1. Columbia-Willamette Chapter of American Society of Safety Engineers
Next Membership Meeting
Thursday January 12, 2012– 11:30 am
Hayden’s Lakefront Grill Tualatin, OR

2. ASSE Portland Chapter was chartered in 1941
The first president from 1941 to 1942 was Merrill D. Ely.
Subsequent presidents were;
1942/43 Roy Stanton
1943/44 Miles Murray
1944/45 William J. Weller
1945/46 Franklyn Johnson
1946/47 Robert H. Williams
1947/48 Loron H. Holden
1948/49 George E. Lewis
1949/50 A.A. Morrison
1950/51 J.R. Grady

3. CWC ASSE 2011-2012 Officers President Jill Jones 503-849-1384
President Elect
Luke Betts
Cell: (503)
Vice President
Leslie Kantor
ext. 5420
Secretary
Judy West
Treasure
Paula Jones
House Delegate
Michael Sorensen
Vacant-if interested
contact Jill Jones at
Delegate at Large
Bill Kness
David Dixon
Past President
Bruce Hollcroft
2nd Past President
Lee Briney
Membership Chairman
Jamal AbuSneineh

4. Columbia-Willamette Chapter of ASSE Membership Meeting 2011-12
Date
Topic
Speaker
Location
December 8, 2011
Dinner 5:30 – 7:30
Launch: NOASH Coloring Contest
“Past Presidents Dinner”
Snyder Roofing Safety Program GOSH 2011 Safe Employer Award Winner
Russell Nicolai Safety Director Snyder Roofing
Hayden’s Lakeside Grill
January 12, 2012
Lunch 11:30-1:30
“Safety Management Systems – a Process Safety Model”
Brandi Davis, Oregon OSHA
February 9, 2012
Dinner 5:30-7:30
Bosses Night
"Promoting High-Level Safety Culture and Performance
From the Top"
Anil Mathur – Alaska Tanker, and
Robert Pater - Strategic Safety Assoc.
March 8, Breakfast 7:00-9:00
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Hayden's Lakefront Grill

5. Bring your Executives and Sr. Leaders
ASSE-CWC Bosses Night
Promoting High-Level Safety Culture and Performance From the Top
Anil Mathur, CEO of Alaska Tanker Company, recognized as the safest tanker company in the world in 2010.
NSC “One of the CEOs Who Gets It”
Bring your Executives and Sr. Leaders
February 9, :30 – 7:30
How Executives and Safety professionals can most efficiently work together for highest level results
*Unleashing hidden benefits of safety *Enlisting higher level safety motivation - critical in dispersed, aging or transitioning workforces *Stepping up to the next level of Safety performance and culture *Moving towards Advanced Leadership Skills  
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Robert Pater, Managing Director of SSA/MoveSMART®, has helped numerous leaders and companies reduce injuries though leadership, skill development and cultural change

6. Member Recognition 20 year membership 25 year membership
Kathryn Jernstedt
Eric Fullan
Linda Stock
James Bobst
Michael Cave
Laurence Juhnke
Eliot Lapidus
R Parnell
Paul Schuberg
Paula Gruginski
30 YEAR MEMBERSHIP
Tim McDonald
Al Arguedas
Harry Saporta
Michael Rochlin
57 YEAR MEMBERSHIP YEAR MEMBERSHIP
****Clifford Olson**** ***Ronald Russell***

7. Past Presidents of ASSE
1951/52 J.N. Chitwood
1952/53 R.N. Dinwiddie
1953/54 Robert P. Miller
1954/55 R.W. Lowrey
1955/56 Edward Roles
1956/57 L.A. Peterson
1957/58 Chris T. Nyland
1958/59 Otto Hartwig
1959/60 Otto Hartwig
1960/61 George Babich

8. President Elect Luke Betts
Since joining the chapter Luke Betts has been actively involved in its leadership, first as the Membership Chair then Vice President planning the monthly meetings, now President -elect. He graduated from Oregon State University in early 2002 with a BS in Business and has worked for his current employer; Cintas Corporation for almost ten years dating back to his internship. He is currently the Western Canada and US Northwest Regions Health and Safety Coordinator for the company. In 2009 he helped guide the Portland Document Management Facility to achieve SHARP (Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program). Since that time Luke has worked with Cintas and Oregon OSHA to have all operations sign into a SHARP partnership agreement.  
Luke is also an OSHA authorized General Industry Outreach Trainer. Serving as the Chapter Community Service Chair he, along with other Members Kevin Wheatcroft and Aubrey Sakaguchi, created, planned, and delivered 10 Hour OSHA training to over 100 soon to be graduating High School Students over the past two years for the Chapter.  Outside of work Luke enjoys running and has completed several marathons. A small local running team that Luke formed in the Portland area in 2007 has raised over $4100 in charitable donations for the Children’s Cancer Association and Race for the Cure.  Luke is excited to serve the chapter as the President-elect for next year.

9. January 12, 2012 Lunch Meeting 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
“Safety Management Systems – a Process Safety Model”
Presented by:
Brandi Davis, Oregon OSHA

10. Past Presidents of ASSE
1961/62 Dave MacCollum
1962/63 J.R. Wallcott
1963/64 Ken L. Gipson
1964/65 Marl L. Bassett
1965/66 Gerald A. Schuler
1966/67 J.R. Kenyon
1967/68 Howard Bineham
1968/69 Henry French
1969/70 Dan Adair
1970/71 Jim Dodson

12. CWC ASSE 2011-2012 Committee Chair
Finance Chair
Paula Jones
Governmental Affairs
Bruce Poinsette
Job Placement
Brian Clarke
Public Relations
/Marketing Chair
Judy West
NAOSH Chair
Dave Parsons
Scholarship Chair
Melissa Diede
Community Service Chair
Luke Betts
Cell: (503)
Student Section Chair
Lonnie Turner
Awards Chair
Clark Vermillion
Election/Nomination Chair
Bruce Hollcroft
Newsletter Editor
Illa Gilbert-Jones
Book Keeper
Jen Dolan

13. Past Presidents of ASSE
1971/72 Wardie King
1972/73 Bill Hughes
1973/74 Austin Grant
1974/75 Vernon Sheldon
1975/76 Richard Tuttle
1976/77 L.D. “Tex” Waller
1977/78 Harold M. Smith
1978/79 John A. Flynn
1979/80 William E. Park
1980/81 Donald L. Werner

14. Today’s Meeting: NAOSH Annual Coloring Contest Kick-Off
Russell Nicolai, Safety Director for Snyder Roofing, will share the Snyder Roofing Safety Program that earned them the Safe Employer Award at GOSH 2011
NAOSH Annual Coloring Contest Kick-Off
Ask Luke Betts for free kit
See chapter Website for more details

15. ASSE KICKS OFF 10TH ANNUAL KIDS’ SAFETY-ON-THE-JOB POSTERCONTEST
The 10th annual ASSE kids’ ‘safety-on-the-job’ poster contest for kids aged 5-14 is one way ASSE and its members work to educate the public on how to be safe at work and why. The contest kicks off Sunday, September 19, and runs through Valentine’s Day, February 14, To enter, a child must be sponsored by an ASSE member. In each age group there are first, second, third and fourth place winners. The first place winners will be featured on the annual North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week poster distributed to hundreds of thousands of businesses and people worldwide all aimed at raising awareness on how to be safe at work. All poster contestants receive a prize, plus they and their families are invited to attend the annual NAOSH kick-off and poster contest awards events in Washington, D.C., on May 1-2, 2012.
Children in five age groups – 1) ages 5-6; 2) ages 7-8; 3) ages 9-10; 4) ages 11-12; and 5) ages 13-14, are invited to create and submit posters no larger than 11 x 14 that best illustrate being safe at work. First place winner in each age group receives a $1,000 savings bond, Second place winner receives a $500 savings bond Third and Fourth place winners receive a $200 savings bond. The poster contest winners will be announced the first week of March.
Pick Up Your Coloring Kit Tonight see Luke Betts

16. Past Presidents of ASSE
1981/82 Jack Durkin
1982/83 George Wolnez
1983/84 John Fling
1984/85 Bonnie Boyd
1985/86 Ken Austin
1986/87 Fred Caron
1987/88 David Sparks
1988/89 Al Arguedas
1989/90 Jean Drevdahl
1990/91 Wayne Thomas

17. Bring your Executives and Sr. Leaders
ASSE-CWC Bosses Night
Promoting High-Level Safety Culture and Performance From the Top
Anil Mathur, CEO of Alaska Tanker Company, recognized as the safest tanker company in the world in 2010.
NSC “One of the CEOs Who Gets It”
Bring your Executives and Sr. Leaders
February 9, :30 – 7:30
How Executives and Safety professionals can most efficiently work together for highest level results
*Unleashing hidden benefits of safety *Enlisting higher level safety motivation - critical in dispersed, aging or transitioning workforces *Stepping up to the next level of Safety performance and culture *Moving towards Advanced Leadership Skills  
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Robert Pater, Managing Director of SSA/MoveSMART®, has helped numerous leaders and companies reduce injuries though leadership, skill development and cultural change

18. Oregon Healthy Workforce Center
One of 4 NIOSH Centers of Excellence
Partnerships: CROET; PSU; OHSU Health Promotion; LERC; Center for Health Research
Conduct integrated safety and health protection and health promotion interventions in partnering Oregon workplaces.
Contact Dede Montgomery at for more info.

19. Past Presidents of ASSE
1991/92 Burton Harris
1992/93 Lonnie Turner
1993/94 Clint VanArsdall
1994/95 George Vorhauer
1995/96 Bruce Poinsette
1996/97 Bruce Poinsette
1997/98 Karen Blythe
1998/99 Eric Fullan
1999/00 John Remmers
2000/01 Phil Lemmons

20. Treasurer Paula Jones Paula K. Jones works for SAIF Corporation
as a Senior Safety Management Consultant.
She has been with SAIF Corporation since May Prior to joining SAIF, she spent three years working in the Risk Management Department for Safeway Stores, Inc. She currently works with a variety of clients including those in healthcare, retail, hospitality, restaurant, agriculture, social services, and various other industries.  She visits policy holders to thoroughly evaluate loss control and safety management processes and
exposures, using a wide variety of methods
and procedures and consults with the
policy holder to recommend sound safety
management techniques and loss control
methods.
She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from
Portland State University, Safety and Health Specialist Certificate from University of Washington and the OSHA Training Institute, and has completed the ASSE  Certificate in Safety Management. Paula is both a Dale Carnegie graduate and has been a Dale Carnegie Team Leader. 
Paula has been a member of the Columbia
Willamette ASSE Chapter since November of 2001 and has decided to take a more active role in the organization. As a Delegate-at-Large, I would like to enhance
communication of ASSE activities to members. In addition, further promote ASSE and its benefits to the health and safety community.

21. Students invited to enter safety video contest
Highlight workplace safety and win cash
“Speak Up!” from the director’s chair and promote young worker safety and health in a 45-second public service announcement. High school students across Oregon are invited to enter the third
annual video contest. The top three entries will take home cash prizes ranging from $300 to $500 and will earn a matching amount for their school. The Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition (O[yes]), Oregon OSHA, SAIF Corporation, American Society of Safety Engineers, the Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET), and the DHS-Public Health
Division are sponsoring the contest.
The contest is designed to increase awareness about safety on the job for young people, with the overall theme of “Save a Friend. Work Safe.” Specific video guidelines are outlined in the contest
rules. Students are encouraged to use humor, get creative, and use the message “Speak Up!” while emphasizing ways to protect themselves at work. Submissions will be judged on the following:
• A teen worker health and safety message based on the concept
of “Speak Up!” as the main focus of the video (See rules for
more specific details)
• Creativity and originality
• Overall production value (video and audio quality)
• Youth appeal
The deadline for submissions is Feb. 1, 2012.
Contest winners will be unveiled at a screening event to be announced in the spring, and winning
entries will be posted on YouTube. For detailed contest information including contest tips,
rules, and entry forms, go to

22. Member Recognition 10 year membership 15 Year membership Chris Carlson
Brent Pockrus
David Einolf
Jeffrey Frost
Michael Wood
Bruce Rosebrock
John Gamatese
Ronald Bowles
Paula Jones
Siobhan Murphy
Julie Hatch
Brian Sierzega
Daniel Freeburg
Jason Luty
Dan Sabatino
Annie Moorman
Donna Ritter
William Kessler
Thomas Baird

23. 2011 Oregon Safety Professional Worksite Grant
This $2000 grant supports projects or activities that will improve workplace health and safety programs for Oregon workers.
Grant Requirements:
1) may be new or an extension of an existing activity or program;
2) must focus on an Oregon workplace;
3) must include a credible project evaluation;
4) must be innovative; and
5) must have the potential to be implemented in other workplaces and industries.
Details and application at:
Applicants must be an Oregon ASSE member in good standing.
Applications are due by June 30th, 2012.
If you have questions with the application process, please send an to
request assistance.

24. Past Presidents of ASSE
2001/02 Barbara Aguon
2002/03 Dan Sabatino
2003/04 Dave Parsons
2004/05 Kimberly Gamble
2005/06 Bill Wood
2007/08 Jamal AbuSneineh
2008/09 Clark Vermillion
2009/10 Lee Briney
Current President Bruce Hollcroft

25. Bring your Executives and Sr. Leaders
ASSE-CWC Bosses Night
Promoting High-Level Safety Culture and Performance From the Top
Anil Mathur, CEO of Alaska Tanker Company, recognized as the safest tanker company in the world in 2010.
NSC “One of the CEOs Who Gets It”
Bring your Executives and Sr. Leaders
February 9, :30 – 7:30
How Executives and Safety professionals can most efficiently work together for highest level results
*Unleashing hidden benefits of safety *Enlisting higher level safety motivation - critical in dispersed, aging or transitioning workforces *Stepping up to the next level of Safety performance and culture *Moving towards Advanced Leadership Skills  
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Robert Pater, Managing Director of SSA/MoveSMART®, has helped numerous leaders and companies reduce injuries though leadership, skill development and cultural change

26. Chapter Website http://www.assecwc.org Access Chapter Information
Chapter Activities:
Monthly meeting/special events information
Chapter Calendar
Officer contact information
Section contact/meeting info
Job Opportunities
Safety Emphasis Newsletter
Governmental Affairs
Committee Information
Society & Safety Links
Scholarship/Grant Information/links
GOSH, Safety Conferences & PDC
And more….

27. IF YOU’RE NOT RECEIVING EMAILS
with information about chapter events and meetings, please contact
Judy West