Discounted Bump-Proof Lock Offer Extended Through March 31st

The discount program on the Bi-Lock bump-proof locks through WholesaleLocks.com has been extended through Monday, March 31st. See announcement below for more details.

Discounted Bump-Proof Locks Available to Trailside Point Residents through March 28th

Did you know that an unscrupulous person can buy what's known as a "bump key" on the internet, giving them the ability to easily open the lock on your door within seconds? Don't believe it? Then take a look at this video:



So what can you do to protect your home from getting "bumped"? Luckily, the Trailside Point Block Watch has found a solution.

There are only a few "bump-proof" locks available on the market, but most manufacturers require them to be installed by professional locksmiths. However, the Trailside Point Block Watch has worked with WholesaleLocks.com to establish a discount program on the bump-proof BiLock brand of locks, which you can install yourself.

From now through March 28th, Trailside Point residents are eligible to receive a $20 discount on all BiLock deadbolts and a $10 discount on all BiLock doorknobs.

Why only through March 28th? Because starting April 1st, BiLock is initiating a 15% cost increase on their product line. While we may be able to negotiate another discount program through WholesaleLocks.com, they will never be as inexpensive as they are now through this offer. To learn more, and to order bump-proof locks for yourself, please visit this special webpage set up by WholesaleLocks.com just for Trailside Point residents:

http://www.wholesalelocks.com/trailside-block-watch.html

On a personal note, I have recently purchased and installed BiLock deadbolts for my own home, and I can attest to the fact that they are a much higher grade of lock than comes standard from Centex. They are a direct replacement for our standard locks, and they only take minutes to install, without any extra drilling or hardware required. (Please note that they will require a slight adjustment, as explained in the included instructions, to fit in a residential door. They are configured from the factory to be set for commercial door installations, which puts the center of the lock further from the edge of the door.)

Upcoming Block Watch Meeting - Tuesday, Mar 11, 7pm-8:30pm

1. Block Watch Meeting – Mar 11, 7pm at 7125 South 68th Ave. The agenda is linked here: http://www.trailsideblockwatch.org/phpBB3/download.php?id=50

A couple very important items include:

a. Charter – A group of Block Watch volunteers have recently put together a Charter that is intended to be the governing document for the Block Watch. We will discuss a proposed implementation of the Charter along with newly elected Block Watch positions which will take effect on June 1, 2008. You can find a link to the proposed Charter here:
http://www.trailsideblockwatch.org/phpBB3/download.php?id=49

b. Notice of Elections - Next month in April the Trailside Point Block Watch will be holding new elections for key positions in the organization. The purpose of this Notice of Election is to solicit candidates for the election. This is an excellent opportunity for you to become more involved in the direction of our community and specifically its safety and security. Listed below are the positions with brief descriptions for each. All positions will be part of the Block Watch Board of Directors; which, after being elected will lead the Block Watch. The term is for one year. You must be 18 years of age and live in Trailside Point to be elected.

i. Manager: Chief administrative officer of the Block Watch who, among other duties, will be responsible to schedule and run all meetings, prepare an agenda for meetings with the assistance of the Secretary, act as Block Watch liaison with the HOA and other groups and organizations in the community.

ii. Secretary: Primary responsibility is to record, publish and maintain all records of Block Watch meetings.

iii. Treasurer: Primary responsibility is to keep account of Block Watch funds and provide oversight in the development of any grant funds for the Block Watch.

iv. Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol Rep (PNP): This unique position requires certain qualifications be met as required by the City of Phoenix Police Department (this is the only position with any specific job requirements).

v. At Large Board Members: Sit on the Board of Directors and participate in policy and administrative decision making.

We will go over the positions, the election process, and answer any questions at our meeting this Tuesday. If you are interested in nominating yourself for a position, please respond to this e-mail and provide your name, address, telephone number, and position of interest. Nominations will remain open until March 25 at 5 PM. As part of announcing your candidacy you may provide a 200 word statement about your qualifications, goals, thoughts and so forth about yourself for voters to read. The candidates will then be announced at the following Block Watch meeting on April 8. Voting will then take place online for the next several days. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to e-mail trailsidepointblockwatch@yahoo.com. Good luck!!!


2. VINCheck - If you ever notice a vehicle that you suspect is stolen, use this free website from the National Insurance Crime Bureau to do a check https://www.nicb.org/cps/rde/xchg/nicb/hs.xsl/vincheck.html