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21 November
2003
State of Homeland Security Examined at the Third
Annual Security Summit Presented by ADT
Top Homeland Security Expert and Former Coast Guard Commander
Stephen Flynn; Former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary Nancy G. Brinker
among Distinguished Group of Panelists
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov. 21 urity Services, Inc., the nation's
leader in electronic security services, along with the Women's
Chamber of Palm Beach County, will hold a community forum on
Friday, Nov. 21 at the Mar-A-Lago Club from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30
a.m. Eastern Time to examine homeland security issues on a local
and national level. The ADT Security Summit will be held in
conjunction with the Ladies Professional Golf Association's
(LPGA) season-ending ADT Championship.
Featured speakers at the Summit are the Honorable Nancy G. Brinker,
former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary, and Dr. Stephen Flynn, the
Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Senior Fellow for National Security Studies
at the New York-based Council on Foreign Relations. Dr. Flynn
is a former Coast Guard Commander and is regarded as one of
the nation's leading experts on homeland security. Also
speaking will be Lauren Gail Stover, the Regional Spokesperson
for the Transportation Security Administration; Lori Baer, Deputy
Director, Port of Palm Beach; and Ric Bradshaw, Chief of Police
of the City of West Palm Beach. The speakers will offer national
and local insights on how well we are coping with the terrorist
threat to the U.S. homeland.
"Since 9/11, Washington has spent hundreds of billions
of dollars fighting the war on terrorism overseas, while at
home we are still struggling to address our myriad vulnerabilities,"
Stephen Flynn argues in a forthcoming book entitled America
the Vulnerable. "Our airports are more secure, but our
seaports and much of the critical infrastructure that underpin
our daily life
remain tempting targets for would-be terrorists." The ADT
Security Summit, held in partnership with the Women's Chamber
of Commerce of Palm Beach County, is a community forum to discuss
topical and far-ranging security issues from personal to national
security, which has been at the forefront of the news and public
concern since the events of September 11, 2001.
"We all play a part in making our world a safer place to
live," said Mike Snyder, president, ADT Security Services,
Inc. "The Security Summit is a way for ADT to reach out
to the community and show how corporations, non- governmental
organizations like the Women's Chamber, and individual citizens
can all work together to support the efforts of the local and
national
government."
Members of the 2003 ADT Security Summit panel include:
Stephen Flynn, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard (retired) and Jeane
J. Kirkpatrick Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations
Dr. Flynn has been a Senior Fellow with the National Security
Studies Program at the Council on Foreign Relations, headquartered
in New York City, since June 1999. Dr. Flynn has recently served
as Director and principle author for the task force report,
"America: Still Unprepared- Still in Danger," co-chaired
by former Senators Gary Hart and Warren Rudman. He is the founder
of an innovative private-public partnership to advance global
container security involving the America's largest ports known
as "Operation Safe Commerce." Dr. Flynn ranks among
the world's most widely cited experts on homeland security,
border control, and trade and transportation security issues
and has appeared on 60 Minutes among
other national news programs.
Nancy Goodman Brinker, former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary Brinker's
career has encompassed diplomacy, philanthropy and business.
In 2001, she became the United States Ambassador to Hungary
and brings an international perspective to the panel. After
the terrorist attack on America, Ambassador Brinker negotiated
with the Hungarian Government their hosting The Free Iraqi Forces
(FIF) training on the Taszar Air Base despite intense political
opposition and increased risk to Hungary's security. These Iraqi
expatriates subsequently joined the Allied Forces in their former
country. It is noteworthy that Hungary was the first European
country to make a contribution to regime change in Iraq. Prior
to becoming Ambassador, she started the Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation in 1982. Among her many honors, Brinker was
ranked among the 100 Most Important Women of the 20th Century
by Ladies Home Journal.
Lauren Gail Stover, Transportation Security Administration Regional
Spokesperson, U.S. Department of Homeland Security In addition
to her role as Coordinator for Public Affairs Activities, Stover
also serves as interim Area Coordinator for Public Affairs for
Border and Transportation Security for the Southeast region.
Since assuming this post, Stover has coordinated the first Media
Round Table for the Department of Homeland Security in the U.S.,
assisted in developing an emergency Public Affairs plan for
the Department of Homeland Security Southeast Task Force and
has become an integral part of coordinating public affairs efforts
for all Department of Homeland Security agencies in this region.
Lori Baer, Deputy Director, Port of Palm Beach Baer is involved
on almost a daily basis with homeland security issues. She has
worked in the port industry since 1982 and, since March of this
year, has served as deputy port director at the Port of Palm
Beach. She spent 12 years at the Port of Miami, including as
director of public affairs, and was an industry consultant,
having worked with the Port of Palm Beach and many other ports
in addressing security-related issues.
Her consulting work included positions in the West Palm Beach
offices of Gee & Jenson and CH2M Hill. Immediately prior
to returning to South Florida, she was director of communications
for the American Association of Port Authorities, based in Alexandria,
Virginia. She is a graduate of Florida State University and
lives in Hollywood, Florida.
Ric Bradshaw, Chairman of the Intelligence Sub-Committee, Domestic
Security Taskforce; Chief of Police, City of West Palm Beach
The Domestic Security Taskforce was created by the Palm Beach
County Board of Commissioners to organize and coordinate all
domestic security plans
for Region VII. In his role as Chairman, Bradshaw directs anti-terrorism
operational planning and preparedness activities to reduce the
community's vulnerability to terrorism threats. Bradshaw also
serves as Chief of Police for the City of West Palm Beach.
About ADT
Celebrating its 129th anniversary, ADT Security Services, a
unit of Tyco Fire & Security, is the largest single provider
of electronic security services to six million commercial, government
and residential customers throughout the United States. ADT's
total security solutions include intrusion, fire protection,
closed circuit television, access control, critical condition
monitoring, electronic article surveillance and integrated systems.
ADT's Web site address is http://www.adt.com.
About the
ADT Championship
The ADT Championship, Nov. 20-23, features the top-30 players
from the ADT Official Money List following the conclusion
of the Mobile LPGA Tournament of Champions (Nov. 16). Trump
International Golf Club, one of the most exclusive and highly
rated modern golf facilities in the world, will host the $1
million, 72-hole championship, which concludes the LPGA Tour's
official
season.
About the Women's Chamber of Palm Beach County
The Women's Chamber of Commerce promotes business opportunities,
economic growth, leadership, and legislative awareness for
women. It is a respected voice in the community and works
to help women overcome obstacles in their business and professional
lives. Its member-ship represents many diverse business and
professional interests.
Ticket Purchase -- Security Summit
Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door at the
Mar-A-Lago Club (1100 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach). Prices
are $45 for members and $60 for non-members. Advance tickets
may be purchased through Nov. 17 by calling the Women's Chamber
office at 561- 791-8058. Seating is limited. Price includes
continental breakfast, program and two good-any-day passes
to the ADT Championship (Nov. 21-23).
SOURCE ADT Security Services, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.adt.com
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