Welcome to the Central Arizona Chapter of the Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP). ACP is a professional organization that provides a forum for the exchange of experiences and information for business continuity leaders throughout a network of local Chapters.

“The Central Arizona Chapter serves the Phoenix metropolitan area and beyond. Our chapter meetings are held every other month on the first Thursday in an in-person and virtual format unless otherwise noted.  Meetings are 8:30 am for networking and 9:00 am - 11:00 am for business and presentations.  We invite you to attend our next meeting and look forward to meeting you!”

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Greetings,

As we begin the Monsoon season here in the desert southwest just a reminder that most flash flood deaths occur in vehicles, remember to turn around, don't drown.  And if you encounter a dust storm, pull off the road immediately.  Turn off your headlights and taillights, put your vehicle in "PARK” and take your foot off the brake (others may follow your taillights and hit your vehicle from behind). 

The June Chapter Meeting was very well attended and Thomas Crane, Resilience Consulting Director at Everbridge did an outstanding job leading the group through a Tabletop Exercise involving issues impacting a voting tabulation machine company on elections day.  The chapter also donated $150 to our hosts Breakthrough T1D to assist with their type 1 diabetes research and advocacy, helping to make everyday life better while driving toward cures until type 1 diabetes is a thing of the past. 

Our chapter board elections will be held in the fall, and I wanted to let you know what each of the board position’s roles are:

• President (Executive Committee) - The president is the principle executive officer for chapter. 
• Secretary (Executive Committee) - The Chapter Secretary is responsible for recording all Chapter activities and maintaining all Chapter records. 
• Treasurer (Executive Committee) - The Treasurer is responsible for recording all chapter financial activities and maintaining all financial records. 
• Program Director - The Program Director is responsible for the planning and delivery of chapter membership meetings, and for project management of the Member Appreciation Meeting. 
• Membership Director – The Membership Director is responsible for maintaining a current listing of all chapter members and providing monthly reports for renewals, new members, and meeting attendance.
• Information Director – The Information Director is responsible for managing and maintaining a repository of materials and reference information about the chapter, business continuity and disaster planning profession. 
•  Web Resources Director - The Web Director is responsible for maintaining the chapter website and other professional sites, e.g., social media sites.
• Public Relations Director - The Public Relations Director is responsible for representing the chapter at seminars, conventions, and public presentations and seeking renewal (or new) sponsorships.
• President Elect – The President - Elect is responsible for presiding at chapter and executive committee meetings if the President is not available.  Also, leading the nominating committee and Membership Appreciation Meeting committee.
• Past President - The Past President is responsible for organizing the Membership Appreciation Meeting and backing up the President / President Elect if they are unavailable.

If you are interested in serving on the board in either of these positions contact any of the current board members, we will be happy to discuss the responsibilities and time investment.

The Member Appreciation Committee is still looking for volunteers to help plan and conduct the Member Appreciation Meeting on October 3, 2024.  If you enjoy party planning this is the event for you, and we could use the help. 

Thanks to our Platinum Sponsors MHA Associates and our Gold Sponsor Infinite Blue.  They support our high quality and varied programs with their generous support.  If you need, or anticipate the need of any of their services, reach out, they can provide solutions to a wide range of issues. 

I'll continue to keep you informed about chapter happenings and what is going on with the board through the President's News throughout the year.  If you have any questions, comments, let me know.  You can reach me, and any of the board members at acpcentralarizonachapter@gmail.com . 

Take care, be safe and have a great day.

2024 Chapter Meetings

ACP Central Arizona Chapter – August Meeting Notice

When: Thursday. August 1, 2024

Meeting Location: Microsoft Teams LINK

Meeting Agenda:

Networking: 8:30 – 9:00 am

Speaker: Richard Long, MHA Consulting 9:00 - 9:40 am

Speaker: Stephanie Miller (she/her/hers), Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council (AZSILC) 9:45 – 10:30 am

Chapter Business: 10:30 - 11:00 am

PRESENTER: Richard Long, Senior Advisory Consultant, MHA Consulting

MEETING TOPIC: What do BC Professionals need to know – and more importantly do - about Cyber Preparedness.

SUMMARY: In today’s risks, BC needs to integrate with the Infosec/Cyber team to ensure the organization is prepared to respond to events but also support prevention and mitigation of risk to a cyber event occurring. 

PRESENTER: Stephanie Miller (she/her/hers), Emergency Preparedness Equity Educator, Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council (AZSILC)

MEETING TOPIC: Centers for Independent Living and Their Role in Emergency Management.

SUMMARY: Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are cross-disability non-profit organizations typically run by and for people with disabilities. Their goal is to ensure that people who have disabilities have the necessary supports to live a life of independence in their own homes. People who have disabilities are 2 to 4 times more likely to be injured or die in a disaster. Often during disasters people who have disabilities are forced into nursing homes and never return to their own homes. CILs can assist in emergencies in multiple ways to ensure that people who have disabilities maintain their independence throughout the disaster cycle.

RSVP to Membership Director at: acpcentralarizonachapter@gmail.com  

Chapter Resources

Chapter Meeting Minutes

2022
August 4 Minutes
August 4 Presentation: Maricopa County COAD Presentation
June 2 Minutes
April 7 Minutes
February 3 Minutes

For Minutes older than 2021 and Presentations older than 2021, please contact one of the AZ Board members.

Disaster Recovery Journal Fall 2024:  September 8 – 11, 2024

• Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Dallas, TX

International Association of Emergency Managers Annual Conference and EMEX: November 15 – 21, 2024

•  The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO

Job Opportunities

Sponsors

PLEASE VISIT WITH THEM WHEN YOU HAVE A BUSINESS REQUIREMENT

MHA Consulting sponsors again for 2024 as a Platinum Sponsor! Thank you!!