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61st ALOA CONVENTION & SECURITY EXPO

Classes July 16?21, 2017

Expo July 21?22, 2017

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Rosemont, IL (Chicago area)

The 61st Annual ALOA Convention & Security Expo is the perfect opportunity for industry-leading education and networking.

You won't want to miss the industry's premier event!

Classes and the tradeshow are in one convenient location, the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.

The Chicago area is a family vacation destination with affordable travel.

New tracks and expanded class offerings for automotive and electronic locksmithing.

Expanded Institutional locksmith class offerings.

New classes in General Locksmithing.

Contents

General Information............................................................ 2 Schedule of Events............................................................. 5 ALOA 2017 Class Descriptions....................................... 8 Registration Info and Checklist.....................................17 Convention Registration Form...................................... 18 Class and Seminar Registration Form...................... 19 Proficiency Registration Program................................20 Exhibitor List..................................................... Back Cover

ALOA CLASSES

Sunday, July 16 to Friday, July 21 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

MEMBER MEETING

Friday, July 21 at 8:00 a.m. Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

ALOA SECURITY EXPO

Friday, July 21

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 22

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

ALOA members should pre-register for Exhibits Only this year, as there will be a $10 fee after June 16.

Why should you attend the tradeshow?

There are a lot of NEW EXHIBITORS to see and two whole days to fit them all in (and take part in the prize drawings!)

The Security Expo is a great opportunity to increase your professional knowledge; go to the product demonstrations in the booths - and take part in all the prize drawings!

NETWORK - Meet potential manufacturers and distrib-

utors face-to-face; it's the proven BEST way to do business.

Meet with your current suppliers to form better relationships

and make better deals for the future.

NEW PRODUCTS - See the many newly introduced

products that could grow your business.

AND, OF COURSE, DON'T FORGET THE PRIZE DRAWINGS!

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Experience the Fun in

Rosemont

July 16-22

It's the perfect destination! Experience all that this charming and vibrant Chicago suburb has to offer.

Rosemont offers the perfect location, situated five minutes from the airport and only 20 minutes from downtown Chicago. In the local Rosemont area, experience the brand new Fashion Outlets of Chicago, an abundance of bars and restaurants, and the nearby Rivers Casino. Getting around locally is so easy with the free Rosemont Entertainment Circulator shuttle bus, which runs every 7 to 8 minutes from the convention center.

For more information on local attractions, visit .

To visit downtown Chicago, there is convenient rail service that will allow you to go take a dinner cruise, explore the famous shopping of the Magnificent Mile, visit Navy Pier, take a brewery tour or explore Millennium Park.

To learn more about things to do in Chicago, go to .

GENERAL INFORMATION

The ALOA Convention and Security Expo all take place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

Location

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center 5555 N. River Road Rosemont, IL 60018 (847) 692-2220 Convention center parking is available for $15.

Need Help?

If you have any questions, concerns or special needs, please call (800) 5322562, ext. 218, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST).

Dress Code

Attendees are encouraged to dress professionally for all events to give a good impression of the security industry.

General Information

ALOA 2017 is a private event for the benefit of ALOA and its members. Admission to the Exhibit Hall and Educational programs shall be limited to registrants and guests invited by ALOA. ALOA reserves the right to deny admission to any person. ALOA 2017 attendees may be photographed while attending classes, the Security Expo, and related events.

Discount Dining Program

Show Your Badge is a discount dining program for visitors to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Show your badge to your server to validate your discounts. For a list of participating restaurants, go to , Places to Go, then DES Convention Center, then click on Exhibits, and then click on the Show Your Badge link on

the left.

Special Events

IAIL Meeting Thursday, July 20, 5:30 p.m.

Women in Locksmithing Thursday, July 20, 5:30 p.m. This event gets bigger each year! Join us at this reception to mingle with your fellow women in the industry to talk shop and discuss mentoring. Reception sponsored by Ilco, HL Flake, TimeMaster and Big Red.

AIL Meeting Thursday, July 20, 6:00 p.m.

Kick-Off Party Thursday, July 20, 7:00 p.m. Join us for refreshments as we celebrate ALOA and the start of the Security Expo. This event is free of charge to registered convention attendees, but please RSVP where indicated on the reservation form.

Ambassador's Forum Friday, July 21, 7:30 a.m.

ALOA 2017 Membership Meeting Friday, July 21, 8:00 a.m. Be a voice for ALOA SPAI membership! Attend the membership meeting to give your input and hear the latest association advancements.

Legislative Booth at Expo Friday, July 21 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 22 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Stop by the legislative area in the ALOA booth to hear the latest on

fighting scammers, plus news on your state's relevant bills and legislation that might affect our industry.

Scammer Meeting Friday, July 21, 5:30 p.m. Join us as we discuss the ways in which ALOA SPAI and its members are fighting the industry's scammer problems.

Keys Square Club Breakfast Saturday, July 22, 7:00 a.m. All Masonic attendees are welcome to participate in this open meeting for locksmiths and related professionals. Let Tom Demont or anyone wearing a Keys Square lapel pin know if you're attending so we can plan accordingly.

PAL'S Heroes Annual Gala Benefiting St Jude Children's

Research Hospital Roaring Twenties

Gatsby Style

Friday, July 21 at 6:30 p.m. Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

Email palsheroes@ for registration info

Advance tickets: $40 per person At the door: $50 per person Roaring twenties or business casual attire Prizes for our best dressed

You can register online at

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REGISTRATION POLICIES

Online Registration

Online registration is available for the ALOA Convention. Go to and click on the ALOA Convention tab.

Cancellation of Classes

ALOA reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet a minimum of registrants. Classes may not be attended without registration.

ALOA Member Discounts

To qualify for the ALOA member discounted registration fee, current membership dues must be paid, and you must have a valid ALOA membership number.

New Membership

All applicants for ALOA membership may use the ALOA member discounted registration fee if their application is received at or before time of registration with full payment and a membership number assigned. New member applications will be accepted on site at the convention, but membership rights or privileges will not be awarded until after applications are completely processed.

Complete All Forms

All forms must be filled out completely and legibly. Please print or type all information.

If the forms are not legible, there may be a considerable delay in processing your registration. Be sure to list:

ALOA membership number, if you are a member Complete address on all forms Phone number, including area code Email address You must complete the appropriate sections of the registration form in order to register for classes. Please be sure you have filled this information out completely, including your alternate choices.

Payment

All payments to ALOA must be in U.S. funds. Payments may be made

by check, money order or charged to your MasterCard, VISA, American Express or Discover Card. Any charge received with an invalid card number or an amount over the credit limit will result in a delay in processing the registration. Upon receiving a check returned to ALOA for insufficient funds, registration will automatically be cancelled and will not be reinstated until a money order or cashier's check is received as replacement. This may result in the loss of original registration choices. There will be a $40 service charge on all returned checks. ALL PRE-REGISTRATIONS MUST BE PRE-PAID.

Government/Institutional Payment

Government/institutional purchase orders are acceptable. However, for any classes for which a government/ institutional purchase order is submitted, the applicant must provide a $50 deposit at the time of registration.

This amount will be refunded to the individual if cancellation is received by June 16, 2017. or If the individual attends classes covered on the government/institutional purchase order, the amount of $50 is not refundable if the individual cancels his/her registration after June 16.

Age Requirement

All applicants for classes must be at least 16 years old for ALOA members and 18 years old for non-members. Persons under age 16 may be permitted to attend class only if approved by the education manager and the instructor.

Admittance to the Security EXPO

Includes admission to both days of the ALOA 2017 Security Expo.

Free for children under five years old. The fee for children ages 6-15 to the Security Expo is $5 before June 16 or $10 after June 16. An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 16.

ALOA members should pre-register for Exhibits - only this year, as there will be a $10 fee after June 16.

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