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June Chapter Meeting
Date: Wednesday June 12, 2013 @ 11:30a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Networking 11:30 - Noon
Where: The Petroleum Club-Long Beach
3636 Linden Ave
Long Beach, CA 90807
For information please call President Tom Butler @ (310) 308-8531 or tsbutlerjr@aol.com
Cost: $25.00 including lunch buffet
Topic: Heat Illness Prevention for Employees... Planning and Prevention are Key!
Speaker: Steve Hanson, Partner, Western Safety Associates LLC
Planning and prevention are the keys to reducing the risk of “Heat Related Illness”. Using Cal/OSHA’s standard as a template, this presentation will detail the three major areas to developing a “Heat Illness Prevention” program.
First, Hazard Evaluation will help write “Heat Illness Prevention” procedures. Second, minimize the hazards by providing Water, Acclimatization, Shade and other engineered solutions. Finally, “Training” to prevent, recognize and respond to Heat Related Illnesses.
- Write a “Heat Illness Prevention” procedure
- Hazard minimization by providing water, acclimatization, shade and other engineered solutions
- Provide training to prevent and respond to Heat Stress or Heat Stoke
May Workshop
Topic: Emergency Response Workshop - ARE YOU REALLY READY TO RESPOND IN AN EMERGENCY?
(0.4 CEU Points will be awarded for each attendee).
Early Registration $85, before 4/24/13
Date: Wednesday May 8, 2013 at 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Long Beach Petroleum Club
3636 Linden Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807
Cost:
$85.00 (Early Bird) - includes Lunch and Continental Breakfast
(Lunch Only = $25.00)
Registration Form and Flyer - Click Here (doc)
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
ASSE Long Beach – Spring 2013
CHANGE
Dear Long Beach Chapter Members
It’s springtime and many changes are either already here or coming soon at all three ASSE levels: Chapter, Region, and Society. Here are some of the changes at all three ASSE levels.
LONG BEACH CHAPTER
MEETINGS:
The Chapter has scheduled the following meetings/sessions for April, May, June, and October 2013 with details to follow in the Chapter newsletters and meeting flyers:
MONTH & DATE |
TOPIC |
LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
April 17 |
Ergonomics |
Joint Meeting with OCASSE @ Huntington Beach |
May 8 |
Emergency Response Workshop |
The Long Beach Petroleum Club |
June 12 |
Heat |
The Long Beach Petroleum Club |
October 16 |
Joint Technical Symposium |
The Grand Long Beach Event Center |
WEBSITE
A major revision to the chapter’s web site is underway and should be online by May 1. Please take a look at the new web site at: http://longbeach.asse.org/
If you have any comments/suggestions for improvement of the new web site please send them to President-Elect Robin Thorne @ robin@ctienviro.com,
FACEBOOK:
As part of our chapter communication improvement program we have established two new ASSE Long Beach Chapter Facebook pages. One Facebook page will have available
access to all, and one Facebook page will be limited to Long Beach Chapter members-only. The access to each page is different.
- The Facebook page with general access to all may be found by logging into Facebook and searching for ASSE Long Beach Chapter.
- The limited access Long Beach Chapter member's only Facebook page may be accessed by providing an email address to the administrator of the private Facebook group. This will allow the administrator to send a direct invitation to invite Long Beach Chapter members to the group. Due to the random errors in the Society email database, we need an updated email address for your inclusion in the members-only group. If you wish access to the Long Beach Chapter members-only Facebook page please send a current email address to asselongbeach@aol.com.
CHAPTER OFFICERS
Per the Nominating Committee chaired by Marianne Thomas, on July 1, 2013 the volunteer Chapter members listed below, will become Chapter officers: According to the Chapter’s By-Laws, since the positions are unopposed then they will be the official slate of officers taking their position starting July 2013 through June 2014.
- President Robin Thorne
President Elect Open
Vice President Cornelius Lacks
Treasurer Open
Secretary Heather Ely
Delegate Monica Dove - Governmental Affairs Thomas Butler
Council on Practice Specialties Thomas Butler
Jobs Irving Jacobs
Membership Open
Director of Professional
Development Programs Open
Awards Open
Open Chapter Officer Positions:
Please consider volunteering for one of the five (5) open officer positions for July 2013 through June 2014 by contacting the Chair of the Nominating Committee Marianne Thomas at :MJTRDT@gmail.com or President-Elect Robin Thorne at: robin@ctienviro.com,
As described in the Chapter by-laws, the President-Elect has the opportunity to practice and leadership by the following responsibilities:
The President-Elect shall:
- Succeed to the office of the President after completing his/her term as President-Elect.
- Succeed to the office of the President and carry out its duties if the President is unable to serve as set forth in the ArticleVI, Section 7 of the Bylaws.
- Assume responsibilities for the work of Committees as assigned by the President
- Maintain Chapter Bylaws and Long Range Plan in accordance with changes made by the Executive Committee.
As described in the Chapter by-laws, the Treasurer has the opportunity of practice and demonstrate leadership by the following responsibilities:
- Maintain all financial records of the Chapter.
- Develop and submit to the Executive Committee for approval an annual budget that is consistent with the Chapter's Long Range Plan.
- Supervise the receipts and disbursement of funds, as directed by the Chapter Executive Committee in support of Chapter activities, programs and events as approved by the Executive Committee and for travel reimbursement as set forth in the Chapter Travel Reimbursement Policy (of the Standard Operating Guidelines).
- Maintain Chapter funds in a depository approved by the Chapter Executive Committee.
- By May 31, transmit to Society Headquarters and the Regional Vice President, the audited income and expense statement for the fiscal year ending March 31, and submit to the IRS any required tax documents by August 15.
Membership and Jobs Chair, Director of Professional Development, and Awards Chairs. These positions present the opportunity for Chapter members to develop and enhance leadership skills which will help them demonstrate leadership capabilities to present or future employers, as well as developing necessary skills for their own future business endeavors. All Chapter Leadership positions may also present the opportunity for additional Continuance of Certification points for Professions. See BCSP Recertification Guide @ http://www.bcsp.org/pdf/ASPCSP/RecertGuide.pdf
REGIONAL OPERATING COMMITTEE (ROC)
The Region I ROC is composed of the Chapter Presidents of the Chapters located in the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii; and by an elected Region Vice President (RVP) and several appointed Assistant Region Vice Presidents. The balloting has closed for the election of the RVP scheduled to take office on July 1, 2013 to succeed the current RVP Martin Jeppeson.
ASSE SOCIETY
ASSE Proposes Governance Restructure
In the nearly 20 years since ASSE last changed its governance structure, much has changed in the SH&E profession and the world, including how ASSE members engage with the Society based more on their specific practice needs and common interests than on their geographic location. To respond to those changes and create an ASSE that is better able to respond effectively, nimbly and efficiently to evolving needs, ASSE’s Board of Directors recently approved in principle a proposed model for restructuring ASSE’s governance structure. “ASSE is in the midst of change,” explains Society President Richard A. Pollock, CSP, in his April 2013 President’s Message in Professional Safety. ”ASSE is striving to create a structure that engages members beyond where they live and focuses on who they are, what they do, where they work and the solutions they need.”
Here are just a few of the key proposed changes:
- Decrease BOD from 15 to 9 members.
- Add one public member.
- Elect 8 BOD members Society-wide.
- Separate governance function from operations function.
- Eliminate the Executive Committee.
- Expand regions (anticipated) for additional chapter support.
Learn more about the initiative at http://restructure2013.asse.org.
CONCLUSION
I hope you will consider volunteering for one of the open chapter positions and participating in chapter meetings and workshops. The Chapter needs your expertise and support in providing added value to our members. If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions, please contact me at tsbutlerjr@aol.com
Tom Butler
Chapter President
ASSE Long Beach
Spring 2013
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.
