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kc.asse.orgWelcome to the Heart of America Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)! Our chapter includes nearly 500 safety and health professionals in and around the Kansas City area. The Heart of America Chapter is one of over 148 local chapters organized to offer localized membership services, networking and professional development opportunities through monthly meetings and volunteer activities. Founded in 1911, ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its 33,000 members manage, supervise and consult on safety, health, and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education. ASSE is guided by a 16-member Board of Directors, which consists of 8 regional vice presidents; three council vice presidents; Society president, president-elect, senior vice president, vice president of finance and executive director. ASSE has 13 practice specialties, 150 chapters, 56 sections and 64 student sections. April 2010 Chapter MeetingMonday, April 12, 2010 - 12:00pm - Islamorada Fish Co. Bass Pro Awards and Student Presentations
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Trust Fund Established for UCM Alum and ASSE Member Chris WaltersChris Walters, a member of Nutmeg Chapter and the Saint Louis Chapter of ASSE, was among five people who lost their lives Sunday in the explosion in Middletown, Connecticut. At the time of his death, he was safety manager of Keystone Construction and Maintenance Services. He was a dedicated member of ASSE, a dedicated safety professional, and a good friend. He leaves a family in Flourissant, MO. The following Trust fund has been set up for Chris’s family. If anyone has questions or suggestion in publicizing the fund please do not hesitate to contact Mark Steinbrecher at 314.220.6345. For purposes of money being sent to the bank, the account is as follows, checks should be made payable to the V. Chris Walters Family Fund.
We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Mr. Walters and will certainly keep them in our thoughts during this difficult time. We have received questions and offers to help from many of you, and wanted to communicate to those of you who may not have heard. Thank you all for your support and assistance to the family of Mr. Walters. More information is available at the links below.
ASP/CSP Study Group Meets in FebruaryThe next ASP/CSP review study session will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2010 from 5:30-7:30mp at the Metro MCC Business & Technology Campus, Room TC 106. Click here for directions via Google Maps. Meeting Topic: Industrial Hygiene Measuring and Monitoring AIHA Spring Symposium on "Direct Reading Instruments"March 12, 2010 - 8:00am - Burns & McDonnell World Headquarters Guest Speakers:
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See the attached brochure for more details. December 2009 Chapter Meeting Wrap-UpSteve Updegraff from Lockton gave a presentation titled "A Good Safety Program is Not Enough!" at our December 2009 Chapter Meeting. The presentation is available below for anyone who missed the meeting or wants to review. Missouri Safety Council Announces 2010 Mid America Safety, Health & Environmental Conference & ExpoThe Missouri Safety Council's 39th Annual Mid America Safety, Health and Environmental Conference will focus of Sustainable Solutions for industry. The Conference to be held May 3-7, 2010 at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri will feature Mr. Phelps Murdock as the Keynote Speaker and Mr. Richard Fairfax, OSHA Director of Enforcement as Closing Speaker.
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