FARA Symposium 2012 Series-Opening Session

If you are in false alarm prevention and aren't in Albuquerque, then you are missing out on a great opportunity to learn, network, and have a bit of fun. The 16th annual False Alarm Reduction Association (FARA) Symposium has begun and the fun is just beginnning. The President opened the symposium with an introduction to the Board Members and a round of applause for all of the sponsors. This was followed by a presentation of the new website and the FARA Forums by the chair of the Website Committee. The Conference Committee announced a sneak peek of next year's symposium in Orlando. A super presentation by the Albuquerque Visitors Bureau gave all a bit of history and some places to see while here. A round of Autograph Bingo gave attendees a fun way to meet other attendees and learn a bit about them.
There is so much to come and I will be updating throughout the week.

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