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Meeting Announcement:

The BOD meeting that was set in Plano has been canceled. Details to follow as they available.

The March Advisor is now available for viewing or downloading. See the members page for past issues.

The 2010 Annual Conference will be held in Plano, TX March 16 - 21, 2010 at the Southfork Hotel and the 2010 Texas Locksmith Association Southwest Security Expo will be on March 20, 2010 at the Plano Convention Center. This promises to be the largest conference and educational even in the history of the Texas Locksmith Association! Mark your calendars now and plan to attend.

NEW! We are now offering an on line education or E-Education page. This is just the start of a vast library of news, technical information and other resources for your benefit. If you come across anything that would be of benefit to the members of the Texas Locksmiths Association please contact the webmaster.

The 2009 Conference has drawn to a close. It was very exciting with lots of heated discussions and some surprises at the general membership meeting. There will be an in depth report coming out about the classes, board member reports and official statements from the board members as soon as they are prepared by the board of directors. We have some new officers and some returning officers in different positions. To see who is and who is not read the board members page.

The Texas Locksmiths Association was organized by a group of concerned locksmiths from throughout the state on February 22, 1964. Since that first group of pioneers, the Association has grown to include over four hundred members.

WHAT DOES TLA DO FOR MEMBERS?

The Texas Locksmiths Association is a not for profit corporation under Section 501(c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code. The main mission is to provide education to the members and those non-members who attend the training classes that are held around the state. There are also a scholarship funds for deserving sons and daughters of its members. The funds are awarded on an annual basis and renewals are possible.

The association provides support for its members through continuing education classes held throughout the state during the year and at the annual conference and trade show. The goal is to assist the members grow their business, improve their public image and provide continuing education on a variety of topics of interest to the members.

ORGANIZATION

The association is governed by a board of directors. These members are not paid for their services despite their many long hours and personal expense. The Board, along with persons representing the general membership, plans the annual conference and trade show and maintains relations with the associate members. The associate members are those in the profession who provide products or services used by locksmiths.

PUBLICATIONS and MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

The Association publishes a monthly bulletin, the "TEXAS LOCKSMITHS ADVISOR". This publication offers news, information on classes/events, interesting articles, and technical tips for all locksmiths. The TLA maintains a web site and electronic communications with the members.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

The Texas Locksmiths Association is involved in public education about the profession. If you would like a speaker to talk with your group contact the president.

LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS

TLA monitors legislation, licensing, and regulation to look after the interests of locksmiths in Texas.