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THE GREATER
PHILADELPHIA
LOCKSMITHS
ASSOCIATION
President
Edward Fitzgerald, CML
Vice President
James Sundstrond III
Treasurer
Martin Arnold, CML
Recording Secretary
Clifford L. Shafer, CPS, CML
Corresponding Secretary
Sven K. Hellwig, Sr., CRL
Sergeant at Arms
Robert Thomas
Board of Directors
Chairman of the Board
Ronald Marcinkowski, CRL
Dimitrious Armenakis
Nelson Dayton, CML
Mark Ingels
Robert Mock
Robert Schuetrumpf, CJIL
Alexander Schulke
Barry Wilensky
John Williams
Official Photographer:
Walter Lascar
In this Issue:
• Presidential Viewpoint
• Minutes of the January
Membership Meeting
• SFIC Class Registration
Form
• Next Membership
Meeting Notice
• Next Program Topic
The Professional Locksmith
The Monthly Publication of GPLA
Volume 55 Issue 2 February, 2009
Presidential Viewpoint
Dear Members,
We had a good turnout for last month’s meeting despite
the not-so-pleasant weather that was predicted. A plan is now
in place for any meeting cancellations due to bad weather. An
announcement will be put on the website (www.gpla.org) by
3:00PM on the meeting day. KYW news radio, 1060AM, will
also be notified for them to announce.
Anthony Mastroianni of Kwikset provided those in
attendance with a new Smart Key dead lock. The program this
month will be presented by Tony Sagesse of Master Lock
Company, so come out and see what they have to offer in their
residential hardware line. Tony will also be available to answer
any questions you may have regarding the entire Master Lock
line.
The membership rosters are being reprinted to correct a
few omissions, so make sure you pick up a copy. Also see Vice
President Jim Sundstrond for your membership card if you
didn’t get one at the last meeting.
Our Education Chairman Al Schulke has worked with the
ILA Delaware Valley Chapter to provide CEU credits for NJ
Locksmith License requirements. Additional CEU classes are
being set up for 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, and into May. Stay tuned for
more details on the topics and times as they become available.
As those in attendance at the January meeting know,
Cliff Shafer has stepped forward and volunteered to fill the
vacant Recording Secretary position after Bill Neff’s
resignation. Many thanks go to Cliff for his continued service to
the association. Mark Ingels has been selected to fill the
vacancy on the board. Later this year will be the elections of
new officers and directors. Please think about serving the
association in a board or office position. There is a lot to be
gained from the experience. Also keep the various committees
in mind if you would like to volunteer as well. Hope to see you
at the next meeting.
Respectfully,
Ed Fitzgerald, CML

Minutes of the January 2009 G.P.L.A. General Membership Meeting
The GPLA General Membership meeting was held on January 19, 2009 at GPLA headquarters. The meeting was
called to order at 7:32 PM by President Ed Fitzgerald.
The President introduced the following guests: Bill Seward, Sherri Lilley, Dan Young, Alex Kuruvilla, Anthony
Mastroianni
Previous Minutes: Motion to accept the November 2008 General Meeting minutes as printed in the newsletter by
Ron Marcinkowski, second by Barry Wilensky. Motion passed unanimously
Treasurer’s Report: Martin Arnold presented the financial report for November 1 through December 31, 2008.
Motion to accept by Barry Wilensky, second by Tom Foxwell. Motion passed unanimously. It is noted that any
member in good standing can receive a copy upon request.
Correspondence In: Sven Hellwig reported that he received the signed contract from the Philadelphia Airport Hilton
for our 2009 convention, and that we have received the signed copies of the membership class rates reciprocity
agreement from both SJLA and DVC of ILA.
Correspondence Out: None reported
President’s Report: Ed Fitzgerald announced that Bill Neff has resigned from the office of Recording Secretary and
corresponding seat on the Board of Directors due to time constraints from other pursuits. Cliff Shafer has been
appointed to fill the remainder of the term as Recording Secretary and alternate board member Mark Ingels had been
appointed as an active board member to fill the vacated Director’s seat. Ed thanked Sven and Karen Hellwig for all of
their efforts in putting on another successful Holiday Party this past December. Ed announced that he had presented
the Lee Rognon Award to GPLA’s own Bob Schuetrumpf while attending the DVC of ILA Holiday Party. Ed
announced that the 2009 membership rosters and mini-rosters had been completed by Bill Neff and were available for
pick-up at the Sergeant-at-Arms table.
Health and Welfare: Ed Fitzgerald reported on the deaths of long-time GPLA supporters and convention attendees
Keith Lewis from Alabama and Frank Bernath of Chicago.
Holiday Party: Sven Hellwig reported that the Holiday Party held in December was in the black and thanked all of
the sponsors and door prize contributors.
Newsletter Committee: Cliff Shafer reported that 2 more members had requested their newsletter to be sent via
email, and encouraged more of the membership to do the same.
Membership: Jim Sundstrond announced that the 2009 membership cards were available and thanked Bob
Schuetrumpf for his assistance in preparing them. Jim reported the following changes in membership: resignations of
Rob Hoeflein, Mike Laspina, Ed Sellers, Don Sly and Rob Neville; change of membership status of John Kairis to
Lifetime Retired and upgrade of Andy Jasiewicz to Active member. Jim announced that the membership requirements
and application form were now available for download from the GPLA website. Jim presented the following
applicants for membership: Roman Mysko – Apprentice status, and Michael Nimmo – Active status. Both applicants
were unanimously approved by the membership.
Building Committee: Ron Marcinkowski reported that in cases of inclement weather or hazardous driving conditions,
meeting cancellation notices would be posted on the front page of the GPLA website and announced on KWY
1060AM radio.

Education Committee: Al Schulke reported that a GPLA and ILA joint-sponsored NJCEU approved class on SFIC
Servicing is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2009 at GPLA headquarters. The class is being taught by John
Truempy. There is a 30-student maximum so register early. Al Schulke also announced he is planning upcoming
classes on Dialing Diagnostics and Impressioning taught by Martin Arnold, Life Safety and ADA taught by Tom
Demont, and Low Voltage taught by Tom Foxwell.
Program Committee: Ed Fitzgerald reported on behalf of Jack Magee that tonight’s program would be a product
review of Black & Decker’s K-2 hardware line and hands-on servicing of the Kwikset Smart Key cylinder. The
February program will be presented by Tony Sagesse of Master Lock Company.
Legislation Committee: Martin Arnold reported that the NJ Licensing Board executive director had passed away and
that no replacement had been named as of yet. Martin also reported that of the 3820 total individual fire alarm, burglar
alarm and locksmith licenses issued, 673 are locksmith licenses; and that of the 345 total business licenses issued, 70
were locksmith business licenses.
Convention Committee: Convention Chairman Sven Hellwig reported that he has received a signed contract for
September 23 through the 27, 2009 from the Philadelphia Airport Hilton, located on Island Avenue. This is the same
hotel GPLA used to have its convention at when it was Philadelphia Airport Marriott. Sven encourage interested
members to volunteer to assist on the various convention sub-committees.
Unfinished Business: None.
New Business: None
Good of the Association: Steve Kaufman announced that IDN would be staging a trade show in March in Livonia,
MI, and invited all interested locksmiths to attend a Rosslare Security Products access control seminar and luncheon
from noon to 2:00 PM on January 21, 2009 at IDN in Philadelphia.
Martin Arnold reported that members had to have paid their 2009 dues by December 31, 2008 to be listed in the 2009
membership roster being distributed tonight. Members have until March 31, 2009 to pay their dues before being
dropped from membership.
Cliff Shafer reported that locksmith licensing is credited with dropping phony locksmith listings in the Northern
Virginia Yellow Book from nearly 1200 in previous editions to about 6 suspected listings in the current book. Orvis
Kline added that licensing has not been effective yet in reducing phony listings in California, Illinois and Texas.
Marvin Weinstein reported that he was still alive despite an obituary listing for another Marvin Weinstein in
Pennsylvania, and that he still has equipment and merchandise left that he is selling from his old business.
Sven Hellwig announced that he has some old equipment from his old shop that he is selling to interested parties.
50/50: $64.00 was won by Ron Marcinkowski. Various other door prizes were provided by local distributors.
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Sven Hellwig, second by Barry Wilensky. Motion was passed
unanimously at 8:15 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Clifford L. Shafer, CPS, CML
Recording Secretary

Announcements
In the event of the cancellation of any membership meeting due to inclement weather or hazardous driving conditions,
a notification will be posted on the front page of the GPLA website – www.gpla.org – by 3:00 PM of the meeting day.
We will also try to have it announced on KYW radio and send an email to everyone we have an email address for. If
your email address is not listed in the current Membership List, it means we don’t have one on file for you.
The 2009 membership list and membership cards are currently available, but can only be obtained by attending a
membership meeting. Please review your listing for accuracy and contact Martin Arnold about any errors or
omissions. Information contained within the roster reflects the information we have on file and is obtained from the
member data forms included with your dues notices.
Intertek has announced that they are offering their 'Perfect Raceway' class in Wilmington, DE. If you have an interest
in attending one of these sessions, you are encouraged to contact Garrett Tom. Garrett is in charge of scheduling all
classes, and his e-mail address is: garrett@productcc.com. The next class will be offered March 3, 2009 from 8am -
noon in Wilmington, DE at Ingersoll Rand Security Technology. More details regarding registration can be found at
the website: www.whmark.com/raceway .
Members who have been issued an individual NJ locksmith license are reminded that their license will be up for
the 3 year renewal this August. You are required to have 36 CEU’s to apply for the renewal. GPLA will be
offering NJ Locksmith Licensing Board approved CEU courses in the upcoming months, but class sizes are usually
limited, so be sure and register early. The classes scheduled for our 2009 convention will be too late to qualify for
the upcoming renewal, but can be used towards the 2012 renewal.
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The Greater Philadelphia Locksmiths Association wishes to thank the advertisers in this newsletter. Without the
continuing support of our advertisers, the publication of this newsletter would not be possible. Please remember
these fine organizations the next you purchase products and supplies.
A & B Safe Manufacturing Corporation
Phone: 800-253-1267
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Aable Locksmiths
Phone: 203-882-0600
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Action Insurance Associates, Inc.
Phone: 215-604-6120
FAX: 215-604-6121
Buckley Sales Company
Jerry Buckley
Phone: 856-983-9165
Doorwares Associates, Inc.
Phone: 215-258-1264
www.doorwares.com
1 st in Hardware
Phone: 866-397-9900
www.1stinhardware.com
Fried Brothers, Inc.
Phone: 800-523-2924
www.fbisecurity.com
IDN Hardware Sales, Inc.
Phone: 800-233-3355
www.idnhardware.com
Independent Hardware, Inc.
Phone: 800-346-9464
www.independenthardware.com
LAB Security Systems
Phone: 800-243-8242
www.labpins.com
Lockmasters, Inc.
Phone: 800-654-0637
www.lockmasters.com

Next Meeting:
Monday, February 16, 2009
7:30 PM
(Light refreshments will be served beginning around 7:00 PM)
GPLA Headquarters
8015 Craig Street, Philadelphia, PA
Scheduled Program:
Master Lock Company Residential Hardware
with Tony Sagesse
The Greater Philadelphia Locksmiths Association
c/o Clifford L. Shafer, CPS, CML
2103 Branch Pike, Unit 5
Cinnaminson, NJ 08077-3044