APCO News
Telecom Week Celebration Pics
Visit the APCO National Public Safety Telecommunications Week website at http://www.apcointl.com/apcotelecomweek/2007/ to see how agencies across the nation celebrated. Send your pics to russoa@apco911.org.
Honor Your Retirees
Does your comm center have an employee with 20+ years of service who is retiring soon? Let us know and we will send a letter of congratulations from APCO President Wanda McCarley. Email hardyd@apco911.org with the employee's name, mailing address and years of dedicated service.
NJTI Releases Model Recommendations for TERT Deployment
The National Joint TERT Initiative (NJTI) has completed the Model Recommendations for TERT Deployment (MRTD). The MRTD is in draft form and open for comment. To view the document, please visit www.NJTI-TERT.org. Please submit all comments or suggestions to the NJTI Co-Chairs at NJTIChairs@NJTI-TERT.org by May 2.
From Washington
Leadership in Policy Awards Dinner Sold Out
This week, APCO International will host the 3rd Annual Public Safety Communications Leadership in Policy Awards Dinner, in Washington, DC. Award presentations will be made to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Michael J. Copps for Leadership in Advancing Communications Policy, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D - NY) for Leadership in Legislative Service, Associate Bureau Chief of the FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau for Leadership in Regulatory Service,
Executive Director of the Utah Communications Agency Network Steven Proctor for Leadership in Advocacy, and James Assey, a staff member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, for a Special Recognition. The event is now sold out. Visit www.apcointl.com/LeadersDinner for more information.
Conferences and Meetings
Is Your Chapter Event Listed on the APCO Calendar?
If not, submit the date and location to russoa@apco911.org.
APCO RETAINS to be Featured at NY 9-1-1 Coordinators Spring Conference
The APCO Project RETAINS Team has been invited to present a one-day Project RETAINS Workshop at the New York Statewide 9-1-1 Coordinators Association 2007 Spring Conference in Albany, NY. The session is scheduled for May 15 from 9:00am to 4:00pm and will discuss the RETAINS Staffing and Retention Effective Practices and demonstrate the online Staffing Toolkit used to assist agencies in evaluating their current staffing levels and needs. For more information on the New York Statewide 9-1-1
Coordinators Association 2007 Spring Conference, visit http://www.nys911.com/. For more information on Project RETAINS contact APCO's Comm Center & 9-1-1 Services Department at 911services@apco911.org or visit their website at http://www.apcointl.org/about/911/.
2007 Atlantic Chapter Conference Announces Supersession Speaker
The Atlantic Chapter announces world renowned forensic expert Dr. Henry Lee will be presenting one of its "Supersessions" at the 2007 Atlantic Chapter Conference and Business Meeting being held at the Mystic Marriott in Mystic, Conn. October 29-31. Visit www.apco-atlantic.org for more information.
Wyoming Chapter Announces Business Meeting and Annual Conference
The Wyoming Chapter Business meeting will be held on May 8 at 9:00a.m. at the Game & Fish Building in Casper, Wyoming. The Wyoming Chapter Annual Conference will be held November 13 and 14 at the Holiday Inn in Casper, Wyoming. Contact Bill Gordon at tpdadmin@hscounty.com for more information.
Emergency Transportation Operations and Planned Special Events Web Cast
On Wednesday, April 25, 2007 from12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m. (EST), NTOC is hosting a Web cast on Emergency Transportation Operations and Planned Special Events as part of its Talking Operations series. For more information and to register, visit http://www.ntoctalks.com/web_casts.php.
Washington Chapter Annual Summer Training Conference
The Washington Chapter of APCO will be holding the Annual Summer Training Conference in Wenatchee, WA, June 27- 29! The early registration deadline is April 30, so get your registrations approved and turned in ASAP! Registration forms are available on the Washington Chapter website at www.apcowa.org! Conference questions can be emailed to sfritts@co.pacific.wa.us or call (360) 875-9340!
Alaska Symposium for Emergency Communications Call for Papers
Proposals for quality presentations are now being accepted for the 2007 Alaska Symposium for Emergency Communications held by Alaska NENA / APCO being held at the Hawthorn Suites in Anchorage, Alaska, October 22-24. All proposals must be submitted by June 1. For more information email gina.wheeler@ctsc.net or call 907-569-5672.
Leadership Skills, Teamwork, and Risk Management Focus for APCO International Keynote Address
Captain Larry Brudnicki will kick-off the APCO International Annual Conference with practical skills for decision-making and leadership, set against a dramatic and inspiring real-life story. Using lessons-learned from his experience during the legendary Perfect Storm, Captain Brudnicki will share with you 7 steps to make the correct decisions even in the most difficult circumstances. His keynote address on Monday, August 6 is guaranteed to motivate, inspire, and educate even the
most seasoned public safety professional. Visit http://72.242.39.234/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.eshow2000.com/apco/supersessions.cfm.
2007 North Carolina NENA/APCO Annual Conference
The 2007 North Carolina NENA/APCO Annual Conference will be held September 9-12 in Sunset Beach, NC. For more information visit http://www.ncapco.org/annual.htm.
Missouri APCO Chapter Conference
The Missouri APCO Chapter Conference will be held September 16-19 at the Capitol Plaza in Jefferson City, MO. They are currently accepting presentation proposals for the conference. Visit http://www.moapco.org/ for more information.
APCO Mississippi Chapter Conference
The annual APCO-MS Chapter Conference 2007 will be held in Tupelo, MS, April 29 - May 2, at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Hall. Fees for the conference will be $195 for three days, $85 per day. Deadline for registration will be April 15. Visit www.apco-ms.org for more information.
APCO 2007 Gulf Coast Regional Conference
The Tennessee Chapter of APCO International is proud to host the 2007 Gulf Coast Regional Conference, May 14 - 17. For more information visit www.tnapco.org.
Training and Certification
New Institute Training Schedule
APCO Institute will be introducing a regional training program in the fall of 2007. All of the Institutes certification courses will be offered in select locations throughout the country, thus allowing agencies to plan in advance for their training needs. If your agency would like to participate and has a facility that will accommodate large groups and will be available for a minimum of three weeks, please email schatelk@apco911.org.
So you Want to be a Chapter Officer - or Just Know as Much as One
The Chapter Officer Training & Mentoring Course is free to members who want to learn more about APCO. For more information, login at www.apconetforum.org/eweb using your email address and password (member number) to view "upcoming events." Seating is limited - pre-register to guarantee your place in this online class or in the face-to-face course presented in Baltimore.
Institute On The Road
The APCO Institute staff will be attending the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, IN, April 19-21. We look forward to seeing you there, so please stop by booth # 235 to say hello to the staff, pick up some great giveaways and gather information on our products and services.
Student Training Manual Discount
In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, the APCO Institute is offering a discount on all our student training manuals. Beginning April 1 through April 30 all our manuals will be offered at $59 each, a $10 savings. Visit www.apcoinstitute.org for more information.
Receive High Quality Grant Writing Training at a Discount
Grant Writing USA provides the most highly sought after grants training in America and now, through a partnership with APCO Institute, APCO members can receive a $25 discount upon entering "APCO" when registering for any Grant Writing USA course! For more information on courses in your area, visit www.grantwritingusa.com.
Web Seminars
Join the APCO Institute each Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. for quality training and fun interaction with your peers. Each web seminar is one hour long and qualifies for one continuing dispatch education (CDE) credit. For more information or to register, log onto the APCO Institute website at http://www.apcointl.com/institute/webinars.htm. Upcoming titles include:
ABC's of EMD - April 25 Free
Sins of the Supervisor - May 2
Forging a Bond by Communicating Kindly - AKA - Play Nice - May 9 |
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