2008 CAA Winter Convention

Western States Security Conference

December 11-13, 2008

Hilton San Francisco

CONVENTION REGISTRATION

DEALER REGISTRATION FORM

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM

OR CALL CAA AT 800/437-7658

TO REGISTER BY PHONE

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

FOLLOW LINK TO

www.sanfrancisco.hilton.com

Rate is $179.00  Executive Level $219.00

CAA GROUP CODE IS: CAA

or call Hilton Reservations Worldwide at 1-800-445-8667

Ask for CAA Group Code: CAA

 or California Alarm Association

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
WEDNESDAY 12/10
CAA Vice Presidents Meeting (Closed Meeting)
4-6 p.m.

CAA Board Reception (Open to all attendees)
6 - 8 p.m.

THURSDAY 12/11
CAA Board of Directors Meeting
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Open to all attendees for updates on programs and policy discussions.

WORKSHOP
3:15 -4:30 p.m.
NAPCO I See Video Workshop

Business Management Forum
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
The best industry resources from financial, accounting, legal, insurance and other business management areas will provide updates and resources to grow your business in the coming year.

Exhibitor Set-up Noon – 5 p.m.
Associates/Exhibitor Meeting 5:30 – 5:45 p.m.

Gala Opening Exhibits & Reception 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
More than 50 of the leading suppliers of products and services will provide a taste of San Francisco and Northern California wines and brew.

San Francisco Firefighters Toy Drive
Bring an unwrapped toy to the convention to support our annual toy drive.

FRIDAY 12/12
Full Buffet Breakfast & Exhibits 7:30 – 8:45 a.m.

General Session and Elections 8:45 - 10 a.m.

Break and Exhibits 10 – 10:30 a.m.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS - PRESENTATION
10:30 a.m. - Noon

CAA SPECIAL SPOUSE EVENT 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Guests are encouraged to join spouses on this special excursion involving a visit to the San Francisco Gift Mart and a very special luncheon.

Buffet Luncheon & Exhibits Noon – 1:30 p.m.

CAA EXECUTIVE SYMPOSIUM: An Industry Outlook
1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
CEO’s of leading companies in the security industry provide insight on the foundations for growth in the future, including technology advancement, product innovation, new market applications, and an overview of the market’s prospects for growth.

Bill Bozeman, President & CEO, PSA Security Network
Sandy Jones, Sandy Jones & Company
Tony Byerly, Chief Operating Officer, Stanley Convergent Security Systems

The presentation is moderated by George De Marco.

Public Safety Liaison Forum
3:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Chiefs of Police representatives of Security Industry Alarm Coalition provide information on working with your public safety agencies and the latest reports on alarm management programs.

CAA TRIBUTE DINNER
Presentation of the
CAA George A. Weinstock Award
Tony Smith, Security Finance Associates
Tony Smith will receive the CAA George A. Weinstock Award at the CAA Tribute Dinner on Friday, December 12, 2008. His leadership and service to our industry through his work with associations on the local and state level has contributed greatly to building the foundation that we all stand upon today. Ron Spiller will serve as Master of Ceremonies for a memorable evening of tribute to Tony Smith for his decades of service to the industry and associations. The funds raised from the event and tribute book sponsorship support the ongoing educational, legislative and outreach programs of the CAA.

RECEPTION 7 p.m. DINNER & TRIBUTE 8 p.m.

SATURDAY 12/13
Industry Incorrect: In All My Years…
Breakfast Buffet 8:45 a.m. Panel Discussion 9:15 – 10 a.m.
Join your colleagues for the closing event of the convention and listen in to the panel as they discuss the issues and challenges in our industry today. Alan Pepper is the moderator of this entertaining and informative program.

Northland Sea Scouts: Bay Cruise
Cruise 11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.
This optional special event includes a personalized tour of the San Francisco bay with the Sea Scouts. Lunch is included and you will have the opportunity to tour the ship and be captain of the ship. Donation suggested to the Northland Sea Scout program.

NAPA Valley Culinary Institute: Wine Spectator Restaurant
Tour, Lunch and Winery Visit 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
This optional event begins with a luxury bus ride to St. Helena in the Napa Valley with a four-course gourmet lunch at the Wine Spectator Restaurant at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, Visit the spectacular culinary store for holiday shopping then a stop at a local winery before returning to the hotel. Cost is $75 per person and includes transportation and lunch.

Call 800/437-7658 to register by telephone.

 

CAA Conventions

2008        December 11-13        San Francisco

THANKS TO OUR

2008 SUMMER CONVENTION SPONSORS

Alan Pepper Received the
 2007 CAA GEORGE WEINSTOCK AWARD
 FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AND
 SERVICE TO THE INDUSTRY

Frank Burke Received the
2006 CAA GEORGE WEINSTOCK AWARD
FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AND
SERVICE TO THE INDUSTRY

Rod Uffindell Received the
2005 CAA GEORGE WEINSTOCK AWARD
FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AND
SERVICE TO THE INDUSTRY

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