Chris Patton to Represent ASSE at "OSHA Listens" Meeting
On February 10, ASSE President Chris Patton is scheduled to represent ASSE at the OSHA Listens meeting at the Department of Labor where stakeholders have been invited to share their thoughts on issues facing OSHA, reflected in the questions included below. More information on the meeting can be found at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-814.htm.
President's Corner - January 2010
Happy New Year everyone! I am pleased to be starting the New Year off as your new President. Being thrust early into this position it’s taking a little time (and a lot of work) to get up to speed, but the more I get involved the more rewarding it is.
Our fine state and particularly the Greater Detroit Area (GDA) have been hit hard by the economy, but I believe the worst is behind us. It’s time for us to stop dwelling on the negative and take action! I am challenging everyone to get involved in your GDC ASSE; the benefits are numerous and rewarding! Getting involved has been difficult in the past because we haven’t done a great job of keeping you informed. I promise that is changing. One way you can help is to make sure your contact information; particularly your e-mail address is up to date on the ASSE website. To update your information go to http://www.asse.org/about/addresschange.php. And if you receive an e-mail notification from me please don’t assume that all your colleagues received it. Forward it to everyone you know. There is much out of date information in the ASSE database and I know of several people who have updated there unsuccessfully. Please contact me if you make changes so I can double check your information.
Another area where we need help is with mentors. We now have two student sections in the Greater Detroit Chapter, Oakland University and Madonna University, and many students are looking for mentors. I can tell you from experience that it is extremely rewarding to help a young person just beginning their career. If you are interested in becoming a mentor please contact Joe Forgue at forgue@cam-online.com or Sarah Reynolds at smreynolds017@gmail.com.
That’s it for now. I look forward to hearing from you!
Lynn Corlett
lynn.corlett@cccnetwork.com
October 2009 Meeting Wrap-Up
Our October technical meeting was a very informative presentation by Darryl C. Hill who as many of you know is the Vice President, Safety & Health North America for ABB and the current ASSE President Elect. He discussed the future of the safety profession as well as the future of the safety professional. His learning objectives included:
- Explain the importance of the safety professional / profession to the business community
- Discuss the CoPA Value Initiative and how the project can further advance ASSE and the safety profession / professional
- Analyze current trends and how the safety professional can position themselves for future prosperity
We also enjoyed a fabulous lunch from Jimmy Johns (almost without a beverage to go along with the great sandwiches until Darryl saved the day) Darryl took several questions and then we were treated to a tour of ABB’s robotic demo area, pretty cool stuff.
Stay in Touch!
The Greater Detroit Chapter is striving to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of our membership. If your address, phone number or email address has changed recently, please update your membership information online at ASSE.org or by contacting ASSE Customer Service at (847) 699-2929 or customerservice@asse.org.
