Dear Chapter 29 Members & Guests
We had a geat meeting on Thursday May 1, 2008 - with over twenty members in attendance, and an informative Crisis Communications presentation by Bill & Davilynn Furlow of Furlow Communications which provided our attendee's an opportunity to see a glimpse of how to manage communications, employees, media, and public opinion in an emergency or crisis suituation. The Furlow's have spent 25 years working for daily newspapers, mainly the Los Angeles Times.
They specialize in helping clients with serious communications issues crises, bad news, controversies and litigation.

Furlow Communications
304 North Pearl St. - (877) 300-2404
Natchez, MS 39120 - www.furlowcommunications.com

Post Katrina meeting turnout has now equaled pre-storm levels

General Chapter Business:
TBA
Next meeting Date: Thursday May 29th, 2008
Time: Registration 11:30AM Meeting 12:00PM
Location: Don's Seafood Hut - Veterans Blvd. Metairie, LA
We will need a firm headcount for the restaurant, so please reply with your RSVP to john@hernandezconsulting.com before close of business on Tuesday before the meeting.
Looking forward to seeing you all there.
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-March 2006 Welcome Back Seminar-
FBI Special Agent In Charge James Bernazzani
New Orleans Division
Our March seminar held at (the New & Improved) YE OLDE COLLEGE INN Restaurant on Carrollton Ave. and was another unprecidented success. Our special thanks and gratitude to
FBI Special Agent In Charge James Bernazzani who gave us a unique glimpse into the daily mission and organization of the FBI New Orleans Division. Additionally, SAC Bernazzani gave candid insight and offered a very frank discription of the FBI's efforts durring and following the Hurricanes.
If you were not able to attend, you certainly missed an opportunity to meet one of our region's highest ranking
law enforcement officials whose genuine commitment
to our area is obvious.

FBI SAC James Bernazzani &
John Tobler, CPP Chapter 29 Chairperson

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Another Packed House. If you have not attended a meeting, YOU ARE MISSING the best networking available for security professionals in the Greater New Orleans Metro Area.
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Greetings from your
2005-07 Chapter Chairman
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How Membership in ASIS Defines Your Role in Security
What does it mean to be responsible for the protection of valuable assets and employees? How are security resource-allocation considerations factored into corporate, private, educational, and governmental planning programs? What are the challenges facing security practitioners and administrators in today's multi-dimensional business world?
The answers to these questions are often complex, with differing implications for a broad range of interests. What is straightforward, though, is the need for the effective safeguarding of important property, information, and individuals. Providing quality protective and safety measures for a continuously-expanding landscape of potential vulnerabilities is a responsibility that requires diverse minds, competent abilities, proven achievements, and broad-based experiences.
The prevention of security incidents is becoming increasingly difficult in a world of rapidly evolving technology, instantaneous communication, and highly sensitive contrasts in political and cultural agendas. Not only are security professionals searching for answers to unique and complicated situations, but in today's business environment of shifting job responsibilities, many non-security professionals are being asked to address a broad range of security concerns. Oftentimes, in the face of a crisis, a lack of procedural understanding augments a confusion of job responsibilities to produce an unwanted, sometimes unrecoverable outcome.
Membership in ASIS International defines your role in security. Whether you have a vast range of security experience or have recently assumed responsibility for protection services, you will find the means to heighten your abilities and expand your understanding of appropriate security practices through the wide-reaching opportunities your membership in ASIS will provide.
Respectfully,
John Tobler, 2005-06 Chairman
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Chapter Service Award
We would like to congratulate the 2004 recipient of the Charlie Yuspeh Chapter Service Award, Cliff Northon, CPP.
Cliff has served this chapter on many levels through the past years as a member of the Chapter Board and Chapter Chair, as well as through volunteer efforts with LEAN and as a member of the Host Committee for the 49th International Seminar & Exhibits held here in New Orleans in 2003. Cliff has been an invaluable resource to the Board and we are proud to honor him with this award in memory of one of our most dedicated members.
Cliff, for all that you've done and continue to do for this great organization, we thank you!

(L-R) Ralph Simms, Regional VP, Ellen Dollacker,CPP, Cliff Northon,CPP, L.Russell,PSP December 10, 2004 Holiday Party