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11 Northwest Chapter Members "Wannabe" a CSP!

Ann Shields and Scott Huberty hosted the ASP/CSP Wannabe night at the Meadowbrook offices on January 25, marking the kickoff of the next ASP/CSP Study Group. 12 members ventured out on an icy January night to find out more about the CSP application process, hear the experience of recent test takers and provide reviewed the exam blueprints and collected input for planning this year's ASP and CSP study group.

For those who weren't able to make it, are interested in becoming a ASP/CSP, the presentation was recorded and will be posted on the Chapter Meeting Videos soon! Future ASP/CSP Study Group meetings will be held every other Monday night at the MN Safety Council in St Paul, starting February 8th.

See the ASP/CSP Study Group page for more information and photos!

Brian Alexander, CSP explains how he studied to pass the CSP exam last year.

Northwest Chapter and AIHA Hold Annual Combined Meeting

The Northwest Chapter of ASSE and the Upper Midwest Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association held their annual combined meeting on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. An annual January tradition, the groups came together at Grumpy’s / Rose Vine Hall in Roseville, MN for lunch and a special presentation. Attendance for this year’s event was one of the largest ever with 87 people participating. Following greetings by Northwest Chapter President Scott Huberty and the Upper Midwest Section’s President Karl Braun, the event featured a special presentation by Duluth’s own Todd Loushine and Mike Nilsen. They told the “inside story” of what it was like to lead worker safety efforts at the Extreme Home Makeover Project that took place last August near Superior, Wisconsin. A video of the Chapter meeting and their presentation will soon be available for viewing on the Northwest Chapter’s special video link.

Todd Loushine (left) and Mike Nilsen describe what it was like to support worker safety at the site of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover”		Northwest Chapter Secretary Paul Beck (seated left) and Treasurer Megan Rooney (seated right) help with registrations at the January meeting.

Safety Message Takes to the Airwaves

Scott Huberty, ASSE Northwest Chapter President, was an on-air radio guest of the “Peter McClellan Show” Wednesday, January 13, 2010.  The one-hour show, which airs Monday – Friday from 5:00 – 6:00 PM in the Minneapolis – St. Paul area on AM1570, discusses Minnesota business-related topics.  The show’s host, Peter McClellan, is an independent financial advisor who interviews guests and leads the discussions.  This show focused on worker safety and the role played by Minnesota OSHA.  It provided an opportunity for Scott to talk about ASSE, the Northwest Chapter, and the importance of workplace safety. Stream the audio using the player below or click here to download an audio recording of the show.

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Radio host, Peter McClellan (left) and Northwest Chapter President Scott Huberty discuss worker safety and OSHA.

Earn CEUs for watching Chapter Meetings on the Web!

The Northwest Chapter Fall Education series presented three terrific presentations on latest trends in injury prevention and return to work techniques. Ten Chapter members attended all three sessions of the Northwest Chapter Fall Education series and will receive .3 CEU credits.

For those of you who were not able to attend these 3 great presentations, it’s not too late!

The ASSE NW Chapter has arranged for Members to receive the same CEU credits by watching the October, November and December meeting presentations on the web. If you missed any of the meetings or want to see all of the sessions, here is your chance.

• October: “Is Your Return to Work Working For You?” by Rene Hilgemann, MM, CSP, ARM, ALCM
• November: “Proactive Prevention of Strains and Sprains” by John Groves, PT, DPT
• December: “HealthCare Ergonomics and Injury Prevention: A Practical Approach” by Marnie Myhre Marnie Myhre, MS, PT, CEA”

You need to watch ALL THREE presentations, complete the study guides for each session and complete the Fall Education Series CEU Application form to receive your CEUs. Detailed instructions are on the form. This is a FREE opportunity exclusively for Northwest Chapter members! Click on the Chapter Meeting Videos button on the left and login to the video site with the login information that you have received in your monthly Chapter email to gain access to the video presentations.

If you have already deleted your monthly newsletter with the special login information, send an email to rjohnson@clmi-training.com.

Hurry, this opportunity ends soon! All study guides and the CEU Application form need to be sent to Ann Shields by February 1, 2010.

2010 Northwest Chapter ASSE Scholarship Applications Now Available

The ASSE Northwest Chapter is pleased to announce that the 2010 Student Scholarship applications are now being accepted. Multiple scholarships totaling $2000 will be granted this spring for students pursuing a graduate degree, Master of Science in Risk Control, at University of Wisconsin-Stout or Master of Environmental Health & Safety, at the University of Minnesota-Duluth.

See the Scholarship page for more information.

Other Chapter News

• Summer Cruisin' Down the River!
• Northwest Chapter Exhibits at the Minnesota Safety Conference
• Northwest Chapter Concludes 2008-2009 Meeting Season with Tours of New Football Stadium
• Northwest Chapter Announces New Coordinator for Mentor Program
• Minnesota Passes New Seatbelt Rules
• UMD Student Section Receives Cash Award
• Northwest Chapter Approves Change to Bylaws
• UW Stout and UMD Looking for Summer Internship Opportunities
• Record Turnout Braves the Cold for Northwest Chapter's January Meeting
• Northwest Chapter Conducts Member Survey

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