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Note: All meetings are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

March 2010

Topic:

  • Ten Professional Practices of Business Continuity Planning - Dale Steinmeyer from First Tennessee who holds the Master Certified Business Continuity certification will present on the advantages of becoming a certified Business Continuity Professional.
  • Disaster Planning and Recovery - Tommy Gardner from Iron Mountain who has published several white papers will present on Details for Personal and Professional Success.
When: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 2:00 PM (networking starts at 1:45)
Where: Oak Court Center at 4385 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38117 (map)
Host: Rachel Wade, First Tennessee/First Horizon National Corporation
RSVP: Please register on-line. Register now

April 2010

Topic:

  • "Cert to Go": What is it? - Officer Cheryl Ballard
  • Office of Emergency Management Updates - Officer Cheryl Ballard
When: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM (networking starts at 1:45)
Where: TBD
Host: TBD
RSVP: TBD

May 2010

Topic:

  • Supply Chain Management - Stan Weinrich
  • BCP Project Initiation and Management - Stan Weinrich
When: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 2:00 PM (networking starts at 1:45)
Where: FedEx Services Learning Center at 920 W. Poplar Avenue, Suite 101, Collierville, TN 38017 (behind Perkins restaurant - map)
Host: Ron Smith
RSVP: TBD

June 2010

Topic: Personal Defense and Safety

The Tier 1 Group located in Crawfordsville, AR, (just fifteen minutes from downtown Memphis) has invited the MSACP to be their guests for lunch and to participate in a company familiarization and site tour. This tour will include access to the Tier 1 firing ranges and instruction using a broad range of weapons. Weapons and ammunition will be provided. If you would like to bring your own personal defense weapon, you may but please abide by Tennessee and Arkansas transportation regulations.  Weather and time permitting, we will also receive instruction on their on- and off-road driving courses.

Please plan to arrive at Tier 1 no later than 11:30 PM on June 9th, 2010 for lunch and the tour that will conclude at approximately 5:00 PM.  Wear clothing and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty - this will be a hands-on, down and dirty event!

Instruction levels will be based on experience. We encourage those members that have never handled a weapon or have not had professional weapons instruction to participate. This is your opportunity to learn from the professionals.

THIS IS A "FREE" MSACP MEMBERS ONLY EVENT!  IF YOU ARE BEHIND IN YOUR MEMBERSHIP OR NOT CURRENTLY A MEMBER, RENEW OR JOIN NOW - THIS EVENT ALONE IS MORE THAN WORTH THE COST OF YOUR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP!
 

When: Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Where: 3100 Angeletti Road, Crawfordsville, AR 72327 (map)
Host: Tier 1 Group
RSVP: This is a members only event. Members MUST RSVP to Debra at programs@msacp.org or 901.605.1700

July 2010

Topic:

  • Physical Security - Alfred Washington
  • Business Continuity Emergency Response - TBD
When: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 2:00 PM (networking starts at 1:45)
Where: Cordova Library Meeting Room A, 8457 Trinity Road, Cordova, 38108 (map)
Host: MSACP
RSVP: None required

August 2010

Topic:

  • CERT Training - Officer Cheryl Ballard
    It is recommended that CERT certifications be renewed every two years
When: Wednesday August 11 and Thursday August 12, 2010 at 8:30 AM
Where: MSCEMA's Emergency Operations Center at 2668 Avery Avenue, Memphis, TN 38112 (map)
Host: Memphis/Shelby County Emergency Management Agency
RSVP: Please RSVP to Debra at programs@msacp.org or 901.605.1700

September 2010

Topic: EPIC 2010

The largest business continuity / disaster recovery conference in the region will be held at the FedEx Institute of Technology on the University of Memphis campus Memphis, TN. Mark your calendars now for this comprehensive event!

When: Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Where:
FedEx Institute of Technology at the University of Memphis (map)
            365 Innovation Drive
            Memphis, TN 38152-3115

There is no charge to attend this event but you must register!*

*Continental breakfast and lunch available to pre-registered attendees only!

October 2010

Topic:

  • Results from the Office of Preparedness University Exercise - Shelby Slater
When: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 2:00 PM (networking starts at 1:45)
Where: Meeting Room C, Memphis Main Library at 3030 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38111 (map)
Host: MSACP
RSVP: None required

November 2010

Topic:

  • Business Impact Analysis Presenter - Charles Mobley
  • Developing Business Continuity Plans - TBD
When: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 2:00 PM (networking starts at 1:45)
Where: Cordova Library Meeting Room A, 8457 Trinity Road, Cordova, 38108 (map)
Host: MSACP
RSVP: None required

December 2010

Happy Holidays!!!
On behalf of the MSACP Board, all current members are
cordially invited to attend the MSACP December Meeting

Topics:

  • Holiday luncheon and celebration - Share your 2010 accomplishments and opportunities as well as your challenges for 2011
When: Wednesday, December 8, 2009 from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm
Where: TBD
Host: MSACP
RSVP: This is a members only event. Members MUST RSVP to Debra at programs@msacp.org or 901.605.1700

Previous Meetings

January 2010

Topics:

  • Creating a Simple and Effective Risk Assessment - Rick Howe
When: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 2:00 PM (networking starts at 1:45)
Where: Meeting Room C, Memphis Main Library at 3030 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38111 (map)
Host: MSACP
RSVP: None required


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February 2010

Topic:

  • Small Business Continuity Planning for Earthquakes and Other Disasters

As part of West TN Earthquake Awareness Week 2010, The University of Memphis Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI) is partnering with the Mid-South Association of Contingency Planners (MSACP) and the Community and Regional Resilience Institute (CARRI) to organize a meeting that provides access to state of the art business continuity planning resources for the Greater Memphis Area. Our corporate partner in the effort is State Farm Insurance. The “Small Business Planning for Earthquakes and Other Disasters” meeting will feature speakers and information from the Institute for Business and Home Safety, the Small Business Administration (national and local), Memphis Light Gas and Water, CERI, MSACP, and the American Red Cross. Attendees will receive an overview of the resources these organizations have developed as well as “lessons learned” from recent disasters in Memphis and the East Coast. Space is limited for this free meeting. Small business owners who would like to attend should register below.

*Space is limited on a first come first serve basis.
*A 5,000 watt generator will be given away.
*Lunch is provided.

Agenda:
9:30 - 9:45

9:45 - 10:15



10:15 - 11:30



11:30 - 12:30

12:30 - 1:15

 

1:15 - 2:00



2:00 - 2:30

Registration

Earthquake Hazards in the Mid South: fact, fiction and fantasy
Gary Patterson, Geologist
The University of Memphis Center for Earthquake Research and Information

Lessons Learned from Hurricane Elvis in Memphis
Rick Bowker, Manager of Information Services
Memphis Light Gas and Water

Lunch

Small Business Lessons Learned from Recent Disasters
Disaster Field Operations Specialist
Small Business Administration, Washington, D.C.

"Open for Business"
Diana L. McClure, Business Resiliency Program Manager
Institute for Business & Home Safety, Orlando

Discussion and meeting wrap up

When: Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Where: FedEx Institute of Technology at the University of Memphis, 365 Innovation Drive, Memphis, TN 38152 (map)
Host: CERI
RSVP: There is no charge to attend this event, but space is limited on a first come first serve basis. Pre-registration is closed.

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