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September 2010 Chapter Meeting

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 11:45am - Rose Vine Hall Banquet Center

Your ASSE Today & OSHA Update
Presentation by ASSE Regional Vice President Maribeth Anderson and James Krueger, Minnesota OSHA Conference

The ASSE-Northwest Chapter launches its 100-year celebration season with a new series of Chapter Meetings. Don’t miss this special opportunity to meet the new Chapter Officers, listen to a message from our ASSE-Regional Vice President Maribeth Anderson, and get an update from James Krueger, Minnesota OSHA Compliance, on the many regulatory initiatives. Of course there will be an opportunity to network with other local EHS professionals and other fun!

Location:

Rose Vine Hall Banquet Center
(Lower Level of Grumpy's Bar & Grill)
2801 Snelling Ave North
Roseville, MN 55113

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Schedule:

11:45am - Registration and Networking
12:00pm - Lunch Service
12:15pm - Program Start
1:30pm - Program Completion

Lunch Menu (Choose one):

Greek Salad – Mixed green topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, pepperoncinis, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and green peppers with homemade oregano vinaigrette.
Cajun Chicken Sandwich – Cajun char broiled chicken breast topped with cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo; served with fries.
BLT – Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich on wheat bread with mayo; served with fries.

Registration Procedures: Meeting fee is $15.00 ($10 for retirees, students, and members between jobs) and $20 for late registrations and walk-ins. Registrations with lunch selections must be made by Noon, Friday, September 10, 2010. Late registrations and walk-ins are welcome, but menu choices will be limited to the BLT Sandwich or Greek Salad at an increased price of $20.

Mardi Gras on the River!

Summer Boat Cruise Draws Record Attendance!

A summer tradition continued with the annual ASSE, ACHMM, AIHA Summer Boat Cruise. This year we had record turnout as 71 safety professionals from around the region gathered to enjoy perfect cruising weather on the St. Croix River. Mardi Gras beads, food, drink, and good times were flowing along with the river current as the paddleboat cruised under the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge and headed north up the scenic St. Croix River Valley.

Passengers on the cruise enjoyed an icebreaker game at the start, followed by an enjoyable afternoon of networking. There was also a short program in which we acknowledged the cruise sponsors and gave away two free admissions to the cruise (in other words, the winners got their registration money back!).

Also new for this year was that an invitation was extended to members of the MN Association of Occupational Health Nurses. (MAOHN) We were glad to see some of them join us! Mark your calendar now for the first Thursday in August of 2011- that’s August 4th so you can come aboard for next year’s cruise. This event keeps getting bigger and bigger!

Click here for more photos!

Northwest Chapter Leadership Conducts Transition Meeting

The incoming and outgoing leadership of Northwest Chapter met on July 12, 2010 for the Summer Transition Meeting. Many thanks to the Minnesota Safety Council for hosting the group at their classroom! The Transition meeting is an important event because it allows the newly-elected board members to meet with the previous board to assume duties and discuss strategies for the coming year.

After a general session led by new president, Kris Johnson, individual Board Members met with their predecessor to discuss details of their specific role. Members of Northwest Chapter can look forward to an exciting year ahead – stay tuned!

Meet the 2010-2011 Chapter Board Members

Looking for a Record of Your CEU Activities?

For those of you who need to submit your Continuance of Certification for CSP or other similar certification, here is an easy way to find out what CEU classes/seminars that you have attended in the past. Contact the ASSE Customer Service Center by email at customerservice@asse.org with your full name and ASSE member number. Within 48 hours, ASSE will email you back with a pdf copy of your transcript, showing all your ASSE-sponsored CEUs.

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.