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Mike W. Thompson, CSPMike W. Thompson, CSP

Society PresidentSociety PresidentMichael.Thompson6@BP.com

Mike W. Thompson, CSPMike W. Thompson, CSP

Society PresidentSociety PresidentMichael.Thompson6@BP.com

American Society of Safety Engineerswww.ASSE.org

So What’s On Your Mind? American Society of Safety Engineers Challenges North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week So How Can I Maximize My Membership? It’s all about Balance - Sage Advise

Discussion PointsDiscussion Points

ASSE was

founded on

October 14, 1911

in New York City

as the

United Society

of Casualty Inspectors

(USCI) with 62 members.

25 March 1911 146 female garment workers died

At the time of the fire thefactory fire exit doors were locked …the doors that were not locked only opened inwards and were effectively held shut by the onrush of workers trying to

escape the fire. ….the only safety measures available for the workers were 27 buckets of water.

1914 the USCI name changed to American Society of Safety Engineers

(ASSE)

American Society of Safety Engineers

The world’s oldest organization…Since 1911 protecting people,property and the environment

http://www.ASSE.org847-699-2929

Vision

…be a global champion of the SH&E professional…a global leader of the profession

…a premier resource

…for those engaged in protecting people, property and the environment

STRUCTURED to DELIVER

MEMBERS

Board of Directors (volunteer leaders)

13 PracticeSpecialties

and Branches

CoMRACoPS CoPA CoPD

HouseOf

Delegates

Sections

Chapters

Areas

Regions

®

CoC

ASSE – By The Numbers

• 32,000 members- located in 64 countries

• 151 Chapters & 56 Sections

• 65 Student Sections

Countries w/ Chapters and Sections

Approx.32,000 members

United States

Ecuador

Australia(Western)

United Kingdom

EgyptKuwait

Saudi Arabia

Texas

Nigeria

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City Chapter

• East Central University, Oklahoma Doug Weirick, Ph.D.Department Chair,Department of Environmental Health ScienceAda, OK 74820-6899BS, Environmental Health Science

• University of Oklahoma Health Science Center                

David L. Johnson, Ph.D., CIH Chair Department of Occupational & Environmental Health Oklahoma City, OK 73190 MS, Industrial Hygiene Ph.D, Industrial Hygiene

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City Chapter

• University of Central Oklahoma              Robin LacyChair Occupational Technology Education College of EducationEdmond, OK 73034-5209BS, Industrial Safety

OKLAHOMA

Tulsa Chapter

• Northeastern State University              

Katy Ellis, CSP Instructor of Safety Department of Industry Tahlequah, OK 74464-2399 BS, Safety Management

• Oklahoma State University                            

J.D. Brown, CSP Associate Professor Fire Protection and Safety Technology Department  Stillwater Oklahoma 74078 BS, Engineering Technology- Fire Protection and Safety

• Southeastern Oklahoma State University                            

Wayne Jones, Ed.D Chair Dept. of Occupational Safety and Health  Durant, OK 74701-0609 BS, Occupational Safety & Health MS Occupational Safety & Health, Distance Learning (Approved by the State Regents) 

Texas Southwest Chapter

The Survey Says….• #1 Corporate Support Lacking, SH&E Professionals Contend• #2 the aging profession/workforce• #3 lack of resources• #4 (tie):       + the need for more safety training + increase safety professionals' ability to market their value/improve their “enforcer image • #5 (tie: • + globalization without safety education•      + not enough time or funds for professional development• #6 (three-way tie): •      + outdated PELs•      + shortage of SH&E college programs•      + increased job demands/job burnout

Issues Confronting our Profession

• Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability

• Global Health and Pandemic Preparedness

• Growing numbers of aging baby boomers- escalating retirement numbers

• Recruitment and retention of educated and skilled workers

• Escalating SH&E Regulations

• Displaced workers and low morale

• Increasing level of Immigrant Workers

• Exporting of Manufacturing Jobs and Service Jobs

.

Education Skills/Behaviors Experience Continual Professional Development Credentialing Consistent Application of the Above

Awareness

Basic Application

Skilful Application

Mastery

Expert

Start your Career Climb

Career Aspirations

You are here? Want help to get here?

SH&E Professional

ASSE Foundation www.asse.org/foundation

• ASSE Foundation 2007 Scholarship and Grant Program - Over $106k Available

• Applications due December 1, 2007 and award recipients will be announced on or around April 1, 2008

The SH&E Professionals who are The SH&E Professionals who are problem solvers, have multiple skills problem solvers, have multiple skills and demonstrate results woven into and demonstrate results woven into

the organization’s financial goals the organization’s financial goals will be viewed as valuable assets.will be viewed as valuable assets.11

LeadershipLeadership

“ Making A Difference”

What Do “I” Get for My Dues?

So How Can “I” Maximize The Value of “My” Membership?

Maybe a better question to ask is…

Get Involved!

ASSE Mission Statement

ASSE is a global member-driven association • providing representation • promotion and support

for those engaged in the profession and/or the practice of safety, health and environment in

their efforts to protect people, property and the environment.

… Member-Driven Association …

You joined ASSE with some particular desires and needs in mind.

Have you thought about your personal return on your time investment into ASSE Leadership?

Thousands of members benefit from their leadership experiences and new skill sets at the local, area, regional and society levels.

Skills You Will Learn Through Member Involvement

– Leadership skills– Management skills– Networking skills– Presentation skills– Time management skills– Team working skills– Meeting skills– Project skills and more!

Chapter Level

Chapter Involvement Opportunities

• President

• Vice President/President-Elect

• Secretary

• Treasurer

• Delegate

• Executive Committee

Chapter Involvement - Other Committees/Positions

• Audit• Awards & Honors• Chapter Bylaws • Foundation Activities• Government Affairs• Hospitality• Strategic Planning

• Membership• Newsletters• Professional

Development• Public Relations• CoPS Chapter Chair

Region/Area Level Opportunities

• Regional Vice President & Regional Operating Committee

• Area Director & Area Operating Committee• Deputy Regional Vice President• Secretary• Treasurer/Finance

Additional Region/Area Level Opportunities

• Professional Development Conference Committees

• Assistant Regional Vice President for:– Committee on Practices & Standards– Committee on Professional Development– Committee on Professional Affairs– Committee on Member & Chapter Affairs

Society Level

Council on Professional Development

• CoPD– Responsible for Society programs related to professional

development and communication of professional knowledge. Provides direction and oversight of resources for education, training and technical publications.

– Professional Development Conference Planning Committee• Plan, develop and implement a quality educational

conference

– Symposia Task Forces• Plan, develop and implement a quality educational

symposium

Professional Member and Member

Council on Professional Development

– Editorial Review Board• Provides documented peer review of all featured articles in

the Professional Safety journal.

– Technical Publications Advisory Committee• Provide technical reviews of all publishing proposals that have been

submitted.

Professional Member and Member

Council on Professional Affairs

• CoPA• Planning organizing and managing resources to provide

programs, procedures and operational support for the safety profession and professional safety practitioners.

– Governmental Affairs Committee• Address safety, health and environmental legislative and

regulatory activities that impact the safety, health and environmental profession.

Professional Members

Council on Professional Affairs

– Technical/Professional Recognition Committee• Oversee administration of existing awards and approval of

new awards. Fellow, SPY and Outstanding Safety Educator award.

– Educational Standards Committee• Promote the development and implementation of educational

standards for post-secondary education.

• ABET Program Evaluators– Qualified and trained members to conduct onsite

accreditation reviews of college/university safety programs.

Professional Members

Council on Practices and Standards

• CoPS– Body of knowledge, technical recognition, technical periodicals,

newsletters, safety standards, safety theory and methods, position statements on safety, safety research, training and education and Practice Specialty areas.

– Standards Development Committee• Lead for Society participation in all aspects of standards

development and to expand body of knowledge

– ANSI Standards Development Committee• As secretariat for eight standards, ASSE has the committees to

develop and maintain the standards. Membership type or ASSE membership not required.

Council on Practices and Standards

– Body of Knowledge (BoK) Committee• Dissemination source of professional BoK information for ASSE’s

efforts to enhance safety, health and environment.ASSE member and a member of at least one Practice Specialty.

Council on Practices and Standards

– Academics– Construction– Consultants– Engineering

• Fire Protection– Environmental– Healthcare– Industrial Hygiene

– International– Management

• Hospitality• Manufacturing

– Mining– Public Sector– Risk Management/Insurance

• Transportation & Communications– Transportation

• Oil & Gas

• Safety Professionals and the Latino Work ForceSafety Professionals and the Latino Work Force and and Women Women in Safety Engineeringin Safety Engineering common interest groups. common interest groups.

Practice SpecialtiesNetworking, service and leadership opportunities. Technical and educational resource development.

Council on Member and Region Affairs• CoMRA (Regional Vice President & Senior Vice President)

Professional Member

• Oversee all Region, Area, Chapter, Section, Student Section and membership

– Admissions Committee Professional Member

• Maintain membership processing requirements, review certifications for Professional Membership

– Diversity Committee Member/Professional Member

• Society diversity initiatives

– Leadership Conference Task Force Member/Prof Member. Current/Past Chapter Officer

• Annual Leadership Conference planning

Council on Member and Region Affairs

– Future Safety Leaders Conference Task Force Member/Prof. Member and Student Member

• Annual Student Conference

– Student Activities Task Force Member/Prof. Member and Student Member

• Student Section activity, Outstanding Student Section Award

– Global Task Force (temporary)• Forming plans for Global Region. International

issues

Board of Directors

• President (automatic succession)• President-elect (automatic succession)• Senior Vice President (elected)• Vice President – Professional Development• Vice President – Practices and Standards• Vice President – Professional Affairs• Vice President – Finance• 8 – Vice President – Regions 1-8

– Strategic management and operation of the Society

Professional Members

Board Standing Committees

Board members and at-large members

• Bylaws Committee– Reviews amendments to Society Bylaws

• Finance Committee– Review of audit, reserve investment, budgeting

guidelines with strategic plan

• Strategic Planning Committee– Maintain and update Strategic Plan manual and

matrix.

Professional Members

Board Standing Committees

• Nominations and Elections Committee– Prepare slate of nominees for Society offices and set

election procedures

– Tellers Committee• Verifies election results

• Professional Conduct Committee– Maintain Code of Ethics and “quality control and

assurance”.

Professional Members

Board Standing Committees

• Public Relations Committee– Provide strategic input based on subject

matter expertise and public relations knowledge. Member/Prof. Member

Other Committees

• Credentials Committee – House of Delegates – Verify credentials at annual meeting

• House of Delegates Minutes Committee – Review/approve minutes

• Congress of Councils– Strategic discussions of Council and cross-council

issues. Vice Presidents of Councils.

Professional Members

Show Your Interest Online

• Go to www.asse.org/membership/leadershipConnection.php

Review Committees, Requirements, Expectations, etc.

• Put your name in for interest in different committees.

• Committees reviewed each spring

…and now some wisdom… sage advice for a

happy professional careerand personal life….

to succeed it takes balance

Maintain Balance

• Spiritual

• Family

• Work

• A.S.S.E.

Go and have fun in the Go and have fun in the meadows...meadows...

Avoid bad habits...Avoid bad habits...

Always listen to good advice...

Always be Always be alert and alert and then wait. then wait. Perhaps what Perhaps what you're you're looking for, looking for, will find will find you...you...

Always be ready for any Always be ready for any surprises in life...surprises in life...

Always look at where you're Always look at where you're going...going...

Be determined in achieving your Be determined in achieving your goals...goals...

Don't let the Don't let the situation situation confuse confuse you...you...

Don't stop yourself from learning...

Always comb your

hair...

VACATION!

....most of all... SMILE!!!

and remember your reason for working safely

LeadershipLeadership

Mike W. Thompson, CSP

ASSE President

Michael.Thompson6@BP.com

281-366-4799