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Share the Wealth…
Industry Associations Bulletin Board
June 2006
NEWS AND EVENTS
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ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT
Institute for Business and Home Safety
The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is a nonprofit association that engages in communication, education, engineering and research. Their mission is to reduce deaths, injuries, property damage, economic losses and human suffering caused by natural disasters. They envision a nation that positions and builds its businesses and homes to keep its citizens and their property safe from natural disasters. www.ibhs.org
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Insurance Information Institute
The mission of the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) is to improve public understanding of insurance -- what it does and how it works. For more than 40 years, the I.I.I. has provided definitive insurance information. Today, the I.I.I. is recognized by the media, governments, regulatory organizations, universities and the public as a primary source of information, analysis and referral concerning insurance. www.iii.org
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Mission -To provide leadership to career and volunteer chiefs, chief fire officers and managers of emergency service organizations throughout the international community through vision, information, education, services and representation to enhance their professionalism and capabilities. Established in 1873, the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) is a powerful network of more than 12,000 chief fire and emergency officers. Our members are the world's leading experts in fire fighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search & rescue, and public safety legislation. www.iafc.org
International City/County Management Association
ICMA's Mission ICMA's mission is to create excellence in local governance by developing and fostering professional local government management worldwide. ICMA is the professional and educational organization for chief appointed managers, administrators, and assistants in cities, towns, counties, and regional entities throughout the world. Since 1914, ICMA has provided technical and management assistance, training, and information resources to its members and the local government community. The management decisions made by ICMA's nearly 8,000 members affect more than 100 million individuals in thousands of communities--from small towns with populations of a few hundred to metropolitan areas serving several million. www.icma.org
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Central US Earthquake Consortium
Established in 1983 with funding support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, CUSEC's primary mission is, "... the reduction of deaths, injuries, property damage and economic losses resulting from earthquakes in the Central United States." CUSEC serves as a "coordinating hub" for the region, performing the critical role of coordinating the multi-state efforts of the central region. Its coordinating role is largely facilitative and not as the primary implementer of emergency management functions which is the responsibility of each individual state. The four-outreach goals address the planning, preparation and knowledge processes. The two remaining foundation goals, resource development and constituency building, provide the organization with the structure and influence to accomplish the four outreach goals. www.cusec.org
Disaster Preparedness And Emergency Association
The Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Association, International (DERA) was founded in 1962 to assist communities worldwide in disaster preparedness, response and recovery, and to serve as a professional association linking professionals, volunteers, and organizations active in all phases of emergency preparedness and management. DERA currently has active members around the world, representing national governments, non-profit associations, official agencies and departments, educational institutions, corporations, small business concerns, emergency management professionals, researchers, and volunteers. www.disasters.org
Disaster Recovery Institute International
DRI International (DRII) was first formed in 1988 as the Disaster Recovery Institute in St. Louis, MO. A group of professionals from the industry and from Washington University in St. Louis forecast the need for comprehensive education in business continuity. Alliances with academia helped shape early research and curriculum development. The group also understood that individual certification and establishing a common body of knowledge (standards) could only enhance industry professionalism. As a result, the new non-profit organization established its goals to: promote a base of common knowledge for the business continuity planning/disaster recovery industry through education, assistance, and publication of the standard resource base; certify qualified individuals in the discipline; and promote the credibility and professionalism of certified individuals. www.drii.org
Building Seismic Safety Council
The BSSC was established in 1979 as a Council of the National Institute of Building Sciences. Developed as an entirely new type of instrument, the BSSC deals with the complex regulatory, technical, social, and economic issues involved in developing and promulgating building earthquake risk mitigation regulatory provisions that are national in scope. By bringing together all of the needed expertise and relevant public and private interests, it was believed that issues related to the seismic safety of the built environment could be resolved and jurisdictional problems overcome through authoritative guidance and assistance backed by a broad consensus. In this section you will find links to our Charter as well as an opportunity to join our Membership www.bssconline.org/bc
RSA Conference 2006
The RSA Conference provides a forum for information security professionals to learn, network and grow professionally with thousands of peers, industry experts and leaders – all under one roof. RSA brings together like minds and visionaries to exchange and collaborate in a dynamic, authoritative setting. Choose from a vast lineup of keynote sessions, class sessions, networking events, workshops and more, all geared toward developing new ways to address and solve many of today’s most pressing problems, and map the future of the information security industry. Plus, you can view the latest products and services from leading companies at RSA Conference's Exposition. www.rsaconference.com
ARMA International
The Association of Records Managers & Administrators, International is a not-for-profit association and the leading authority on managing records and information. The association was established in 1955. Its approximately 10,000 members include records managers, archivists, corporate librarians, imaging specialists, legal professionals, IT managers, consultants, and educators, all of whom work in a wide variety of industries, including government, legal, healthcare, financial services, and petroleum in the United States, Canada, and 30-plus other countries. ARMA International publishes The Information Management Journal, the only professional journal specifically for professionals who manage records and information on a daily basis. The award-winning Journal is published bi-monthly and features top-drawer articles on the hottest topics in records and information management today, as well as marketplace news and analysis. The association also develops and publishes standards and guidelines related to records management. It was a key contributor to the international records management standard, ISO-15489. www.arma.org
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