LASA NEWS JULY 2017

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

From the desk of ............................................................................................... 1

New members .................................................................................................... 2

Supplier adverts ................................................................................................ 2

Humour ................................................................................................................ 2

LASA History ...................................................................................................... 3

In conversation with ....................................................................................... 4

Competition time .............................................................................................. 4

AGM 2017 ............................................................................................................ 4

Branch news ....................................................................................................... 5

Condolences ………………………………………………………………………….

General …………………………………………………………………………………

In this edition…

LASA HISTORY

In conversation with

1.1

From KZN secretary to being the KZN branch chairman for 8 years

to National Chairman. I have always wondered how I would

Introduce myself to someone. Will I say Chairlady? I googled it,

and it said that women are also called Chairman, or chairperson,

or Madam Chair. Madam Chair just sounds too political for my

liking and when being introduced; I don’t mind being called

chairman, but what I really would like to be called is just Maritsa.

I have been involved with LASA for a long time, even before my

Good old secretary days, and the transformation and changes

within the industry has just been absolutely mind boggling. I am

so happy though that I have been part of this positive

Transformation.

If you are one of the locksmiths that still has that same question in

the back of your mind (Yes, even from my secretary days) ...What

does LASA do for me? Then I can honestly say with Absolute

confidence, you must watch this digital space. We will be turning

to the latest technology and social media to keep you up to speed

with the latest information. We have changed our mind sets and

the way of thinking. Innovation is key! (Mind the pun!)

It is impossible for me to put pen to paper of everything that I Would like to tell you but information will be shared over time so

Always keep an eye out for correspondence.

In the meantime, we are here to help you, our valued locksmiths,

suppliers and all stakeholders.

Maritsa Gouws

I would like to thank everyone who supported and made our Lasa

conference a success; it was great to see the support that we got

from our members from far and wide. From Zambia, Richards

bay, Port Elizabeth, Durban, Bloemfontein, Secunda, and Welkom.

Thanks for visiting and I trust that the trip was beneficial to you

all. I thought that this year’s presenters and exhibitions were very

interesting and exciting.

For those of you who don't know yet, I have decided to step down

as national chairman, I think that it is time for a change and

congratulations to Maritsa Gouws who has stepped up and

accepted the challenge. I know that Maritsa is passionate and

committed and I wish her all of the best in the chair.

The fact that Lasa has being going for 43 years and is the

represented body for the Locksmith Industry in South Africa is a

testament to you the members, it is not easy putting people who

are all in opposition to one another in business together and

getting them to work together for a common goal.

There are exciting times ahead, let's keep our spirits up and thank

you all for all the support over all the years. I will continue to

support and be a part of the executive for the Gauteng branch.

I would like to thank Johann and Elsa for all your support and

help over the years and to the entire branch chairman over the

years. Also thanks to Dora who has transformed the Lasa office

and takes a lot of flak but is always willing to assist everyone

including non-members.

Alan Jurrius

1 I Dora Ryan am currently working for LASA for the past 8 years.

I would like to thank Johan du Preez for giving me the opportunity

to work for LASA .

Allan resigned as National Chairman this year (2017) the new

Chairperson is Maritsa Gouws. I wish her all the best with her new

position as the National Chairlady for LASA and will give her

100% support.

I would like to thanks Allan and Cheryl Jurrius for their support

over the years, Alan was not only the National Chairman for LASA

but also a friend for everyone always their when you need him.

Big thanks to Elsa Milwidsky (National Treasurer) for her support

and always be at my side when I needed her. Thanks.

I also would like to thank the Members, Suppliers of LASA for

their support working with me during the time and I am sure that

we will continue helping everybody.

Dora Ryan

National Administrator.

We would like to welcome the following new members to the

LASA family (2017)

R & P KEY-LOCKS (FREE STATE)

KOWIE KEYS (EASTERN CAPE)

NATIONAL LOCKSMITH (GAUTENG)

CHRIS THE KEYMAN (NORTHERN PROVINCE)

3 Automotive Locksmith supplies are based in Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape, we are the sole importers and distributors for the

following products, ZEDFULL, ZEDBULL, TANGO, ORANGE 5, TM-Pro2, Chacka Bay, KD-900 and many other products. Our core

market are the Automotive specialist such as locksmiths, diagnostics workshops and auto Electrician

SA LOCK Trading (Pty) Ltd

BBL SECURITY PRODUCTS

ASSA ABLOY solutions, including locks, cylinders, access control, doors and other related hardware, meet the highest demands for safety, security and convenience, and are found all around the world. We can offer high quality, future-proof solutions for all types of buildings and applications

ASSA ABLOY was formed in 1994 through the merger of ASSA in Sweden and Abloy in Finland. Since then ASSA ABLOY has grown from a regional company into an international group with around 46,000 employees and annual sales of over €7.3 billion

A ABLOY solutions, including locks, cylinders, access control,

Iseo South Africa was established in 2010.

It is part of Iseo Group that was formed in

1969, based in Italy. The core business of

Iseo group is to design security solutions

and offer closing systems for doors. Iseo

South Africa has moved from Killarney

Gardens to Maitland, and grew from 11 to

34 employees. The combined experience

of the employers in the locks industry

(closing system for doors) is 39 years and

the staff between them approximately 85

years.

Top Quality Locks, Padlocks, Cylinders.

Verity of classy designs- Aniti-Germ Panic

Devices

Aluminium Door Frames

ISEO South Africa

History

In conversation with… Lional Edworthy (The Lock King Locksmith) – member since 03/06/1975 I have thoroughly enjoyed talking to Lional this afternoon. I immediately sensed that he is deep caring soul with a lot of time for others. Our Mr. Edworthy will be turning 70 this July, and he is still actively involved in his business. So what is his recipe? “My recipe?” he asked.

“Grandchildren. They give you a new lease on life”. His business is based in a place called Bezuidenhout Valley and it has always been there. Will he

retire soon? “Maybe, maybe not”. I can hear that there is still a lot of fuel left in this tank. “Everything has changed over the years. There will always be advancements, in any industry. Technology will always change. Everything has become push button. We have lost the sentimental element of the trade”. So, what does he want to tell new locksmiths entering the trade?

“It’s simple, get off your backside, be 100% involved”. We would like to wish Mr. Edworthy a happy 70th birthday and we would like to thank him for all the years that he has given LASA and to the trade. He has always upheld the values and the ethics of the industry and we salute him for that. Here is to you Mr. Edworthy!

Question: What has a nr of locksmiths enquired about

but it has never been available?

Submit your answers to lasa@global.co.za on or before

the 31st of July 2017. The name of the lucky winner will

be announced on the 4th of July!

We would like to thank BBL for sponsoring a hamper for

this competition. We really appreciate it so much!

Our 43rd AGM was held on the 12th to the 14th of May 2017 at Marechelle Country Estate

in Kempton Park. It was a cold and windy weekend but the positive and vibrant energy

of locksmiths, their families and our awesome suppliers warmed up the atmosphere.

While the NEC had their meeting on the Friday, their families gathered around the big

bonfire outside and enjoyed each other’s company. Everybody was extremely jovial

and it carried on right through to Sunday morning. Locksmiths caught up with one

another and memories were shared and hands were being shook. It was great to have

the Honorary members at the AGM and members that have not been to an AGM in

years. It was a great big Reunion. On Saturday, a warm breakfast was enjoyed before

everyone went through to the main hall where they were spoilt with assorted items

from suppliers. The suppliers had amazing displays and a huge effort was made for the

Locksmiths. The following suppliers treated us with presentations and a lot was taken

in:

There were a lot of lucky draw prizes and everyone sat with their fingers crossed

hoping that their names would be called. As per the LASA tradition the dinner and

dance was hosted that evening and on Sunday the men left early for the golf course.

For those who could not attend; you truly missed out on a wonderful AGM but we can

tell you that the next AGM will be held in the Sunny KZN!

Kzn recently held an ASSA ABLOY UNION workshop for their locksmiths. It was

held at Westville Village Market on the 22nd of June. It was put together by

Nadine from Westville Locksmiths and hosted by Pieter Geyser and Cameron

Kuppusami . It was such an informative evening and there were so many

demonstrations, here are 2 of the products that was covered:

KWAZULU NATAL

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the following members, our thoughts and prayers goes out to all the families:

Michael from Lockmaster (KZN) who lost his stepfather Norman Broom in May 2017

Alan Jurrius – Randburg Locksmith –Lost his Brother, Derek Jurrius from Derek’s Locksmith , who passed away on Friday the 18th November 2016.

Alan Koven – Action Locksmith – Lost his Sister, Berniece Schilling, who passed away on Friday the 4th April 2017.

Elsa Milwidsky – AAA AAbacus - Lost her Brother, who passed away on Tuesday the 21st March 2017.

CONDOLENCES

Locksmiths Play a Key Role in School Security BY STEVE LASKY ON JUN 1, 2017 This past April the unthinkable occurred yet again. This time it was in San Bernardino, Calif., where a gunman walked into an elementary school without hindrance looking for his estranged wife. When the incident was over, the man’s wife and an eight-year old child had been shot dead before the shooter took his own life. The sad reality in many of these recent school shootings is that they could have been prevented with just a few basic security precautions in place. “Access control is one of many school safety strategies school leaders should assess. Too many school leaders have taken the perspective after the Sandy Hook shootings that fortifying the front entranceway covers what needs to be done. It is what has been done on the other side of those fortified doorways that is most important,” says Ken Trump, president of National School Safety and Security Services (www.schoolsecurity.org), a Cleveland-based national consulting firm specializing in school security assessments, school security and emergency preparedness training, school security litigation consulting and related services. “The San Bernardino elementary school murder-suicide shooting reminds us that there are basic security best practices that can be discussed at each local school level. For example, having your school administrators and office establish a protocol where visitors who wish to see a staff member wait in the office while the staff member is called to the officer versus sending a visitor, even a family member, to the classroom.” Many public school districts face extreme budget issues when it comes to security technology planning. Cuts in state and federal funding have left school administrations looking for as much bang for their buck as possible. Still many security experts say there are measure schools can implement and remain within their budgets. “Keeping safety and security as a first priority is important because doors and hardware play a very important role in school security. There are many solutions available today based on the needs and budget including sustainable solutions. Attack resistant doors and glass to delay entry, vestibules for entryway safety, security and privacy sidelights, bullet resistant, hurricane/tornado storm rated sheltered openings. Adding more access controlled openings by using electrified hardware, card readers, as well as using established technologies like wireless, WI-FI, and PoE type of devices to get more access control openings for a better price point which seamlessly integrate into your buildings existing systems and infrastructure giving the K-12 community solutions to address the variety of needs within their buildings,” explains Donna Chapman, ASSA ABLOY’s Director of Security Consultant Relations , who has 19 years’ experience specializing in architectural door hardware and access control. According to Tom Leone, Senior Regional Sales Manager – East for door hardware (DHW) at dormakaba, simple technology steps taken at a school’s entrance can make all the difference in stepping up security. He recommends that exterior entrances should have access control on the exterior so the facility can be locked down in an emergency situation. Leone also says that classrooms -- if the budget allows it -- should have hardwired or wireless access control to lockdown in an emergency situation or at least intruder function locks to mechanically lockdown the classrooms. Finally, he suggests that there be an administrator dashboard which can provide a visual representation of the entire system’s performance and events – i.e.: door status, emergency lockdown/unlock commands so the security is more proactive.

“Depending on the type of door, you can use an electric strike with an exit device or electrified exit device on exterior openings tied into an access control system that can initiate lockdown,” Leone adds. “On classroom doors, you can install an electrified mortise or cylindrical lock or wireless mortise or cylindrical lock that is tied into an access control system that can initiate lock down. If the budget does not permit intruder function, locks are a must for classroom doors to be mechanically locked down from the inside.” So the million dollar question is, how can the locksmith play in the K-12 school security market? Vendors like William J. Sporre, the VP of Global Sales and Marketing for Marks USA, say it is all a matter of professionalism and being prepared. Sporre stresses that coming in as a security professional capable of educating administrators and offering more than just locks on a door as a solution will boost credibility and help them win bigger jobs. Sporre also explains that tools like Napco’s Security Access-Control Vulnerability Index or SAVI, can aid in creating a strategic plan for potential clients. SAVI, which has been created for security professionals to use as an objective, brand agnostic audit tool can valuate any school’s access control vulnerability. The security professional can simply survey what mode of security a school may have in place, and SAVI automatically and immediately calculates a risk score. The next step for the security professional is to help create a plan of actionable next-steps that can be suggested and deployed to improve the school’s security and SAVI score, ranging from adding ballistic glass or better gates, to classroom intruder- or standalone digital access -locks with lockdown function or key fobs. Or the solution may entail a more sophisticated approach like adding networked wireless locks with near instantaneous global lockdown, to implementing an access control systems for a few doors to many, in real time “With something like the SAVI report, you are not selling Marks or Napco. You are selling security solutions that can range from a small budget project to something with a more substantial budget. Just because you don’t have a lot of money in your school security budget doesn’t mean you can’t shore up your front door, where there is the biggest potential for an incident. So looking at a high security locking solution is not expensive or even stepping up to a basic door access system or even bullet proof glass in the school front and office areas is not crazy to consider,” says Sporre, relating that several of the recent school shooters breached the front doors by simply shooting out the glass. “The locksmith must know the client before going into the situation. Not every school has thousands and thousands of dollars to spend on elaborate cameras and high-end access control, so they have to know what kind of money these people have to spend.” ASSA ABLOY’s Chapman insists that the locksmith shouldn’t underestimate themselves when competing for school bids. She stresses that their services are specialized and important. “Locksmiths play an important role within the K-12 community. Locksmiths offer many services and have advanced to a more electronic access control proficient level just to address the changing needs of securing more openings within a school both electronically and mechanically. Typical projects go out to bid and get awarded based on the project qualifications which your consultant can help lay out and identify so not only are you assured to get a great product but also a good installation and service after. Locksmiths are great to have on hand as a critical and professional part of your maintenance team,” says Chapman, referring to potential project partnerships. “Partner up with integrators. This is one way for two channels to use their professional expertise and strengthens their advantage for the sake of the project. It also ensures that the requirements for the end user to get the best quality solution available are met. Our industry requires all parties involved on projects to better collaborate, communicate, and coordinate for the most successful end result.”

Leone also offers some sound advice for locksmiths wanting to move into the school security picture. Here are a few suggestions and comments. Locksmiths typically bid aftermarket projects direct to the school district in the aftermarket (existing facility). Locksmith should develop a business model and cost structure for both mechanical installations as well as electronic (such as running cable). New builds typically go through the contract hardware distributor who provides a complete package (multiple scopes) on the project. Understand local building and fire codes so they do not provide solutions that may lockdown the opening, but not meet local building or fire codes. Be trained and up to speed on lockdown solutions for both access control and mechanical. Thoroughly understand the day to day operations and challenges of the school – for example allowing authorized personnel to get where they need to go, while keeping others out of areas they don’t need to be. Prevention, however, is the ultimate goal of any security plan. Patrick Fiel, a national school security consultant with more than 35 years’ experience managing law enforcement and security organizations and the former Executive Director of Security for the Washington D.C. Public School system, says that once a security plan is established, the process is just beginning. “Schools must have emergency/crisis plans and lockdown procedures in place. They have to train staff, hold safety/security drills with emergency responders, and practice responses to different emergency situations, e.g., Active Shooter. They must test communication/access control systems frequently: PA system, phones, radios, duress buttons, fire alarms, and other devices. Make sure that all entrances and exits are locked and secured, which includes the classrooms. Cameras in and around the campus have proven to be a strong deterrent, and very effective in helping to ensure policies and procedures are being followed, as well as in assessing incidents. They also provide a critical live insight for first responders during an emergency situation,” he says. “The combination of well-planned security procedures, risk assessments, crisis preparedness planning, security technology, and training can help to reduce campus shootings.” Servicing Customers After Midnight BY GALE JOHNSON ON MAY 2, 2017 Late one night a homeowner wanted to access his basement wine cellar room. Unfortunately, the key had been misplaced and the door could not be opened. With the advent of modern technology, cell phones have supplanted phone books as the go-to device for any information including an emergency phone number for locksmith assistance. A rash of listings were displayed on the owner’s cell phone and the homeowner called the first locksmith company on the list which offered 24-hour service. While cell phone listings can display information about supposed locksmith services provided, there is no way of knowing the expertise level of the arriving technician. This wine cellar door had a mortise latch set installed complete with lever handles. We cannot report on the discussion between the homeowner and the locksmith technician about how the door would be unlocked. However, final damage to the door indicates that the lock cylinder was first forcibly removed. Apparently, the technician was not successful in probing for the latch retractor in the lock case and finally drilled three large holes into the door to reach the lock case. Smaller additional holes were drilled into the lock case itself and the door was eventually opened. The technician presented the homeowner with a bill of approximately $500 for emergency locksmith services while leaving the homeowner with a broken lock and a damaged door.

Next day the homeowner took extra time and sourced a known, well established locksmith company. While the door was heavily damaged, the locksmith technician from this company determined that the door could still be repaired. A decorative Emtek mortise latch with lever handles was chosen to replace the old broken latchset. Larger holes in the damaged door were trimmed to accept wood pieces. Smaller holes required by the original lock installation were covered with filler material. Finished sanding brought the door back to its original shape. Final painting of the door surface will be completed by the homeowner. An Emtek non-locking mortise leverset was installed since it was decided that key locking was not necessary. The homeowner is reportedly in the process of trying to recoup some or all of the money paid to the 24-hour locksmith service. Occurrences such as extremely high charges and poor workmanship by one locksmith service tend to tarnish the reputation of all locksmiths. A lesson to be learned is that advertising pays. If the well-established locksmith company had been at the top of the cell phone list, this whole tragedy would not have happened.

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