Next Chapter Meeting
Monday, February 13, 2012
12:00 Noon – 1pm
(lunch at 11:30am)
Speaker: Jim Flanagan, TOSHA STAR Program Manager
Topic: TN STAR Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)
Location:
Genesco, Inc.
1415 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN 37217
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See our Meetings & Events page for more information.
February 13, 2012 Chapter Meeting
Monday, February 13, 2012
12:00 Noon – 1pm
(lunch at 11:30am)
Topic: TN STAR Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)
Speaker: Jim Flanagan, TOSHA STAR Program Manager
The Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) is designed to recognize and promote effective safety and health management. In the VPP, management, labor, and TOSHA establish a cooperative relationship at a workplace that has implemented a strong program: Jim Flanagan will discuss the TN STAR VPP and the future for STAR Program.
Location:
Genesco, Inc.
1415 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN 37217
May 2012 Golf Outing
The Middle Tennessee Chapter of the ASSE announces our 27th Annual John Claxton Memorial Scholarship Fund Golf Scramble at: The Private Club at Fairvue Plantation
All proceeds from this tournament will benefit our scholarship program for college students in occupational health, safety, and industrial hygiene programs in the region.
For more information Meeting & Events page or Golf Outing Flyer (pdf)
4 Player Team with Sponsorship:
Single Player & Sponsor:
Cost: $150.00
Single Player:
Cost: $80.00
Beverage Sponsor:
Cost: $350.00
Sponsor (No Player):
Cost: $100.00
(2) Mulligans:
Cost: $10.00
Middle TN Chapter Receives National Publicity for Driver Safety School
The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) recognizes Keith Bain of Chubb Group and the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the ASSE. Our Driver Safety School was used as an example during the NETS Drive Safely to Work Week campaign and featured in the Focus 360 publication. See the attached article, pg 3.
Focus 360 (pdf)
http://trafficsafety.org/drivesafelyworkweek/
Keith Bain, CSP is a Property & Casualty Risk Specialist in Loss Control Services for the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, Past President of the Middle Tennessee Chapter, Driver Safety School Chair, and ASSE Foundation Scholarship honoree.
October Chapter Meeting
The Middle TN Chapter met with Titan's General Manager of LP Field (Walter Overton) and Director of Security (Steve Burke); visited the Command Center, Locker Room, and LP Field.
Middle TN Chapter honors outgoing President Bill Boehm for his service to our chapter. Bill has moved to Louisville, KY for a new job.
Jimmy Whitehair, incoming President; Bill Boehm outgoing President
The Middle Tennessee Chapter of the ASSE
Announces 2011 Scholarship Awards
A total of $9,000 in scholarships have been awarded to area students in occupational health and safety. The scholarships will be awarded during the Tennessee Safety and Health Congress on Monday, August 1, 2011 at the Opryland Hotel and Convention Center in Nashville, TN.
Middle Tennessee Chapter of the ASSE Donates $10,000 to the Campus for Human Development/Room In The Inn
At the Chapter's monthly meeting in April, we visited the Room In The Inn facility in downtown Nashville and presented them a $10,000 check to help support their mission to serve the homeless in the Nashville area. The Middle Tennessee Chapter has been supporting the Campus for Human Development, Room In The Inn and Guest House for over 40 years.
Pictured in the center with the Middle TN ASSE Chapter members are Executive Director, Rachel Hester and Founding Director, Dr. Charles F. Strobel.
Next Chapter Meeting
June 12-15 - ASSE PDC
Safety 2011, Chicago, IL
26th Annual John Claxton Memorial Scholarship
Fund Golf Scramble & Awards Banquet
First Place Winners, Brooks Consulting Group pictured L-R are: Ron Kirsch, Jeremy Gibson, Ken Blick, and David Brooks
Second Place, Tennessee Gas Pipeline pictured L-R are: John Shadowens, Joe O'Steen, Ken Roe, and Paul Ramsey
Third Place, TOSHA pictured L-R are: Dave McMury, Frances Travis, John Pietuszka, and not pictured Jim Cothron
ASSE Foundation Scholarship Recipients
The Middle Tennessee Chapter of the ASSE is proud to announce this year’s ASSE Foundation Scholarship recipients:
Harold F. Polston Scholarship
Sponsored by the Middle Tennessee Chapter
Recipient: Yunhee Julie Im
University: Middle Tennessee State University
Degree Program: Engineering Technology
Amount: $2,000
Keith Bain Scholarship
Sponsored by the Middle Tennessee Chapter
Recipient: James Campbell
University: Murray State University
Degree Program: Occupational Safety & Health
Amount: $1,000
The Middle Tennessee Chapter will also be awarding additional scholarships directly through the chapter in August. See the application announcement below for additional information.
Middle TN Chapter President Bill Boehm presents ASSE Foundation with $14,350 check at the PDC in Chicago
Fay F. Feeney, Vice Chair ASSE Foundation; Bill Boehm, President Middle TN Chapter
2011 Middle Tennessee Chapter Scholarship Awards
Ryan Curry, Murray State University Undergraduate
Joseph Fess, Murray State University Undergraduate
Evalee King, MTSU Graduate School
Cameron Douglas Holeman Shipp, Murray State University Graduate School
Luke Welch, Murray State University Undergraduate
Donielle Wethington, Murray State University Graduate School
Middle Tennessee Chapter Makes Donation
Middle Tennessee Chapter donates child safety seats to Open Door Pregnancy Center in Springfield, Tennessee.
Pictured L to R with the child safety seats is Angela Smiley, Anthony Carter -Middle TN Past President, Shawn Elmore-Director of Open DoorPast Presidents Honored
The Middle Tennessee Chapter of the ASSE presented Outstanding Service awards to three of their most recent Past Chapter Presidents. The awards were presented by current Chapter President, Bill Boehm at their September 13, 2010 Chapter meeting.
Past Presidents in order L to R: David Brooks, Anthony Carter, Ron A. Kirsch
2010 Middle Tennessee Chapter Scholarship Winners Announced
Scholarship photo in order L to R: Bill Boehm, Middle TN Chapter President; Yunhee “Julie” Im, MTSU Scholarship Award Winner; Ron A. Kirsch, Past President; Harold F. Polston, Past President, Past Membership Chair, and ASSE Foundation Scholarship honoree.
The Scholarship Committee of the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the ASSE has selected the 2010 scholarship winners.
“In addition to the Harold F. Polston and Keith Bain scholarships, we are very pleased to be able to award six more scholarships this year for a total of $10,000.
Each of these scholarship 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!”
The $2,000 Harold F. Polston Harold F. Polston Scholarship was awarded to Lauren Hobbs of Murray State University. The $2,000 Keith Bain Scholarship was awarded to Jenna Lake of Murray State University.
The following students from Middle Tennessee State University and Murray State University will be awarded $1,000 scholarships:
- Martika Shanel Clark – Murray State University
- Michael Jerry Franklin – Murray State University
- Jacob L. Hagan – Murray State University
- Yunhee Julie Im – Middle Tennessee State University
- Zhichao Emma Jiang – Murray State University
- Joe Eugene Tarry, IV – Murray State University
The scholarships will be awarded at the Tennessee Safety & Health Congress on Monday, August 2nd at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in Murfreesboro, TN.