Let’s Talk™: Thank you, Chuck, for joining us again as we prepare for the World's most #epicsecuritynetworking event on 09-22-24, #TEXASNIGHT2024, (Sunday), the night before ASIS International GSX opens it's doors in Orlando, FL at the OCCC. What can attendees expect from CHUCK & Friends Of Chuck (www.FriendsOfChuck.com) this year? Last year, 4,000 security professionals attended #texasnight2023 at Gilleys, in Dallas, TX, how could it get better than that?
 
 Charles "Chuck" Andrews: First, Friends of Chuck (FOC) is looking forward to hosting another #texasnight2024, but this year we are sanctioned by ASIS International as an official ICW event. You will find the event, open FREE to only #asisgsx attendees, on the ASIS GSX website at https://www.gsx.org/special-events/. You can REGISTER QUICKLY here: https://learn.evolvtechnology.com/gsx2024-texas-night, to attend, first come, first serve! You can expect, thanks to our SPONSORS, see list below, FREE OF CHARGE, food, drink, live country band, Rebecca Creek & TEXAS RANGER WHISKEY, maybe a magician magically appearing, and other special events left untold until you arrive and experience yourself, at the most #epicsecuritynetworkingevent in the security industry! NOT TO MISS ! #texasnight2024
 
                        When you arrive, you will be greeted by Miss TEXAS Rodeo! YOU MUST have your email confirmation ready to go by paper or showing the email on your phone, that is your TICKET! For entry, you will be given as credentials which you must wear during the event. IDP America designed and sponsored these unique TEXAS shaped credentials, VIP, a keepsake from the event to wear all week long! 
 
                        This year's event will be held at Mangos on I-Drive, only walking distance from hotels and the convention center! The doors open at 6:30pm and because we SELL OUT EVERY YEAR, you better show up early and get-in-line to get in! First come, First Serve! BIG TEXAS thanks to our SPONSORS this year who will be set-up at TEXAS Night, go by each booth and thank them and check out what they are offering this year at #ASISGSX with new technology, hardware and services: 
 
                        *Action-CS: 
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/action-cs 
 https://action-cs.com/
 
                        *AMAROK
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/amarok-security 
 https://amarok.com 
 
                        *ASIS Foundation
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/asis-foundation-inc 
 https://www.asisonline.org/get-involved/asis-foundation/
 
                        *ASIS Military & Veterans Community
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/asis-international-military-veterans-community 
                        NO website 
 
                        *Asylon
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/asylon/posts/?feedView=all
 https://www.AsylonRobotics.com
 
                        *BLACKCLOAK
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/blackcloak 
 https://blackcloak.io/product/
 
                        *BlitzT.com
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/blitzt 
 https://blitzt.com/
 
                        *Evolv Technology (Title sponsor)
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolv-technology/about/
 http://www.evolv.com/
 
                        *Gallagher Security
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/gallagher-security 
 https://security.gallagher.com/
 
                        *Global Integrity
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-integrity-inc 
 https://globalintegrity.com/
 
                        *IDP Americas
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/idpcard/posts/?feedView=all
 http://www.idp-corp.com
 
                        *Intel
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/intel-corporation/posts/?feedView=all
 http://www.intel.com
 
                        *International Foundation for Protection *Officers (IFPO)
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifpo-international-foundation-for-protection-officers/posts/?feedView=all
 http://www.ifpo.org
 
                        *International Security Journal
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-security-journal-isj 
 https://internationalsecurityjournal.com/
 
                        *Kolins Security Group
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/kolins-security-group 
 https://www.kolinssecuritygroup.com/
 
                        *Ledlow Security Group
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/ledlow-security-group 
 http://www.ledlowsecurity.com
 
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 https://www.instagram.com/letstalkpress/
 https://www.securitysolutionswatch.com/Main/About_Us.html#LTP
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                        *Lincoln Security Services
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/lincoln-security-services-llc/
 https://www.lincolnsecurityllc.com/
 
                        *Lynx Systems
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/lynxsystems/
 https://lynxsystems.com
 
                        *Panoptic Solutions
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/panoptic-solutions/
 http://www.panopticsolutions.com
 
                        *PowerStack
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/powerstack-energy/
 http://www.powerstack.energy
 
                        *Premier Body Armor
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/premier-body-armor/
 http://www.premierbodyarmor.com
 
                        *RaySecur
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/raysecur/
 https://raysecur.com
 
                        *Rebecca Creek & Texas Ranger Whiskey
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/rebeccacreekdistillery/
 http://rebeccacreekdistillery.com
 
                        *Sage Integration
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/sage-integration/
 https://www.sageintegration.com/
 
                        *Secure Options Consulting
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/secure-options-consulting-llc/
 http://secureoptionsconsulting.com
 
                        *Security Journal Americas
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/security-journal-americas/
 http://www.securityjournalamericas.com
 
                        *SecuritySolutionsWatch
 www.SecuritySolutionsWatch.com - contact us for a special opportunity to be featured "In The Boardroom™"
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliengpublishingteamleader
                        Email, Ali Eng: ale@securitysolutionswatch.com
 
                        *Siemens
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/siemens/
 http://www.siemens.com
 
                        *Staff Wizard
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/staffwizard/
 http://staffwizard.com/
 
                        *Thermal Radar
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/thermalimagingradar/
 http://www.thermalradar.com
 
                        *U.S. Bullet Proofing
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/usbpprotects/
 http://www.usbp.com
 
                        *Unlimited Technology
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/unlimited-technolgy/
 http://www.utglobal.com/
 
                        *Global Women In Security Alliance
 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9042970/
                        NO website
 
                        *Genea
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/getgenea/
 https://www.getgenea.com/
 
                        *Soterix Systems
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/getgenea/
 www.soterixsystems.com
 
                        *Gratitude Initiative
 
 https://www.linkedin.com/company/gratitude-initiative/
 http://www.gratitudeinitiative.org
 
 
 Let’s Talk™: WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON CHUCK?
 
 Charles "Chuck" Andrews: Well...now that you ask....
 
                        HUGE NEWS!!!! ***Put October 2025 on your calendar.....
 
                         Friends of Chuck (FOC) will be hosting the World's first #SecurityCruise2025 in October -2025 out of the Port of Galveston, TEXAS! What??? 
 
                        This is unprecedented in the Security Industry and will be a first, more details are forthcoming.....but, imagine a 4 day cruise out of the Port of Galveston wherein the ship is full of security professionals & friends who come to network, party, learn and have a great time, all while earning CEU credits! Friends of Chuck (FOC) has already secured the entertainment for #FOComedyNight, with a famous stand up comedian in the law enforcement space! Imagine further, the night before we sail, having an epic #preboardparty on the USS TEXAS!!! And more, and more....and more! Lot's of planning is in motion! Will it be affordable, yes Chuck, it will! Will I never forget this trip on a cruise ship, NO YOU WON'T!!! 
 
                        More info on Cruise, click here: https://www.dorothy4seasonstravel.com/friendsofchuck 
 
                        Sign up and pay only $25 to save your DISCOUNTED SPOT before November 1st, hurry while there is still room: 
 
                        Event Date is October 16th - 20th, 2025 sailing out of the Port of Galveston, with a pre-party the night before (10-15-25) in Galveston, TX at what we hope will be on the USS Texas WWI Battleship! Only approved "security" peeps will be approved to attend, we will have a limited number of slots for our inaugural cruise! Also, you can anticipate some of the World's top Security Influencers like Lee Oughton ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-oughton-csmp%C2%AE-92b716b8/) and many many other well known names in attendance! 
 
                         YES, S.I.R. Book (https://professionalsecurity.co.uk/reviews/yes-sir/) - want a signed copy of my AMAZON best seller, then find me at #texasnight2024 signing books as well as on the #asisgsx floor at the @blitzt booth #2287 on Monday/Tuesday 1pm-3pm, or ping me on LI messaging (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesandrewscpp/) for a signed copy and I will add a free TX Ranger Coin or FOC coin, your choice, by mail!
                        Or, just purchase direct on Amazon: https://a.co/d/co0nGpk
 
                         Friends of Chuck (FOC) Virtual SOCIALS will start on ZOOM in October 2024 this year and each month there-after, watch for them to be posted on LinkedIn!!!! Socials will be limited with RSVP's for 100 so we don't lose any strong relationship building and everyone can participate! We will also have a 10 minute guest speaker each month, from time to time to talk about SECURITY things, CAREER advice and other surprises! Follow Chuck on LinkedIn and RSVP quickly when the invitation drops to participate! #networking #jobs #securitysituationroom #vendorstuff #chathamhouserules https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesandrewscpp
 
                         Friends of Chuck - Charles "Chuck" Andrews served on the TEXAS Ranger HOST committee commemorating the TEXAS RANGER 200 Year BiCentennial for the TEXAS Rangers! Who sat on this coveted committee? President Bush, Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Norris, Taylor Sheridan and key others. Lot's of events took place across TEXAS throughout 2023, including the TEXAS Ranger celebration at #texasnight2023 in Dallas, TX at #Gilleys! It was a great success for TEXAS history! Find more information here: https://texasranger2023.org/
 
 Let’s Talk™: If your Security Organization, Group or Company is looking for a speaker, advisor or just wants to get to know Chuck, reach out to Chuck on his LinkedIn profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesandrewscpp/) and he is open to discussing what you might be looking for. At minimum, make sure we are connected on LinkedIn !!