Newsletter #2 — January 28, 2016
Securing Our Liberty by Protecting Our Homeland Inside this issue: 2016 Tracks
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2016 National Homeland Security Conference Tampa Bay, Florida — June 28-30, 2016
"If You See Something, 2 Say Something™" Florida Aquarium Host Social
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Grant Programs Directorate Attending
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2015 San Bernardino Attack Presentation
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2016 Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities
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2016 CONFERENCE HOTELS
Special points of interest: 2016 NHSC Tampa Bay, Florida June 28-30, 2016 Host Social to be held at Florida Aquarium Become a Sponsor
NHSA Board: Greg Mammana President (Tucson) Branch Strickland Vice President (NYC) Rocky Vaz Past President (Dallas) Sharyn Zlotnick Secretary (Phoenix) Kathy Crandall Treasurer (Columbus) Board Members: Dawn Fritz (Cleveland) Jonathan Shultz (Niagara) Jeffrey Dean (San Antonio) Garry Lisiewski (Tampa) John Shaw (Jacksonville)
The 2016 National Homeland Security Conference will be held at the Tampa Convention Center located in Downtown Tampa. In addition to a strong breakout session agenda, this conference offers a variety of offsite visits for interactive learning, daily vendor interaction, networking opportunities, dynamic speakers, and a host social at the amazing Florida Aquarium. First responders from Tampa Bay will display their collaborative skills with a land, air, and sea demonstration you can watch from the comfort of the Tampa Convention Center’s outdoor deck and adjacent Tampa Riverwalk. Field trips will be available Monday, Thursday, and Friday, before and after the conference. These trips include Port of Tampa Bay waterside tours into the Port’s waterways for a unique perspective of the largest landmass port in Florida, guided tours of Florida’s Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg, and Pinellas County’s Emergency Operations Center. Tampa's seaport and international airport make it an easily accessible, popular destination in Florida. Its rich history mixes with a modern landscape, giving visitors and residents a medley of activities and attractions to choose from. Busch Gardens, beaches, and various large museums, are just a few of the highlights. The area is rife with small towns as well, offering a glimpse into Tampa's history and diversity.
Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel Westin Tampa Harbour Island Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown 2016 GOV'T PER DIEM RATES $99/night
Please see the following links for more information on this program. https://www.flholocaustmuseum.org/ learn/law-enforcement-and-society/ http://tbo.com/pinellas-county/tampapolice-attend-training-at-holocaustmuseum-20140625/ Register early, space is limited for these field trips. Busch Gardens will be offering attendees discounts on park attendance as well, and downtown Tampa will light up with an unforgettable fireworks display for Independence Day, so plan to arrive early and stay a few days post-conference to discover all the treasures Tampa Bay has to offer!
The Mission of the National Homeland Security Association is to prepare homeland security professionals for today’s existing and emerging threats through multidisciplinary trainings and knowledge sharing.
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Securing Our Liberty by Protecting Our Homeland
Highlights from the 2015 Conference in San Antonio, Texas
2016 National Homeland Security Conference Track Summary The National Homeland Security Association (NHSA) is finalizing track presentations for the 2016 National Homeland Security Conference which will be held in Tampa Bay, Florida on June 28-30, 2016. The National Homeland Security Conference is an annual conference that brings together over 1,000 attendees from the homeland security and emergency management disciplines, representing local, state, federal government, military and the private sector. 2016 Presentation Tracks
San Antonio Mayor Ivy R. Taylor
Lawrence Trevino, San Antonio EMC
Recent Events – Lessons learned from significant recent events
National Counterterrorism Center Track—Experts from NCTC on information sharing
Training for Preparedness – Planning, training and exercises
Grant Management – Federal, state and local grant management topics
Emergency Medical Response – Emergency medical response community
Empowering Partners for the Shifting Threat Landscape
Port and Transit Security – Port and transit security community
Intelligence & Information Sharing – Latest threat updates from experts
Whole Community Preparedness – Public/Private partnerships
Public Safety – Law enforcement, fire and EMS focused presentations
2016 Host Social will be held at the Florida Aquarium. The entire aquarium will be accessible for conference attendees and paying guest. Unfortunately, children will not be permitted. Entertainment includes a “Jimmy Buffett” salute band; cigar roller, and steel drum band.
“It Takes a Community to Protect a Community” In light of the recent Paris attacks, this is a good time to reinforce your community’s awareness of similar attacks occurring in the United States. DHS’s "If You See Something, Say Something™" is a national campaign that raises public awareness of the indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, as well as the importance of reporting suspicious activity to state and local law enforcement. "If You See Something, Say Something™"
Informed, alert communities play a critical role in keeping our nation safe. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is committed to strengthening hometown security by creating partnerships with state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments and the private sector, as well as the communities they serve. These partners help us reach the public across the nation by aligning their messaging with the campaign’s messages and distributing outreach materials, including Public Service Announcements (PSAs). http://nationaluasi.com Page 2
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Brian E. Kamoie, Assistant Administrator, Grant Programs Directorate, FEMA Mr. Kamoie will be providing an update on the 2016 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) during the general session on Thursday morning 8:45-9:15 a.m. Mr. Kamoie and his team also will conduct a “Town Hall” meeting with UASI POCs on Wednesday afternoon from 3:15-5:00 p.m. This will be an excellent opportunity to discuss policy with GPD leadership in a positive and open forum.
San Bernardino Terrorist Attacks of December 2, 2015 Police Chief Jarrod Burguan will provide a briefing on the multi-faceted and complex response to the San Bernardino Terrorist Attacks of December 2, 2015 during general session on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, from 8:30-9:50 a.m. Chief Jarrod Burguan is Chief of the City of San Bernardino (CA) Police Department. Chief Burguan oversees 312 sworn officers, 150 civilian support staff, an Executive Leadership Team Management Team, and three major Divisions. Chief Jarrod Burguan has been a member of the San Bernardino Police Department since January 1992. He has worked in, supervised or commanded units in every division of the department. As the Chief of Police he is directly involved in the day to day operations of the department and has supervisory responsibilities over several units in the department to include Professional Standards, Information Technology and Crime Analysis. Chief Burguan has earned a Masters Degree in Management from the University of Redlands, he is a graduate of the Senior Management Institute for Police (Police Executive Research Forum - Boston University, 2012) and POST Command College (Class 53), he also holds a POST Management Certificate. Chief Burguan has been a member of the Riverside Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Steering Group since 2008. In that role he is part of the executive leadership team that develops regional homeland security strategy, directs investment strategies, and decides annual appropriations of federal homeland security funds. On December 2, 2015 Chief Burguan lead the response and subsequent sustained operation, investigation, and recovery to the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11 attacks.
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2016 National Homeland Security Conference — Tampa Bay, Florida — June 28-30, 2016
2016 Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities Diamond Sponsor - $50,000
Eight (8) full conference registration packages Eight (8) access passes to the host city reception Opportunity to make brief remarks at the host city reception Opportunity to co-host the host city reception Opportunity to speak to luncheon crowd for 15 minutes The equivalent of four (4) booth spaces in the vendor exhibit Opportunity to make brief remarks at the vendor reception On screen recognition at general session Podium recognition as a Diamond level sponsor Recognition on sponsorship signage and in all media Free full-page ad in the official electronic conference program Recognition and web link on the 2016 conference website Presence on conference Facebook page & Twitter feed
Platinum Sponsor - $35,000
Six (6) full conference registration packages Six (6) passes to the host city reception The equivalent of three (3) booth spaces in the vendor exhibit Opportunity to make brief remarks at the vendor reception Opportunity to speak to luncheon crowd for 15 minutes On screen recognition at general sessions Recognition on sponsorship signage and in all media Free half-page ad in the official electronic conference program Recognition and web link on the 2016 conference website Presence on conference Facebook page & Twitter feed
“The National Homeland Security Conference offers a vendor social and entertainment to ensure conference participants interact with vendors during the conference. It is this partnership that brings back vendors every year.” Gregory Mammana, NHSA President
2015 Vendor Social
Gold Sponsor - $25,000
Five (5) full conference registration packages Five (5) invitations to the host city reception Opportunity to speak to luncheon crowd for 10 minutes The equivalent of two (2) booth spaces in the vendor exhibit On screen recognition at general sessions Recognition on sponsorship signage Free half-page ad in the official electronic conference program Logo on the 2016 conference website Presence on conference Facebook page & Twitter feed
Silver Sponsor - $15,000
Four (4) full conference registration packages Four (4) invitations to the host city reception The equivalent of two (2) booth spaces in the vendor exhibit On screen recognition at general sessions Recognition on all sponsorship signage Free quarter-page ad in the official electronic conference program Logo on the 2016 conference website
If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor or purchasing a vendor booth for the 2016 National Homeland Security Conference, please contact Fred Bowditch, Conference Planner. fred@bowditchconsulting.com or Call 614-657-3525
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