About MMLA

MMLA started meeting and organizing in the late 50s. Early meetings were held at Cutler Safe & Lock in Dearborn Heights. Joe Falk, owner of Hardware Sales in Detroit, was instrumental in forming MMLA, and our by-laws and procedures for meetings. After several years of planning, the actual charter was formed in 1961. Ramo (Ray) Belletini worked for Hardware Sales, and was a great catalyst for drawing locksmiths together to help form MMLA. Original members were required to be store owners. There were no mobile-only locksmiths. In 1964 Ray Belletini and Mike Cutler were made “Honorary Members” for their contributions to the association. Around 1967-1968 the bylaws were changed to allow non-store owners to join. Dave Mercue, Jr., Terry [Last Name], and Mike Cutler were the first three non-owners to join. The organization moved to the Rackam Building in downtown Detroit, which was a prestigious venue.

MMLA's Purpose

The purposes of this association are to unite the reputable locksmiths of the State of Michigan in the accomplishment of the following objectives:

• To promote good fellowship among the locksmiths of Michigan.
• To promote and maintain high ethical standards in the conduct of the locksmith craft and trade.
• To promote and further the interests of the locksmith craft and trade in Michigan.
• To promote the interchange of ideas, business methods and technical information as a means of increasing the efficiency and usefulness of the locksmith craft and trade.
• To promote and maintain among the general public a moral code of ethics among the locksmiths trade.
• To engage in and carry on activities necessary to promote the general welfare of the locksmith craft and to effect and carry out the purpose of this corporation and the doing of any and all things necessary or incidental thereto.

Affiliations

Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA)

Locksmith Security Association of Michigan (LSA)