Chairman's Message

Welcome to another edition of Security Director Magazine which provides
complete coverage of our very successful 2006 Trade Show, made possible by the volunteer efforts of numerous chapter members.

This issue also covers the annual golf outing, another example of the chapter’s successful volunteer efforts. The New York City Chapter can be proud of a long tradition of volunteerism that has seen the chapter grow and grow to the point where we have professional quarterly magazine, an outstanding website, an annual CPP review course, the annual trade show and the annual golf outing, just to name our key events. We also recently had a very successful free seminar, the first of more to come, on counter terrorism at the New York Athletic Club that was “sold out,” and that attracted so many last minute requests for seats that we had standing room only. Again, this was another example of volunteerism on the part of chapter members. As the Chapter continues to
grow and become involved in even more special events, it is critical that chapter members interested in volunteering their time contact any member of the board. We cannot continue to be the best and largest chapter in the world if we do not attract “new blood.” The chapter has a number of different committees, all listed in the magazine and we welcome any members interested in joining. This is an excellent way to get involved in the security industry and can also lead to more senior ASIS positions at both the Chapter and National levels.

As our editors have mentioned, we are also looking for companies to advertise in both the magazine and on the website. So please consider supporting the chapter and getting your company products additional exposure. And, finally, we seem to have fewer People in the News stories this quarter, so do share your successes with our editors. They can get your accomplishments into print. Thanks again to all our members for their continued support and I hope to see you after the summer vacations at our monthly gathering at Rosie’s.

— Bob

On June 19, ASIS International's NYC Chapter hosted a panel discussion titled: "Masters of Counterterror" at The New York Athletic Club. Attendees heard from a senior Shin-Bet officer, and three former: FBI, Mossad and Port Authority NY/NJ officials. Organized and introduced by Oksana Farber, of ASIS's Law Enforcement Liaison Council, and moderated by Jack Lichtenstein, ASIS International's Director of Government Affairs & Public Policy, the presentation drew over 200 Chapter members. It highlighted a joint program between ASIS and The Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA), promoting a trip to Israel for private security professionals to meet with Israeli national law enforcement leaders. Ideally, participants can identify security measures that may be applicable in US industrial security settings. Information about the JINSA program is available from ASIS International headquarters.

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