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===Establishment and early conventions===
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The Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) was founded in 1955.<ref>Robert B. Toth (ed.), [https://books.google.com/books?id=Msb2GYkBM4MC&pg=PA113&dq=%22Associated+Locksmiths+of+America%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj73byqn4vVAhUKwWMKHVwHAt4Q6AEIkwEwFA#v=onepage&q=%22Associated%20Locksmiths%20of%20America%22&f=false ''Standards Activities of Organizations in the United States.''] National Bureau of Standards Publication. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office, 1984, pp. 113-114.</ref> Executive Director was Ms. Lee Rognon of of [[Modena, New York]],<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12378059/the_mayor_gets_a_key/ "The Mayor Gets a Key"] ''Long Beach [CA] Independent,'' vol. 19, no. 334 (July 29, 1957), pg. 5.</ref> with the organization establishing its first headquarters in [[Kingston, New York}Kingston]], a town located about 25 miles north of Modena.<ref name=HQ>Associated Press, [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12381955/associated_locksmiths_of_america_move/ "Locksmiths Move Their Headquarters,"] ''Baytown [TX] Sun,'' vol. 51, no. 238 (July 11, 1973), pg. 2.</ref>
The Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) was founded in 1955.<ref>Robert B. Toth (ed.), [https://books.google.com/books?id=Msb2GYkBM4MC&pg=PA113&dq=%22Associated+Locksmiths+of+America%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj73byqn4vVAhUKwWMKHVwHAt4Q6AEIkwEwFA#v=onepage&q=%22Associated%20Locksmiths%20of%20America%22&f=false ''Standards Activities of Organizations in the United States.''] National Bureau of Standards Publication. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office, 1984, pp. 113-114.</ref> Executive Director was Ms. Lee Rognon of of [[Modena, New York]],<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12378059/the_mayor_gets_a_key/ "The Mayor Gets a Key"] ''Long Beach [CA] Independent,'' vol. 19, no. 334 (July 29, 1957), pg. 5.</ref> with the organization establishing its first headquarters in [[Kingston, New York|Kingston]], a town located about 25 miles north of Modena.<ref name=HQ>Associated Press, [https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12381955/associated_locksmiths_of_america_move/ "Locksmiths Move Their Headquarters,"] ''Baytown [TX] Sun,'' vol. 51, no. 238 (July 11, 1973), pg. 2.</ref>


The group held its first biennial convention in [[Chicago]] from July 14-16, 1956, at the Sherman Hotel, bringing together [[locksmith]]s from around the country.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12358784/janssens_return_from_chicago/ "Mr. and Mrs. Albert Janssen,"] ''Carrol [IA] Daily Times Herald,'' vol. 87, no. 174 (July 25, 1956); pg. 8.</ref> The 1956 National Convention and Trade Show was directed and managed by Robert Rognon,<ref name=RognonToDirect>[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12377928/rognon_to_direct_1956_convention_of/ "Modena,"] ''Kingston [NY] Daily Freeman,'' vol. 85, no. 229 (july 14, 1956), pg. 3.</ref> husband of Lee Rognan. The show was expected to draw 3,000 participants from 46 of the 48 American states.<ref name=RognonToDirect />
The group held its first biennial convention in [[Chicago]] from July 14-16, 1956, at the Sherman Hotel, bringing together [[locksmith]]s from around the country.<ref>[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12358784/janssens_return_from_chicago/ "Mr. and Mrs. Albert Janssen,"] ''Carrol [IA] Daily Times Herald,'' vol. 87, no. 174 (July 25, 1956); pg. 8.</ref> The 1956 National Convention and Trade Show was directed and managed by Robert Rognon,<ref name=RognonToDirect>[https://www.newspapers.com/clip/12377928/rognon_to_direct_1956_convention_of/ "Modena,"] ''Kingston [NY] Daily Freeman,'' vol. 85, no. 229 (july 14, 1956), pg. 3.</ref> husband of Lee Rognan. The show was expected to draw 3,000 participants from 46 of the 48 American states.<ref name=RognonToDirect />

Revision as of 14:21, 18 July 2017

ALOA Security Professionals Association, Inc
AbbreviationALOA
Founded1955
TypeTrade association
FocusLocksmithing
HeadquartersDallas, Texas
Area served
United States
Members6,000
Websitewww.aloa.org
Formerly called
Associated Locksmiths of America

ALOA Security Professionals Association (ALOA, formerly known as the Associated Locksmiths of America) is an American trade organization for locksmiths and other physical security professionals.[1] The organization represents more than 6,000 locksmiths in the United States, Canada, and other countries, making it the largest association of its sort in North America, and conducts professional proficiency certifications for its members.

ALOA’s activities include a continuing education (ACE) program, an annual convention and security exposition, and the ALOA Training Center, based in Dallas, Texas.

History

Establishment and early conventions

The Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) was founded in 1955.[2] Executive Director was Ms. Lee Rognon of of Modena, New York,[3] with the organization establishing its first headquarters in Kingston, a town located about 25 miles north of Modena.[4]

The group held its first biennial convention in Chicago from July 14-16, 1956, at the Sherman Hotel, bringing together locksmiths from around the country.[5] The 1956 National Convention and Trade Show was directed and managed by Robert Rognon,[6] husband of Lee Rognan. The show was expected to draw 3,000 participants from 46 of the 48 American states.[6]

The 1958 ALOA National Convention was again held at the Sherman Hotel in Chicago, and was a two day affair, running the weekend of July 19-20.[7] Among the activities conducted by the convention was a lock-picking contest, with Glen Hickenlooper of Salt Lake City, Utah, proclaimed the national champion for a second time.[8]

In 1960, ALOA turned to Washington, DC as the location for its third biennial convention, also held in the middle of July. About 1200 members of the organization were in attendance, where they were viewed demonstrations of new burglary-prevention devices and were photographed and fingerprinted for identification in an effort to raise professional standards for locksmiths.[9] The convention once again was the scene of a lock-picking competition, with Flora E. Gebhart of Shamokin, Pennsylvania winning the women's division with a time of 1 minute and 41 seconds to pick a standard door lock.[10]

Relocation

The headquarters of the Associated Locksmiths of America was moved from Kingston, New York to Dallas, Texas, in the summer of 1973.[4] In addition to its executive offices, the group moved its central library of literature related to the history and practice of locksmithing to its new Dallas facility at this time.[4]

Organizational activities

ALOA hosts an annual Locksmith and Security Exhibition.[11] The group also conducts a membership program for locksmiths in Mexico and the Spanish-speaking diaspora called "ALOA LATINO."[12]

ALOA holds frequent proficiency certification sessions for experienced locksmiths. Through its Proficiency Registration Program (PRP), ALOA offers five locksmith membership designations: (1) Registered Locksmith (RL);[13] (2) Certified Registered Locksmith (CRL); (3) Certified Professional Locksmith (CPL); (4) Certified Master Locksmith (CML); and (5) Certified Automotive Locksmith (CAL)[14]

Safe and Vault Technicians Association

ALOA owns the Safe and Vault Technicians Association (SAVTA) and proctors the examinations for its specialty certifications, which include Certified Professional SafeTech (CPS) and Certified Master Safe Technician (CMST).

Official organ

ALOA publishes a periodical for its members, a magazine called Keynotes.

See also

Footnotes

  1. ^ "What Is Associated Locksmiths Of America (ALOA)? | bruneiorthopaedics.com". bruneiorthopaedics.com. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  2. ^ Robert B. Toth (ed.), Standards Activities of Organizations in the United States. National Bureau of Standards Publication. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office, 1984, pp. 113-114.
  3. ^ "The Mayor Gets a Key" Long Beach [CA] Independent, vol. 19, no. 334 (July 29, 1957), pg. 5.
  4. ^ a b c Associated Press, "Locksmiths Move Their Headquarters," Baytown [TX] Sun, vol. 51, no. 238 (July 11, 1973), pg. 2.
  5. ^ "Mr. and Mrs. Albert Janssen," Carrol [IA] Daily Times Herald, vol. 87, no. 174 (July 25, 1956); pg. 8.
  6. ^ a b "Modena," Kingston [NY] Daily Freeman, vol. 85, no. 229 (july 14, 1956), pg. 3.
  7. ^ "Pick Proof Lock!" Pampa [TX] Daily News," vol. 56, no. 89 (July 20, 1958), pg. 5.
  8. ^ "Lock Picking Champ Visits Sister Here," Idaho State Journal [Pocatello], vol. 57, no. 138 (Aug. 22, 1958), pg. 7.
  9. ^ "Locksmiths Meet," Benton Harbor [MI] News-Palladium, vol. 72, no. 181 (Aug. 4, 1960), pg. 26.
  10. ^ "Lady Lockpicker Tops in Contest," Gettysburg [PA] Times, vol. 58, no. 175 (July 23, 1960), pg. 3.
  11. ^ "Associated Locksmiths of America". www.aloa.org. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  12. ^ "ALOA Latino". aloalatino.org. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  13. ^ "How to Become a Certified Registered Locksmith - How to Become a Locksmith | Locksmith Training and Certification". How to Become a Locksmith | Locksmith Training and Certification. 2011-10-27. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
  14. ^ "Course Certifications -- How do you CEU?". www.securityceu.com. Retrieved 2017-07-07.
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