TMA Presents Donation to Napa-Based Charity

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In conjunction with TMA’s 2019 Annual Meeting, a fundraising raffle was held to benefit the Cope Family Center, a family resource center with a mission to empower parents, nurture children and strengthen communities. The Center provides parents with the education, resources and support they need to raise children who thrive.

TMA donated 100% of the proceeds which totaled $1,750.

Three prizes were awarded, however, all three winners graciously rolled over their gift cards to the charity, making the total donation from the TMA 2019 Annual Meeting $2,275.

We are grateful to our lucky winners:

First Prize:  $300 gift card and bottle of Napa Wine – Ivan Spector, Alarme Sentinelle

Second Prize:  $175 gift card and bottle of Napa Wine – Peter Giacalone, Cloud Communication Technologies, LLC

Third Prize:  $75 gift card and bottle of Napa Wine – Mark Melendes, CIBC Bank, USA

Learn more about the Cope Family Center online.

 

View the TMA 2019 Annual Meeting Attendees

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TMA’s 2019 Annual Meeting is now just weeks away. Set for Oct. 12-16 in Napa, CA, this year’s event will not disappoint. The Meritage Resort & Spa provides a majestic backdrop for some powerful networking. Take a closer look at the current companies who have registered to attend. Download the meeting app and make plans to connect with peers from across the security industry. Not registered yet? Register now and make your reservations.

Top Business Executives to Keynote The Monitoring Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting

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The Monitoring Association (TMA) is pleased to announce its keynote speakers for the upcoming TMA 2019 Annual Meeting. Former Bridgestone Americas, Inc. CEO, President and Chairman Gary A. Garfield, known as “America’s Turnaround CEO”, will share on Mon., Oct. 14 his personal story of leadership and extraordinary business success amidst radical corporate change. Inc. Magazine Editor-in-Chief Eric Schurenberg will inspire attendees on how innovation will help them achieve their business goals in a rapidly-changing marketplace. He will present on Wed., Oct. 16. TMA’s 2019 Annual Meeting will take place at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, Calif, October 12-16. Registration is now open online at www.tma.us.

“The security and monitoring industries have faced exponential change in the past decade and more due to mergers and consolidation, as well as an evolving marketplace for products and services,” stated TMA President Ivan Spector. “Our members are faced each day with major disruptors to their business, as they know it. Gary and Eric will offer their invaluable insights into how to best manage change and thrive today and into the future.”

2019 Fall Ops Survey Open

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It’s time to collect topics for this year’s Fall Ops 2019 and TMA wants to hear from you! Please identify challenges that you would like to bring to this unique forum geared toward the professional monitoring center environment.

As has become tradition, we are also gathering your feedback for the Roundtable discussions. Because there are so many potential topics, we need your help to prioritize which topics are important to you.  This is a great opportunity to bring forth any issues to receive valuable feedback from your colleagues. Want to lead a discussion or share a case-study? Let us know!

Based on last year’s experience, we expect another valuable exchange when each Roundtable shares their findings with the entire group.

“Come with a problem, leave with a solution!”

Our tour this year is at STANLEY Security’s ProtectionNet™ Customer Services Center in Plymouth, MN (just outside Minneapolis), where they effectively monitor all types of security systems from homeowners to Fortune 500 companies.

Please take a few moments to rank your topics in order of importance to you and your business!

Survey deadline: 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, July 31st.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VFDXHLY

Take a Look Back at ESX 2019!

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It was wonderful to reconnect with so many members in Indianapolis at ESX 2019! From education programs to the exhibit floor to the social events, this year was one to remember! See who took home TMA’s Excellence and Marvel awards…and take a listen to one of the inspirational keynote messages! ESX 2019

TMA Meeting and Events at ESX 2019

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We look forward to seeing you Indy for ESX 2019, June 3-6! It’s going to be a valuable week for you and your business.

Here are some QuickLinks to help you made the most of your ESX experience:

Visit TMA staff in Booth 601 and enter our prize drawing!