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Newsletter KEY COMMUNICATIONS
| March 2011 |
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 Welcome Readers!
As the foremost experts in the security field for the last quarter century...we are spreading the word with the latest security tips, both business and personal. We all want to be safe and secure at work and at home. In this edition of Key Communications you will learn more about us and ways in which we can help you. The security field is quite broad. We at AA Lock & Key concentrate on the physical security of your home and business. We have up-to-date knowledge on the best form of security for you and your application. Call us or email us for more info!
 3 BIGGEST MISTAKES OUR CUSTOMERS MAKE
Below we have listed the biggest security mistakes made by our client base and advice from us on how to avoid them...read on... AA LOCK & KEY CEO RECEIVES ACCOLADES FROM SECURITY CONVENTION INSTRUCTORS! See the letter below to read more on this! HARDWARE UPDATE We recently installed some unique door hardware on a residence. See below...
FIND AA LOCK & KEY ON FACEBOOK!
Now you can Like AA Lock & Key, Inc. on Facebook! Become a friend and read the latest in security tips as we post them. You can also find Dave on Linkedin. Click here or on the links in the side bar to the right or below in the last block.
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Testimonial
Dear Dave,
AHEPA 110 Apartments would like to thank you for the professional and responsive services we receive from your company. Whenever we make a service call, AA Lock & Key responds with the knowledge and techniques for keying, repairing, installing and servicing locks and related hardware in our buildings. It makes our jobs easier having a local business we can rely on and trust to get the job done right.
Thank you very much.
Nancy Larkin and Dawn Hannegan
 AHEPA 110 Apartments
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Security Tips and Trends
3 BIGGEST SECURITY MISTAKES After a recent brainstorming session, Dave and Bob came up with this list and we have included solutions for you! Mistake #1: Waiting until the last minute, both time of day and until the lock has failed, to have service or repairs. Many calls have come in with a safe locked shut that had been troublesome for the last few weeks! This can be a very costly mistake! AA Lock & Key's Recommendation: We cannot stress enough~DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LOCK HAS FAILED OR YOUR SAFE IS LOCKED SHUT TO CALL AA LOCK & KEY! It is so much easier, and, therefore, less expensive, to service or repair your lock earlier than later. Don't wait until 3 in the afternoon to call us! Call at the first signs of lock failure. Sometimes just a simple adjustment is needed. Sometimes we may recommend a replacement or a lock of better quality for your application. TRUST US! 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IS YOUR FRIEND! Mistake #2: Assuming all locks are created equal~NOT AT ALL! AA Lock & Key's Recommendation: You can certainly pick up a lock at a "big box store" that will seem to suit your needs, but many are made from inferior materials that will not withstand the usage required for its function. We know locks...period! It is our business and we have been doing it for 25 years! Mistake #3: Putting convenience above security~giving out too many or wrong keys, ie. masterkeys and having a "desk drawer" key filing system AA Lock & Key's Recommendation: So many times, too many keys are given out to employees. Sometimes the wrong key is distributed without knowledge. A masterkey in the wrong hands can have dire consequences and mistakenly allow the wrong people to have access to protected data. We can help you be sure that your keying records are kept in an orderly fashion. There are many types of key boxes and key filing sytems, including software programs, to help you keep track of your system. Call us to help you set this up for your application. 
HARDWARE UPDATE
We recently installed the following hardware in a residence that plans to become a house of worship in the future. The doors had no hardware preparations. After several meetings with the owners, we designed and installed a system which will meet their future plans and present needs. Here are photos showing our work.
 
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Our Contribution to the Industry
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 YANKEE SECURITY CONVENTION LETTER OF COMMENDATION!
Dave, in his role as Education Coordinator for the Yankee Security Convention, Inc., (the locksmithing industry's professional association), received the following letter of appreciation from some of the instructors at the 2010 Show:
Hi David, On behalf of Ed Woods, Bill Lynk, and myself, I wanted to take a minute to thank you and the entire Yankee Security crew for a great convention. As instructors, we experience a wide range of hospitality and efficiency from many organizations, and you folks are 2nd to none. Everything we could ask for was taken care of in a prompt and courteous way. The staff was friendly, organized, and eager to help - qualities we sometimes don't see at training venues. Having been a member of several hosting organizations over the years, I know how much hard work it takes to put a convention together. Your skills show loud and clear. I know I speak for all the instructors when I say this year's convention was a pleasure and we'd be more than happy to teach for Yankee anytime. Casey J. Casey Camper, CML, CPS Security Concepts, Inc. www.yankeesecurity.org
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OUR CEO
J. David Vessels, Chief Executive Officer, is a Certified Professional Locksmith with the Associated Locksmiths of America, Inc. Dave also serves on the Board of Directors of the Yankee Security Convention, Inc. Dave is a Registered Locksmith with the State of CT, License #LCK.0000140.
Dave enjoys kayaking and fishing, especially on the coast of Maine. You can also find Dave "yakin" on the Thames River. He also likes to hike with Deb and their son Tom and fiance Cait, and daughter Vicky and boyfriend Ryan, as well as with the pups, Chica and Lola.
Dave is also a great cook! He likes to try new recipes~much to Deb's and the family's delight!
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Deborah H. Vessels, our President , oversees the daily operations of the business. Debbie worked for several years as the Administrative Assistant to the Mayor of Ledyard. She also has served as President of the Ledyard Middle School Parent Teacher Organization, Ledyard High School Music Boosters and the LHS Drug & Alcohol Free All Night Graduation Party Committee, in 2002 and 2006.
Debbie enjoys spending time with her family, hiking with Dave and chihuahuas Chica and Lola, and walking with friends. During this snowy winter, Deb tried snowshoeing. What a great workout for the thighs! Deb enjoys birding, flower gardening (in warmer weather!) and being outdoors. |
Kathy Crowell has been with AA Lock & Key since 1989. Kathy is most likely who you may hear on the other end of the phone when you call or see when you come to our office location. Her excellent "people" skills are most valuable to us. She handles our dispatch system, as well as our accounts receivables, payables and many of the myriad of things that come up on a daily basis here.
Kathy enjoys her family, and especially delights in the company of her grandsons. |
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LOCK TECHNICIAN
Bob Watrous has been with AA Lock & Key since 2002. Bob is very proficient in all aspects of locksmithing. Through on-the-job training, classes at the Yankee Security Convention and his natural mechanical ability, Bob provides
top notch security solutions to our customers.
Bob is also well known for his friendly nature, honesty and integrity. We are pleased to have him as a member of our team! Bob is also a Registered Locksmith with the State of CT, License #LCK.0000142.
Bob has exciting news~he recently became engaged to his long time girlfriend, Kim! They are planning a May wedding.
On weekends, you can find Bob playing drums for the local band, The Buzz.
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About Us CELEBRATING 25 YEARS! 
As you may know, AA Lock & Key, Inc. was established in 1986. Our mission is to provide high quality security solutions to commercial, industrial, municipal and residential clients. You may see more about AA Lock & Key, Inc, by visiting our website at www.aalockkey.com. |
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History of AA Lock & Key...Chapter 12
We have employed quite a few lock techs over the years, as we said previously, some for a day and some for years...applicants have run the gamut...read on...
Then there was the applicant that quit his previous job and gave the reason that he "didn't like driving chickens to their deaths".
We will try to remember more interesting tidbits over the 25 years!
See archived newsletters
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Remember...
You can always reach us personally by phone at 860-464-8664, from 8:30 am through 5 pm, weekdays. You will never get an answering service or machine during these hours. We hope you find this information helpful and look forward to hearing from you soon! We welcome your input about our E newsletter. Drop us a note at AALK@aol.com !
Yours in safety and security,
AA Lock & Key, Inc.
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