the selection of the committee’s slate of officers being accepted.

John Decker for the New York City Chapter discussed the CPP Review course sponsored by the NYC Chapter to be held in February. The NYC chapter invites any interested members from the CT Chapters to participate. The "unofficial" pass rate from those who attend is 95%.

Break for Dinner: 6:55PM

Guest Speaker: Rick Monroe, Security Manager for Purdue Pharma discussed his role at Purdue and the develop of his position over the years. He also discussed the changes that have occurred since September 11^th. Rick thanked many who he reached out for to share ideas.

Rick guided a tour for the attendees throughout Purdue’s new corporate headquarters

Raffle: Paul Dodson won a $50 gift certificate to Chuck’s in Danbury, donated by Boehringer Ingelheim.

Next Meeting: Tuesday December 4, 2001 at Sterling Farms Golf Course in Stamford

Meeting Adjourned: 8:26PM

Respectfully submitted,

Terence J. McGrath
Chapter Secretary

Minutes of April Meeting

Date of Meeting: April 3, 2001

Call to Order: 6:10 PM By: Chairman Mike Burns

Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Chairman Mike Burns

Invocation: Moment of Silence for deceased members and prays for numerous youths injured/killed in recent motor vehicle accidents in the area.

Chairman Mike Burns welcomed Bonnie Michelman, ASIS President, who would be the guest speaker. Guests of members were introduced.

Chapter Business

Secretary’s Report (Terence McGrath): Distributed and Accepted

Treasurer’s Report (Robert Sera): Absent. To be included in next Harbinger.

Committee Reports

Advertising and Newsletter (Lynda Williams): Advertising rates reviewed. Deadline for next Harbinger in April 6, 2001. Advertising members were asked to update Lynda with address changes as invoices were recently mailed and some had wrong addresses.

Education (Gary Pintek): No Report

Legislative (Chuck Kriewald): Training bill was defeated by the legislature and sent back to committee for review and possible introduction next year. The opposition was based on the training requirements—some legislators felt they would be too difficult for senior citizens or young workers entering the possession. The bill asked for 8 hours of training.

Placement (Joe Morales): No report.

Public Relations/Membership (Dennis Fitzgerald): Dennis discussed the reluctance of local radio to assist with ASIS meeting/events announcements. Dennis will be visiting local colleges to encourage criminal justice and related students to join ASIS.

Dennis also discussed the upcoming Chapter Golf Tournament on June 18, 2001. Major sponsors are still being sought.

John Decker of the NYC Chapter informed the members of the NYC Trade Show to be held at the Javitts Center on April 24, 2001.

Program (Mike Burns): Mike discussed the upcoming Chapter events and meeting speakers. September’s meeting will be held and sponsored by a corporation. Additional information will follow.

Scholarship (John Gilligan): Yank Shugg has rejoined the Chapter and will be assisting John in the Scholarship process.

Website (Rob Muessell): Website is updated frequently and includes events information, meeting minutes, as well as links to the ASIS International website and other pertinent sites.

Old Business: No old business to report.

New Business: 1 new member was in attendance and received her ASIS certificate . Mike discussed the chapter’s 40^th anniversary next year and mentioned tentative plans to hold an anniversary party in the Spring of 2001. This party would be in place of the Snowflake Dinner/Dance.

Break for Dinner: 6:40PM

Guest Speaker: Chairman Mike Burns introduced the ASIS International President, Bonnie Michelman; and read an impressive biography of Ms. Michelman.

Ms. Michelman spoke about her goals for the upcoming year: increase membership and member participation, increase student members (Ms. Michelman is the 1^st ASIS "Student" member to hold the President’s position), and to become a more divers society (ASIS currently is only 6-7% female and 3-4% minority).

Ms. Michelman also discussed becoming a more global society-and integrating with other organizations with similar interests. She finished her talk with an open discussion in ways to revitalize local ASIS chapters. Suggestions were to hold joint meetings with other local chapters, offer continuing educational programs and utilize all of ASIS’s resources.

Chairman Mike Burns presented Ms. Michelman with a certificate of appreciation from the Chapter.

Raffle: Wayne Wasilko and Hank Brentari each won a pair of tickets to a Yankee game. Tickets were donated by Terence McGrath of Burns International/Pinkerton.

Next Meeting: Tuesday May 1, 2001 at The Red Barn in Westport, CT

Meeting Adjourned: 8:20PM

Respectfully submitted,

Terence J. McGrath

Chapter Secretary

Minutes of  March Meeting

Date of Meeting: 3/13/2001

Call to Order: 6:05PM By: Chairman Mike Burns

Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Chairman Mike Burns

Invocation: Chairman Mike Burns led a moment of silence for any deceased members.

Chairman Mike Burns discussed the meeting postponement and thanked the members present for attending the rescheduled meeting. There were 2 new members in attendance and one guest of Dale Seymour. Mike thanked all of the members for the support of the Snowflake Dinner Dance and discussed plans for an anniversary event in the Spring of 2002, as the Chapter will celebrates its 40^th anniversary.

Chapter Business

Secretary’s Report (Terence McGrath): Distributed and Accepted

Treasurer’s Report (Robert Sera): Read and Accepted (Balance is $14,685)

Committee Reports

Advertising and Newsletter (Lynda Williams): Due to the meeting postponement, all Harbinger changes/additions must be to Lynda by 3/15 to ensure timely distribution for the April meeting. The Golf Outing flyer will be inserted in the next Harbinger mailing.

Education (Gary Pintek): No report.

Legislative (Chuck Kriewald): A follow-up on the pending legislative bill for training and licensing. A discussion regarding the CALPI reluctance to support the bill. Dale Seymour, a CALPI member, stated CALPI’s concern is that the standards for licensing private investigators are higher than those of police officer’s in CT (misdemeanor convictions are a disqualifying condition under the proposed law). CALPI is looking for consistency.

The bill has stalled mainly due to the reduction of licensing staff at the State level to 1 person.

Public Relations/Membership (Dennis Fitzgerald): Dennis is working on communications with radio and print media to advertise ASIS meetings and events.

Dennis also discussed the plans for the upcoming Golf Outing on June 18, 2001. Dennis is the Chairman of the event and Mike Moon is the co-chair. The event will be held at E. Gaynor Brennan Golf Course in Stamford. A full breakfast will be served followed by a 8AM Shotgun start. A full sit down "filet mignon" dinner with open refreshments will follow golf. The event will be limited to 132 golfers. The Chapter is seeking a number of sponsors, including 2 or 3 maim sponsors. One company has already committed to being a main sponsor. Cost will be $125 per person. A large portion of the proceeds will be designated for scholarships.

Placement (Joe Morales): No report.

Program (Mike Burns): Bonnie Michelman will be the guest speaker in April to discuss ASIS volunteering. Skip Brandt, ASIS Region VP will also speak. Arrangements are being made for a "Corporate Sponsor" for the September meeting. The intention is to have a corporate facility sponsor the meeting/dinner and provide a tour and overview of their companies security program.

Scholarship (John Gilligan): No report.

Website (Rob Muessel): Rob Muessel has recently taken over as webmaster. He will post all Chapter information and provide links to other websites (placement, ASIS national, etc.) Rob has also taken on the additional task of creating new nametags for the monthly meetings.

Snowflake Dance (Jon Scolpino): Mike Burns again thanked everyone for attending and those who donated gifts. Treasurer Bob Sera stated the Chapter took in nearly $1,000 over actual expenses.

Old Business: No Old Business to report.

New Business: Mike Moon and Dennis Fitzgerald attended the ASIS regional meeting in February. Highlights of the meeting included more communication amongst the Chapters and the Region, as well as formulating "business" plans for each Chapter. Also, discussions on "updating" the ASIS name were held.

Break for Dinner: 6:40PM

Guest Speaker: In lieu of a guest speaker, Chairman Mike Burns and the entire attendance honored recent Past Chairman Dale Seymour. Dale was presented with a plaque, Past Chairman’s nametag and a gift certificate to a local restaurant. Dale thanked the Chapter and reminisced on his years in the Chapter. Dale emphasized the need to volunteer to assist the Chapter and discussed how his relationships in the Chapter have helped him both personally and professionally.

Additional New Business: John Decker from the New York Chapter discussed the excellent participation in the recent CPP Review course sponsored in New York City. 80 ASIS members attended the course; 3 were from CT. John also mentioned the annual New York City ASIS Trade Show and Seminar scheduled for April 24, 2001, at the Javitts Center. The theme for the show and seminar is "Tomorrow’s Technology Today."

Mike Burns also mentioned the CT Chapter’s annual Law Enforcement Night is scheduled for Tuesday March 20, 2001. Guest Speaker will be new CT State Police Commissioner Spada.

Raffle: Mike Burns won a $50 gift certificate to the Red Barn.

Next Meeting: Tuesday April 3, 2001 at Roberto’s in Monroe.

Meeting Adjourned: 7:50PM

Respectfully submitted,

Terence J. McGrath
Chapter Secretary

Minutes of Meeting

Date of Meeting: February 7, 2001

Call to Order: 6:10PM By: Chairman Mike Burns

Pledge of Allegiance: Led by Chairman Mike Burns

Invocation: Chuck Kriewald

Chairman Mike Burns introduced John Decker from the NYC Chapter. John is the Chairman of the Continuing Professional Education committee in NYC. John discussed the commencement of the Tri—state Chapter Program to share educational programs. The NYC is hosting a CPP Review Program on February 23 and 24, 2001; at the NYAC. The cost is $300 for ASIS members The NYC Chapter Trade show will be held at the Javitts Center this year in April. Additional information on educational offerings can be obtained on the ASIS web site at www.asisonline.org.

Chapter Business

Secretary’s Report (Terence McGrath): Distributed and Accepted

Treasurer’s Report (Robert Sera): Read and Accepted

Committee Reports

Advertising and Newsletter (Lynda Williams): Chairman Mike Burns for Lynda Williams. The deadline for Harbinger advertising changes is the Friday after the monthly meeting. Members were encouraged to seek advertisers as the Harbinger is distributed to over 300 members.

Education (Gary Pintek): No report.

Legislative (Chuck Kriewald): Chuck discussed the CT licensing changes to be presented to the State Legislature. He mentioned CALPI may have some issues with the misdemeanor section of the statutes as many times felonies are ple-bargained down to misdemeanors.

Public Relations/Membership (Dennis Fitzgerald): Mike Burns for Dennis. The chapter is contacting local newspapers to communicate the purpose of ASIS and to "advertise" monthly meetings and events.

Placement (Joe Morales): Two new positions have been placed with Joe and any member interested should contact him for further information. The positions will also be placed on the chapter web site.

Program (Mike Burns): Any suggestions for quest speakers should be directed to a Chapter Board member.

Scholarship (John Gilligan): No report.

Website (Rick Weiss): Links are being added for job placement. A copy of the Harbinger and the Meeting Minutes will also be placed on the web site.

Snowflake Dance (Jon Scolpino): Mike Burns for Jon Scolpino. 126 guests attended the event and from all reports, an enjoyable evening was had by all. Mike thanked those who attended and for the many outstanding door prizes donated. A full report will be given at the March meeting.

Old Business: The Chapter is still trying to recognize past Chairman Dale Seymour for his efforts. Dale has been travelling lately. Mike hopes to accomplish this at the March meeting.

New Business: Mike Moon presented an overview of the Gold Outing scheduled for June 18, 2001. The event will be held at E. Gaynor Brennan Golf Course in Stamford. A full, sit down breakfast will be included. Followed by a shotgun start at 8AM and a full course and open "refreshments" dinner following the golf. Various level of sponsorships are being sought. Further information will be forthcoming.

Mike Burns passed around a committee sign-up sheet to the attendees encouraging all to participate in the Chapter.

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Break for Dinner: 6:45PM

Guest Speaker: Chairman Mike Burns introduced Ken Startz from Risk Management Associates. Ken is a retired member of the CT State Police where he headed up the multi-functional Special Services Unit. Ken gave an outstanding presentation on Bomb Threat Procedures entitled "Please Leave Your Bombs Outside the Building". Ken discussed how easy it is to gather information on bomb building – citing a number of bomb making periodicals. A proactive bomb procedure is paramount to a successful incident resolution. Also, a "smart" facility design deters potential bombers.

Mike presented Ken with a certificate of appreciation from the Chapter.

Raffle: Steve Korf won a $50 gift certificate from the Red Barn. Mike Hugyo won a home security system donated by Protection One.

Next Meeting: March 6, 2001. The Red Barn Restaurant in Westport.

Meeting Adjourned: 8:00PM

Respectfully submitted,

Terence J. McGrath

Chapter Secretary