Columbia-Willamette Chapter of American Society of Safety Engineers

1. Columbia-Willamette Chapter of American Society of Safety Engineers June Officer Installation Dinner Friday June 15, 2012 5:30—9:30 pm Stockpot Broiler

2. Register today and save $150 off on-site registration Learn from the Best Safety 2012 offers over 200 sessions presented by the best minds in the industry to help you take your skills to the next level.  These sessions give you the chance to obtain the latest trends and walk away with techniques that you can apply in your company today.  Topics are presented in a variety of formats, including lectures, case studies, and small group discussions. Learn new solutions to your challenges and then confer with presenters and peers. http://www.safety2012.org/

4. Welcome to today’s meeting! May 10, 2012 Breakfast—7:30 am • Leupold: A Safety Awareness Program Case Study • Bill Kness, PE Blue Dot, Inc., Scott Gunderson, CSP, CHMM Tosoh Quartz

5. Officer Installation Dinner Friday June 15 $30/person Stockpot Broiler, Beaverton 5:30 pm Networking/no host Bar/Silent Auction 6:30 pm Business meeting Membership Recognition Announcement of SPY Introduction of 2012-13 Chapter Officers Officer Installation 7:30-9:30 pm Dinner and Mystery Theater Auction Results EDDIE MAY MYSTERIES Producers of North America's Longest Running Audience-Participation Murder Mystery Dinners! Come dressed in your favorite ‘Fedora, Flapper or Cigar” and win a prize! Must RSVP by June 1, 2012

6. NAOSH 2012: Sunday, May 6th - Saturday, May 12th • North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, or NAOSH Week, occurs every year during the first full week of May. Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day (OSHP Day) falls on the Wednesday of that week. • ASSE urges everyone to get involved in NAOSH Week in an effort to better educate the public about the positive benefits a safe workplace provides not only for workers, but for their families, friends, businesses, their local communities and the global community. This Week The mission of NAOSH Week is to increase awareness of the importance of occupational safety and health to working men and women around the world.

7. Oregon Healthy Workforce Center • One of 4 NIOSH Centers of Excellence • Partnerships: CROET; PSU; OHSU Health Promotion; LERC; Center for Health Research • Conduct integrated safety and health protection and health promotion interventions in partnering Oregon workplaces. www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers-institutes/croet/oregon-healthy-workforce-center/ Contact Dede Montgomery at montgomd@ohsu.edu for more info.

8. 2011 Oregon Safety Professional Worksite Grant • This $2000 grant supports projects or activities that will improve workplace health and safety programs for Oregon workers. • Grant Requirements: • 1) may be new or an extension of an existing activity or program; • 2) must focus on an Oregon workplace; • 3) must include a credible project evaluation; • 4) must be innovative; and • 5) must have the potential to be implemented in other workplaces and industries. • Details and application at: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers-institutes/croet/outreach/croet-oregon-worksite-awards.cfm. • Applicants must be an Oregon ASSE member in good standing. • Applications are due by June 30th, 2012. • If you have questions with the application process, please send an email to • asse-croet@comcast.net and request assistance. Due June 30th

9. For Sale Sports Bag $30 With new chapter /100th anniversary logoAvailable today---ask Jill

11. Chapter SPY Nominations Due • Chapter Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) Award is a long established annual award, intended to recognize a deserving Columbia-Willamette Chapter member for outstanding leadership and service in the Safety Profession. • Clark Vermillion, Awards Chairman, is asking for help in identifying eligible members. • The form with the guidelines and procedures for submitting your nominee to Clark and his committee can be found at http://assecwc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Chapter-SPY-2012.doc. • The form and any documentation must be submitted by May1, 2012 via email at Clark.vermillion@gmail.com. • The recipient will be announced at the Officer Installation Dinner June 15th. Recipient Announced June 15th Installation Dinner

12. For Sale Available today…ask Jill With new chapter /100th anniversary logo Stadium Blanket $40

14. Proud to Sponsor Our Student Members Thank You Bill Kness of Blue Dot, Inc. for your generous donation. If you would like to sponsor our student members contact Jill Jones (503) 351-7947 or Lonnie Turner (503) 665-6649

15. Attention Membership…we need your vote! • It’s that time of the year to prepare for the ASSE National Safety Conference in Denver, Colorado. The conference runs from June 3rd - 6th at the Colorado Convention Center. The House of Delegates Meeting is on Sunday June 3rd. This year, the Delegates have 3 items to vote on and we need your input. • Chapter vote today The motions: 1.  Revisions to the Code of Conduct 2.  Nominations & Elections Standard Operating Guidelines & Bylaws Revisions 3.  Real Estate Transaction Authorization

16. Officer Installation Dinner Friday June 15 $30/person Stockpot Broiler, Beaverton 5:30 pm Networking/no host Bar/Silent Auction 6:30 pm Business meeting Membership Recognition Announcement of SPY Introduction of 2012-13 Chapter Officers Officer Installation 7:30-9:30 pm Dinner and Mystery Theater Auction Results EDDIE MAY MYSTERIES Producers of North America's Longest Running Audience-Participation Murder Mystery Dinners! Come dressed in your favorite ‘Fedora, Flapper or Cigar” and win a prize! Must RSVP by June 1, 2012

17. Columbia-Willamette Chapter of ASSE Membership Meeting 2011-12

19. 2011 Oregon Safety Professional Worksite Grant Application Due JUNE 30th • This $2000 grant supports projects or activities that will improve workplace health and safety programs for Oregon workers. • Grant Requirements: • 1) may be new or an extension of an existing activity or program; • 2) must focus on an Oregon workplace; • 3) must include a credible project evaluation; • 4) must be innovative; and • 5) must have the potential to be implemented in other workplaces and industries. • Details and application at: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers-institutes/croet/outreach/croet-oregon-worksite-awards.cfm. • Applicants must be an Oregon ASSE member in good standing. • Applications are due by June 30th, 2012. • If you have questions with the application process, please send an email to • asse-croet@comcast.net and request assistance.

20. New Chapter Website On Line Now! Access Chapter Information http://www.assecwc.org • Chapter Activities: • Monthly meeting/special events information • Chapter Calendar • Officer contact information • Section contact/meeting info • Job Opportunities • Safety Emphasis Newsletter • Governmental Affairs • Committee Information • Society & Safety Links • Scholarship/Grant Information/links • GOSH, Safety Conferences & PDC • And more….

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