1 ASSE Region VIII Chapter President / Exec Board OrientationAugust 1, 2016

2 Congratulations and Thank YouYou have volunteered your time to lead: It will not be easy. It’s not always fun. You will be frustrated at times. However: You will make a difference. You will not have to do this alone.

3 What is Region VIII?

4 Region VIII Proudly Serves…Over 5,500 Members (students included) Covers 9 states Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine 20 Chapters 3 Sections 6 Student Sections Did you know we had 6 student sections (# of enrolled students): o Indiana University of PA (135) o Keene State (128) o Millersville (33) o New Jersey Institute of Tech (3) o University of Mass. Lowell (6) o Slippery Rock (95)

5 Region VIII Awards and RecognitionThough I was not able to recognize each winner in person, I wanted to formally recognize those who received specific awards at SAFETY 2016 in Atlanta, GA.

6 In recognition of their service and dedication to the Society and the OSH profession, ASSE named Kathy A. Seabrook, CSP, CMIOSH, EurOSHM (New Jersey Chapter) as ASSE Fellows. Candidates for Fellow are nominated by their peers, then are selected based on their commitments to the OSH profession and Society involvement.

7 ASSE announced Dr. Tracey Cekada, associate professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Western PA Chapter), as the William E. Tarrants Outstanding Safety Educator of the Year for her proven excellence in teaching, research and service in the school’s Department of Safety Sciences. The award is named for Dr. William E. Tarrants, a pioneer in safety education who was also an ASSE President and Fellow.

8 The ASSE Regional Safety Professional of the Year (SPY) award is an honor acknowledging the dedication and outstanding contributions of a member to a specific Region. The Region 8 recipient is Donald L Olesen P.E., CSP, MBA (Granite State and Greater Boston Chapters). Don currently serves as the Area Director for the New England Area. He received an engraved Silver statue at the Region 8 caucus meeting at SAFETY 2016 and was presented by Eric Stager (Past RVP Region 8 and current ARVP - Finance).

9 ASSE’s SAFETY 2016 Poster Sessions offer students and academicians an opportunity to report on their research. This year, 31 posters were presented on topics ranging from employee involvement, emergency action plans and latex allergies to firefighter safety, modified risk assessment methods and culture change. Nicholas Oakes (graduating senior from Millersville University of PA) was awarded 1st place (Students) for his research focusing on ‘Exposure to Toxic Byproducts in Smoke and Their Effects on Cancer in Firefighters.’ Reach out to Nicholas on LinkedIn if interested in a mentorship opportunity… Or if you have a job available. Not pictured: Helmut Paschold (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) was awarded 1st place for ‘Other Including Government’ for his research on ‘Whole-Body Vibration Exposure in Residential Solid Waste Collection.’

10 ASSE chapters complete an annual report performance report that indicates how well they meet basic standards of excellence. Platinum-Level chapters meet the most rigorous standard of excellence and are considered to be strong role models for other chapters to emulate. This award replaces the Chapter of the Year award which was retired after Safety 2015. Congrats to the New Jersey Chapter for achieving Platinum level for the chapter year [Patrick Delaney, Chapter President (center), is pictured with other SAFETY 2016 NJ Chapter Dignitaries].

11 Region VIII Awards and RecognitionSpecific Area Name Chapter Common Interest Group Safety Pro. Of the Year Women in Safety Engineering Louise E. Vallee, CSP, CIH, CPE New Jersey Branch Significant Contributor Health & Wellness Branch Michael D. Topf Philadelphia Charles V. Culberston Outstanding Volunteer Service Wayne Hartz Granite State James Ramsay Eric Voight Penn-Jersey

12 Region VIII Awards and RecognitionSpecific Area Name Chapter Practice Specialty Safety Pro. Of the Year Consultants Deborah R. Roy, RN, COHN-S, CET, CSP Maine Engineering Joel M. Haight, Ph.D., P.E., CSP, CIH Western PA Environmental Richard Rosera New Jersey Public Sector Brandon J. Hody, CSP Professional Papers 2nd Place John W. Mroszczyk, Ph.D. Greater Boston

13 Here are the 2015 Region 8 awards winners.Through the ASSE Foundation, there have been over $380k in grants and scholarships awarded to over 160 different ASSE members. It was funded, in part, by the Safety Matters Challenge, where Region 8 contributed $101,877 from 855 donors in last chapter year alone. Here are the 2015 Region 8 awards winners.

14 Who We Are Includes Regional Cabinet, Regional Operating Committee (ROC) and the Council on Regional Affairs (CoRA).

15 Region VIII Operating Committee (ROC) RVP and Area DirectorsPam Walaski Area Director – Keystone Shaundree Davis Area Director – Metro Aaron Cameron RVP – Region 8 Don Olesen Area Director – New England Brett Carruthers Area Director – Empire

16 Region VIII Operating Committee Chapter Presidents, President-Elects, VPsName Position Phone Central NY Jarred R O'Dell President (315) Eric J Fickbohm, CHST VP (315)  Central PA Todd O Miller, CSP (717)  Paul E Allen, CSP, ARM, CIH President-Elect (215)  Stephen J Engle, CSP, CHMM, OHST (717) CT Valley Allison Bresloff, CSP (203) Walter B Tucker Jr, CSP, CHST (203)  Daniel M Pivin, CSP, CHST, CET (413) Eastern NY Joel M Paradee Kenton A Wengert, CSP (518)  Genesee Valley David S Bowes (585)  Jenna M Mausolf (585) Granite State Pamela A Bealo, CSP (603) Corey R Miner (603) Greater Boston Daren Canfield, CSP (508) Colleen M Walsh, CHMM (508) 

17 Region VIII Operating Committee Chapter Presidents, President-Elects, VPsName Position Phone Hudson River Valley Thomas J Lyons, CSP, OHST President (845) Crystal D Turner, CHST President-Elect (718)  Lehigh Valley Steve T Mondschein (484)  Jenelle R Perich VP (484) Long Island Dale R Clarkson (631)  Jeffrey Bailes (631)  Anthony J Marletta (631) Maine Jean M Wheat, CSP (207) James S Fraser, CSP, ARM, CET (207) New Jersey Gregory S Decker, CSP (908)  Lauren Cranmer, CSP, CHMM (856) Louise E Vallee, CSP, CIH, CPE (908)  New York City Brian A Fennell, P.E., CSP (917)  Omar A Jackson, CET (646) 

18 Region VIII Operating Committee Chapter Presidents, President-Elects, VPsName Position Phone New York City Brian A Fennell, P.E., CSP President (917)  Omar A Jackson, CET President-Elect (646)  Niagara Frontier Ryan Knoph, CSP (716)  Christopher B Kankiewicz (716)   Northeast PA Kenneth T Walker, CSP (570)  Lori M Carpenter, CSP VP (570)  Northwest PA Gabriel F Miehl, CSP, CFPS (814)  Jon D Welsh, CSP (814)  Penn-Jersey Michael P McGowan, REA, CEP, CHMM (856) Anthony Morreale (732) Philadelphia Michael R McGee, CSP (215)  Bruce D Allen, CSP (610)  Cheryl Scanlon-Zinner, CSP (302)  Western PA Andrew S Longacre (484)  Bradley D August (724) Worcester County Troy J Gonyon (508)  Christopher James King (508)

19 Region VIII Cabinet (Call/Email Aaron Cameron if you have an interest in any open roles)Elected at the Fall ROC Deputy RVP RVP designee (must be an Area Director or Chapter President) Open  Appointed Assistant RVP - Finance Keeping the books Eric Stager ARVP - Webmaster Website content and maintenance Mason Robbins ARVP - Social Media Social media content and maintenance Anthony Krake ARVP - Government Affairs What's happening at the national and state level Bob Coffey ARVP - Logistics ROC meeting logistics / coordination John Spath ARVP - Recognition, Honors and Awards Celebrating successes Dan Rollino ARVP - Succession Planning Building our bench (nominations & elections) and tools for success Open ARVP - Students and Young Professionals Mentoring our 6 student sections and supporting 3-5-yr pros

20 Council on Region Affairs (CoRA)Consists of a Vice President (as Chair) and the RVPs; Is responsible for the policies and operating procedures for Regions, Areas, Chapters, and Sections as it relates to membership development and services. From left-to-right: Ashok Garlapati (Region 9 - Global); Maribeth Anderson (VP CoRA); Tim Page-Bottorff (Region 2); Dan Hopwood (Region 1); Steven Gray (Region 3); Aaron Cameron (Region 8); Alicia Mitchell (Region 6); Andrea Ball (Region 4); Diana Stegall (Region 5); Tara Falin (Region 7) .

21 Council on Region Affairs (CoRA)There are opportunities to participate on the 3 committees within CoRA: Education and Training; Chapter Operations; Membership Development. You can get more info here:

22 What you need to do to be successful.Chapter Operations What you need to do to be successful.

23 Chapter President ResponsibilitiesOversee ALL chapter operations (tools outlined in the next few slides) Complete required reports on time Participate in Regional Operating Committee (ROC) activities Promote membership and student development Attend ASSE Leadership Conference (each Fall in Chicago) Maintain chapter website and manage content Participate in training for your position through ASSE Leadership On-Demand Training and expect the same from your exec board Learn more about the ASSE Foundation.

24 1. Chapter Operations (Your First 30 Days)Update website with new chapter officers Fill appointed position for Chapter (next slide) Establish a Student Section Liaison (for those that have student sections) Review your Chapter By-Laws Prepare Chapter Annual Plan (use COMT as a tool) [Due Aug 15, 2016] Schedule chapter visit with your Area Director Since regional affairs mandate the election of a DRVP (Deputy Regional VP), and this must be presented and voted on in the Fall ROC, AND the DRVP has to be part of the ROC (to include Area Directors and Chapter Presidents), take time to consider your involvement there.

25 Chapter Positions Result of Chapter electionsMust be sent to RVP/AD and uploaded to COMT by May 31 Required to maintain Chapter Charter Required Chapter Officers: President President Elect OR VP Delegate(s) Treasurer Secretary Optional Chapter Officers: Membership Chair Newsletter Editor Communications Chair Public Relations Chair Program Chair Foundation Liaison Jobs Chair Awards & Honors Chair CoPS Chair Include Section & Student Section Officers if applicable

26 1. Chapter Operations The Next 30 DaysVisit the ASSE Document Directory Review SOG 8.10 Take Officer Training on Officer Central Set up meeting topics, dates and times Begin succession planning for

27 1. Chapter Operations OngoingSend scheduled meetings to RVP and to the ARVP Webmaster / ARVP Social Media for addition to Region 8 website and social media channels Update website at least quarterly and mark in the COMT (PDCs, jobs, events, recognition) Update COMT following Chapter Meetings to include roster changes Support Student Sections (if applicable)

28 Chapter Operations Management Tool (COMT)The COMT is the main performance report for chapters. To assist with Chapter planning and evaluate performance, each chapter is required to complete & submit the COMT by June 30, More info can be found at Chapter Recognition Program Chapters receive points based on the information submitted through the COMT tool. Chapter's activities and programs throughout the year earn them various levels of recognition. The recognition model is as follows: Level Points Range Req'd Bronze 1,000-1,779 Silver 1,780-2,779 Gold 2,880-4,479 Platinum 4,480-5,505

29 COMT Results for Last Year (2015-2016)Chapter Name Dues Rate 3/1 Leadership Form (Officer Report)  5/31/16 Chapter Recognition 15-16 Received Completed Correctly Requested Officers Sections Included Central New York $15.00 y n/a ,300 Central Pennsylvania ,520 Connecticut Valley $25.00 ,785 Eastern New York 5.1.16 yes ,775 Genesee Valley n-msg some ,125 Granite State ,805 Greater Boston ,555 Hudson River Valley $30.00 ,090 Lehigh Valley ,050 Long Island $50.00 ,075 Maine New Jersey $35.00 Y ,445 New York City ,725 Niagara Frontier same as LY ,840 Northeast Pennsylvania ,200 NW Pennsylvania Penn-Jersey ,175 Philadelphia 6.6.16 ,775 Western Pennsylvania $20.00 ,375 Worcester County ,995

30 Chapter Operations Management Tool (COMT)Remember, achieving the highest levels of chapter recognition is a reflection that you are doing a good job on behalf of your membership – not just accumulating points. Your strategic plans should focus on good work and meaningful activities for your chapter…the points will come. But, there is nothing wrong with looking at the criteria and making that part of your planning process.

31 Other Tools for Chapter UseOfficer Central (http://www.asse.org/oc/) Region VIII Website (http://region8.asse.org/) With plans to add regional events calendar and Area pages, as well as enhance the Awards and Resources tabs. Region VIII Go-To-Meeting Account This is available, but not yet tested, and will be shared in short order.

32 Officer Central (How do you get involved at the Area, Regional or Society levels?)Visit Officer Central at to find out more information on what positions are available, what their time commitment and responsibilities entail and a look at the training available.

33 2. Reporting RequirementsChapter Planning Report (Due August 15, 2016) Chapter Operations Management Tool (COMT) (Due June 30, 2017) Financial Report (Due May 31, 2017) Financial Checklist Petition for Chapter of the Year due to ASSE HQ (Due October 15, 2016) Chapter dues notification Chapter Officer and Delegate reports IRS Tax Filing (if applicable) Nominations for Regional/ Area elections, Safety Professional of the Year (SPY), Fellow Honor, Outstanding Safety Educator Award (ALL due November 1, 2016)

34 3. ROC Participation Quarterly ROC Calls (1-hour calibration calls)It is recognized and understood all too well the time commitment involved in a leadership role within ASSE. We’re all busy and ASSE has to compete with time spent with family, work, and personal time. Though, only as a team can we accomplish our goals as a Region. Quarterly ROC Calls (1-hour calibration calls) Winter (Nov/Dec 2017) Summer (June 2017) ROC Meetings Web-Based: Sept 30, 2016 (9-11am) Face-to-Face: Spring (Feb/Mar 2017) – New England Area Face-to-Face: Fall (Aug/Sept 2017) – Pittsburgh Area

35 4. Membership and Student DevelopmentASSE Events Leadership Conference – Oct 13-15, 2016 (Chicago) SAFETY 2017 – June 19-22, 2017 (Denver, CO) Region VIII PDCs New England Area 18th Annual PDC – Nov 15-16, 2016 (Sea Crest Beach Hotel, North Falmouth, MA) Western PA Chapter 4th Annual Joint Professional Development Conference – Nov 1, 2016 (SRU campus) Keene State PDC – Spring 2017 (date/location unknown) **These are the events that I am aware of at the time of this module**

36 5. Leadership ConferenceYou can find more information about this opportunity by visiting Who Should Attend? Chapter Officers, Practice Specialty Administrators, Common Interest Group Administrators, Committee Chairs, Deputy RVP’s and Area Directors. What Will I Learn? Fulfilling your role requires both leadership skills and practical working knowledge of your position. The Leadership Conference will help you become a better leader, and give you simple tips to make your role easier and more rewarding. Why should I attend? Develop leadership skills that are transferable to the workplace Network with other leaders in safety to find solutions to your latest challenges Share best practices and meet key Society leaders Earn CEU’s for attending the Conference

37 6. Website Maintenance Update with the following:Calendar for chapter events Newsletters Industry news Awards and Recognition New job postings within the chapter

38 7. Leadership Training ASSE members who take leadership positions within Society help ASSE achieve greater success. Since our leadership is one of our strongest assets, ASSE is committed to providing the tools that will help our leaders be more successful. Leadership On-Demand Training is just one of the resources available to you. Here you will find formal training to help you fulfill your role within Society. ACTION: Participate in training for your position and expect the same from the rest of your exec board.

39 8. ASSE Foundation You can find more information about this opportunity by visiting Our mission is to provide educational advancement, leadership development, and research opportunities to advance the safety, health, and environmental profession. We have grown significantly in the past 25 years. Our Academic Scholarship and Grant Program offers more than 100 awards, annually disbursing more than a $250,000. Our Research Program has awarded close to $500,000 in research fellowship and proposal grants, and will award $300,000, its largest grant to date, in June 2015. And more than 1,000 students have attended the Future Safety Leaders Conference, preparing them to transition from safety student to safety professional.

40 The Safety Matters Challenge, which raised more than $400,000, helps fund their ongoing efforts.Region VIII was the 1st place winner of the challenge, having doubled our participation from last year, and won $32,117 in program funding! Congrats to all the regions, especially Region III ($20,073) and Region VII ($8,029). Total Donations Total Donors % Increase Region I $28,753 801 +9.5% Region II $21,820 405 +16.6% Region III $44,214 722 +63.4% Region IV $17,513 584 +5.6% Region V $29,809 591 +22.8% Region VI $17,424 427 +17.3% Region VII $24,308 614 +34.7% Region VIII $101,877 855 +101.4% There will be more discussion at the Fall ROC about how to utilize/disperse the $32k in Region VIII.

41 8. ASSE Foundation For example:Scholarship awards are for students majoring in occupational safety, health, and the environment. The Family Scholarship Fund, open to spouses and children, will provide college funding to minimize the financial impact of their loss while encouraging continuing education. To find out more about the Foundation and learn how to apply for funds, please visit the ASSE website at

42 Region VIII Goals

43 Goals for See every Chapter improve over chapter year Attend or have a Delegate attend ROC Meetings (100% participation) All reporting filed with Society and Region 8 on-time All Chapters recognized as Silver and higher Increase Student memberships/participation Thoughtful consideration to giving to the Foundation Stretch Goals (2-3 years) Establishment of a quarterly newsletter Create a strong mentor program between mature professionals and the student section members, as well as the young professional members (3-5 years of work experience)

44 The Next Level At least one representative at Leadership Conference (100% participation) All Chapter Presidents attend the Fall and Spring ROCs (100% participation) 100% Execution of strategic plan All Chapters recognized as Gold and Platinum Establishment of / Impactful work product from sub- committees within ROC through the ARVPs Let’s be the resource Society uses!

45 What I wish I had known… What reports are required for chapter charter maintenance (bare minimum), where to find them and how to complete them. What it takes to be a Platinum level chapter. How to use the COMT (Chapter Ops Mgmt Tool). The actual amount of time it really takes to stay abreast of deadlines and other duties for the Chapter. Where can I educate myself and my officers through On Demand Training, as well as those interested in stepping up as volunteer leaders within the chapter. I wish I had a better working knowledge of what I was expected to do and the duties I needed to perform.

46 In Closing…. I am a volunteer just like you.I like to have fun and having fun is an occupational requirement for being part of the ROC. I do not want to accelerate the pace/growth of gray hairs, so I’m looking to delegate in a very deliberate way (given the right timing, put the right people in the right spots to do the right kind of work). Right? I am available We, as a team, can leverage our Society and Regional resources to support our respective chapters….and have fun.

47 520 N. Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068On a side note For those of you who had not met or spoken to Steve Hansen, who was the Manager of Chapter Services for ASSE, his last day with ASSE was July 1, He has taken on a bigger role with another society starting with a ‘P’ (plug in your jokes here). Region 8 wishes him well in all his endeavors. ASSE has reorganized his duties and will be replacing him soon. In the meantime, call the main switchboard number if you have questions at: (M-F 8:30am – 5pm) 520 N. Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068