Piedmont Chapter Evening Drive Out at the Ball Game
Satuday, September 4, 2010 - First Pitch at 7:00pm - Greenville Drive Stadium
It's time for fun before we get to our business Technical Meetings. Your Board of Directors is inviting you, as a member of the ASSE Piedmont Chapter or student member of Western Carolina Student Section, to a social event at the Greenville Drive Stadium on Saturday September 4th. First pitch is at 7pm, but come early to network!
Hot dogs, non-alcoholic drink, and other ball park type munchies will be provided in the suite. Full beverage service (cash bar) will be available at the open air balcony on the suite level in left field. Tickets are limited. Contact Ed Bopp at ed.bopp@fluor.com or 864-281-4422 to reserve your seats. The ticket limit is two per member.
Children and teens will not be allowed in the suites. Separate tickets can be purchased for teens or children at the ticket window. BYOB: Bring your own babysitter.
Welcome!
Welcome to the website of the Piedmont Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers.
Founded in 1911, ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its more than 30,000 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 12 practice specialties, 150 chapters, 56 sections and 64 student sections.
President's Message - 2010-2011
Welcome to the new year of the ASSE Piedmont Chapter.
Please let me introduce myself. My name is Kurt Rayburg and I am honored to be your new president of the Piedmont Chapter of A.S.S.E. In my full time job I am the Workplace Safety Director at Rosenfeld Einstein. Being a safety consultant with this large agency has given me the opportunity to meet and work with many safety professionals. It is exciting to see the results of safety efforts and the positive impacts it has on people and businesses.
This year has been is filled with many exciting ideas and activities by so many participants, members, non-members and students. However, meeting everyone’s ambitions and expectations can be a challenging.
The Piedmont Chapter has come a long way in the last 10 years and the below are some examples to help understand our strength and momentum:
- From technical meetings of only a handful of attendees to meetings where we need to stop RSVP’s because of overcapacity.
- From no PDC to an annual one of 130 participants and 12 vendors.
- From times where money issues were difficult to a time where $1000. scholarships are offered to deserving students.
- From a time where students participation was unheard of to establishing a student section at WCU where scholarships and internships are available.
- From companies not participating or allowing members to attend meetings to volunteering their facilities and conference rooms to become safety stewards.
- From members showing no interest to members becoming participants and stepping up to fill needed chapter efforts and functions.
- Having well attended socials where members meet and have fun.
As president, I will work hard to bring these and other programs and ideas to reality. And of course I am also looking for safety professionals to help in this effort. Being a part of this chapter means more than just passively attending a technical meeting. It means being a part of something that will provide benefit to you and many others. Promoting safety, enhancing safety awareness and providing direction to those who don’t understand the importance of our profession is only part of our objective. Having the courage to step up and do something to improve yourself and others is another important element.
We all know that success feels good. Contributing to ASSE efforts may provide you with much more. Your decision to be involved will undoubtedly make a difference and the network you establish will help you in future challenges. I have found many rewarding experiences being a part of ASSE. Seeing others succeed through the efforts of the chapter is the best reward. Come join us in our efforts.
Kurt Rayburg, CSP, CPEA
ASSE Piedmont Chapter President
Get Involved with the 2011 Piedmont Chapter PDC!
The 2011 Piedmont Chapter PDC is scheduled for March 18, 2011, host facility to be determined.
Want to get involved with the PDC?
Contact Alex Sierra, PDC Chair, at (864) 281-4967 or alex.sierra@fluor.com.
Want to be a speaker?
Contact Alex Sierra, PDC Chair, at (864) 281-4967 or alex.sierra@fluor.com.
Want to be an exhibitor?
Contact Tom Meehan at (864) 421-3731 or tommeehan.mcube@gmail.com.
Want to be a sponsor?
Contact Tom Meehan at (864) 421-3731 or tommeehan.mcube@gmail.com.
Thanks to Our Generous PDC Sponsors & Exhibitors!
Thank you for hosting this event!
$1000 GOLD Sponsorship
$500 SILVER Sponsorship
Bronze Sponsors
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Western Carolina University Student Section Formed
The Piedmont Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers in Greenville, SC is proud to include a Student Section from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC.
In addition to providing the Student Section with $2,000 start-up money, the Piedmont Chapter will help students have access to additional opportunities such as internship programs and job opportunities in the health and safety profession. The Piedmont Chapter will also provide annual student scholarships and provide other resources.
For information regarding the Piedmont Chapter of ASSE and Student Sections please contact Piedmont Chapter members Bill Geddings at william.r.geddings@lmco.com or David Day at david.day@sealedair.com.
Clemson University Safety Intervention Effectiveness Survey
Students at Clemson University request your review of their project. Please make the time to review their work and make the appropriate comments!