February 2024 - Security Messenger 
Chapter Chair's Report
Dear ASIS Columbus Chapter Members,
It was great to see so many new faces, as well as some we hadn't seen in a while, at the January luncheon. What a great way to set a positive tone for the year ahead!
As we move into February, I encourage each of you to mark your calendars for this month's luncheon. We are dedicated to making every event meaningful, and this month will be no exception. The lineup of speakers and topics we have scheduled for the remainder of the year promises to be both informative and interesting, covering a wide range of subjects to benefit our professional and personal development.
Your participation is what makes these events a success. Beyond the opportunity to learn and grow, these gatherings are a chance to connect with peers, share insights, and strengthen our professional network. Each meeting, seminar, and luncheon is a building block in the foundation of our chapter's success and its contribution to the global ASIS community.So, whether you're a long-standing member or new to our chapter, your presence adds immense value. Let's continue to build on the positive momentum from January, supporting one another and advancing our mission.
I look forward to seeing many more of you at our upcoming luncheon and throughout the exciting year we have planned.
Warmest regards,
Scott R Wolford CPP, ACC
Welcome New Members
It has been the Chapters long standing policy to welcome all our new members by treating them to their first Chapter Meeting/Luncheon at no charge. Please take this opportunity to enjoy some fellowship and networking with our chapter members.
Regular chapter meetings are generally held monthly on the 3rd Thursday of the Month.
Treasurer's Report
Beginning Balance (2/2/2024) $18,533.10
Outgoing/Debits: $ 676.66
Incoming/Credits $ 4,307.61
Ending Balance (2/1/2024) $22,164.05
Monthly Meeting Recap
Our speaker for the January 18th 2024 meeting at Bravo was Erin Butler with ALERT MEDIA who spoke about Crisis Communication and Emergency Preparedness. Erin has five years’ experience advising organizations about threats, travel violence risks and protecting their data systems.
Some current threats she mentioned included internal employee violence and events in the middle east and Ukraine. In addition, Billions of dollars of threats or damage caused by weather events. Sharing human intelligence with employees is important and all data provided to staff must be double checked before release because of damage caused by misinformation.
She encouraged companies to have emergency plans and emergency communication plans; noting that employees feel safer when provided more information and openness about events that have already occurred. Note the meeting was well attended by 32 ASIS members.
Officer Installation - 2024
2024 ASIS Columbus Chapter Officers taking the Oath of Office administered by Tim Beverly at the January 2024 meeting. Left to Right: Steve Friday as Secretary, Scott Wolford as Chair and Chad Parris as Vice Chair.
Newsletter Content
Police and Security badge display assembled by Chapter Newsletter Editor, Ed Sachs for the “Bless The Badge” Event held January 10th at Franklin University in association with Crime Stoppers. Several ASIS members attended this event.
Calendar of Events
February Chapter Luncheon and Meeting
When: Thursday, February 15th @ 12:00 Noon
Where: Bravo Italian Kitchen, Olentangy Road
Get the Details and Register Here!
Women In Security - Happy Hour Event
When: Wed, Feb 21, 2024 - 4P-6P
Where: Land Grant Brewing Company, 424 W. Town St., Columbus.
Women in Security
When: Wed, Feb 21, 2024 - 4P-6P
Where: Land Grant Brewing Company, 424 W. Town St., Columbus.
We will be curling in igloos! This should be a great time. If you plan to attend an RSVP is required. Please use the following link:
Here is the link for more information and to RSVP: February Women in Security Event RSVP
Here is the link for registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-security-at-land-grant-brewing-company-tickets-788220317187?aff=oddtdtcreator [eventbrite.com]
Contact Heather Miller ([email protected]) or Ken Minard ([email protected]) with any questions.
