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ASSIST Convention
2008
By Kevin Galloway
ASSIST Gulf Coast Region
President
Our 2008 annual convention is almost upon us! The Gulf Coast Region is hosting this spectacular event, and has put together quite a show for all!
This year’s theme of “Taking the Mystery Out of Security” goes along with our marquee event, a Celebrity Mystery Dinner Theater Oct. 2. This event will coincide with the Presidential Gala, and will feature the likes of Fran Drescher (The Nanny), Sylvester Stallone, Marilyn Monroe, and possibly even the King himself, Elvis Presley! If you miss everything else, don’t miss this! Individuals will be singled out as key players – suspects, victims, and one lucky fan will be the culprit! Only Susan Griswold and I will know until the dinner, and we ain’t tellin’!
We have lined up a myriad of continuing education speakers this year. Representatives from the Harris County District Attorney’s Office will be discussing security’s role in law enforcement. Attorneys Ken Scott and Carlos Peniche will be on hand to talk about office liability and contract language. I myself will be giving a class on selling security, from finding the prospect to closing the deal. We have 10 other outstanding classes for you attend – sign up for as many as you can!
Our annual golf tournament will be held Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Jersey Meadow Golf Club in Jersey Village. A special thanks to Jim Shrider of Twin City Security for helping design the tournament. Transportation to and from the tournament will be provided by the Gulf Coast Region, as well as club transport. Jersey Meadow is a well-maintained, par 71 course with plenty of scenery and long fairways. The “unofficial” tournament record is 9 under par; will your team have what it takes to break it? Oh, and we will be reviving a past favorite this year. First-, second- and third-place teams will receive trophies, and back by popular demand: the “Worst Golfer Award”! Be sure to be there when this one’s handed out – it’s a riot!
Our Top Gun competition will also be Oct. 1. Jeff Moore will oversee this prestigious shoot, to be held at the American Shooting Center in southwest Houston. Transportation is provided; you will need to provide your own firearm and ammunition. Top shooters will receive trophies, admiration from our membership and likely a few job offers as well!
Our outstanding vendor members will exhibit their wares throughout the convention. We have added several products and services that will be of great value to each of us in our business days. Any vendor wishing to have a space in our convention should contact me right away; space is going fast.
For the ladies, a trip to the Galleria, Houston’s premiere mall, will take place Oct. 2. The Galleria hosts the hottest names in retail: Nordstrom, Macy’s, Saks 5th Avenue and more! Sodeth Galloway, my wife, will lead the way. So grab your husbands’ wallets, gals, you won’t regret it! (Though I probably will!)
The now world-famous ASSIST Hospitality Suite will be open Thursday through Saturday. We are currently seeking sponsors for nights at the Hospitality Suite; any interested parties should contact me right away.
To register online, visit www.assisttexas.org. All major credit cards are accepted. For travel arrangements to and from Houston Hobby Airport and George Bush International Airport, please contact Jeff Moore at
jeff@pibluemoon.com. Shuttle service will be provided Wednesday through Saturday.
On a related note, we are currently seeking nominations for Security Officer of the Year. Anyone interested in nominating one of their officers should e-mail the officer’s name and a description of why they should receive this honor to Ruben Amaya at
ramaya@smithprotective.com.
For any further questions regarding the ASSIST 2008 Annual Convention, please e-mail me at
kevin-galloway@sbcglobal.net, or call me at (281) 970-7768. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone there!
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