If you haven't already, be sure to make plans to attend APCO's 75th Annual Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, August 16-20, 2009.  If you have never been to a national conference, you are in for a treat.  A myriad of training opportunities exist; the leaders in our industry will be presenting seminars on every aspect of public safety communications.  NG911 will be a big topic, as will radio interoperability; classes in supervision, motivation and labor laws will interest our members who are or want to be supervisors; our dispatch members will learn about the new trends, technology and techniques in our field.  In addition to the great training, the industry's biggest exhibit hall will be on display.  It is a great time to research new technology and make contacts that will help when it is time to upgrade your communications center.  There is also the opportunity to network with people in our field from not only around the country, but from around the world. Have a good time and make those contacts who can offer help when you need it.  View the conference brochure and we will hope to see you there!

Don't forget to stop by the Texas APCO booth, where we will be promoting next year's conference in Houston.  When you stop by, check in and let us know if you plan to attend the Texas Night Out dinner with the rest of us Texans.  It is always a night of good food and even better fellowship.

Lastly, we plan on making a statement that Texas is in town!  We will do this on Tuesday during the conference.  We are asking that all Texas APCO members wear their Texas APCO polo shirts - the shirt that is being modeled by President-Elect Cyndi Sauter as shown below.  If you don't have a Texas APCO polo, contact the chapter Secretary/Treasurer, Kim Killion.