ASSE-CASCADE CHAPTER EXECUTIVE TEAM MINUTES



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DATE
January 11, 2007
TIME
10:30 am
LOCATION
Sizzler, Springfield, OR
ATTENDEES
Doug Caven - President, Mary Lou Wilson - Vice President, Steve Nichols - Conference Chair, Sharon Pleu - Treasurer, Elizabeth Bartleson - Membership Chair, Gretchen Brannon - Program Chair
   
PREVIOUS MINUTES


Read and accepted

FUTURE PRESENTATIONS SLATED


a). February 8th - Karen Blythe, Consultant with K Blythe & Associates - "Organization Vision & Management"

b). March 8th - Dave Parsons, consultant with AGC - "Construction Site Risk Planning"

c). April 12th - GOSH Conference Roundtable Discussion "What Did You Learn" "What presentations would you recommend for the Cascade Occupational Environmental, Health & Safety Conference slated for March 18-20, 2008

d). May 10th - Dale Knight, Sr. Loss Control Consultant with SAIF Corp. - "Leading Edge Safety"

e). June 14th - Roundtable Group Hot Topics discussion.

f). Still need topics and speakers for future months. Previously suggested topics: Sept 2006 Doug Perry, Emergency Preparedness - Eugene Fire Marshals office. Tsunami & Hurricanes with Paul West. Gary Hyatt with Northwest Natural Gas, "Natural Gas Safety" "Incident rates, what they are and how to use them.



OLD BUSINESS



a). Steve Bridges will update web site& post link fee rates schedule & send email to those most likely prospects.

b). Mary Lou Wilson will compose an open letter to the Cascade members for inclusion on the web site.

c). Sharon Pleu needs the Non-Profit Status certification for Treasurer responsibilities.

d). Steve Bridges needs the most current By-Law for posting on the web site.

e). ROC Pacific Rim will present a One Day PDC on the Big Island on 4/16/07 then fly to OWAHU for 4/17-18/07 for ROC meeting.

OFFICERS REPORTS

 

a). President: Doug will be attending the DOuglas County Safety Ass. meeting on Fri. 2/16/07.

b). Vice President: Not Present

c).Treasurer: Not Present

d). Member At Large: Not Present

e). Secretary: Present - Updated web site included posting dates for job & resume postings.

f). Government Affairs: Not Present

g). Membership Chair: Will try to create a packet of membership materials for Doug to take to Roseburg ASSE.

h). Conference Committee Chair: The Cascade Environmental, Health and Safety conference dates 3/18-20/08 have been confirmed by Cheryl LIen for the LCC Meeting and Learning Center. During the general Meeting Steve asked for Conference Volunteers. Meetings will begin in April shortly the GOSH conference.

NEW BUSINESS


a). Gretchen moved that there be a brainstorming session for future program speakers set for THurs. 11:30 am to 12:30pm 2/26/06 at Monaco Coach meeting room.

b). Doug Caven, Steve Bridges, Stephen Nichols and Paul West are planning to attend the Douglas County Safety Managers Association in Roseburg on Friday, 2/15/07.

c). The annual legislative session ASSE Capital coffee Break is scheduled and confirmed by Duane Grange for March 2, 2007 from 10:00 am until 4:00pm. An email was sent to membership and guests for input and support for this important activity.


d). Dave Bogart volunteered for the member at Large position. No decision was made on this pending a review of the most current approved version of the chapter By-Laws in order to determine if officer candidates must be nominated by another member before being voted into office.

e). Results of the Phone Survey Summary compiled by Elizabeth Bartleson will be emailed as an attachment to the minutes.

GENERAL MEETING


a). James Johnson with D2000 gave an engaging and informative "Rescue Awareness" presentation.


ACTION ITEMS


a). We need topics and speakers for future meetings.

b). Be sure to greet and meet new attendees at the general meetings

 

NEXT MEETING


a). The next General Meeting will be Round Table Discussion of what attendees found most useful at the recent GOSH Conference in Portland. It will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at The Sizzler Restaurant off Gateway Blvd. at 1010 Postal Way, Springfield, Oregon.

b). Executive meeting at 10:30am. General Meeting at 11:30am.

c). Bring a Friend or Associate! Free Lunch for first time guests!

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