Dear Members:

Wow……Boy have we had a busy and productive few months…

Our June meeting was our Scholarship Awards hosted at CareFirst in Owings Mills by Dwight Fuller we had the distinct pleasure of awarding

Andre Davis, Jr. $1000

Jacqueline Carter $500

Heidi Leneau $500

We additionally put to the membership for vote the approval of a $1000 scholarship for our Education Chair AJ Wells MBA, CPP, CHS IV to continue his quest for his PHD, which they unanimously supported. We are also accepting nominations until September 1, 2010 for the AWARD of attendance at the upcoming Protection of Assets Course being offered in Baltimore. If interested please submit your recommendation to AJ Wells. (Please refer to the pictures 2010 Scholarship Awards on the website)

I want to take this opportunity to thank AlliedBarton for their sponsorship and the entire TEAM for their support and hard work with putting together the Workplace Violence Seminar that we presented in June it was a very highly attended event. In fact, we had 96 RSVPs and 136 people showed up for the seminar. Our panel was outstanding and I have to tell you, it was the best event I have ever attended. I want to personally thank Chief Dave Crawford – LPD, Chief James Johnson - BCPD, Ron Rabena – Division President AlliedBarton,  Sgt. Brooks – LPD, Cpl. Sims- LPD, Bill Ramsey – McCormick, Officer Butch Himpler – BCPD, Pamela Cichon – US Postal Inspector, Bryan Fort, CPP – McCormick, Brent O’Bryan Human Resource Director –  AlliedBarton, Chip Bender – Security Specialist BGE, Daman Toth – AlliedBarton, Chuck Kratz, CPP – Kratz & Associates. Behind the scenes that really was the backbone of the entire project Joe DiMarco, AJ Wells CPP, Sharon Laing, Donna Borkowicz, Jennifer Bryant, Elvis Gaines, Thomas Straley and Jack Snober. At the seminar a 50/50 produced $400+  for Maryland Special Olympics thanks to the generosity of one of our members James Glenn who donated his portion of the winnings back to the Chapter, the Chapter made up the difference of the donation received and the $500 that was donated to the Maryland Special Olympics..  (Please refer to the pictures 2010 Workplace Violence Seminar on the website)

We closed out June with the conclusion of our Eight (8) week Online CPP Study Group presented by AJ Wells MBA, CPP, CHS IV. This Online CPP Study Group will be presented in a condensed four (4) week model in September.

In July, we held my favorite meeting of the year the Annual Police & Security Officer Awards. This year the meeting was sponsored by Henri Burris, Sr of Bodyguard Plus, Inc.. We had the opportunity to honor the following individuals for outstanding contributions to our community. I would again like to thank them for their service, dedication and hard work.

2009 ASIS BALTIMORE CHAPTER POLICE & PRIVATE SECURITY AWARD WINNERS

 Officer Brandon Jackson - Wackenhut Security, Inc. – Crime Prevention Award

 Lt. Drew Troy - AlliedBarton Security Services – Security Officer of the Year 2010

 Earl Winterling - 7-11 Asset Protection Specialist – Howard Glashoff Community Service Award

 Police Officer Imtiaz Alli - Laurel Police Department – Crime Prevention Award

 Sergeant Warren Stephens - Baltimore City Police Department – Exceptional Performance

 Officer David Earomirski - Baltimore County Police Department – Exceptional Performance

 Detective Aaron Harris - Baltimore City Police Department - Valor

 Detective Gary T. Childs - Baltimore County Police Department – Police Officer of the Year 2010

 Detective Joseph A. Caskey - Baltimore County Police Department – Police Officer of the Year 2010

 Detective Peter Hanlon - Baltimore County Police Department – Police Officer of the Year 2010

(Please refer to pictures Awards 2010 on the website)

As we near the end of July and head into August we have a lot planned. Our August Meeting is a Fundraiser for the Baltimore County Police Athletic League and is being sponsored by Constellation Energy hosted by Chip Bender CPP, CHS IV. Chip promises a great menu featuring authentic German food. The meeting will be starting an hour later then normal at 12:30PM will be held on August 10, 2010 at 7225 Windsor Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21244 the topic will be Theft of Energy. Please be sure to RSVP to Donna early at  

Our 2^nd Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday September 1, 2010 registration starts at 10AM for a noon Scramble at Oak Mount Green in Hampstead, Maryland in partnership with Metro Crime Stoppers. Additional information is available on our website www.ASISBaltimore.com or www.MetroCrimeStoppers.net we are in need of sponsors, gift donations and players. Please join us for this tremendous fundraiser. We plan to make this year’s tournament the best ever! The proceeds realized from this event will help Metro Crime Stopper’s in motivating citizens to call the tip line with information about criminal activity and possibly rewarding them for their efforts. Metro Crime Stopper’s has spent the last year helping citizens take CRIMINALS of our community streets. ASIS Baltimore Chapter will continue to educate and serve the community. Since our tournament last year ASIS Baltimore Chapter has sponsored a Gang Summit with Baltimore County Police and Metro Crime Stopper’s,  we have awarded over $3,000 in scholarships, awarded almost $3,000 to Security & Police Officers in the local community, sponsored and presented two (2) well attended (over 350 people) Workplace Violence Workshops and given over $3,500 to local charities. The money we raise in the community stays in the local community.

September 14^th, 2010 meeting will be held at T. Rowe Price in Owings Mills and our Guest Speaker will be Ray Hanna from the Department of Homeland Security. The meeting will start with networking at 11:30AM – NOTE we are still looking for a SPONSOR for this event – Much more information to follow. Annual Dues reminders for 2010 will be sent out on September 15, 2010 via email.

In October, we will not be having a monthly meeting as it would conflict with the National Convention in Dallas. We are considering hosting a Happy Hour in Dallas. Further information to follow.

November brings our annual election and we are working on a very special speaker for this meeting.

December – Swearing in of the Board and Christmas Party.

Time flies when you are having fun….. I look forward to ending this year on a high note and I hope you feel that board and I continue to bring value to your membership. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to the months ahead.

As always if you need anything please do not hesitate to contact me directly or any other Board member and visit us on the web at www.ASISBaltimore.com 

Stephen P. Somers, CPP, CHS-V, CAS

Chapter Chairman

Baltimore Chapter ASIS International