alert notification tool

[Orien Madgwick]

Hi, a novice user here, with a simple question. I want to remove the 
alert notification tool from my panel (I'll check for updates myself). 
When I select 'Remove from Panel' in the configuration wizard it goes. 
But next time I login there it is again -annoying. I don't want to 
remove the program from my system completely.

How can I remove the blinking icon from my panel for good?

Orien