1. Next Membership Meeting Thursday May 10, 2012 Breakfast 7:00—8:30 am Hayden’s Lakefront Grill Tualatin, OR

2. Register today and save $150 off on-site registration Learn from the Best Safety 2012 offers over 200 sessions presented by the best minds in the industry to help you take your skills to the next level. These sessions give you the chance to obtain the latest trends and walk away with techniques that you can apply in your company today. Topics are presented in a variety of formats, including lectures, case studies, and small group discussions. Learn new solutions to your challenges and then confer with presenters and peers. http://www.safety2012.org/

3. CWC ASSE 2011-2012 Officers PresidentJill Jones503-849-1384Jill-Jones@Hoffmancorp.com President ElectLuke BettsCell: (503) 430-9007lukbet@saif.com Vice PresidentLeslie Kantor 503-226-4211 ext. 5420 leslie.kantor@nwnatural.com Secretary Judy West503-547-8127westj@cleanwaterservices.org TreasurePaula Jones 971-242-5752 paujon@saif.com House Delegate Michael Sorensen503-615-6586 michaels@ci.hillsboro.or.us House DelegateAngie Hannan503-625-3539 bahannan@hotmail.com Delegate at Large Bill Kness503-804-3157bkness@bluedotehs.com Delegate at Large David Dixon503-630-3211daviddix@co.clackamas.or.us Past President Bruce Hollcroft 503-250-3727 bhollcroft@hayscompanies.com 2nd Past President Lee Briney 503-413-5016 lbriney@lhs.org Membership ChairmanJamal AbuSneineh503.793.9114 jamal.abusneineh@multco.us

4.  Leupold: A Safety Awareness Program Case Study  Bill Kness, PE Blue Dot, Inc., Scott Gunderson, CSP, CHMM Tosoh Quartz

5. NAOSH 2012: Sunday, May 6th - Saturday, May 12th  North American Occupational Safety and Health Week, or NAOSH Week, occurs every year during the first full week of May. Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day (OSHP Day) falls on the Wednesday of that week.  ASSE urges everyone to get involved in NAOSH Week in an effort to better educate the public about the positive benefits a safe workplace provides not only for workers, but for their families, friends, businesses, their local communities and the global community. The mission of NAOSH Week is to increase awareness of the importance of occupational safety and health to working men and women around the world.

6. 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. www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers- institutes/croet/oregon-healthy-workforce- center/ Contact Dede Montgomery at montgomd@ohsu.edu for more info. montgomd@ohsu.edu

7. 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: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers- institutes/croet/outreach/croet-oregon-worksite-awards.cfm.http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers- institutes/croet/outreach/croet-oregon-worksite-awards.cfm Applicants must be an Oregon ASSE member in good standing. Applications are due by June 30 th, 2012. If you have questions with the application process, please send an email to asse-croet@comcast.netasse-croet@comcast.net and request assistance.

8. New Chapter Website 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…. http://www.assecwc.org

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

10. WITH NEW CHAPTER /100 TH ANNIVERSARY LOGO AVAILABLE TODAY---ASK JILL Sports Bag $30

11. CWC S TUDENT S ECTION P RESENTS P ROACTIVE I NJURY P REVENTION S EMINAR WHAT: An intriguing seminar on health, wellness, eating right, calorie intake, vitamins, what happens to the food you eat and how it impacts your overall performance and much more! Give your employees the tools to help improve their overall health and safety. WHERE: Mt. Hood Community College WHEN: April 26 th TIME : 3:00 – 4:30pm WHY: All proceeds go towards funding the attendance Student Section members at the 2012 Safety Conference in Denver, CO Questions? Contact Ben Denfeld, Chair 503-970-3441 ben.denfeld@gmail.com Featuring Sam Rader http://www.proactiveinjuryprevention.com $25

12. WITH NEW CHAPTER /100 TH ANNIVERSARY LOGO AVAILABLE TODAY---ASK JILL Sports Bag $30

14. Available today…ask Jill WITH NEW CHAPTER /100 TH ANNIVERSARY LOGO Stadium Blanket $40

15. CWC ASSE 2011-2012 Committee Chair Finance ChairPaula Jones971-242-5752paujon@saif.com Governmental AffairsBruce Poinsette brpoinsette@msn.com Job PlacementBrian Clarke360-687-5984 Brianclarke1121@aol.com Public Relations /Marketing Chair Judy West503-547-8127westj@cleanwaterservices.org NAOSH ChairDave Parsons503-881-4969parsonsdr@comcast.net Scholarship ChairMelissa Diede971.242.5808MELDIE@saif.com Community Service ChairLuke BettsCell: (503) 430-9007lukbet@saif.com Student Section ChairLonnie Turner lonniebturner@gmail.com Awards ChairClark Vermillion503-572-1741Clark-vermillion@hoffmancorp.com Election/Nomination ChairBruce Hollcroft503-250-3727 bhollcroft@hayscompanies.com Newsletter EditorIlla Gilbert-Jones971.242.5734illgil@saif.com Book KeeperJen Dolan jendolan@gmail.com

16. Proud to Sponsor Our Student Members If you would like to sponsor our student members contact Jill Jones (503) 351-7947 or Lonnie Turner (503) 665-6649 Thank You Bill Kness of Blue Dot, Inc. for your generous donation.

17. WITH NEW CHAPTER /100 TH ANNIVERSARY LOGO AVAILABLE TODAY---ASK JILL Sports Bag $30

19. Register today and save $150 off on-site registration Learn from the Best Safety 2012 offers over 200 sessions presented by the best minds in the industry to help you take your skills to the next level. These sessions give you the chance to obtain the latest trends and walk away with techniques that you can apply in your company today. Topics are presented in a variety of formats, including lectures, case studies, and small group discussions. Learn new solutions to your challenges and then confer with presenters and peers. http://www.safety2012.org/ !!!Luck O' the Irish !!! For one day only… this March 15th, register for SAFETY 2012 andSAFETY 2012 we'll send you a $50 gift certificate to Restaurant.com Restaurant.com To use at any of their 18,000 participating restaurants! This offer is valid for ASSE members only. Only online orders apply

20. CWC ASSE 2011-2012 Officers PresidentJill Jones503-849-1384Jill-Jones@Hoffmancorp.com President ElectLuke BettsCell: (503) 430-9007lukbet@saif.com Vice PresidentLeslie Kantor 503-226-4211 ext. 5420 leslie.kantor@nwnatural.com Secretary Judy West503-547-8127westj@cleanwaterservices.org TreasurePaula Jones 971-242-5752 paujon@saif.com House Delegate Michael Sorensen503-615-6586 michaels@ci.hillsboro.or.us House DelegateAngie Hannan503-625-3539 bahannan@hotmail.com Delegate at Large Bill Kness503-804-3157bkness@bluedotehs.com Delegate at Large David Dixon503-630-3211daviddix@co.clackamas.or.us Past President Bruce Hollcroft 503-250-3727 bhollcroft@hayscompanies.com 2nd Past President Lee Briney 503-413-5016 lbriney@lhs.org Membership ChairmanJamal AbuSneineh503.793.9114 jamal.abusneineh@multco.us

21.  Friday June 15  $30/person  Stockpot Broiler, Beaverton  5:30 pm Networking/no host Bar/Silent Auction  6:30 pm Business meeting Membership Recognition Announcement of SPY Introduction of 2012-13 Chapter Officers Officer Installation  7:30-9:30 pm Dinner and Mystery Theater  Auction Results EDDIE MAY MYSTERIES Producers of North America's Longest Running Audience-Participation Murder Mystery Dinners! Must RSVP by June 1, 2012

22. Who...What…Why…  9 Finalist Teams Plus 2 Honorable Mention Teams  Awards for 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd Place  Competing for Prize Money $$$ --team & school award RSVP Chuck Easterly at chueas@saif.com chueas@saif.com Public Viewing & Winners Announced  When: April 14, 2012 1:30 pm (doors open 12:45)  Where: Northern Lights Theater Salem, OR http://northernlightstheatrepub.c om http://northernlightstheatrepub.c om  Dress: Casual  Food: YES!! popcorn, pizza, beverages  Admission: FREE

23. DateTopicSpeakerLocation April 12, 2012 Lunch 11:30-1:30 City of Gresham Safety GOSH 2011 Award Winner for Safety Committee Marlee Smith-Janney Risk Manager, City of Gresham Hayden’s Lakeside Grill May 10, 2012 Breakfast 7:00-9:00 Joint meeting with RIMS Leupold: A Safety Awareness Program Case Study Bill Kness, PE Blue Dot, Inc., Scott Gunderson, CSP, CHMM Tosoh Quartz Hayden’s Lakeside Grill June 15, 2012 Dinner meeting Officer Installation Mystery Dinner Theater Fun times for all!!! Stock Pot Beaverton

24. Sports Bag $30

25.  April 19, 2012  8 am—3 pm  $50 per ASSE Member  $75 Non-member- reimbursement if ASSE application accepted Key Content:  Learn how to navigate slippery relationships and turn them into healthy and productive relationships  Explore the benefits of taking personal responsibility  Learn how to create relationships to connect the needs of others  Develop strategies for stepping into healthy responsibility Dan Miller Sponsored by St Helen Section

26. Proud to Sponsor Our Student Members If you would like to sponsor our student members contact Jill Jones (503) 351-7947 or Lonnie Turner (503) 665-6649 Thank You Bill Kness of Blue Dot, Inc. for your generous donation.

27. CWC ASSE 2011-2012 Committee Chair Finance ChairPaula Jones971-242-5752paujon@saif.com Governmental AffairsBruce Poinsette brpoinsette@msn.com Job PlacementBrian Clarke360-687-5984 Brianclarke1121@aol.com Public Relations /Marketing Chair Judy West503-547-8127westj@cleanwaterservices.org NAOSH ChairDave Parsons503-881-4969parsonsdr@comcast.net Scholarship ChairMelissa Diede971.242.5808MELDIE@saif.com Community Service ChairLuke BettsCell: (503) 430-9007lukbet@saif.com Student Section ChairLonnie Turner lonniebturner@gmail.com Awards ChairClark Vermillion503-572-1741Clark-vermillion@hoffmancorp.com Election/Nomination ChairBruce Hollcroft503-250-3727 bhollcroft@hayscompanies.com Newsletter EditorIlla Gilbert-Jones971.242.5734illgil@saif.com Book KeeperJen Dolan jendolan@gmail.com

28.  Chapter Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) Award is a long established annual award, intended to recognize a deserving Columbia-Willamette Chapter member for outstanding leadership and service in the Safety Profession.  Clark Vermillion, Awards Chairman, is asking for help in identifying eligible members.  The form with the guidelines and procedures for submitting your nominee to Clark and his committee can be found at http://assecwc.org/wp- content/uploads/2012/02/Chap ter-SPY-2012.doc. http://assecwc.org/wp- content/uploads/2012/02/Chap ter-SPY-2012.doc  The form and any documentation must be submitted by May1, 2012 via email at Clark.vermillion@gmail.com. Clark.vermillion@gmail.com  The recipient will be announced at the Officer Installation Dinner June 15 th.

29. CWC S TUDENT S ECTION P RESENTS P ROACTIVE I NJURY P REVENTION S EMINAR WHAT: An intriguing seminar on health, wellness, eating right, calorie intake, vitamins, what happens to the food you eat and how it impacts your overall performance and much more! Give your employees the tools to help improve their overall health and safety. WHERE: Mt. Hood Community College WHEN: April 26 th TIME : 3:00 – 4:30pm WHY: All proceeds go towards funding the attendance Student Section members at the 2012 Safety Conference in Denver, CO Questions? Contact Ben Denfeld, Chair 503-970-3441 ben.denfeld@gmail.com Featuring Sam Rader http://www.proactiveinjuryprevention.com $25

30.  President-Luke Betts  President Elect – Wes Lashbrook  Vice President – Open  Secretary – Judy West  Treasurer – Paula Jones  Treasurer Elect – Michael Sorensen  House Delegate 1 – Angie Hannan  House Delegate 2 – Bill Kness  Member at Large 1 – Scott Gunderson  Member at Large 2 – David Dixon  Survey Monkey Ballot Return by May 2, 2012 Look for it in your inbox now!  The committee would like to thank those members who volunteered to serve

32.  Friday June 15  $30/person  Stockpot Broiler, Beaverton  5:30 pm Networking/no host Bar/Silent Auction  6:30 pm Business meeting Membership Recognition Announcement of SPY Introduction of 2012-13 Chapter Officers Officer Installation  7:30-9:30 pm Dinner and Mystery Theater  Auction Results EDDIE MAY MYSTERIES Producers of North America's Longest Running Audience-Participation Murder Mystery Dinners! Must RSVP by June 1, 2012

33. 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: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers- institutes/croet/outreach/croet-oregon-worksite-awards.cfm.http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers- institutes/croet/outreach/croet-oregon-worksite-awards.cfm Applicants must be an Oregon ASSE member in good standing. Applications are due by June 30 th, 2012. If you have questions with the application process, please send an email to asse-croet@comcast.netasse-croet@comcast.net and request assistance.

34. New Chapter Website 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…. http://www.assecwc.org

35. *IF YOU’RE NOT RECEIVING EMAILS* with information about chapter events and meetings, please contact Judy West westj@cleanwaterservices.org