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MESSAGE FROM NCISS PRESIDENT
Several days ago, the Wall Street Journal published an exquisite piece written by the witty political pundit, Peggy Noonan. The piece explored the origin of the
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Eugene Ferraro.
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Auld Lang Syne and what it means to us. Embarrassingly, though I had thought otherwise, I suddenly realized I didn't even know the lyrics to the famous New Year's anthem:
"Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and days of auld lang syne?"
Noonan points out that the Scottish poem asks and answers the question,"Should those we knew and loved be forgotten and never thought of? Should old times past be forgotten?" Noonan say no, the song says none should be forgotten. I suspect we could all agree to drink to that. Less heady though, is another, more sober . . . read more | |
Happy New Year!
Eugene Ferraro
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LOUIS GURVICH
Region 3A Director
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Louis Gurvich was born in New Orleans and has resided his entire life in the New Orleans Saints home town. He graduated high school from the Marion Military Institute and received his BA in Political Science from Tulane University. He was awarded his JD from Loyola Law school, attended Tulane's School of Business Administration, the University of New Orleans School of Business Administration and Tulane Graduate School of Law.
Lou's first job following college was as an assistant district attorney in Orlean's Parish District Attorney's office where he found himself trying cases at 3:00 am. Realizing he wasn't suited for a 24-7 schedule, he opened his own law firm, and then subsequently became president of Gulf Claims Services. Finally Lou was lured back to the family business, a security company providing . . . read more
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NCISS FUNDRAISING UPDATE
The NCISS Legislative program represents investigation and security companies in Washington, D.C. and has done so for more than 35 years. Having a lobbyist on the ground in the Capitol is only possible through the donations of professionals who recognize the need for representation. Our thanks to the individuals and associations below for their continued loyalty and generosity:
Eddy McClain Gary Brummond
NCISS Fundraising Committee
Leg Donations 2010 beginning 2/14/10 as of 1/6/11 for individuals and associations alphabeticially listed . . . read more
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COLORADO LICENSING |
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Colorado State Capitol
Denver, Colorado |
Support licensing for Colorado
private investigators!
Send your letters in support to:
Saul Larsen
DORA Policy Analyst
saul.larsen@dora.state.co.us
(303) 894-2996
(303) 894-7885 fax
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Kenneth Shelton, President of the Indiana Society of Professional Investigators (INSPI) says, "I am honored to announce that effective January 1, 2011, the following individuals will assume responsibilities for the respective offices.
- "Kenneth Shelton, President (Shelton Investigations LLC)
- Alan Wolack, Vice President (AR Wolack Investigations)
- David Shelton, Secretary (DWS Investigations)
- Brandy Lord, Treasurer (Integrity Investigations)"
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NCISS member Theresa Balfe of Vooresville, NY will be sworn in as president of the Associated Licensed Detectives of New York State (ALDONYS) on Wednesday, February 3, 2011 at the Installation of officers and membership meeting. Cocktails will begin at 5:30 PM with dinner and the installation of officers to follow at 6:00 PM. The event will be held at Jack's Oyster House, 42 State Street, Albany, NY. Theresa Balfe, the 2010 ALDONYS Investigator of the Year, served as regional board member for upstate New York before being elected secretary and then vice president of investigations. Details of the installation dinner may be found at www.aldonys.org.
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The State Association Advisory Board (SAAB) has speakers available for conferences from within the private investigation and security professional ranks. Contact SAAB Chair, Gary Brummond for the Speaker's Bureau list at Rodblytheinv@aol.com
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The California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI) and PI Museum have entered into an agreement to sponsor the PI Museum Winnebago that will be used throughout the United States to display memorabilia and historical items unique to the Private Investigation industry. CALI is proud to be the first association sponsor for the PI Museum on Wheels.
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SAVE THE DATE | |
NCISS 36th Annual Conference
Vail, Colorado
April 27 - 30, 2011
The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a RockResort
675 Lionshead Place
Vail, CO 81657
970-754-7777
Hotel: arrabelle.rockresorts.com
NCISS room rate is $130 plus a $15 resort fee which includes fitness center, spa access, internet, business center computer access, 2 in-room bottles of water, lobby coffee, and in-room coffee.
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Click Here for Schedule
Click Here for Registration
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ON THE ALERT! | |
112th Congress Convenes
The 112th Congress has convened with one House controlled by each party. The Republicans have elected Representative John Boehner of Ohio as Speaker after their landslide victory in. . . read more
Despite speculation by some observers that divided government will lead to legislative gridlock, there is no guarantee that will occur on all issues. Of particular concern to NCISS are privacy issues which are often supported by. . . read more
Numerous harmful bills were introduced during the past two years, but were not enacted. Several measures introduced in both Houses would have severely limited access to Social Security number (SSN) information. But only . . . read more
Most of these proposed bills are likely to be reintroduced soon. NCISS is conducting a very active legislative program to educate Congress about the investigative and security industry. It is particularly important this year because there are 100 new members of the . . . read more
Because the House is now controlled by the Republicans, President Obama will be required to scale back much of his agenda. But the Administration may seek to use the regulatory process to achieve some of its agenda. Already, the . . . read more
We will have a greater focus on rulemaking this year, as some major bureaucratic decisions are forthcoming. The Consumer Financial Protection Agency . . . read more
The legislative committee is likely going to have a very busy year. We'll be calling on you for assistance as these issues arise.
Keeping you informed,
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NCISS Legislative Advocate Larry Sabbath |
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NCISS Legislative Chair Jimmie Mesis |
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