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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ConSec '10 in Austin! For Information regarding the ConSec '10 Conference in Austin, Texas, September 27-29, please Click Here

ITIL TRAINING! PPO is in Dallas August 2-6. Register now and receive 25% off! Click Here to sign-up.

Our Chapter President, John Rowe, is working with ITIL Training provider ITSM Academy (www.itsmacademy.com) to provide a discounted ITIL v3 Foundations Certification course for our chapter (click HERE for course description).

ITSM Academy’s Regular price is $1495.00. The cost for North Texas ACP Chapter members would be between $850 and $900 (+admin and proctor fees) per person based on class size. The course is 3 full days which includes the exam on the third day.

Interested members should contact John Rowe via e-mail (John1.Rowe@citi.com) or phone at 469-220-8603 or 972-839-8019.

ARTICLES NEEDED ! We're looking for articles to be published on the National ACP Web Site. Members wishing to contribute should send articles to Ed Goldberg at: goldbem@nu.com

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER! Now Online! To view, go to the Publication and Education page of our web site!

SOCIAL MEDIA ! You can keep current on communications and announcements via LinkedIn. Just search for Association of Contingency Planners - North Texas (Dallas) or contact John Rowe to be added.

WHO WE ARE

This organization serves as a forum for business professionals working in the areas of business continuity, business resumption, contingency planning, disaster recovery and other related emergency recovery functions. Membership in ACP is open to all professionals interested in the many fields of crisis management, business continuity and disaster recovery. Our chapter represents the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex and surrounding areas. Our membership extends to all parts of the Metroplex representing a variety of industries.  Guests are always welcome.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

While guests are always welcome, becoming a member of ACP provides unique benefits, including:

·         The ability to network with peers from a variety of industries in the public and private sector.

·         Access to the chapter website with recent industry articles, events, meeting information, working tools and publications.

·         Discounted pricing for educational opportunities.

·         Certification credits for attending meetings and educational forums.

·         Active members qualify to run for chapter offices, serve on committees, and qualify to run for national offices.

Membership is open to professionals and individuals interested in the field of contingency planning, business continuity and emergency management, and other similar disciplines. To join, complete a membership application. Additional membership information and application available on the National ACP website.

WHEN WE MEET

North Texas ACP meets every month in and around the DFW area. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. If there is a holiday preceding the meeting date, the meeting is then scheduled for the second Tuesday of that month. Meetings begin at 12:00 PM. Attendees should anticipate a minimum of 1.5 hours with an expectation that meetings will run 2 hours.

WHERE WE MEET

North Texas Chapter meetings will alternate between H5Colo and the Boy Scouts of America. Go to our Meetings Page for schedule and directions.

ADDITIONAL MEETING DETAILS

The meeting format is a brief business meeting followed by a presentation or program on related Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning activities.  Chapter meetings are well organized, providing our members with professional presentations by industry experts.  After adjourning members are encouraged to network, share and help others with problems in the related fields.  Visit the Meetings page to see detailed information about locations and topics.