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June Chapter Meeting
The Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF)
June Chapter Meeting Flyer (doc)
Date: Wednesday June 13, 2012 @ 11:30a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: The Petroleum Club-Long Beach
3636 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807
For information please call President Marianne Thomas @ 562-485-8009 or Vice President Roger Harris @ (562) 882-1136
Cost: $20.00 including lunch buffet
Topic: The Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF)
The Labor Enforcement Task Force (LETF) combats the underground economy in California to create an environment where legitimate businesses can thrive. In this joint effort between state agencies and affected communities, information and resources are shared to ensure hard-working, compliant business owners and their employees have an opportunity for healthy competition.
The LETF's goals are to:
- Ensure workers receive proper payment of wages and are provided a safe work environment.
- Ensure California receives all employment taxes, fees, and penalties due from employers.
- Eliminate unfair business competition by leveling the playing field.
- Make efficient use of the state and federal resources in carrying out the mission of the Labor Enforcement Task Force.
Speaker: Mr. Mariano Kramer, Cal/OSHA Safety Engineer
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
ASSE Long Beach - August 2011
PRESIDENT August 2011 Message on Leadership (pdf)
This message is to keep all our members updated on the status of our ASSE Long Beach Executive Board. Due to conflicts and business needs several of our Executive Board members have needed to resign leaving openings and opportunities for Long Beach ASSE Members. I want to thank Don Rhodes, PhD, MHS, Elizabeth Kovach-Hayes, CSP, and Jack ReVelle PhD for serving in leadership positions of our Long Beach ASSE Executive Board. They have done an outstanding job which is greatly appreciated and they will be missed. Congratulations are in order for Jack ReVelle as he has accepted an outstanding opportunity that will take him to China. We all wish you the best Jack. We send our best regard for Don, Elizabeth, and Jack and thank each of you for supporting the leadership of Long Beach ASSE.
This does place our Chapter in a difficult situation. I am reaching out to each member to consider joining the Executive Board of our Chapter to assist in maintaining effective leadership. Currently I am filling in on the open positions but will not be able to continue throughout the entire year without assistance. Below is a brief description of each office in our Chapter. The term of office for each position is: July 1 to the following June 30. All Executive Board Members must be members in good standing for one year prior to the election. The following is the list of Current Elected Executive Board Members and Appointed Positions:
President – Marianne Thomas CSP, REA, CPEA, MBA
Attends all general membership and Executive Committee meetings, represent the chapter at the Regional Operating Committee (ROC) Meetings and activities. Update the Chapter's Strategic Plan and coordinate activities. Update the Chapter Bylaws and submit all required Society reports and updates. Oversee planning and coordination of Chapter activities.
President-Elect – Vacant – In the absence of the President, serves as the Acting President. Supervise assigned committees, attend ROC meetings as needed, assist President in completing Chapter reports and general operations. President-Elect ensures an orderly transition and transfer as they succeed into the President position the following year.
Vice President – Vacant – Coordinates the Newsletter and supports the activities of the President and President-Elect. Vice President will fill in to positions as needed.
Secretary – Vacant – Maintain and retain all Chapter files, including minutes and correspondence. Records and distributes minutes of all Chapter Executive Board meetings. Updates Society of member information changes, and assists the President in completing the Chapter Annual Performance Report and Assumes Chapter Treasurer duties when necessary.
Treasurer – Vacant – Deposit and balance all funds for the Chapter in the established banking institution. Maintain financial records and submit required annual report to Society. Submit form 990 or 990 EZ form to IRS. Prepare monthly financial report for Executive Board and summary for newsletter. Prepare and complete an annual audit of funds.
Delegate – Frank Wente CSP
Represent the Chapter membership to the Society House of Delegates (HoD) by voting on society issues and providing feedback from the chapter to Society on issues related to the profession throughout the chapter year. Attend the annual HoD meeting held at Society's annual PDC.
Appointed Officers
Government Affairs and CoPS Chair – Thomas Butler PhD, CSP, CHMM
Active member of the California Governmental Affairs Committee and attend quarterly meetings as scheduled. Support the Council on Practice Specialties (CoPS) and attend meetings as scheduled. Keep the Chapter informed of Standard Board and other pertinent activities.
Director of Professional Development Programs – Dwight Graham
Support and plan professional development programs for our Chapter during the year. Support Chapter in obtaining competent speakers and planning of special activities throughout the year.
Membership and Jobs Chair – Vacant – Research job openings and have them posted on our website. Coordinate membership status of new members and those that may be overdue and need to renew their membership.
Awards – Vacant – Work with Society and the Executive Board to research members that achieve awards and support in recommending members for awards. Write up articles about members and their special interest to submit to the newsletter.
I have given a brief description of the chapter positions for your consideration, however, for additional information Chapter Services staff at ChapterServices@asse.org can assist, they have detailed information. An incentive to join the Executive Board is that a new member of the Executive Board will be selected and sponsored (all expenses paid) to attend the Leadership Conference being held in Chicago, Illinois October 13 - 15, 2011.
As our Chapter looks forward to the upcoming plans for our Chapter's success, it is essential for each and every one of our members to be active members in our Chapter. We have many opportunities for everyone to lend a hand and support our Chapter. We all must look to the future development of our profession and make this a teamwork operation. As a member you earn 1 CEU point a year, however, you can also earn extra CEU Points a year by being an officer in Our Chapter. As an officer you will become more aware of opportunities within the Society and your leadership will help guide our Chapter into a positive future.
As you can tell by the list of open positions we need support or this Chapter could fail. Please consider stepping up to the plate and volunteering for a position. Contact me if you want more information or want to express a desire to volunteer, (562-429-3571 - mjtrdt@gmail.com). The Long Beach ASSE Chapter is only as good as the support from its members. I look ahead to an exciting year and encourage each and every one of you to become involved in the activities of our Chapter; this is a true professional growth and networking opportunity. I look forward in hearing from our members.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marianne Thomas
Marianne Thomas CSP, REA, CPEA, MBA
Long Beach ASSE President
September 2011 Chapter Meeting
When: Wednesday September 14, 2011 @ 11:30a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: The Petroleum Club-Long Beach
3636 Linden Ave., Long Beach, CA 90807
For information please call President Marianne Thomas @ 562-429-3571; or Cell 562-485-8009
Cost: $20.00 including lunch buffet
Click the map to the right to customize driving directions to the Petroleum Club using Google Maps
Topic:
Occupational Vision Care “The Big Picture”
Speaker: Jack Kramer, Essilor Prescription Safety Eyewear
Subtopics:
1. Occupational Vision Care – the differences.
2. Eye Health.
3. Eye Protection.
4. Visual Ergonomics
The 2011 Joint Technical Symposium co-hosted by SC AIHA, OC AIHA, OC ASSE, LB ASSE, and ASSE LA
The 2011 Joint Technical Symposium co-hosted by SC AIHA, OC AIHA, OC ASSE, LB ASSE, and ASSE LA, is scheduled to take place on October 19, 2011. You're invited to join your colleagues and showcase products and services to environmental, health and safety professionals as well as purchasing decision makers from throughout California.
The Grand Long Beach Event Center
4104 E Willow St
Long Beach CA 90815
http://socaljts.com/home.html
We are very pleased to let all our members know that the Long Beach ASSE Nomination Committee has met and has developed an outstanding slate of officers for the 2011 - 2012 year. The Nomination Committee consisted of Tom Butler, Don Rhodes, and Dwight Graham.
As a professional society, the lifeblood of our efforts to promote the safety profession rests in the dependence on voluntary contributions of our members. In addition, the progress and success of our chapter depends on the support of the members to the elected officers. We currently have the following slate of officers:
President Marianne Thomas CSP
President Elect Open
Vice President Don Rhodes, PhD
Treasurer Jack B. ReVelle, PhD
Secretary Jack B. ReVelle, PhD
Delegate Frank Wente
We encourage every member to consider volunteering to step up and take the responsibilities of leadership in the ASSE of Long Beach. Anyone interested in running for office or taking an active role in an appointed office, just let us know. Volunteering for open offices is always welcome. The success of our chapter depends of the participation and involvement of the members. We are looking forward in working toward promoting a dynamic and active chapter.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Just a message to all our members. We had a very exciting topic on February 9, 2011. Those that missed our meeting missed a very memorable presentation provided by Hank Cierpich a Fatality Investigator for the "Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation," (FACE) Program for California Department of Public Health. Mr. Cierpich reviewed local cases with examples of how they investigate then create guidelines to prevent recurrence. There was a wide variety of handouts which are available on the website CA Dept. of Public Health - FACE. We were encouraged to review these documents and use them free of charge to spread the safety message and help in the workplaces.
Do not miss next month's meeting on March 9, 2011 at the Petroleum Club as we will have an expert discussing Hearing Conservation, "Is the World Really Mumbling or Are My Ears Just Getting Older?" I have placed our meeting and event schedule on our web site for review,
Chapter Website.
A few more events that are coming up fast. The California Safety, Health & Environmental 2 day conference is scheduled for April 13 - 14, 2011, and is getting close, check the website, CA EHS Conference Also we will be having a half day fully packed seminar May 11 at the Petroleum Club Both events are on our web site. Check your calendars and join us for great professional development opportunities.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marianne Thomas
Marianne Thomas CSP, REA, CPEA, MBA
Long Beach ASSE President
February 2011 Meeting Minutes
Download meeting minutes (doc)
January 2011 Chapter Meeting
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - 11:30am-1:00pm - The Petroleum Club
Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program
Hank Cierpich, Fatality Investigator
Occupational Health Branch of the California Department of Public Health
Location:
Petroleum Club
3636 Linden Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807-4068
(562) 427-7966
Click the map to the right to customize driving directions to the Petroleum Club using Google Maps
Cost: $20.00 including lunch buffet (Cash or check only. No Credit Cards accepted.)
For more information, please call President Marianne Thomas @ 562-531-2060 ext 2666 or Govt Affairs Representative Tom Butler @ 310-308-8531.
President's Message - November 2010
I just wanted to thank everyone that supported the Joint Technical Symposium. It was a very successful event and we received great feedback. If you missed the JTS you should not miss the upcoming April 13-14, 2011 California Safety, Health and Environmental Conference. It will be held at the Anaheim Orange County Doubletree Hotel. Check out the Web site for details www.calsafetyconference.com. Our Chapter Secretary Jack ReVelle, Ph.D will be one of the speakers.
The Long Beach ASSE Chapter is only as good as the support from its members. We are seeking participating members willing to serve the Chapter. If you are interested and just need to be asked to support the ASSE Long Beach Chapter next year consider it done. We have many different positions available and we want you. This year and next will be exciting and I encourage each and every one of you to become involved in the activities of our Chapter; this is a true professional growth and networking opportunity.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marianne Thomas
Marianne Thomas CSP, REA, CPEA, MBA
Long Beach ASSE President
2010 Joint Technical Symposium
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - The Grand, Long Beach Center - Long Beach, CA
The 2010 Joint Technical Symposium co-hosted by SC AIHA, OC AIHA, OC ASSE, LB ASSE, and ASSE LA, is scheduled to take place on October 20, 2010. You're invited to join your colleagues and showcase products and services to environmental, health and safety professionals as well as purchasing decision makers from throughout California.
Past conferences have been approved by ABIH for CM points, based on technical contact time during the day.
If you have questions or are interested in presenting at this year's symposium, contact us at jts@jts2010.com or visit www.jts2010.com.
