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SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST - 12/05/2009
We just got word from from our VP, Dusty about one of our members, Chris Slaton, owner of Chris' Midnight Run, and his family and their special need. Their family has been experiencing tough times, but the most critical need is for his daughter who has been diagnosed with cancer and it has entered her brain. Please lift the entire family up as they struggle with this difficult situation.
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The 40th
Our 40th Anniversary celebration was a big success. The weather kept some from attending due to power outages, etc. but the room was still full, the meal was great, and everyone had a wonderful time visiting. Our keynote speaker, Lt. Gov. Jari Askins, spoke about the continuing challenges our Industry will face and how to overcome them by interfacing with our Legislators in local areas on a face-to-face basis. She is definitely an advocate to our cause. We were very fortunate to have her as our guest speaker.
Several awards were given; service anniversaries, for the Past President and VP, an ALOA award to OMLA by Harry Sher, and a special plaque presentation to Tim McMullen for all his work with OMLA as the ALOA Legislative Liaison. He was very instrumental in the licensing process here in Oklahoma. We also roasted our one and only Lowell Roberts just because he needed it and we had fun doing it. As always, he was a great sport and dished it out as well as taking it.
The Hotel presented some last minute challenges, but as usual, we overcame them and everything came together. The final booths for the show the next day were set up right around midnight (banquet teardown and booth setup) and the show fired off on schedule at 9AM. The show wrapped up around 3PM, and the vendors were out by 4:30 or 5PM. Attendence was around 100, which was good considering the current economy.
Don't forget to thank our vendors for their participation in our show and making it a great success!!!!, and IDN Acme and H.L. Flake for furnishing the meal for the 2010 show.
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Officer Elections
new officers were re-affirmed at the beginning of the Celebration.
Officer elections for 2010/2011 were held Saturday November 21st, 2009 and the results were:
President - Charles Hudecek, Vice-President - Dusty Brummett, Secretary - Mary Osborne
Treasurer - Loretta Loomis, Sargent-at-Arms - Matt Kelm, Editor - Mike McGrew. 2 year terms
began January 1st, 2010
To check out Buddy D. Lock's newest adventure, click here ( Buddy D )
Ed Humes is our representative on the Oklahoma Alarm and Locksmith Industry Advisory Board. Please give him your support as he represents our Industry.
Because of Federal crack-downs on scammers for money laundering, we're beginning to see a clean-up effort begin. Let's keep the pressure on to stop the illegal activities and locksmiths in our state.
Legislative News
The 2010 Legislative Session is in full swing and there is legislation in process that affects our Industry. The two we're working on now are HB2308 which is not good, and HB2320 which we've brought forward to do some cleanup on the Act.
Licensing Info
Are you complying with State Law?
State Law requires we display our company license numbers on our vehicles, our ads, our business cards, pens, whatever we advertise on. Always carry your State License and present it to your customers when you arrive on the job site. That assures the public they're not being scammed and are getting a quality, properly licensed locksmith for their needs every time, one they can trust. Caution each caller about the scammers and how they can avoid them by using licensed locksmiths.
If you find people doing locksmith work who shouldn't be, please take the time to fill out the complaint form and submit it to the State. If the State doesn't receive the form, they can't act on the problem. The form is essential for follow-up and action by enforcement.
There is a tab on the home page menu to access the complaint form.
We will be electing our three Directors at our November 20th, 2010 meeting in Tulsa, OK. so be prepared to attend and vote. If you're interested in one of the Directorships, contact our Secretary or President.
Our Kenny Lee Lifetime Achievement Award was presented at our 40th Anniversary Celebration at the 2010 annual Distributor's Show in OKC. The award presentation ws postponed last year (2009), so it could be presented at the 40th Anniversary Celebration. The 2009 award went to Mike McGrew and the 2010 award was presented to Wilma Lee (Kenny's late wife) for all her great service to the Association over the many years the two of them served us. I believe the Kenny Lee Award is the highest honor bestowed by our Association.
The Editor.
We now have representation in the Oklahoma Society of Association Executives. This will provide great networking opportunities for getting the association's name and membership out to most of the major corporations within and around the State of Oklahoma. Clint Parsons is our rep.
Legal Notes
Clint is hard after it, so if you need legal advice or an advocate, give him a call. He is the most experienced Attorney available on our state licensing law, he can be a great help to the other states now looking to proceed with licensing. He specializes in business law so give him a call, or let us know and we'll get him in touch with you. You can reach Clint at the following:
Clint R. Parsons
Attorney at Law
(918) 809-8025