Chairman's Message

Welcome to the ASIS New York City's 16th Trade Expo and Person of the
Year Luncheon. After experimenting with a two day show in 2005 we have returned to the one day program which had previously been so successful for the chapter. I have been associated with this chapter for over twenty years, but it was not until I became involved in the management of the Chapter, did I begin to appreciate what goes into making this and everything else we do happen. I continue to be amazed with what this chapter has accomplished. From the first Trade Show at the Penta Hotel, to this event, it is truly a testament to the spirit and dedication of the volunteers who devote untold hours to put this together year after year. It is a process that begins almost immediately after the show is over, and continues through hours of meetings, emails and phone calls that bring us to this moment.

We are 1,643 members strong and continuing to grow. Not only are we the largest and most successful Chapter of ASIS in the world, but also the most generous. Our strength continues to be the membership, vendors and the talented members who give of their experience and time to make this chapter work.

Even though we are very successful, the need for new leadership and volunteers remains our biggest challenge. We have not been around for fifty-one years by chance. It is through constantly re-inventing ourselves that we have been able to sustain our success and growth.

If you have not become involved, have hesitated, or are unsure of what you can contribute. Think again! The pay stinks, the hours are long, and they are never convenient. But fortunately the benefit of being able to look back at a successful event like this, and realizing that you helped make it happen, is worth all your effort. Seriously, consider volunteering. I promise, you won't regret it.

Thank you for your continued support.

—Bob

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