2008 Middle TN Chapter Meeting Schedule

Meeting Location:
Genesco Corp HQ
1415 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville , TN 37217

Networking Lunch at 11:30 AM

Meeting: Noon - 1 PM

2008 Schedule:

• January 14th
• February 11th
• March 10th
• April 14th
• May 19th - Scholarship Golf Tournament
• June 9-12 - Safety 2008
• July 13-16 - TN Safety & Health Congress
• August - No Chapter Meeting
• September 8th
• October 13th
• November 10th
• December 8th

Meeting Archive

October 2008 Meeting Announcement

Monday, October 13, 2008 - 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: Genesco Building, Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN
Speaker: Katherine (Kitty) D. Boyte, Attorney at Law and a Partner in the Law Firm of HOWARD, TATE, SOWELL, WILSON & BOYTE, PLLC.
Topic: The Role of Safety Personnel and HR Personnel in a Workers' Compensation Claim

2008 ASSE Middle Tennessee Chapter Scholarship Winners Announced

Middle Tennessee ASSE Chapter awards $2,000.00 scholarship to Trevor Harper of Murray State (KY) University at the Tennessee Safety and Health Congress. Pictured (L to R): Ron A. Kirsch, Ph.D., Past President; David Brooks, Treasurer; Trevor Harper, Scholarship Recipient; Anthony Carter - President

The Scholarship Committee of the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the ASSE has selected the 2008 scholarship winners. The following Murray State University students will be awarded $2,000 scholarships:

• Trevor Harper
• Robert Hobson (Harold F. Polston Scholarship awarded by the ASSE Foundation at the ASSE PDC)
• Shameka Dial

The scholarships will be awarded at the Tennessee Safety & Health Congress on Monday, July 14, 2008 at the Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN during the awards luncheon.

“Each of the recipients have met the high academic and eligibility requirements along with excelling in a challenging curriculum of Occupational Safety and Health”, said Ron A. Kirsch, Ph.D., Chair of the Scholarship Committee. “On behalf of the Scholarship Committee, congratulations to the winners!”

• ASSE Press Release: "The American Society of Safety Engineers' Middle Tennessee Chapter to Award Three Scholarships at Local Safety and Health Conference" (pdf)

Join Us at the Las Vegas Convention Center for Safety 2008!

Safety 2008 is the premier professional development event year after year for Safety, Health and Environmental (SH&E) professionals. It features the most extensive educational and networking opportunities offered to the profession. More than 200 sessions will offer you a wealth of information where you will learn from the successes of other organizations, understand the latest safety methodologies, and take away examples and strategies to use in your everyday workplace that will benefit your career and organization. Whether you are new to the profession or a seasoned executive, Safety 2008 has something for everyone!

• ASSE Safety 2008 Website

23rd Annual John Claxton Memorial Scholarship Fund Golf Outing & Awards Banquet

Monday, May 19, 2008 - Tee Time: 1:00pm
Location: Pebble Brook Golf Club, 2050 Pebble Brook Way, Greenbrier, TN
Donation: $60/golfer or $225/team; $350/team with Hole Sponsorship - Includes green fee, cart fee, range balls, and BBQ dinner.

Tee slots are limited, so register early!

For additional information about this event, contact: David Johnson (615) 943-6199 david@johnsonhealthandsafety.com or Ron Kirsch (615) 277-3120 ron@puresafety.com.

• Golf Tournament Flyer/Registration Form (doc)
• Golf Tournament Sponorship Information (doc)

2008 Middle Tennessee Chapter Scholarship

The Scholarship Committee of the ASSE Middle Tennessee Chapter announces the 2008 Scholarship Application. All applications must be received by May 12, 2008. No exceptions.

• 2008 Scholarship Application (doc)

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