Taught by industry veteran Elijah Shaw, who in addition to his corporate clients, has traveled the world as the personal bodyguard of international public figures such as musical giant Usher, supermodel Naomi Campbell, and rap megastar 50 Cent, the course will offer real world problems, scenarios, and solutions from instructors that are currently active in the industry.

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It’s going to be another great conference! The Association Board of Directors has worked hard to put together the presentations and workshops that have been the hallmark of our conferences. Past Keynote Speakers included renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Park Dietz – John Wiseman, author of the Rogue Warriors series – and Tom Taylor of Gavin de Becker & Associates.
In 2010 our Keynote Speaker is Caesar’s Palace Hotel
Tony Scotti of the Vehicle Dynamics Institute. Scotti, who began teaching defensive driving and executive protection
for major U.S. corporate clients in the 1970’s is a legend in the industry. Who Attends the Conference? If you have never attended one of our Annual Conferences – why?

The price is right, the place is great, the workshops are in-depth and unique, and you get a chance to network with other graduates, students, and instructors. Our conference is open to all, including professionals throughout the protection industry.
We believe networking is enhanced through association with other highly qualified agents.

Past attendees have included professionals who trained with EPI, Oatman, Ronin, and others. We work with these associates in the field and like to share with and learn from them. We welcome interested non-members and members of like-minded associations to attend, so help us reach those highly qualified professional members of our industry who would gain from attending our conference.

ESI students find it valuable in their ability to fast-track their networking capability. It’s great to meet and talk with graduates who have “been there – done that.” If you are a newcomer to the field – or an experienced professional looking for new opportunities – or interested in the conference networking opportunities, this is a “must” event.

Many regard the NETWORK event held on Saturday, which provides a chance to learn about jobs and the industry companies that provide jobs, to be the most important part of the conference.

Itinerary
Friday, August 6, 2010
2:00-6:00 Registration
5:00-6:00 Workshop with Barry Wilson – “Getting the Most Out of the Conference”
6:00-? Cocktails “Meet and Greet”
Saturday, August 7, 2010
8:00-8:45 Late Registration
8:45-9:00 Break
9:00-12:00 Keynote Speaker – Tony Scotti, Vehicle Dynamics

Institute
12:00-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:30 General Membership Meeting and election of Board of Directors members
2:45-5:30 NETWORK 2010 with industry representatives. While not a Job Fair, it provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to present resumes and to find out more about
the various companies who hire protection and investigation specialists.

Saturday Afternoon Round Tables
2:45-3:35 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL with Jared Van Driessche of Gavin de Becker & Associates, Chuck Mauldin the Manager of Security for Wal-Mart, and Zelos Willis formerly of Copeland Christian Ministries. These ESI graduates have hundreds of
hours traveling abroad for major multinational corporations. They have distilled their experience into a Roundtable question-and-answer session. If you have your passport and are ready to travel, this is your Round Table.
3:40-4:30 DEBT NEGOTIATIONS & FINANCE ACTION with Barry Wilson, CEO, Anlance Protection.

Topics include Identifying and Recognizing the Financial Reality – Hope is Not a Business
Strategy – Doing What Has to Be Done – Negotiations with
Creditors – Budgeting Payments and Recovery – Keeping Your
Sanity. Barry speaks from painful experience, with Anlance having negotiated and liquidated $175,000 in debt, while increasing profitability from 2.7% in 2008 to 7.3% in 2009.

4:35-5:25 RESUME WRITING – with George Tzelios, David Nichter, and Chuck Mauldin.

Discussions cover design and composition of resumes. The Round Table leaders will discuss design and composition of resumes and crafting it for a specific employer. Bring a sample resume to Registration so these professionals can have
time to review them before the afternoon discussions for an analysis.

Sunday, August 8, 2010
9:00-11:00 David Dick – K9′s – SECURITY & EFFICIENCY OF PSD
TEAMS. David and his brilliant labrador dogs are veterans of
search and rescue teams during the aftermath of the
destruction of the World Trade Center. He and his team have
just returned from Haiti. David will emphasize the significance
of providing K9 team membership in your PSD duties and
responsibilities.
11:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Kent Moyer, CEO, World Protection Group –

BUILDING A
BUSINESS: CULTURE, STRATEGY, BRANDING, AND MARKETING. Since graduating from ESI, Kent Moyer has built a very successful security business that has global outreach. His presentation will have particular interest to the start-up and veteran business entrepreneur. Kent is a graduate of The Wharton School and the University of Pennsylvania.

You will learn from him a number of the critical lessons on developing a business strategy, the importance of strategic alliances, how to “brand” your business in the public mind, and the importance of marketing. Kent Moyer is regarded as one of California’s most respected authorities in executive protection and threat management. He has managed several hundred
threat cases for corporate and individual clients.

The World Protection Group has operational centers in Beverly Hills, New York, Arizona, and Mexico.

3:00-5:00 GRACIE JIU JITSU AND CLOSE PROTECTION. For 80
years, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has provided the most effective system of self defense known. And now, for the first time, the Gracie Family has distilled their entire system down to the 36 most effective techniques in a groundbreaking program called Gracie Combatives.

Originally developed to prepare U.S. Army soldiers for hand-to-hand combat situations, selected techniques from the Gracie Combatives program are now being taught to private security and law enforcement personnel. Also being trained in Gracie Combatives are US Army Special Forces, Delta, US Navy SEALS,
and a number of Federal agencies including the US Secret Service Presidential Protection Division, CIA, FBI, and Federal Air Marshals.

Members of the Gracie Family will be present at the Conference to demonstrate Gracie Combatives techniques and will have a table at the ESI Network with training videos and information about training centers.

Sunday, August 8, 2010
9:00-11:00 David Dick – K9′s – SECURITY & EFFICIENCY OF PSD TEAMS. David and his brilliant labrador dogs are veterans of search and rescue teams during the aftermath of the
destruction of the World Trade Center. He and his team have
just returned from Haiti. David will emphasize the significance
of providing K9 team membership in your PSD duties and
responsibilities.

11:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-3:00 Kent Moyer, CEO, World Protection Group – BUILDING A BUSINESS: CULTURE, STRATEGY, BRANDING, AND MARKETING. Since graduating from ESI, Kent Moyer has built a very successful security business that has global outreach. His presentation will have particular interest to the start-up and veteran business entrepreneur.

Kent is a graduate of The Wharton School and the University of Pennsylvania. You will learn from him a number of the critical lessons on developing a business strategy, the importance of strategic alliances, how to “brand” your business in the public
mind, and the importance of marketing.

Kent Moyer is regarded as one of California’s most respected authorities in executive protection and threat management. He has managed several hundred threat cases for corporate and individual clients. The World Protection Group has
operational centers in Beverly Hills, New York, Arizona, and Mexico.

3:00-5:00

GRACIE JIU JITSU AND CLOSE PROTECTION. For 80
years, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu has provided the most effective system of self defense known. And now, for the first time, the Gracie Family has distilled their entire system down to the 36 most effective techniques in a groundbreaking program called Gracie Combatives.

Originally developed to
prepare U.S. Army soldiers for hand-to-hand combat situations, selected techniques from the Gracie Combatives program are now being taught to private security and law enforcement personnel. Also being trained in Gracie Combatives are US Army Special Forces, Delta, US Navy SEALS, and a number of Federal agencies including the US Secret Service Presidential Protection Division, CIA, FBI, and Federal Air Marshals.

Members of the Gracie Family will be present at the Conference to demonstrate Gracie Combatives techniques and will have a table at the ESI Network with training videos and information about training centers.

Board of Directors
Bob Duggan – ESI and Board President – with 30 years experience as a practitioner and educator in the protection and intelligence field. Mr. Duggan is an acclaimed Hwa Rang Do practitioner. Mr. Duggan entered the executive protection field having spent two decades as a martial artist and in active participation in revolutionary politics.

He is a sought-after speaker in this country and more
recently in Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela.
Martha Braunig – Association Board Treasurer and 26 years with ESI, has extensive experience in the training field, having spent considerable time in New York, Europe, the Middle East, and Caribbean.

Fonda Delcamp – ESI VP and Association Secretary and Executive Director. Fonda implements
and monitors ESI training programs and coordinates conference planning. Lawrence Borgens – President, Delta Protective Services. An ex-Marine and ESI graduate,
Borgens started his company in 1993 and now has 100 employees in Northern California. Prior to starting his business, Lawrence worked for Gavin de Becker and was assigned to physical protection for many entertainers and public figures.

Steven Collins – CEO Black Ice Security Services, in Virginia. Black ice provides investigation and protection services. Steve is an ex-Navy Seal, and a Board member since 2001, having
established and monitored the ESI Network since that time.
Richard Kluck – Director of Security for an international magazine company and CEO of The Fifth Profession, executive protection company which founded “The Fifth T.R.I.A.D.” training program.

Jesse Silva – Direct or of Surveillance at Paris and Bally’s Hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. Jesse is an ESI graduate. Cory Smith – Target Corp. Corporate Security & Executive Services. Cory plays a key role in Target’s protective details, event security, and is involved with workplace disruption concerns.

Jared Van Driessche, a Manager with Gavin deBecker & Associates. An ESI graduate, Jared is Detail Leader for one of the firm’s largest protective details. Zelos Willis – formerly of Copeland Christian Ministries. Zelos is an ESI graduate and has served in an instructor role for ESI.

Barry Wilson – President, Anlance Protection, in Colorado and ESI instructor. Barry is an ESI graduate and ex-Army. He has conducted many of the most popular conference workshops.

2010 INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE PROGRAM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
(Please print legibly!)
Your Name: __________________________________________________________________
Company Name (If applicable): __________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Email Address: Telephone #: __________________
*Cancellations after August 4, 2009 will be charged a $20.00 fee. No refunds after Aug. 6, 2009.
Payment may be made by check, money order, or credit card (American Express, Visa, or
MasterCard).
Check the applicable: (Alumni Member) $250.00*
(Non-Member) $300.00*
* $50 discount for early registration prior to June 1, 2010.
** $50 discount for first-time conference attendees.
Payment is made by (indicate with check mark):
Check or Money Order (Make checks payable to “ESI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION”)
American Express Visa MasterCard
Credit Card #: _________________________________ Expiration Date: ________________
Name on credit card: Signature: _______________________
Mail Registration Form to: Martha Braunig, P.O. Box 761, Aspen, CO 81612. Or you can fax or
call her at 970-925-3630. Email is <braunig@sopris.net>.
_____________________________________________________________________________
***NOTE: If you would like to renew your membership in the ESI Alumni Association, (and save
money on the registration fee) please include $75.00 for graduates or $35.00 for students.
Yes! Renew my membership as: Graduate ($75.00) Student ($35.00)
Information for Association Directory is the same as above for Registration.

Our goal is to grow this database to such a large size of executive protection specialists that employers come to Bodyguard Careers with job postings before they are posted to the general job sites.  As the premier staffing company in the industry, your resume will be accessible to some of the most high profile clients in corporate, celebrity, political figures and private security (PSD) assignments.

Interested?  Submit (or update) your resume to Bodyguard Careers, in our Bodyguard Staffing Database:

Submit your resume to Bodyguard Careers

There are usually several celebrities in attendance, producers, directors, and so forth.  Our role is to provide an unarmed presence and we are there to assist attendees in moving around the facility, to provide assistance at the entrances and to be there in an emergency.

Historically, we have had a mixture of new Executive Protection agents that are looking for some experience as well as some well trained and experienced personnel that wish to give of their time and talent to this event that is supporting the troops, and celebrating the military.

Both experienced and non-experienced EP trained personnel are welcome – the pay is the same for all… nada.  However, Black Ice will provide a letter of appreciation, a resume bullet you can use for future work, and the opportunity to work with and get to know others in the local EP industry.

NOTE:  You must be a graduate of a state recognized EP/PPS training course and/or an experienced EP agent.  All applicants will be screened and selected for this event based on your background (some experienced some not experienced). You must have suitable dress attire.

While we have had folks drive in from as far away as Chicago, this is mostly an event for local DC Metro people as there are no travel funds.  Should you desire to travel to this area to participate you may choose to commute from a local hotel, there are several within 10 miles of DC that are under $100 for double bed rooms. Some suggestions are at the end of the message.

The days we need to cover are:  Thursday the 13th, Friday the 14th, and Saturday the 15th from about 2PM to as late as 2AM.  If you do not or cannot pull and entire 12 hour shift, you can state what hours you would be available (new people I recommend putting in as many hours as you can as these kinds of hours are realistic and common as anyone will tell you).  If you can only come in for a few hours that is OK as it may help a lot at certain times.

Normally we have a longer lead time and this year was no exception, however our normal resources were unexpectedly – unavailable.  So I am opening this event up to my extended group as we need the support.

Here is what we need from each volunteer participant if possible:

Send to Black Ice:

A brief one paragraph bio. (include if you served in the military yourself, or perhaps a close relative if you wish) my example is below – brief is good.

A head and shoulders photo in a suit or equivalent for females.

A copy of your PPS credentials or something that shows where you have gone to school – references if you cannot provide this.

What is your availability between May 13 and May 15th, including hours available to work. (Minimum 4 hours)

I need your experience level – if you have not worked much – just tell me… we need both experienced and in-experienced (must be trained and qualified) personnel.  This event will help give that experience.

Pay – voluntary support – no pay, whenever possible a meal (normally pizza) will be provided by the host and drinks are usually available (it is wise to have to bring a snack just in case).  Each participant will be provided a resume bullet blurb to use, and a letter of appreciation from Black Ice.

All personnel will be required to wear a sports jacket, slacks, shirt and tie (minimum), a dark suit would be preferable, with female equivalent style attire.

I need a response by Tuesday the 11th so we can make assignments and a schedule.  The sooner the better for these assignments.  You can volunteer for more than one event, some in the past have worked all three events.

If selected, you will be contacted and given further instructions.

Thank you all, I look forward to meeting and working with you.

Steven

Send replies to:

Director@blackicesecurity.com

Hucky

Taught by Harlan Austin and Kevin Eckhoff

Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2010-04-24

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 Everything is included – local transportation daily, Hotel for 6 nights, meals – breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.  Training is 12-13 hours daily, with night time missions and live client details at the end of the academy. 

Also included is the EPS Training manual, along with a 30 state CCW class… tuition is $2750, but for Bodyguard Careers members, we are offering a $250 discount – we only have 4 spaces still available – call today to enroll – deadline is April 2nd, 2010. 

Make sure you mention Bodyguard Careers to receive the $250 discount! http://www.facebook.com/l/b75a3;www.usabodyguards.com

Call today – 805-499-8050

My name is Heather Teta and I’m the Casting Director for Tru TV’s new reality show, All Worked Up. We are currently casting our first season and we’re looking for outgoing characters who work in high-stress, uber-intense careers – characters who manage to keep cool as cucumbers while being screamed at and pushed around by the unruly public…and that’s before their first coffee break! We’re currently searching for the ultimate female security guard to take part in this exciting new series and show us what it takes to stay cool under pressure while dealing with out-of-control fans and frenzied crowds!

If this sounds like a description of your day-to-day life or that of someone you know, please email me your contact information and tell me a little about yourself or your contact.

I hope to hear from you soon!

Best Regards,
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Casting Director
646-747-7952
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First of all, the bad news: Due to an unfortunate series of events, the site had intermittent connectivity problems from Saturday through Tuesday of this week.  I was traveling during much of this time (in Iowa of all places, without a computer or Internet) and as a result, I wasn’t able to get the site back up in a timely manner.

We got so much traffic to the site in such a short period of time on Saturday that it nearly killed the server that hosted Bodyguard Careers.  When we chose originally chose our host for this site, we never imagined that we would get so much traffic and that crashing would be a possibility.

Unfortunately, we had to learn the hard way that this was a certain reality, and that we needed to move the site to a more stable hosting infrastructure.  Once this realization set in, two more days were spent making this transition to a new host, and all of the quirks that go along with such a major site change.  Fortunately, as of the time I write this, we feel that the site should be on much stronger footing.

The experience was embarrassing for both myself and Hucky because having a down website in the year 2009 seems highly unprofessional. It also prevented many new visitors from making it to our site who wanted to see what it was all about.  During the downtime of the site, we experienced a sense of helplessness that I wouldn’t wish on anyone.

Now, for the good news. With the explanation of what happened out of the way, I think it’s worth mentioning why the server crashed in the first place.  It actually crashed for good reason.  Starting on Saturday, the national broadcast on Fox News had a story profiling Female Bodyguards and how there has recently become a surging demand for female bodyguards.    In that story, our very own Hucky Austin was a featured interviewee!  Even better, in his by-line, it showed the URL for our site underneath his name… a compelling call to action for people to come visit our site.

And they came and they visited!  Within an hour we had a 20x increase in traffic over a normal Saturday.  Within two hours, we were setting all time weekend traffic records.  Then the third hour came, and the site came crashing down.

Unfortunately, while we were trying to get the site back up, the story kept running.  In fact, it ran the entire weekend and was seen by millions of Fox News visitors… all while the site was down.

We were able to get the site back up temporarily on Sunday afternoon, and we actually had a very successful day on Monday… until the site went back down again.  On Tuesday, it was up/down/up/down/up/down/up all day.

Finally on Wednesday everything seems to be running stable.  I’m keeping my fingers crossed that this won’t ever happen again.

Thanks for sticking with us – we love our readers and your loyalty has really helped us stay focused on this labor of love.  We couldn’t do it without you!

Look for Hucky on your national and local news outlets… I have a feeling this isn’t the last you will be hearing of him.  Hopefully the site won’t break next time.

- Jeff