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ASIS NCC Valued Sponsorship Program

The ASIS National Capital Chapter relies on your financial support to provide our members with opportunities to learn from industry experts, network with fellow security professionals and participate in special programs such as Women in Security, Young Professionals and Mentoring.

Bring attention to your organization through sponsorship with ASIS International's leading Chapter.  We are offering several Chapter sponsorship packages as well as sponsorship opportunities for specific programs. 

Learn more about our Valued Sponsor Program.

63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibits
September 25–28, 2017
Dallas, Texas USA​

Join us in Dallas for Future-Focused Learning -From certification review courses to one-day intensives, jam-packed educational offerings co-located with the ASIS Annual Seminar will help you go deeper in your defined interest areas:

-CPP, PCI and PSP Reviews

-IT Security for Physical Security     Professionals In Plain English

-Security Risks and Mitigation Strategies for Financial Institutions

-Successful Security Consulting

New in 2017

Education Sessions

Expo Floor Map

Expo Floor Features

Networking Events

Did you know?

CPPs, PSPs and PCIs can normally earn one (1) point towards recertification by attending monthly chapter meetings where educational sessions and briefings are included? 

You can also earn recertification points by volunteering to fill key chapter roles and by serving on committees. 

Chairman's Corner

We recently concluded our annual 2017 ASIS NCC PSP Exam Review, and once again enjoyed a great turnout.
On behalf of the NCC Chapter I wish to personally thank
all those who instructed and/or assisted in this essential review process. I also extend our best wishes to those
who will soon be sitting for the world recognized PSP Certification Exam.

It definitely takes much work "behind the scenes" to put together the various programs we offer, and we are fortunate as a Chapter to have willing and able
volunteers. As we are a Chapter in constant service, there is always a need for additional volunteers to help with events.

If you can give of your time and talents to assist with an NCC event, please contact Scott Fischer CPP, our volunteer coordinator, who would be happy to find an
open event you could assist with.

Please mark your calendars for Wednesday morning, October 11th for the ASIS NCC Tenth Annual Golf Tournament. This popular NCC event will be held at the Twin Lakes Golf Course, 6201 Union Mill Rd. in Clifton, VA.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the ASIS National Capital Chapter Security Education Fund and the ASIS International Foundation. Contact Jim Saulnier or Tony Buscemi for more details.

 
Watch your emails on or about 9/14 for your Tournament invitation!

John E. Gallagher
ASIS NCC Chair

The Air Force Security Forces Association (AFSFA), in association with ASIS International Region 5A-National Capital Chapter, recently co-sponsored a half day security seminar in Arlington, Virginia. The success of this first
time collaboration between AFSFA and ASIS should pave the way for many more jointly held events!

Following registration and networking, James R.
Saulnier, CPP, Vice President, AFSFA, Vice
President, ASIS International Region 5-A, and
John E. Gallagher, Chair, ASIS National Capital Chapter, welcomed all attendees.

Three information packed sessions followed and
eventually the crowd became “standing room only” as
walk-in attendees flowed in.

Experts explored the topics: “Using Psychology in Preparation for Workplace Violence” (Chuck Tobin, CPP; Russell Palarea, PhD); “Domestic and International Terrorism Threat-Present State” (Lt Col USAF Ret
Joseph L. Rector, CPP, PSP, PCI), and “21st Century Policing” (Henry P. Stawinski III, Chief of Police,
Prince Georges County, MD).

Top Left, Ret Lt Col Joseph L. Rector presenting; Top Right, Jim Saulnier
welcoming Chuck Tobin and Dr. Russell Pallarea; Below, Chief of Police Henry P. Stawinski III with Jim Saulnier

September Meeting - Career Transitioning in the Public/Private Sectors

We ask that you join us on Thursday, September 14th when Kathy Lavinder will speak on the topic of career transitioning in the public and private sectors. The event will be the focal point of our Chapter's September meeting, to be held at
the Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave NW in Washington, DC.

Kathy Lavinder has more than 17 years’ experience developing and interacting with candidates and job seekers in the security and investigative field. Her career has
bridged the worlds of investigations and journalism, providing her with unique insights and extensive contacts
in many industries.

Lavinder is founder/owner and Executive Director of
Security & Investigative Placement Consultants LLC (SI Placement), a niche executive search firm. SI Placement delivers highly qualified and diverse candidates, the best
of the best, to clients across the U.S. and around the world. Lavinder’s clients have included multinational corporations, financial institutions, accounting firms, law firms, consulting firms, academic institutions, insurance companies, healthcare organizations, and non-profits in the U.S. and internationally.

Kathy began her career as a broadcast journalist before moving to the DC area, where she applied her interviewing skills to the role of conducting and managing complex investigations for a risk advisory and corporate investigations firm. 

Lavinder is the featured expert in the ASIS Career Center, providing advice to job seekers and others trying to
advance their careers. She holds a leadership role with the ASIS Women In Security special interest group and is active with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the New York Electronic Crimes Task Force, InfraGard, and the State Department's Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC).

Lavinder is also frequently quoted in national publications regarding job market and career issues.   She has an undergraduate degree in Journalism from the University
of South Carolina and obtained a Master's degree from Georgetown University.

Watch your emails for further details on registering for our September event !
 

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